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Bei Hidden Returns dreht sich alles um die kleinen Aktien dieser Welt. Egal, ob es sich um Nano-, Micro- oder Small-Cap-Aktien handelt, Christian wagt sich mit seinen Co-Hosts an komplexe Analysen und Berichte zu Unternehmen, die niemand kennt. #91 - Pitch Master Drilling Group & Updates zu NowVertical & Sanuwave mit Gast Andre Wir haben die so gern gesehene 3-Stunden-Schallmauer dieses Mal nur knapp verpasst, aber ihr solltet dennoch auf eure Kosten kommen. Unser Gast Andre hat uns die Aktie Master Drilling Group $MDI.JO aus Südafrika mitgebracht, mit der er zumindest Christian zum Investieren überzeugen konnte und zudem in den MicroCapClub gewählt wurde. Das Unternehmen sieht zunächst wie ein simpler Mining Dienstleister aus, hat jedoch mindestens zwei technologische Neuerungen in den Startlöchern, die potentiell dazu geeignet sind den gesamten Mining Markt auf den Kopf zu stellen.Aufgrund der aktuellen Ereignisse hat Christian sich zudem entschlossen, zwei Updates zu NowVertical $NOW.V und Sanuwave $SNWV zu geben. Bei NowVertical kam es nun zum Weggang des CEOs, was erhebliche Spekulationen über die Ursachen in Gang setzte. Christian ordnet die Kommentare entsprechend ein und unterscheidet zwischen wahrscheinlichen Gründen und reiner Spekulation.Bei Sanuwave kam es in guter Tradition zu einem erneuten Guidance Cut. Christian rollt hier nochmal die Historie auf und warum er das Verhalten des Unternehmens schon lange kritisch sieht. Zudem gewährt uns Christian Einblick in seinen spannenden Alltag rund um Sand einkehren und aufgeschobene Hausarbeit, seine Faszination für das renommierte Bumsbuden-Wikifolio und geht ausführlich auf das Community Feedback ein.⚠️ Disclaimer: Dieser Podcast ist ausschließlich zu Informations- und Unterhaltungszwecken gedachtund stellt weder eine Anlageberatung noch eine Aufforderung zum Kauf/Verkauf von Aktien dar.Weitere ausführliche Informationen hierzu unter: https://www.hiddenreturns.eu/about

Bei Hidden Returns dreht sich alles um die kleinen Aktien dieser Welt. Egal, ob es sich um Nano-, Micro- oder Small-Cap-Aktien handelt, Christian wagt sich mit seinen Co-Hosts an komplexe Analysen und Berichte zu Unternehmen, die niemand kennt.#90 - Pitch Radcom & Updates zu Iridex und NowVertical mit Gast Sven Klass Nach längerer Abwesenheit gibt es heute gleich drei Mal Sven Klass. Mit seinem Pitch Radcom $RDCM hat er eine durchaus längere Historie, die bislang von weniger Erfolg geprägt war als erhofft. Sven sieht jedoch gute Gründe dafür, dass in der jetzigen Situation zumindest ein sehr wesentlicher Teil der Gründe für die eher gemächliche Performance wegfällt.NowVertical $NOW.V war bislang kein erfolgreiches Investment und auch Sven & Christian sehen die jüngere Historie aus verschiedenen Gründen kritisch. Die Aktie bietet in vielerlei Hinsicht Angriffspotential, das sich auch im Kurs widerspiegelt. Dennoch ist aus Sicht der beiden "nicht alles schlecht". Von der Entwicklung bei Iridex $IRIX sind dagegen beide überzeugt, obwohl auch hier der Kurs eher in die Stagnationsphase übergegangen ist. Insbesondere der Auftritt des Managements im Call ist in bleibender Erinnerung geblieben.Es folgt ein sehr ausführliches Community Feedback.⚠️ Disclaimer: Dieser Podcast ist ausschließlich zu Informations- und Unterhaltungszwecken gedachtund stellt weder eine Anlageberatung noch eine Aufforderung zum Kauf/Verkauf von Aktien dar.Weitere ausführliche Informationen hierzu unter: https://www.hiddenreturns.eu/about

Bei Hidden Returns dreht sich alles um die kleinen Aktien dieser Welt. Egal, ob es sich um Nano-, Micro- oder Small-Cap-Aktien handelt, Christian wagt sich mit seinen Co-Hosts an komplexe Analysen und Berichte zu Unternehmen, die niemand kennt.#89 - Vorstellung Medios AG mit den Gästen Marcel Maschmeyer & Matthias Kurzrock Lange gab es den Wunsch nach mehr deutschen Aktien im Podcast und dieser wird heute von gleich zwei Gästen erfüllt. Marcel Maschmeyer und Matthias Kurzrock von Paladin-Invest haben uns die Medios AG $ILM1.DE mitgebracht. Das Unternehmen aus dem Specialty-Pharma-Bereich handelt zwar bei einem zweistelligen FCF-Yield, jedoch befindet sich der Aktienurs in einer mehrjährigen Seitwärtsphase. Marcel und Matthias sehen gute Chancen, dass sich das ändert: Ein neues Management trifft auf ein Unternehmen mit vielfältigen Wachstumsopportunitäten und die aktuellen Regulierungsbestrebungen in der Branche könnten dabei nicht nur Risiko, sondern auch zusätzlicher Katalysator sein. Hinweis in eigener Sache: Die Betreiber des Podcasts erhalten keinerlei Vergütung von Paladin-Invest. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Dieser Podcast ist ausschließlich zu Informations- und Unterhaltungszwecken gedachtund stellt weder eine Anlageberatung noch eine Aufforderung zum Kauf/Verkauf von Aktien dar.Weitere ausführliche Informationen hierzu unter: https://www.hiddenreturns.eu/about

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the WTR Small Cap Spotlight Podcast, Joseph Lucosky, Managing Director of Lucosky Brookman LLP, joins host Tim Gerdeman to explain why the old microcap IPO playbook is dead, and what's replacing it. Joe walks through the wave of exchange rule changes since late 2024, the 86% collapse in Q1 2026 microcap IPO volume, NASDAQ's new 51013 discretionary review process, and the rise of alternative pathways, including uplists, cross-lists, direct listings, and reverse mergers. He also explains why getting a deal done in this environment requires an advocate, not a paper-pusher. That point is backed up by the firm's track record of completing two of the five microcap IPOs in Q1 2026, including the deal that ended a 78-day NASDAQ drought. 

