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For this episode of the Planet MicroCap Podcast, I'm sharing with you the live Planet MicroCap Podcast panel I hosted at the Precious Metals Summit in Beaver Creek recorded last week. Joining me for this panel was Dr. Nicole Adshead-Bell, President at Cupel Advisory, Jamie Holman, Portfolio Manager at Merk Investments and Tavi Costa, Partner and Portfolio Manager at Crescat Capital. The original theme for the panel was "Pro Tips on Investing in Junior Miners", which we do answer, but the overall take home message from the live audience was our discussion about the Mining industry's PR problem. We unpack why mining has such a bad reputation with the average retail investor, why the negative sentiment in mining right now feels very different than past troughs, as well as what the mining industry needs to do to push back against the perception that mining is bad. My three guests are very experienced professional investors in mining, and wherever you land on the spectrum in terms of mining or precious metals in y

For this episode of the Planet MicroCap Podcast, I spoke with Maj Soueidan from GeoInvesting.com, and Quim Abril, Portfolio Manager of Draco Global. I haven't had Maj on the pod for a little bit, and it's been a long summer, with a potentially longer winter ahead of us, and I wanted his thoughts on navigating our current MicroCap environment. Maj also recommended having Quim Abril on the show to give his take as well, and talk about his investing course geared towards native Spanish speakers. We discuss in depth that right now, at this point in 2022, when looking at MicroCaps (at any potential investment), Maj and Quim are focusing on KPI's, Key Performance Indicators that the company can show that indicates their business success, growth or lack thereof. It's easy right now to get wrapped up in so many different data points at both the macro and individual company scale, so being able to lock in on information that one can clearly see the overall performance of the business. Quim and Maj give a number of liv

For this episode of the Planet MicroCap Podcast, I spoke with J.Dennis Jean-Jacques, Founder of Ocean Park Investments, and Author of the book, "5 Keys for Value Investing." Dennis has more than 20 years experience as a professional investor, and prior to foundering Ocean Park Investments, he worked with legendary investors, such as, Peter Lynch and with the late Michael Price. Dennis extracted many lessons during those experiences, and went on to write a book titled, "5 Keys for Value Investing." Dennis hasn't done a ton of podcasts, so I am very excited for you to learn more from his experiences, as well as his investing strategies at Ocean Park Investments. For more information about Ocean Park Investments, please visit: https://oceanparkinvestments.com/ You can Follow Dennis Jean-Jacques and Ocean Park Investments on Twitter @OceanParkInvest: https://twitter.com/OceanParkInvest  Today's episode is sponsored by: Stream by AlphaSense, an expert interview transcript library that integrates AI-generated call

My guest on the show today is Dave Shworan, President, CEO and Director of QuoteMedia, Inc. (OTCQB: QMCI). QuoteMedia is a leading software developer and cloud-based syndicator of financial market information and streaming financial data solutions to media, corporations, online brokerages, and financial services companies. The Company licenses interactive stock research tools such as streaming real-time quotes, market research, news, charting, option chains, filings, corporate financials, insider reports, market indices, portfolio management systems, and data feeds. Their client list includes companies such as: NASDAQ, TMX Group, CSE, London Stock Exchange, The Motley Fool, Canaccord Genuity, and well, us here at Planet MicroCap. If you've visited any of our websites over the years and follow our newly launched index, all of that is powered by QuoteMedia. Suffice to say, I've known QuoteMedia, their CEO, Dave Shworan, the team at QuoteMedia (shout out to Jon and David!), for a long time. Over the last couple

For this episode of the Planet MicroCap Podcast, I spoke with Aaron Edelheit, Author of “The Hard Break: The Case for the 24/6 Lifestyle” and CEO of Mindset Capital. While most of the MicroCap space has had a rough year in 2022, I'd argue that two sectors that have particularly had it rough are Mining and Psychedelics (which we talked about in Episode 239 with Fadi Diab). Probably the sector, however, that has received, not only the least amount of "love" so to speak, it's being completely forgotten about and not mentioned at all - Cannabis! I've heard Aaron on multiple podcasts talking about the opportunities in Cannabis, and rather than doing a "Cannabis Investing 101" pod, we wanted to talk about why capital has dried up for the cannabis industry (for now), why brokerage houses have made it extremely difficult to buy cannabis stocks, and most importantly the headwinds that have caused this "Cannabis Winter." Don't worry Cannabis enthusiasts, we do also cover what catalysts could result in a rebound for the

