Presenting Sponsor
SARTA is committed to engaging members and the regional tech community in quality educational programming. This series of seminars is designed to provide local technology, non technology companies and emerging entrepreneurs with strategic workforce development training. Each session is approximately 3 hours in length and is held at our partner locations across the region. SARTA recruits speakers and panelists from the private sector who have many years of expertise in subject of each seminar.
Drexel University sponsors the Leadership Series because it shares SARTA’s mission of equipping the region’s up-and-coming leaders with the substantive knowledge and practical skills they will need to succeed. The nationally top-ranked master’s and doctoral programs that Drexel offers twice each year at its high-tech Center for Graduate Studies in Sacramento are specifically selected to leverage growth in the areas that are key to the region’s economy. Drexel combines a world-class faculty with real-world experience, students who are accomplished professionals, a blend of in-person/on-line classes to fit the schedules of working professionals, extraordinary networking opportunities, a global network of 130,000 alumni, and substantial tuition assistance, including three $10,000 scholarships each year to SARTA members.
To view resources from past seminars including the Drexel Classroom video capture, visit Training and Education in our Resources Section.
2011 Leadership Series Schedule
January 19 - Being Deal Ready
Seminar overview: Expert legal advice on "getting your ducks in a row" prior to scaling a business and seeking financing. Register Now!
February 16 - Taking Advantage of Business Tax Credits and Incentives
Seminar overview: Practical information on taking advantage of government sponsored financing through tax credits and other incentives. Register Now!
March 16 - Intellectual Property & Licensing Agreements
Seminar overview: An introduction to the patent and licensing processes for technology companies. Register Now!
April 20 – Term Sheets
Seminar overview: Experts present on the composition of a term sheet, which terms are negotiable, the impact of valuation on the term sheet, and corporate governance. Register Now!
May 18 - Defining & Understanding Your Potential Markets
Seminar overview: A look at defining, understanding and segmenting your markets to improve sales. Register Now!
June 15 – Understanding Capital Structures & Equity Compensation
Seminar overview: Experts present on capital structures; proper documentation of equity; accounting & tax implications of equity compensation; and cleaning up initial capitalization table before presenting it to venture capitalists. Register Now!
July 20 - Cross Generational Communication
Seminar overview: Insights on effectively communicating across generations in both collaborative interactions and marketing messaging. Register Now!
August 17 - Funding Your Enterprise
Seminar overview: Entrepreneurs, investor, bankers and lenders explain the mechanics of bootstrapping, venture capital investment, SBA lending, and more. Register Now!
September 21 - Scaling Up Your Workforce
Seminar overview: As the economy improves, businesses will be scaling up their work forces. Learn best practices for planning a scale-up and acquiring the best talent. Register Now!
October 19 - Pitching for Venture Capital
Seminar overview: Participants will gain insight from Venture Capitalists on perfecting their pitch. Register Now!
November 9 – Leading a Successful Company
Seminar overview: CEOs with exceptional track records will discuss the keys to leading successful companies. Register Now!
2012 Leadership Series Sponsors
Drexel University Sacramento Center for Graduate Studies
Gold -- Med Tech Track
Bronze -- Med Tech Track
Upcoming Events
- 23 Feb, 2012
INNOVATE 2012
Innovate brings together the strengths of both SARTA and the Metro Chamber in the not-to-be-missed kickoff event of 2012. Innovate will continue the nine-year legacy of SARTA’s Tech Index Luncheon, by honoring and celebrating the successes of our region’s innovative technology companies.
- 21 Mar, 2012
Lean Startups: Radical New Ways to Build Your Business Faster and Stronger
Lean Startups: Radical New Ways to Build Your Business Faster and Stronger: Forget traditional business plans, investor pitches and risking everything. Mark Randall, serial entrepreneur, investor and chief strategist - advanced technology at Adobe, reveals the latest research on powerful new techniques you can use today to validate, launch and grow successful startups that are easier, cheaper and more fun.
- 4 Apr, 2012
PowerSurge 2012
Join us for PowerSurge - the region's premier spring clean tech mixer - at McClellan Business Park on April 4. Meet the innovators of today, see the products of tomorrow!