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Tier One Quality MicroCap Index and MS MicroCap Cliffnotes with Maj Soueidan (Founder and Editor) and Jan Svenda (Senior Equity Analyst) at GeoInvesting

My guest on the show today is Maj Soueidan, Founder and Editor, and Jan Svenda, Senior Equity Analyst, at GeoInvesting. I welcomed back my friends, Maj and Jan, to discuss their latest venture, MS MicroCap Cliffnotes and their Tier One Quality MicroCap Index. As some of you may know, we run an index as well called the Planet MicroCap Index that we use for educational purposes only to better understand how the general MicroCap market is performing with specific rules that allow for smaller, relatively illiquid names, growthy/pre-revenue/unprofitable names to be included.

Maj and Jan launched an index, where, as it states on the MS Cliffnotes website, "the qualification of a stock to be added to the index is determined by quality, valuation, price momentum indicators, multi-bagger potential, qualitative analysis and market cap," and, "the rebalancing of the MSM index occurs on an active basis, not just quarterly or monthly." I think indices like this are necessary because you could take one look at our index at Planet MicroCap, and you'd be correct to think, that the MicroCap space has been in the doldrums for 2+ years. However, when you look at an index that assesses more qualitative factors, you'll see that the Tier One Quality index, for example, has a current return of 27.60% and average peak return of 76.84%. I wanted to better understand Maj and Jan's criteria for inclusion, as well as what differentiates their index from it being a "model portfolio."

For more information about MS MicroCap Cliffnotes, please visit: https://mscliffnotes.substack.com/ 

For more information about GeoInvesting, please visit: https://geoinvesting.com/ 

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Building a Small/MicroCap Strategy from Scratch with Brian Bares, Founder, Portfolio Manager, and Research Analyst at Bares Capital Management

My guest on the show today is Brian Bares, Founder, Portfolio Manager, and Research Analyst at Bares Capital Management. I had the opportunity to meet Brian at Ian Cassel's MicroCapClub Leadership Summit last year in Chicago, where he participated in a Q&A with Connor Haley and Ian. Brian has an incredible background and vast amount of experience, not just investing in Small/MicroCaps, but also building a small/microcap strategy from scratch. In our conversation today, we talk about what it takes to launch a small/microcap strategy, how that process has changed in the last 25 years and how to differentiate yourself in order to stand out in a now crowded field of talented investors.

For more information about Bares Capital Management, please visit: https://barescapital.com/

Planet MicroCap Podcast is on YouTube! All archived episodes and each new episode will be posted on the Planet MicroCap YouTube channel. I’ve provided the link in the description if you’d like to subscribe. You’ll also get the chance to watch all our Video Interviews with management teams, educational panels from the conference, as well as expert commentary from some familiar guests on the podcast.

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D-BOX Technologies (TSX: DBO): Haptic Technology Company Creating Immersive Entertainment Experiences

My guest on the show today is Sebastien Mailhot, CEO of D-BOX Technologies Inc. (TSX: DBO). D-BOX creates realistic, immersive entertainment experiences by moving the body and sparking the imagination through effects: motion, vibration and texture. D-BOX has collaborated with some of the best companies in the world to deliver new ways to enhance great stories. Whether it’s movies, video games, music, relaxation, virtual reality applications, metaverse experience, themed entertainment or professional simulation, D-BOX creates a feeling of presence that makes life resonate like never before, full description according to the company's website. I invited Sebastien on the show today to discuss:

• D-BOX's haptic technology solutions and creating a new market
• Moat around D-BOX's technology and solutions
• Competitive landscape and working with content creators; and
• Sebastien's 3-5 year vision for the company.

For more information about D-BOX Technologies Inc., please visit: https://www.d-box.com/en

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LSL Pharma Group (TSX-V: LSL): CDMO Focused on Natural and Ophthalmic Pharmaceutical Products

My guest on the show today is Francois Roberge, President and CEO of LSL Pharma Group (TSX-V: LSL). LSL Pharma Group is a Canadian integrated pharmaceutical company specializing in the development, manufacturing and distribution of high-quality natural health products and dietary supplements in solid dosage forms, as well as high quality sterile ophthalmic pharmaceutical products, according to the company's website. I invited on Francois to discuss:

• Developing their own pharmaceutical products in-house vs. partnering
• Why there is an opportunity to consolidate the fragmented CDMO (contract development and manufacturing organization) market for niche products
• LSL's natural health and Ophthalmic products; and,
• Francois' 3-5 year vision for the company

For more information about LSL Pharma Group, please visit: https://www.groupelslpharma.com/

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Cboe Global Listings Initiative with Erik Sloane, Global Head of Company Listings for Cboe Global Markets (CBOE: CBOE) / Chief Revenue Officer, Cboe Canada

My guest on the show today is Erik Sloane, Global Head of Company Listings for Cboe Global Markets (CBOE on CBOE) and Chief Revenue Officer for Cboe Canada. On June 2, 2023, Cboe announced the launch of Cboe Global Listings, the first-of-its-kind, global listing network facilitating worldwide access to capital and secondary liquidity for companies and ETFs. Cboe recently acquired the NEO Exchange, and owns exchanges in the U.K., Netherlands and Australia. They are looking to revolutionize the intralistings to facilitate worldwide access to capital and secondary liquidity for companies and ETFs. I invited Erik on today to provide you all with the full and complete understanding about the Cboe Global Listings initiative, why now, the problem(s) it solves and why this initiative is of particular interest for Small and MicroCap issuers.