Christopher Tessin, CFA, Managing Partner and Portfolio Manager of Acuitas Investments, discusses the opportunity set in small- and micro-cap investing. He weighs in on active management, manager selection, portfolio construction and the outlook for this market cap range.

Bei Hidden Returns dreht sich alles um die kleinen Aktien dieser Welt. Egal, ob es sich um Nano-, Micro- oder Small-Cap-Aktien handelt, Christian wagt sich mit seinen Co-Hosts an komplexe Analysen und Berichte zu Unternehmen, die niemand kennt.#88 - Pitch BOA Concept & Update Ampco-Pittsburgh mit Gast Lukas Zum ersten Mal haben wir eine Aktie aus Frankreich im Podcast. Unser Gast Lukas konnte erst kürzlich mit seinem Pitch zu BOA Concept $ALBOA im Micro Cap Club aufgenommen werden. Das Unternehmen entwickelt und vertreibt modulare, automatisierte Förderanlagen und robotisierte Lagerlösungen für den Materialfluss. Lukas stellt uns dar warum gerade jetzt der richtige Zeitpunkt für ein Investment sein könnte. Im Anschluss schauen sich Hanno und Christian die aktuellen Zahlen von Ampco Pittsburgh $AP an. Nach dem schnellen Hochlaufen der Aktie waren die Erwartungen an eine zumindest QoQ Verbesserung nicht gering. Obwohl der Backlog niedriger ist als beiden lieb gewesen wäre, gab der Call Indikatoren dafür, dass auch weiterhin von stärkeren Zahlen ausgegangen werden kann.Hinweis: Unser Gast Lukas ist in die Aktie BOA Concept investiert.⚠️ Disclaimer: Dieser Podcast ist ausschließlich zu Informations- und Unterhaltungszwecken gedachtund stellt weder eine Anlageberatung noch eine Aufforderung zum Kauf/Verkauf von Aktien dar.Weitere ausführliche Informationen hierzu unter: https://www.hiddenreturns.eu/about

Bei Hidden Returns dreht sich alles um die kleinen Aktien dieser Welt. Egal, ob es sich um Nano-, Micro- oder Small-Cap-Aktien handelt, Christian wagt sich mit seinen Co-Hosts an komplexe Analysen und Berichte zu Unternehmen, die niemand kennt.#87 - Updacte Ascent Industries mit Gast Patrick Schmidt In der heutigen Folge besprechen wir die kürzlich veröffentlichten Zahlen von Ascent Industries $ACNT. Die Zahlen wurden offenbar nicht mit Begeisterung vom Markt aufgenommen. Themen sind die geringeren Bruttomargen, Conversion Rates, aber auch die jüngst verkündete Acquisition. Die Ergebnisse laden jedenfalls zum Mitdiskutieren ein.⚠️ Disclaimer: Dieser Podcast ist ausschließlich zu Informations- und Unterhaltungszwecken gedachtund stellt weder eine Anlageberatung noch eine Aufforderung zum Kauf/Verkauf von Aktien dar.Weitere ausführliche Informationen hierzu unter: https://www.hiddenreturns.eu/about

Bei Hidden Returns dreht sich alles um die kleinen Aktien dieser Welt. Egal, ob es sich um Nano-, Micro- oder Small-Cap-Aktien handelt, Christian wagt sich mit seinen Co-Hosts an komplexe Analysen und Berichte zu Unternehmen, die niemand kennt.#86 - Basket-Bet auf Japan mit Lonseal, Marufuji Sheet Piling & TOC Corp mit Gast Benjamin In dieser Episode bekommen wir von unserem Gast Benjamin einen Einblick in eine bis dahin unbekannte Aktienwelt. Zumindest aus Sicht von Christian und Florian. Japan ist zwar nicht mehr zwingend ein Geheimtipp unter Investierenden, aber viele trauen sich nach wie vor nicht an den japanischen Aktienmarkt heran. Mit Lonseal $4224.T, Marufuji Sheet Piling $8046.T & TOC Corp $8841 hat Benjamin hat gleich 3 Titel mitgebracht, die vielleicht für einige Zuhörende die Lust auf mehr wecken können. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Dieser Podcast ist ausschließlich zu Informations- und Unterhaltungszwecken gedachtund stellt weder eine Anlageberatung noch eine Aufforderung zum Kauf/Verkauf von Aktien dar.Weitere ausführliche Informationen hierzu unter: https://www.hiddenreturns.eu/about

Bei Hidden Returns dreht sich alles um die kleinen Aktien dieser Welt. Egal, ob es sich um Nano-, Micro- oder Small-Cap-Aktien handelt, Christian wagt sich mit seinen Co-Hosts an komplexe Analysen und Berichte zu Unternehmen, die niemand kennt.#85 - Portfolio Quartalsupdate Q1 2026 mit Gast Patrick SchmidtDas beliebte Quartalsupdate steht an und getreu dem Motto "Never change a running system" ist auch Patrick Schmidt wieder mit dabei. Bei beiden Schmidts gab es einen verhaltenen Start ins Börsenjahr und Christian hat sich nach dem ersten Quartal bewusst eine Börsenauszeit genommen. Dieses Mal haben sich die beiden entschieden bewusst über die Aktien zu sprechen, die sie wirklich beschäftigt haben und sich nicht mehr sklavisch an der Größe im Portfolio zu orientieren. Dabei sind vor allem die verkauften Titel mitsamt der Gründe dafür ein Kernthema.Abseits dessen geht es um Hauskauf, E-Autos, Schopenhauer, Patricks 'goldene' Uhr und dass die Welt immer besser geworden ist.⚠️ Disclaimer: Dieser Podcast ist ausschließlich zu Informations- und Unterhaltungszwecken gedachtund stellt weder eine Anlageberatung noch eine Aufforderung zum Kauf/Verkauf von Aktien dar.Weitere ausführliche Informationen hierzu unter: https://www.hiddenreturns.eu/about

David Bock, associate vice president, head of Midwest and West Public D&O for Nationwide's commercial liability team, discusses how micro- and small-cap public companies differ from larger public companies in risk profile, claims activity and governance structure.

