Technology Events Calendar

A weekly listing of local events compiled by the SoCal Tech Calendar ( www.socaltechcalendar.com ).

Tuesday, Jan. 30

Breakfast@VIC, Los Angeles

Forecast 2001

With so many dot-gones, what does the future hold for L.A.’s technology sector and Internet companies? Prepare yourself with forecasts by a panel of experts: Seth Geiger, vice president of professional services, BizRate.com; Rob LaFranco, L.A. bureau chief, Red Herring; Ravin Agrawal, partner, EastWest Venture Group.

Location: Four Seasons Hotel, 300 S. Doheny Drive, Los Angeles

Time: 8-10 a.m.

Cost: $35 for members with preregistration; $50 for nonmembers with preregistration; $65 at the door for all

For more information: E-mail: [email protected] ; Web: www.thevic.org

Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 6 and 7

Garage.com Boot Camp for Start-Ups

Building a high-tech or life-sciences business? Attend these two days of intensive, high-energy sessions to get expert advice from major players on fund-raising, business development, recruiting and marketing. Find out how to refine your business model. Discover how to sell a start-up to investors.

Location: Hilton Costa Mesa, 3050 Bristol St., Costa Mesa

Time: 7 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

Cost: $895 through Feb. 1; $1,200 at the door (if space is available); $299 for full-time students through Feb. 1

For more information: E-mail: [email protected] ; Web: www.garage.com/bootcamp/agenda01SC.shtml

If you would like to submit your events for listings, please contact the SoCal Tech Calendar. Send e-mail to Marie Condron at [email protected] or Christian Gray at [email protected] .