November 2005
Highlights from the 2005 Technology Institute
The Technology Alliance gathered leaders from state government, business and research institutions for its fifth biennial Technology Institute in September. The purpose of the two-day retreat is to examine, in depth, policy issues affecting Washington’s technology sector. Focusing on the theme, “Realizing the Promise of Innovation,” 2005 Institute participants explored ways in which Washington can capitalize on its world-class research assets to foster commercialization and new company creation for a thriving technology-based economy in our state.
Spokane STRT: Serving up Science & Technology for Breakfast in Eastern Washington Beginning January 2006
Expanding upon the model of its successful Seattle-based Science & Technology Roundtable program, the Technology Alliance will offer its signature menu of science and technology for breakfast to the eastern side of the state for the first time with the new Spokane STRT. The program, which is being produced in collaboration with the Northwest Association for Biomedical Research, will hold its first breakfast on January 6, 2006.
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Breakfast, the Most Important Meal of the Day: The 2005-06 Seattle Season of the Science & Technology Roundtable
Schedule of Speakers:
- December 9, 2005: Bob Moore, Senior Researcher, Microsoft Research
- January 13, 2006: John Bransford, James W. Mifflin University Professor of Education, University of Washington
- February 10, 2006: Patrick Duffy, Director, Malaria Antigen Discovery Program, Seattle Biomedical Research Institute
- March 10, 2006: Andrew Meltzoff, Job & Gertrud Tamaki Endowed Chair, Professor of Psychology and Co-Director, Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences, University of Washington
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Taking It to the Next Level: TA Launches New Pilot Program to Mentor Promising Young Technology Companies
Seeking to leverage the Alliance of Angels process and go one step further in supporting innovative young companies, the Technology Alliance has launched an exciting new pilot project in the Puget Sound region, the TA Mentor Network, designed to connect post-funded companies with mentors to help propel them to the next stage of growth.
The Turbulence of the Economic Downturn Behind Them, Angels Are Flying High Once Again
A chill is in the air, but the Alliance of Angels is heating up: deal activity in the Pacific Northwest’s premier angel group has steadily increased since 2002.
SAVE THE DATE!
The Technology Alliance’s 2006 State of Technology Luncheon, featuring Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos, will be held on Monday, May 15, 2006 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at the Westin Hotel in downtown Seattle. Mark your calendars to join us!
New Faces at the Technology Alliance
The Technology Alliance is pleased to welcome new Executive Assistant & Membership Coordinator Katy Tollefson and Development Coordinator Erica Richey to the staff.
As the new Executive Assistant and Membership Coordinator, Katy will support TA Executive Director Susannah Malarkey and coordinate membership and events for the Alliance of Angels program. In addition, Katy is responsible for facilitating the work of the TA Board and Executive Committee and will also assist with special events. Prior to joining the TA, Katy was a program assistant at engineering firm URS Corporation. Katy is active in the community, volunteering with Puget Soundkeeper Alliance and SeattleWorks. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in environmental studies from Western Washington University.
In her role as the TA’s new Development Coordinator, Erica will be responsible for TA fundraising, donor relations, and special event planning. Her previous experience includes serving as administrative assistant for the Church Council of Greater Seattle’s Homelessness Project and as a U.S. programs intern for HOPE Worldwide. Erica also completed a development internship with the Seattle Children’s Theatre. She holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington’s Evans School of Public Affairs and a Bachelor of Arts in drama from the University of Washington.
Thank You to Our Departing Board Members
The Technology Alliance leadership and staff wish to extend our heartfelt thanks and best wishes to the following individuals, who are departing from the TA board at the end of this year:
- Paul Clark, Chairman & CEO, ICOS Corporation
- Richard Klausner, Former Executive Director, Global Health, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Don Pickering, President & CEO, Memetic Systems
- Tom Ranken, CEO & Founder, Vizx Labs, Inc.
Thank you for your dedicated service and friendship to our organization!
Upcoming Events
- December 13, 2005:
- Alliance of Angels 10 Minute Pitch Clinic
- 2:00 – 4:30 pm
- 1301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2500, Seattle
- $50 advance registration/$75 at the door
- Online registration
- January 6, 2006:
- STRT Spokane opening breakfast: Dr. Len Peters, Director, Battelle/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
- 7:30 – 9:00 am
- Davenport Hotel, Spokane
- Info and online registration
- January 19, 2006:
- Technology Alliance Board Retreat
- 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Microsoft Main Campus
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- Summer 2003 (Benchmarking issue)
- Spring 2003
- Fall/Winter 2002
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