This week on Talking Wealth, Janine shares her thoughts on Microcap energy stocks that can deliver huge gains or potentially devastating losses. Learn how to separate the opportunities from the pitfalls and make smarter, informed investment decisions.

This week on Talking Wealth, Janine shares her thoughts on Microcap energy stocks that can deliver huge gains or potentially devastating losses. Learn how to separate the opportunities from the pitfalls and make smarter, informed investment decisions.

Bei Hidden Returns dreht sich alles um die kleinen Aktien dieser Welt. Egal, ob es sich um Nano-, Micro- oder Small-Cap-Aktien handelt, Christian wagt sich mit seinen Co-Hosts an komplexe Analysen und Berichte zu Unternehmen, die niemand kennt.#84 - Updates zu AF Legal Group, Leatt, Iridex & SanuwaveDie heutige Folge ist mit einer ganzen Reihe an Updates gespickt. Zuerst gibt uns Roman einen Einblick in den Verlauf seines Pitches AF Legal Group $AFL.AX. Die Aktie hat sich seitdem sowohl operativ als auch kurstechnisch hervorragend entwickelt und Roman sieht durchaus Potential für mehr. Leatt Corp $LEAT wurde vor einigen Quartalen von Christian gepitcht. Seitdem steht die Aktie zwar höher und hat bestätigt, dass sie aus dem Turnaround positiv herausgefunden hat, der Kurs zog jedoch nicht in dem Maße mit, wie man es sich als Investierter möglicherweise erhofft. Zusammen mit Sven Kohlhaas diskutiert er die momentanen Erwartungen.Noch nicht aus dem Turnaround herausgefunden hat Iridex $IRIX. Ebenfalls vor einiger Zeit von Christian gepitcht, lief es operativ wie erwartet deutlich besser, aber die letzten Zahlen haben dem Markt gar nicht geschmeckt. Dafür sieht Christian zwei relevante Gründe.Sanuwave $SNWV hatte zuletzt mit einer regulatorischen Änderung zu kämpfen. Es folgten Guidance Reduzierungen und ein einbrechender Aktienkurs. Die letzten Zahlen und Guidance verstärkten das Abrutschen nochmal. Sven stellt uns dar warum bei diesem Kurs für ihn die Chancen überwiegen und was dafür spricht, ordnet aber auch die kritischen Aspekte der jüngeren Vergangenheit ein.⚠️ Disclaimer: Dieser Podcast ist ausschließlich zu Informations- und Unterhaltungszwecken gedachtund stellt weder eine Anlageberatung noch eine Aufforderung zum Kauf/Verkauf von Aktien dar.Weitere ausführliche Informationen hierzu unter: https://www.hiddenreturns.eu/about

In this episode of the Planet MicroCap Podcast, we dive into the Diamond Hill Micro Cap Strategy with Aaron Monroe, Tyler Ventura, and John Loesch to break down how they're finding alpha in one of the most underfollowed parts of the market. With a concentrated, long-term approach and a “three heads are better than one” framework, they focus on simple, durable businesses with strong balance sheets and aligned management. We dig into why illiquidity and lack of coverage are features—not bugs—in microcaps, how they build positions through their “graduation model,” and why “boring but beautiful” companies can quietly compound capital over time. We mention several companies and sectors during this conversation, and I'm not a shareholder in any of them. For more information about Diamond Hill MicroCap Strategy, please visit: https://www.diamond-hill.com/investment-strategies/us-equity/micro-cap/separate-account/ Chapters:  00:00 Introduction to the Diamond Hill Microcap Team 02:31 Investor Origin Stories 07:59 Investment Philosophy in Micro Cap 12:01 Exploiting Market Inefficiencies 16:23 Identifying Misunderstood Micro Caps 22:35 Ideal Investment Setup 27:04 Managing Group Think in Investment Decisions 28:28 Understanding Conviction in Investment Strategies 31:08 Evaluating Management in Micro Cap Companies 34:03 Identifying Change Agents in Management 38:12 Structural Market Insights and Opportunities 42:27 Behavioral Changes in Investing 46:51 Position Sizing and Risk Management 51:47 Lessons Learned from Micro Cap Investing 57:11 Building a Sustainable Edge in Micro Cap Investing Planet Microcap hosts the highest quality in-person microcap events in North America. The mission is to bring the best microcap investors, companies, and allocators together to gather, connect, and grow.; visit https://planetmicrocap.com/ to learn more about our Las Vegas and Toronto events. This presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security referenced herein. Planet MicroCap Holdings LLC and MicroCapClub LLC (collectively, “we” or “our”) are not licensed brokers nor registered investment advisors. We, our partners, contractors, members, subscribers, guests, or affiliates may or may not hold positions in one or more of the securities mentioned in this presentation and may trade in such securities at any time. We may have received cash compensation from one or more participants for presenting at past, present, or future events. We recommend you consult a licensed investment adviser, broker, or legal counsel before purchasing or selling any securities referenced in this presentation.

In this podcast, we explore the real world of microcap investing — beyond the hype.Microcap stocks can fall 50–60% in bad markets, but they can also deliver massive returns when cycles turn. The key is understanding these cycles and surviving the drawdowns.Gaurav Agrawal, with over 15 years of experience, shares how liquidity, investor behavior, and market phases shape this segment — and why the best opportunities often come when no one is interested.If you want to learn how to think clearly in volatile markets and build conviction during tough times, this episode will give you practical and honest insights.