My guest on the show today is Ed Richardson, Chairman, CEO & President of Richardson Electronics (NASDAQ: RELL). Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) is a leading global provider of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components; replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. For 75 years, the company has been a provider of power grid and microwave tubes, and serves customers in the alternative energy, aviation, broadcast, communications, healthcare, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on their core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, system integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technica

For this episode of the Planet MicroCap Podcast, I spoke with @TheGladiatorHC himself, formerly anonymous FinTweeter, Fadi Diab. I always enjoy chatting with Fadi, and we haven't done a pod in a while, so I was keen to get an update and he did not disappoint. We talked about topics I did not expect to cover, and in true contrarian form, we went deep on two extremely unloved sectors right now: Psychedelics and Mining, plus a whole bunch more. For more information about Fadi Diab and The Spec Investor, please visit: https://www.thespecinvestor.com.au/ You can Follow Fadi Diab on Twitter @TheGladiatorHC: https://twitter.com/TheGladiatorHC Today's episode is sponsored by: Stream by AlphaSense, an expert interview transcript library that integrates AI-generated call summaries and NLP search technology so their clients can quickly pinpoint the most critical insights. Start your FREE trial on their website: https://streamrg.co/PMC Planet MicroCap Podcast is on YouTube! All archived episodes and each new episode will

My guest on the show today is Justin Kenna, CEO of GameSquare Esports Inc. (CSE: GSQ) (OTCQB: GMSQF). GameSquare is an international gaming and esports company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The Company is seeking to acquire additional assets and entities serving the gaming and esports markets and, more broadly, in sports and entertainment. GameSquare owns a portfolio of companies including Code Red Esports Ltd., an esports talent agency serving the UK, GCN, a digital media company focusing on the gaming and esports audience based in Los Angeles, USA., NextGen Tech, LLC (dba as Complexity Gaming), a leading esports organization operating in the United States, Swingman LLC (dba Cut+Sew and Zoned), a gaming and lifestyle marketing agency based in Los Angeles, USA, and Fourth Frame Studios, a multidisciplinary creative production studio. Video games and playing sports online has been around forever, at least it seems that way as a millennial who grew up playing both. However, the idea of Gaming and Esports as

For this episode of the Planet MicroCap Podcast, I spoke with Rick Carew, full-time investor as well as visiting lecturer at the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia and former Reporter and Editor at the Wall Street Journal covering Asia Finance. I recently met Rick via Twitter when chatting about one of the recent Due Diligence pods; after learning more about his background and expertise, we had to do an episode. At the University of Virginia, Rick has taught a course titled, "Global Digital Divide: Big Tech in a Multipolar World" that explores how executives and policymakers are grappling with the rise of Big Tech across the globe with a particular emphasis on Silicon Valley and China’s tech ecosystems. Considering all the news around China, technology and as we discuss on the show, the implications of Chinese leader Xi Jinping's imminent re-election for a third term, I thought the timing was perfect to have Rick on to chat about all of these topics. And as a bonus, we also get into Ric

My guest on the show today is Robert D’Loren, CEO & Chairman of Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB). Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:XELB) is a media and consumer products company engaged in the design, production, marketing, live streaming, wholesale distribution, and direct-to-consumer sales of branded apparel, footwear, accessories, fine jewelry, home goods and other consumer products, and the acquisition of dynamic consumer lifestyle brands. This is a company that doesn't put out a whole lot of news other than your standard Q's and K's, and yet, has done the conference circuit and I've known about for some time. I wanted to take this opportunity to learn more about Xcel Brands from Robert, the company, as well as: Key takeaways of the recent Isaac Mizrahi transaction His opinion on what the future of retail looks like in 1-3 years, and; What is Livestreaming and why are Xcel is so excited about this opportunity With that, please enjoy my conversation with Robert D’Loren, CEO & Chairman of Xcel Brands, Inc