 

For more information about the Cboe, please visit: https://www.cboe.com/

 

Planet MicroCap Podcast is on YouTube! All archived episodes and each new episode will be posted on the Planet MicroCap YouTube channel. I’ve provided the link in the description if you’d like to subscribe. You’ll also get the chance to watch all our Video Interviews with management teams, educational panels from the conference, as well as expert commentary from some familiar guests on the podcast.

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McCoy Global (TSX: MCB): Technology and Solutions Provider for Oil and Gas

My guest on the show today is Jim Rakievich, President & CEO of McCoy Global (TSX: MCB). McCoy Global Inc. is a product and service provider for the international oil and gas sector with new digital technology solutions. McCoy’s series of Smart products seeks to increase efficiency, wellbore integrity and safety by eliminating human error and guaranteeing consistency and repeatability of casing running operations worldwide, according to the company's website.

I originally heard McCoy Global's presentation at the Small Cap Discoveries' event back in October 2023, and they. will also be presenting at our upcoming event, the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VEGAS 2024. Despite operating in a cyclical industry, the company has been around for 100 years and has a global footprint with operations on every continent. I invited on Jim to better understand the following:

• How McCoy Global has evolved and provided a product and services suite for the current Oil & Gas environment
• Competitive landscape and customer base
• Their digital technology solutions, and;
• Jim's 3-5 year vision for the company

For more information about McCoy Global, please visit: https://www.mccoyglobal.com/

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The Delta Between Public and Private Valuations in Real Estate with Bill Chen, Managing Partner at Rhizome Partners

My guest on the show today is Bill Chen, Managing Partner at Rhizome Partners. I met Bill at the MicroCapClub Leadership Summit back in October and was stoked to have him on the pod to chat real estate with him. I haven't covered publicly-traded real estate, or real estate in general, that much and thought it was time to change that up. Bill did the pod circuit last year, and he clearly has a handle on the latest and greatest in Real Estate; a few things we hit on today: delta between public and private valuations, what lower interest rates environment means for REITs, chat on a few pubcos, bear case, commercial and more!

For more information about Rhizome Partners, please visit: https://www.rhizomepartners.com/

Planet MicroCap Podcast is on YouTube! All archived episodes and each new episode will be posted on the Planet MicroCap YouTube channel. I’ve provided the link in the description if you’d like to subscribe. You’ll also get the chance to watch all our Video Interviews with management teams, educational panels from the conference, as well as expert commentary from some familiar guests on the podcast.

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Unwinding the Oil and Gas Negativity with Josh Young, Founder and Portfolio Manager at Bison Interests

My guest on the show today is Josh Young, Founder and Portfolio Manager at Bison Interests. We last chatted on the podcast back in July 2023, so figured it was time for our semi-annual conversation on energy markets. It was a rough second half of 2023 for Oil & Gas, and Josh provides his post-mortem on what happened - plus, how 2024 is setting up when considering all the macro news on the horizon, geopolitical events currently happening, elections later this year, but all things considered, and why Josh thinks there is a decent chance that Oil could do well this year.

For more information about Bison Interests, please visit: https://bisoninterests.com/

You can Follow Josh Young on Twitter/X @Josh_Young_1: https://twitter.com/Josh_Young_1

Planet MicroCap Podcast is on YouTube! All archived episodes and each new episode will be posted on the Planet MicroCap YouTube channel. I’ve provided the link in the description if you’d like to subscribe. You’ll also get the chance to watch all our Video Interviews with management teams, educational panels from the conference, as well as expert commentary from some familiar guests on the podcast.

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Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: PPSI): Designer and Manufacturer of Specialty Electrical Equipment for Distributed Generation and EV Charging Markets

My guest on the show today is Nathan Mazurek, Chairman and CEO of Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: PPSI). Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. is a leader in the design, manufacture, integration, refurbishment, service and distribution of electric power systems, distributed energy resources, power generation equipment and mobile EV charging solutions for applications in the utility, industrial and commercial markets, according the company's website.

I first met Nathan prior to our conference, the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VEGAS 2023, and since their presentation at the event, the company has announced numerous orders for the E-Boost and E-Bloc products. I invited Nathan on today to discuss the company's progress, as well as:

• Better understand the distributed generation and EV charging markets
• E-Boost and E-Block product differentiation as compared to their peers; and,
• Nathan's 3-5 year vision for the company

For more information about Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc., please visit: https://www.pioneerpowersolutions.com/

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Modular Medical (NASDAQ: MODD): Developing a Next Generation Insulin Pump

My guest on the show today is James (Jeb) Besser, CEO of Modular Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: MODD). Modular Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq:MODD) is a development-stage medical device company that is working towards launching the next generation of insulin delivery technology. Using its patented technologies, the company seeks to eliminate the tradeoff between complexity and efficacy, thereby making top quality insulin delivery both affordable and simple to learn.

 

As Jeb discusses in the interview, despite many tech companies trying to find "next generation" solutions for an insulin pump, it's only been recently that there's been some momentum in the delivery technology itself vs. a smart phone-related monitoring solution. That is why I invited Jeb on today to discuss the following:

• The history of insulin pump innovation
• Why patients the standard of care pump is so complicated
• Modular Medical's delivery technology and what makes it unique; and,
• Next steps for commercialization

For more information about Modular Medical, please visit: https://modular-medical.com/

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