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, we speak with Rod Alzmann, an individual investor, about one of his latest stock purchases. We discuss:(00:00) Introduction (00:57) Why is [X Stock] down 97%?(02:10) Historical context and sector-wide decline(04:05) Company-specific deterioration factors(05:32) Impact of federal law and tax issues(06:59) Financial health and cash position(11:30) Regulatory risks and potential de-scheduling(15:49) Virginia legislation and market opportunity(20:46) Potential acquisition scenarios(24:09) Board engagement and governance signals(29:10) Treasury management and cash utilization(34:26) Board communications and shareholder rights(36:44) Risks to the business and downside scenarios(40:56) Stock valuation and intrinsic value(43:45) Market cycle and supply-demand dynamics(50:29) Market interest and short-selling activity(53:55) What investors are missing about the stock(56:31) Summary and closing thoughtsRod's full analysis: https://rodalzmann.substack.com/*****************************************************Sign up for our stock research service, Emerging Moats: emergingmoats.com *********************************************************************Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. *********************************************************************Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data.With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat *********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

Bei Hidden Returns dreht sich alles um die kleinen Aktien dieser Welt. Egal, ob es sich um Nano-, Micro- oder Small-Cap-Aktien handelt, Christian wagt sich mit seinen Co-Hosts an komplexe Analysen und Berichte zu Unternehmen, die niemand kennt.#83 - Update Ampco-PittsburghDie Folge hat zwar dieses Mal Normallänge, aber kennt nur ein Thema: Ampco-Pittsburgh $AP. Hanno und Christian nutzen die jüngst vermeldeten Zahlen, um umfangreich auf das Thema Asbest, aber auch den möglicherweise eine Renaissance erlebenden Nuklearmarkt einzugehen.⚠️ Disclaimer: Dieser Podcast ist ausschließlich zu Informations- und Unterhaltungszwecken gedachtund stellt weder eine Anlageberatung noch eine Aufforderung zum Kauf/Verkauf von Aktien dar.Weitere ausführliche Informationen hierzu unter: https://www.hiddenreturns.eu/about

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Chemie oder Stahl? In dieser Ausgabe stellt Microcap-Investor Christian Schmidt zwei Nebenwerte vor, die unterschiedlicher kaum sein könnten – und trotzdem beide eine klare Investment-These haben. Bei Ascent Industries geht es um Strategiewechsel, Margenentwicklung und ein Aktienrückkaufprogramm, das ein deutliches Signal setzt. Spezialchemie mit Turnaround-Ansatz – aber wie belastbar ist die operative Verbesserung wirklich? Ampco-Pittsburgh bringt Industrie, Defense und Nuklear-Fantasie zusammen – nach Jahren schwacher Ergebnisse und mit einem nicht zu unterschätzenden Risiko aus der Vergangenheit. Reicht die operative Wende, um die Bewertung neu zu denken? Und dann das Update: TruBridge liegt seit Vorstellung rund 40 % im Plus, hat aber seit dem Kurshöhepunkt knapp 50 Prozent an Wert eingebüßt. Was war und ist hier los? Ihr entscheidet mit eurem Kommentar: „Ascent“ oder „Ampco“ – welche Aktie soll priorisiert und für eine Handelsaufnahme bei Scalable geprüft werden und dann auch im Depot von Tobias landen?

(We talk about SpaceX at the very end of the episode)The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 5:00 PM EST. This week we discussed:(00:00) Introduction(04:46) Analyzing Wise's Impressive Earnings(14:56) Intel's Role in the AI Era(25:35) Interactive Brokers: A Business Powerhouse(33:46) Netflix's Strategic Shifts in Streaming(40:31) Netflix's Strategic Moves and Content Integration(45:31) Advertising Revenue and Market Dynamics(50:09) Exploring a new micro cap(01:03:26) PayPal's Acquisition *****************************************************Subscribe to Emerging Moats Research: emergingmoats.com *********************************************************************Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. *********************************************************************Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data.With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat *********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

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The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 5:00 PM EST. This week we discussed:(00:00) Introduction (01:42) Nike Earnings Analysis(14:04) Harbor Diversified Update(28:55) Alphabet's Acquisition of Intersect(40:13) Amazon's Advertising Potential(41:23) Comparing OpenAI to WeWork(44:40) OpenAI's Business Model Challenges(45:56) Boring Stocks That Outperform(52:11) Financial Charlatans of the Year(58:39) Cannabis Industry Insights(01:03:41) Long-Term Stock Picks*****************************************************Subscribe to Emerging Moats Research: emergingmoats.com *********************************************************************Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. *********************************************************************Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data.With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat *********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

In this episode, Carsten Bick shares his path from building healthcare services businesses to leading PhaseWell Research. He reflects on what drew him to clinical research, the opportunity to expand patient and physician access in a fragmented industry, and why people remain central to creating a successful platform. Carsten discusses scaling clinical trials through thoughtful partnerships, why culture and trust matter as much as process and technology, and how Shore Capital's people-first approach aligned with his vision for long-term growth. He underscores the responsibility of building alongside experienced founders, staying close to patients, and letting purpose guide PhaseWell's strategy and leadership.Key Takeaways:People-first leadership comes first, shaping how teams are built, decisions are made, and care is delivered throughout the organization.Expanding access to clinical research requires engaging more physicians and patients in a highly fragmented industry.Trust, culture, and experienced partnerships enable growth while preserving quality, integrity, and alignment with mission.Long-term success is driven by staying close to purpose, investing in people, and building platforms alongside partners who share a long-term vision.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction05:57 - Expanding Access in a Fragmented Industry17:17 - People-First Leadership20:27 - Building Trust Through the Right Partnerships24:57 - Purpose, Scale, and Long-Term GrowthListen to our podcasts at:https://www.shorecp.university/podcastsYou'll also find other Microcap Moments episodes, alongside our series Everyday Heroes and Bigger. Stronger. Faster., highlighting the people and stories that make the microcap space unique.Other ways to connect:Blog: https://www.shorecp.university/blogShore University: https://www.shorecp.university/Shore Capital Partners: https://www.shorecp.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shore-universityThis podcast is the property of Shore Capital Partners LLC. None of the content herein is investment advice, an offer of investment advisory services, or a recommendation or offer relating to any security. See the “Terms of Use” page on the Shore Capital website for other important information.