For this episode of the Planet MicroCap Podcast, I spoke with Tim Travis, CEO, CIO and Founder of T&T Capital Management. I've known of Tim for a while, but he recently made an appearance on Value After Hours with Tobias and Jake, and I wanted to have him on to discuss all things Value Investing. Tim is a deep value investor who closely follows everything that's happening in value investing circles. Pretty simple, I ask him about it all.  For more information about T&T Capital Management and Tim Travis, please visit: https://www.ttvalueinvesting.com/  You can Follow Tim Travis on Twitter @TimTravisValue: https://twitter.com/TimTravisValue  Today's episode is sponsored by: Stream by AlphaSense, an expert interview transcript library that integrates AI-generated call summaries and NLP search technology so their clients can quickly pinpoint the most critical insights. Start your FREE trial on their website: https://streamrg.co/PMC Planet MicroCap Podcast is on YouTube! All archived episodes and each new

My guest on the show today is Luvleen Sidhu, CEO and Co-Founder of BM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: BMTX). BM Technologies—formerly known as BankMobile—is among the largest digital banking platforms and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) providers in the country, providing access to checking and savings accounts, personal loans, credit cards, and financial wellness. The BM Technologies (BMTX) digital banking platform employs a multi-partner distribution model, known as "Banking-as-a-Service" (BaaS), that enables the acquisition of customers at higher volumes and substantially lower expense than traditional banks, while providing significant benefits to its customers, partners, and business. Luvleen was recently Named Winner of Greater Philadelphia Ernst & Young (EY US) Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022. She's also one of, probably, the youngest public company CEOs (not just MicroCap) that I've interviewed. We discussed all of this, and: What "Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS)" means and BMTX's opportunity here T-Mob

For this episode of the Planet MicroCap Podcast, I spoke with Ryan Reeves, Founder of Infuse Asset Management and CIO of Infuse Partners LP. I'd been wanting to chat with Ryan on here for a while, but couldn't figure out a time. I got an email from him a couple weeks ago announcing the launch of his public equity fund, Infuse Partners LP. I asked to come on the show and we made it happen. We talked about everything from when he got his start investing, his Research as a Service platform - Investing City, how he got the Walmart CEO as his first interview on his podcast, and of course, his new venture. My favorite part of our interview is why he waited to launch a fund until he experienced a market drawdown. For more information about Infuse, please visit: https://www.infuse-am.com/ You can Follow Ryan Reeves on Twitter @RyanReeves_: https://twitter.com/RyanReeves_ Today's episode is sponsored by: Stream by AlphaSense, an expert interview transcript library that integrates AI-generated call summaries and NLP se

My guest on the show today is Dr. Michael Lebby, CEO of Lightwave Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWLG). Lightwave Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWLG) is developing a platform leveraging its proprietary engineered electro-optic (EO) polymers to transmit data at higher speeds with less power. The Company's high-activity and high-stability organic polymers allow Lightwave Logic to create next-generation photonic EO devices, which convert data from electrical signals into optical signals, for applications in data communications and telecommunications markets. I interviewed Dr. Lebby in April 2020 in a short CEO interview that's available on our YouTube Channel when the company was still listed on the OTCQB; and still a MicroCap. Fast-forward to just over two years later and Lightwave is now listed on NASDAQ with a market cap over $1B. I invited Dr. Lebby on to make sense of the company's rapid growth, as well as: What makes Electro-optic (EO) Polymers technology unique and different compared to the legacy technology Lightwave is lo

For this episode of the Planet MicroCap Podcast, I spoke with Carter Johnson, Founder of MCJ Capital Partners. We were introduced by Adam Mead, whom he dubbed his "MicroCap" guy - so shout out to Adam and thank you! I've done a few interviews over the years with MicroCap management teams claiming that their holding company is the next Berkshire or a mini-Berkshire, the goal being to build the next multi-billion dollar conglomerate. I say this slightly in jest because I'm not sure how many of those companies are still around, however, it inspired my conversation with Carter today because he focuses on finding quality conglomerates, but also serial acquirers as a whole. For more information about Carter Johnson and MCJ Capital Partners, please visit: https://www.mcjcapitalpartners.com/ You can Follow Carter Johnson on Twitter @CarterJohnson23: https://twitter.com/CarterJohnson23 Today's episode is sponsored by: Stream by AlphaSense, an expert interview transcript library that integrates AI-generated call summar

