Larta Institute Announces Partnership with NCBiotech to Co-Produce the 2021 Ag Innovation Showcase
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 4, 2021 (Los Angeles) — Larta Institute, a leading commercialization hub, is proud to announce a partnership with North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBiotech) to present the 2021 Ag Innovation Showcase, the ag tech industry’s premier conference with the theme, “Recovery, Regeneration, Reimagining.” Hosted in North Carolina (NC) as a limited in-person […]
Deeper Dive Episode 7: How Innovative Data Solutions Are Increasing Efficiency and Combating Climate Change in Agriculture
Ideas, Energized: Deeper Dive Series Presented by Larta and OCP North AmericaHosted by Rodger Wasson of Farm to Table Talk Episode 7 of Deeper Dive features Anastasia Volkova, CEO of Regrow. She joins Rodger to discuss scaling data collection — remote sensing, modeling, and soil sampling – and how collaboratively harnessing these tools could […]
Deeper Dive Episode 6: Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities of Farming Carbon
Ideas, Energized: Deeper Dive Series Presented by Larta and OCP North AmericaHosted by Rodger Wasson of Farm to Table Talk Episode 6 of Deeper Dive features Kari Hernandez, VP of Carbon Operations at Indigo Ag. She joins Rodger to discuss the challenges and opportunities for farmers looking to get into carbon credits. They discuss the […]
Deeper Dive Episode 5: Bridging the Gap Between Farmers and Innovators
Ideas, Energized: Deeper Dive Series Presented by Larta and OCP North AmericaHosted by Rodger Wasson of Farm to Table Talk Episode 5 of Deeper Dive features Danny Royer, CSO, Growth Insights. He joins Rodger to discuss how we can better bridge the gap between farmers and innovators. Themes: Ag-tech adoption, market fit, farmer engagement, […]
Commercialization using TABA funding: can you assemble the pieces?
First, congratulations! You have been awarded an SBIR grant for your innovation. It is truly an achievement, as the demand for SBIR grants has never been higher for funding early-stage concepts and innovations. Have you considered what elements most contributed toward your award success, and what elements are most crucial for future SBIR funding success? […]
Larta Institute Welcomes Caprice Young, E.D., to Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2021 (Los Angeles) — Larta Institute is pleased and honored to welcome noted educator and technology strategist, Dr. Caprice Young, to its Board of Directors. Capping a long career in social and educational concerns and issues, Dr. Young is currently the National Superintendent for Learn4Life Schools, which serves more than […]
Larta Institute CEO Rohit Shukla to Serve on the Board of Directors for the Los Angeles Mission Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2021 (Los Angeles) — Los Angeles-based non-profit Larta Institute is pleased and honored to announce that CEO Rohit Shukla has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Los Angeles Mission Foundation. Mr. Shukla joins other community leaders across the region, including representatives from Five Keys, Goldwin Foundation, The […]
NIST Phase 1 Companies: Earn $6500 Additional TABA Funds
If you are a NIST Phase I company and intend to apply for Phase II, Larta can help you apply for an additional $6500 in supplemental TABA funds on top of your Phase II award. If you would like more information on how Larta can guide NIST Phase I companies in securing these additional funds, […]
Deeper Dive Episode 1: How Industry Leaders Are Supporting and Driving Innovation in Agriculture
Ideas, Energized: Deeper Dive Series Presented by Larta and OCP North AmericaHosted by Rodger Wasson of Farm to Table Talk Episode 1 of Deeper Dive features Kerry McNamara, CEO, OCP North America and Sara Boettiger, Head of Global Public Affairs, Science & Sustainability, Bayer. They join Rodger to discuss their companies’ work with markets […]
5 Steps to Building a Blockchain Startup that Sells
Blockchain investment is booming because data is the modern oil. Thanks to the increasing awareness of blockchain’s profitability potential, the number of blockchain investors is increasing exponentially. So what does it mean to start a blockchain business? A blockchain business is one that incorporates blockchain technology into its operations. Blockchain businesses leverage blockchain technology’s transparency […]