My guest on the show today is Jason Kirsch, Portfolio Manager at Rosen Partnership and co-architect of the firm's Active Value Strategy — a concentrated, long-only, private-owner-style approach to investing in micro-cap companies across Canada, the U.S., and Europe. In this episode, Jason walks us through Rosen Partnership's philosophy of thinking like private owners in the public markets: buying capital-light, high-ROIC compounders at meaningful discounts to intrinsic value; partnering with aligned management teams; and using “constructivism” — a collaborative, non-activist engagement style — to help unlock long-term value. We dig deep into how Jason builds a true knowledge edge: talking not just to management, but to former executives, board members, competitors, suppliers — anyone who can broaden the mosaic and create an informational gap most investors simply aren't willing to develop. Jason also shares lessons learned from catalysts that didn't play out, how misaligned incentives can turn a bargain into a value trap, and why understanding your own psychology is just as important as understanding any business. For more information about Rosen Partnership, please visit: https://www.rosenpartnership.com/ We just announced our full slate of investor conferences for 2026, all in partnership with MicroCapClub. Our next major event is Planet MicroCap: LAS VEGAS, happening June 16–18, 2026, at the Bellagio. Registration is now open for that. And, later in the year, we'll be heading back to Toronto, October 27-29, 2026 at the Arcadian Loft. The mission is to bring the best microcap investors and companies together to gather, connect, and grow. This includes your participation. We know you are putting your 2026 investor conference calendars together, and we'd like to humbly invite you to join us for one or both of them. Please visit www.planetmicrocapshowcase.com for more information. See you in Vegas and Toronto! 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. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the Planet MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft  

In this episode, Jordan Baltimore reflects on his unlikely path from volunteering to rake a baseball field to founding New York Empire Baseball and leading RISE. He shares how passion, curiosity, and a belief in what young athletes deserve shaped his vision for elevating youth sports. Jordan discusses why culture, coaching, and community sit at the heart of his model, how transforming coaching from a gig into a profession changes lives, and why Shore's commitment to scaling culture, not just business, was the deciding factor in their partnership. He highlights the power of inspiration, the responsibility of shaping young athletes' experiences, and how staying true to purpose continues to guide every decision he makes.Key Takeaways:Passion for people, community, and the joy of the game creates the foundation for meaningful growth in youth sports.Elevating coaching from a gig to a profession strengthens culture and ensures every athlete receives consistent, inspiring development.Great experiences come from focusing on the core of youth sports, connection, learning, and life lessons, not just technology or metrics.The right partnerships are built on shared values, a commitment to culture, and a clear vision for scaling without losing what makes the work special.Inspiration thrives when leaders stay curious, invest in development, and create environments where young athletes and coaches can learn, grow, and belong.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction06:22 - Passion for Community12:40 - Building Sustainable Coaching21:25 - Finding the Right Partner34:59 - The Future of RISEListen to our podcasts at:https://www.shorecp.university/podcastsYou'll also find other Microcap Moments episodes, alongside our series Everyday Heroes and Bigger. Stronger. Faster., highlighting the people and stories that make the microcap space unique.Other ways to connect:Blog: https://www.shorecp.university/blogShore University: https://www.shorecp.university/Shore Capital Partners: https://www.shorecp.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shore-universityThis podcast is the property of Shore Capital Partners LLC. None of the content herein is investment advice, an offer of investment advisory services, or a recommendation or offer relating to any security. See the “Terms of Use” page on the Shore Capital website for other important information.

My guest on the show today is Kenny Chan, Founder and Portfolio Manager of Korwell Capital. Kenny is only 23, but he's built an investment philosophy rooted in the classics — Peter Lynch, Joel Greenblatt, Warren Buffett — and adapted with a modern, high-conviction approach. His north star: “Buy Phil Fisher–like businesses at Graham-like prices.” Kenny walks us through the four categories that define his framework: misunderstood Buffett-like compounders, deep Graham-style value plays, capital-cycle opportunities, and turnarounds. We discuss how he launched Korwell Capital straight out of college, and how investing his own convictions — not academic theory — drives his process. We dig into two examples that bring this to life. First, Advance Auto Parts, where Kenny saw a rare combination of capital-cycle tailwinds, industry consolidation, and a fixable integration problem — creating a classic turnaround at a very cheap price. Second, Trubar, which received a takeover bid on the day of our interview. Kenny breaks down why he viewed the company as a niche brand with a durable moat, why the sale undervalues its long-term potential, and the critical lesson he's taking away: understand management incentives before you invest. We wrap with Kenny's advice for aspiring managers — especially the importance of writing publicly, testing your theses, and building a network through the quality of your ideas. We talked about a number of companies in today's episode, Kenny is a shareholder of Advance Auto Parts and Trubar, and I am not a shareholder in any of the names mentioned. For more information about Kenny Chan and Korwell Capital, please visit: https://korwellcapital.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. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the Planet MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft

In this episode, Devenee Schumacher shares her journey from her grandmother's kitchen to founding and building SDC Nutrition into a leading manufacturer in the health and wellness industry. She reflects on how her love of food, curiosity for science, and commitment to quality turned a homegrown idea into a company built on integrity and innovation. Devenee discusses how honesty and persistence guided her through the challenges of scaling a new market, why investing in people and doing what's right creates lasting impact, and how true growth comes from staying grounded in purpose and passion.Key Takeaways:Purpose and passion often begin with humble roots where love for craft and family spark lifelong curiosity and drive.Integrity and quality build trust in products, partners, and people and form the foundation of lasting success.Resilience and innovation thrive when leaders stay true to their values, adapt to change, and keep improving what they create.True fulfillment comes from doing what's right, investing in others, and leading with honesty, purpose, and heart.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction05:16 - Humble Roots and Lifelong Curiosity07:40 - Turning Passion into a Product14:07 - Integrity and Innovation in Manufacturing22:10 - Growth, Partnership, and PurposeListen to our podcasts at:https://www.shorecp.university/podcastsYou'll also find other Microcap Moments episodes, alongside our series Everyday Heroes and Bigger. Stronger. Faster., highlighting the people and stories that make the microcap space unique.Other ways to connect:Blog: https://www.shorecp.university/blogShore University: https://www.shorecp.university/Shore Capital Partners: https://www.shorecp.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shore-universityThis podcast is the property of Shore Capital Partners LLC. None of the content herein is investment advice, an offer of investment advisory services, or a recommendation or offer relating to any security. See the “Terms of Use” page on the Shore Capital website for other important information.