My guest on the show today is Peter Londa, President and CEO of Tantalus Systems Holding Inc. (TSX: GRID). Tantalus is a smart grid technology company that transforms aging one-way grids into future-proofed multi-directional grids that improve the efficiency, reliability and sustainability of public power and electric cooperative utilities and the communities they serve. Tantalus was founded in 1989 and went public in early 2021 via an RTO with RiseTech. Despite being around for over 30 years, the company is very new to the public markets, and just starting to get the word out on who they are and their smart grid technology. I invited Peter on today because I wanted to better understand why the utility market needs a technology upgrade right now and: How Tantalus is looking to capitalize on key industry trends driving Smart Grid spend How Tantalus' smart grid solutions work, using a couple examples in the field How Tantalus wants to automate the meter process, and; Why they are not just another meter manufact

For this episode of the Planet MicroCap Podcast, I invited on frequent guests and friends of the show: Jason Hirschman from Hudson 215 Capital, Yaron Naymark from 1 Main Capital and Josh Young from Bison Interests. If you've been following MicroCap performance for 2022, it's nothing short of a bloodbath; data from the MicroCap Review Index shows that the space is down ~27% since the New Year. I wanted to make sense of this with three of the best minds in the game today. You can Follow Jason Hirschman on Twitter @EightTrack180: https://twitter.com/EightTrack180 You can Follow Yaron Naymark on Twitter @1MainCapital: https://twitter.com/1MainCapital You can Follow Josh Young on Twitter @Josh_Young_1: https://twitter.com/Josh_Young_1 Today's episode is sponsored by: Stream by AlphaSense, an expert interview transcript library that integrates AI-generated call summaries and NLP search technology so their clients can quickly pinpoint the most critical insights. Start your FREE trial on their website: https://stream

My guest on the show today is Sam Rubin, President and CEO of LightPath Technologies (NASDAQ: LPTH). LightPath Technologies, Inc. is a leading global, vertically integrated provider of optics, photonics and infrared solutions for the industrial, commercial, defense, telecommunications, and medical industries. LightPath designs and manufactures proprietary optical and infrared components including molded glass aspheric lenses and assemblies, custom molded glass freeform lenses, infrared lenses and thermal imaging assemblies, fused fiber collimators, and proprietary Black DiamondTM ("BD6") chalcogenide-based glass lenses. LightPath also offers custom optical assemblies, including full engineering design support. The Company is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, with manufacturing and sales offices in Latvia and China. The first time we interviewed management from LightPath was back in 2012. Since that time, the company has gone through quite a bit, and I invited Sam on to discuss the company's genesis to where

For this episode of the Planet MicroCap Podcast, I spoke with Tim Eriksen, Founder and Portfolio Manager at Cedar Creek Partners. We are continuing "Tim Eriksen"-week here on Planet MicroCap - be sure to check out our interview talking about Solition Devices (OTC: SODI), where Tim is the CEO. In addition to being CEO of a publicly traded company, Tim runs Cedar Creek Partners that focuses on Micro and Small Cap equities. We answer all your questions that came through on Twitter, and as the title suggests, making a business grow is not easy. Tim has no fear taking larger positions in MicroCap stocks, and enacting change to hopefully unlock value for shareholders, which can be difficult (at any level). We talk about a couple of those experiences, including PharmChem and Tix Corporation, as well as liquidity, position sizing and much more! For more information about Cedar Creek Partners, please visit: https://www.eriksencapitalmgmt.com/  You can Follow Tim Eriksen on Twitter @eriksen_tim: https://twitter.com/eri

My guest on the show today is Tim Eriksen, CEO of Solitron Devices (OTC: SODI). Headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL USA, Solitron Devices manufactures power semiconductors and integrated power solutions for systems that demand the ultimate in performance and reliability. Customers in aerospace, defense, industrial and space rely on Solitron’s innovative products to develop smaller, lighter weight, higher efficiency systems level power solutions. Solitron Devices has been requested a few times when I've crowd-sourced who y'all want to hear on the show, and Tim did not disappoint. We had a wide-ranging discussion about: History of Solitron Devices, and how Tim got involved Crossing over from shareholder to CEO, and understanding the defense industry Downside risks, OTC Markets, and where he sees the company in 3-5 years With that, please enjoy my conversation with Tim Eriksen, CEO of Solitron Devices. For more information about Solitron Devices, please visit: https://solitrondevices.com/  This podcast was rec