My guest on the show today is Jacob Stephan, Senior Research Analyst at Lake Street Capital Markets. He recently authored a “Crypto Industry” white paper, and I invited him on to break it down. In this episode, Jacob lays out why digital assets have crossed into institutional viability—a “normalization phase” driven by clearer regulation, enterprise-grade infrastructure, and real corporate adoption. We discuss the internet-style adoption curve (crypto at ~7% global penetration), why regulation is the cornerstone of investability (FIT 21 progress, the new FASB fair-value accounting, and pending clarity in the U.S.), and how stablecoins—“dollars with an API”—are emerging as the killer app with multi-trillion settlement volumes. Jacob walks through concrete examples from Visa, Mastercard, and JPMorgan moving beyond pilots to on-chain settlement, and contrasts stablecoins' payment utility with Bitcoin's treasury/“digital gold” role. We also cover the nuanced risks: centralization at the access layer (custody, cloud, compliance), state-by-state regulatory differences, speculative micro-cap “crypto treasury” raises, and why bipartisan momentum reduces—but doesn't eliminate—policy risk. Finally, Jacob shares the “picks and shovels” angle—cloud, fintech/payments, and semiconductors—as scalable ways to participate in the build-out without direct token exposure, and why even low single-digit institutional allocations could materially move the asset class. We discussed a number of crypto currencies in today's episode. Jacob owns SOL, SUI and BTC, and for full disclosure, I also own BTC. For more information about Lake Street Capital Markets, please visit: https://www.lakestreetcapitalmarkets.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. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the Planet MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft

My guest on the show today is Gwen Hofmeyr, Founder and Senior Analyst at Maiden Financial. In this episode, Gwen walks us through her unique research methodology — which she refers to as “financial archaeology.” This is a process built around extremely deep, original investigative work designed to uncover uncommon information — insights that simply aren't available in typical company reports or mainstream research. We discuss how Gwen routinely spends 200 to 600 hours analyzing a single company, validating market share by breaking down thousands of individual products, and constructing an understanding of a business that is entirely independent of management narrative and sell-side opinion. We also talk about how this approach leads to owner-level conviction, and why that conviction matters so much in the microcap universe, where volatility is high and broad consensus is often absent. Gwen also shares why some of the most compelling opportunities she's finding today are in Europe, particularly in industrial and lagging-edge technology companies, and how AI is actually increasing the value of deep human research — not replacing it. For more information about Maiden Financial, please visit: https://www.maidenfinancial.io/ 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. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the Planet MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft

In this episode, Tara Conger reflects on her journey from athletics to executive leadership and how the lessons of great coaches shaped her approach to business. She shares how building trust, investing in people, and leading through change helped her guide Tandem HR through growth and a successful exit. Tara also discusses what makes private equity leadership unique, the importance of balancing impact with effort, and why resilience and culture are at the heart of every great team.Key Takeaways:Lessons from the field to the boardroom show that teamwork, preparation, and accountability turn potential into lasting success.Investing in people and culture creates the foundation for growth, where engagement and purpose drive performance.Great leadership grows from trust and resilience, guiding teams with clarity and empathy through transformation and uncertainty.True impact comes from focusing energy on outcomes that matter, not just the effort behind them.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction04:40 - Lessons from the Field to the Boardroom09:41 - Building Culture Through Clarity and Connection13:51 - Leading Through Change with Empathy and Resilience22:53 - Focusing on Impact, Not EffortListen to our podcasts at:https://www.shorecp.university/podcastsYou'll also find other Microcap Moments episodes, alongside our series Everyday Heroes and Bigger. Stronger. Faster., highlighting the people and stories that make the microcap space unique.Other ways to connect:Blog: https://www.shorecp.university/blogShore Capital University: https://www.shorecp.university/Shore Capital Partners: https://www.shorecp.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shore-universityThis podcast is the property of Shore Capital Partners LLC. None of the content herein is investment advice, an offer of investment advisory services, or a recommendation or offer relating to any security. See the “Terms of Use” page on the Shore Capital website for other important information.

Value: After Hours is a podcast about value investing, Fintwit, and all things finance and investment by investors Tobias Carlisle, and Jake Taylor. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Soldier of Fortune: Warren Buffett, Sun Tzu and the Ancient Art of Risk-Taking⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠Kindle⁠⁠⁠⁠)We are live every Tuesday at 1.30pm E / 10.30am P.See our latest episodes at https://acquirersmultiple.com/podcastAbout Jake Jake's Twitter: https://twitter.com/farnamjake1Jake's book: The Rebel Allocator https://amzn.to/2sgip3lABOUT THE PODCASTHi, I'm Tobias Carlisle. I launched The Acquirers Podcast to discuss the process of finding undervalued stocks, deep value investing, hedge funds, activism, buyouts, and special situations.We uncover the tactics and strategies for finding good investments, managing risk, dealing with bad luck, and maximizing success.SEE LATEST EPISODEShttps://acquirersmultiple.com/podcast/SEE OUR FREE DEEP VALUE STOCK SCREENER https://acquirersmultiple.com/screener/FOLLOW TOBIASWebsite: https://acquirersmultiple.com/Firm: https://acquirersfunds.com/ Twitter: ttps://twitter.com/GreenbackdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobycarlisleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tobiascarlisleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobias_carlisleABOUT TOBIAS CARLISLETobias Carlisle is the founder of The Acquirer's Multiple®, and Acquirers Funds®. He is best known as the author of the #1 new release in Amazon's Business and Finance The Acquirer's Multiple: How the Billionaire Contrarians of Deep Value Beat the Market, the Amazon best-sellers Deep Value: Why Activists Investors and Other Contrarians Battle for Control of Losing Corporations (2014) (https://amzn.to/2VwvAGF), Quantitative Value: A Practitioner's Guide to Automating Intelligent Investment and Eliminating Behavioral Errors (2012) (https://amzn.to/2SDDxrN), and Concentrated Investing: Strategies of the World's Greatest Concentrated Value Investors (2016) (https://amzn.to/2SEEjVn). He has extensive experience in investment management, business valuation, public company corporate governance, and corporate law.Prior to founding the forerunner to Acquirers Funds in 2010, Tobias was an analyst at an activist hedge fund, general counsel of a company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, and a corporate advisory lawyer. As a lawyer specializing in mergers and acquisitions he has advised on transactions across a variety of industries in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Australia, Singapore, Bermuda, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, and Guam. He is a graduate of the University of Queensland in Australia with degrees in Law (2001) and Business (Management) (1999).

My guest on the show today is Doug Porter, Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analysts at Acuitas Investments. Doug and his team recently published a new white paper titled, "The Case for MicroCap." For most of you listening in, you're already a diehard MicroCap-per, and we've all succumbed to the altar to the merits of hunting in inefficient markets. Having said that, I invited Doug on here to not only remind us why we are here, why we hunt for the best investment ideas in our neck of the woods, but more importantly, in my opinion, to showcase why in 2025, the case for investing in MicroCaps has merit as a place to build wealth and allocate capital. Doug breaks down the structural inefficiencies and long-term opportunity in the micro-cap equity market — a segment that remains largely ignored by big institutions, but continues to be fertile ground for alpha generation. We discuss why micro-caps have historically outperformed in 84% of rolling 30-year periods, the critical role of active management in filtering out the riskiest names, and why Doug believes we're in the early innings of a new cycle that favors smaller companies. Doug also explains how “Stable Operators” — profitable, cash-generating niche businesses — are among the most compelling yet overlooked opportunities in today's market, and why a dedicated micro-cap allocation can offer diversification, M&A upside, and even a liquid alternative to private equity. Finally, we cover Acuitas's approach to identifying skilled micro-cap managers across the globe — and how this ecosystem of small, research-driven funds continues to uncover value where few others are looking. For more information about Doug Porter and Acuitas Investments, please visit: https://acuitasinvestments.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. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the Planet MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft

In this episode, Kathy Wanner reflects on a career built on excellence, empathy, and entrepreneurship. From her start at Morgan Stanley to building Adams Street Partners into a global investment firm, she shares lessons on ownership, trust, and the power of putting capital in the hands of great founders. Kathy discusses what drew her to Shore Capital Partners, how investing in searchers aligns with her passion for mentoring, and why leading with kindness remains her guiding principle. She offers perspective on grit, humility, and staying true to yourself, and why success and kindness can go hand in hand.Key Takeaways:Excellence begins with trust and consistency, built through attention to detail and a commitment to doing every job with prideEntrepreneurial success depends on humility, grit, and adaptability, allowing leaders to pivot and persevere through uncertaintyTrue fulfillment comes from helping others grow by sharing knowledge, mentoring emerging leaders, and investing in people with purposeKindness and competitiveness can coexist, and the most effective leaders lead with empathy while maintaining the drive to winChapters:00:00 - Introduction06:24 - Grit and Adaptability10:48 - Mentorship and Growth17:29 - Resilience and Authenticity20:57 - Leading with KindnessListen to our podcasts at:https://www.shorecp.university/podcastsYou'll also find other Microcap Moments episodes, alongside our series Everyday Heroes and Bigger. Stronger. Faster., highlighting the people and stories that make the microcap space unique.Other ways to connect:Blog: https://www.shorecp.university/blogShore Capital University: https://www.shorecp.university/Shore Capital Partners: https://www.shorecp.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shore-universityThis podcast is the property of Shore Capital Partners LLC. None of the content herein is investment advice, an offer of investment advisory services, or a recommendation or offer relating to any security. See the “Terms of Use” page on the Shore Capital website for other important information.

My guest on the show today is Balkar Sivia, Founder & Portfolio Manager at White Falcon Capital Management. In this episode, Balkar shares his unique path from engineering to investing, and why he built White Falcon around an unconstrained, opportunistic philosophy — one that rejects traditional style boxes like “growth” or “value.” We dive into White Falcon's three “engines” — Compounders, Value Today, and Value Tomorrow — and how, for Balkar, this structure should result in part of the portfolio always working. Balkar walks through case studies, explaining how he looks for quality businesses facing temporary challenges, and how narrative shifts and multiple expansion drive returns over a three-year horizon. We also discuss the lessons he's learned in managing value traps, how he's thinking about AI as an investor, and the importance of evolving your process over time. At the heart of it all is a focus on quality management, incentives, and high-conviction positions in a concentrated 20-stock North American portfolio. For more information about White Falcon Capital Management, please visit: https://www.whitefalconcap.com/ You can Follow Balkar on Twitter/X @WhiteFalconCap: https://x.com/whitefalconcap 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. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the Planet MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft

In this episode, Jimmy St. Louis, CEO of Agentis Longevity, reflects on the company's first year of growth and the lessons learned along the way. He shares how building a mission-driven, values-led team has shaped Agentis, why partnerships and cultural alignment are critical to success, and what it takes to balance long-term vision with the urgency of execution. Jimmy also highlights the role of Shore Capital in helping him navigate challenges and accelerate growth while staying true to the mission of redefining longevity healthcare.Key Takeaways:Mission-driven leadership takes root when values are lived daily and reinforced through culture, not just wordsThe right partners bring expertise, credibility, and culture that strengthen the platform beyond financial outcomesStrategic planning becomes a catalyst when paired with flexibility, helping leaders balance long-term vision with near-term executionTrue growth comes from treating acquisitions as partnerships where both sides learn, adapt, and build togetherChapters:00:00 - Introduction04:22 - Building a Values-Led Team07:46 - Partnerships and Culture09:52 - Learning from Shore14:34 - Develop the M&A Playbook23:26 - Vision and ExecutionListen to our podcasts at:https://www.shorecp.university/podcastsYou'll also find other Microcap Moments episodes, alongside our series Everyday Heroes and Bigger. Stronger. Faster., highlighting the people and stories that make the microcap space unique.Other ways to connect:Blog: https://www.shorecp.university/blogShore Capital University: https://www.shorecp.university/Shore Capital Partners: https://www.shorecp.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shore-universityThis podcast is the property of Shore Capital Partners LLC. None of the content herein is investment advice, an offer of investment advisory services, or a recommendation or offer relating to any security. See the “Terms of Use” page on the Shore Capital website for other important information.

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My guest on the show today is Ben Finser, Founder and Portfolio Manager at Fin Capital Management. In this episode, Ben shares his journey from a decade at Kabouter Management to launching Fin Capital in 2024, and how his entrepreneurial background shaped his passion for analyzing and owning high-quality businesses. We dive into his exclusive focus on international micro and small caps, a “target-rich universe” of some 15,000 listed companies in developed markets outside the US. Ben explains why these overlooked businesses — often with no sell-side coverage and tiny trading volumes — present compelling opportunities for investors willing to dig deeper. Ben also details his boots-on-the-ground due diligence process, including traveling globally to meet management teams, comparing companies to global peers, and navigating cultural nuances when assessing business quality and long-term growth. We talk about his “pseudo-activist” engagement approach, where he works alongside management to improve disclosures, expand investor outreach, and unlock value. Finally, Ben shares a case study of a Japanese procurement software company he helped bring onto investors' radar, and offers perspective on why US outperformance may be cyclical — and why international microcaps deserve a place in more portfolios. For more information about Ben Finser and Fin Capital Management, please visit: https://fincapitalmanagement.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. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the Planet MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft

My guest on the show today is Iggy, better known as Iggy on Investing, a deep value investor and blogger. In this episode, Iggy shares how the COVID-19 lockdown gave him the time to dive into investing, turning inspiration from Buffett and Graham into a disciplined deep value strategy focused on small, illiquid companies trading at substantial discounts to book value. We discuss his “Young Buffett”–style approach—seeking firms at 0.3× to 0.5× book with strong ROIC and catalysts, especially in overlooked European markets—as well as the role his blog plays in clarifying his thinking, building conviction, and holding through long, boring periods. Iggy also walks us through hard-learned lessons—from the importance of staying within your circle of competence and scrutinizing corporate governance, to navigating shareholder activism via a “stag hunt” scenario. And he shares how he's building investor community in Europe, including hosting his 2nd Annual Benelux Investor Event on Saturday, September 27. For more information about Iggy on Investing and to attend his upcoming event, please visit: https://iggyoninvesting.substack.com/   You can follow Iggy on Investing on Twitter/X: https://x.com/iggyoninvesting 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. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the Planet MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft

Value: After Hours is a podcast about value investing, Fintwit, and all things finance and investment by investors Tobias Carlisle, and Jake Taylor. Alger article: https://www.alger.com/Pages/Content.aspx?pageLabel=Insights-Loss-Illusion-Rethinking-Small-Cap-Quality-In-The-Intangible-EraPaper at SSRN: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4800818See our latest episodes at https://acquirersmultiple.com/podcastWe are live every Tuesday at 1.30pm E / 10.30am P.About Jake Jake's Twitter: https://twitter.com/farnamjake1Jake's book: The Rebel Allocator https://amzn.to/2sgip3lABOUT THE PODCASTHi, I'm Tobias Carlisle. I launched The Acquirers Podcast to discuss the process of finding undervalued stocks, deep value investing, hedge funds, activism, buyouts, and special situations.We uncover the tactics and strategies for finding good investments, managing risk, dealing with bad luck, and maximizing success.SEE LATEST EPISODEShttps://acquirersmultiple.com/podcast/SEE OUR FREE DEEP VALUE STOCK SCREENER https://acquirersmultiple.com/screener/FOLLOW TOBIASWebsite: https://acquirersmultiple.com/Firm: https://acquirersfunds.com/ Twitter: ttps://twitter.com/GreenbackdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobycarlisleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tobiascarlisleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobias_carlisleABOUT TOBIAS CARLISLETobias Carlisle is the founder of The Acquirer's Multiple®, and Acquirers Funds®. He is best known as the author of the #1 new release in Amazon's Business and Finance The Acquirer's Multiple: How the Billionaire Contrarians of Deep Value Beat the Market, the Amazon best-sellers Deep Value: Why Activists Investors and Other Contrarians Battle for Control of Losing Corporations (2014) (https://amzn.to/2VwvAGF), Quantitative Value: A Practitioner's Guide to Automating Intelligent Investment and Eliminating Behavioral Errors (2012) (https://amzn.to/2SDDxrN), and Concentrated Investing: Strategies of the World's Greatest Concentrated Value Investors (2016) (https://amzn.to/2SEEjVn). He has extensive experience in investment management, business valuation, public company corporate governance, and corporate law.Prior to founding the forerunner to Acquirers Funds in 2010, Tobias was an analyst at an activist hedge fund, general counsel of a company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, and a corporate advisory lawyer. As a lawyer specializing in mergers and acquisitions he has advised on transactions across a variety of industries in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Australia, Singapore, Bermuda, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, and Guam. He is a graduate of the University of Queensland in Australia with degrees in Law (2001) and Business (Management) (1999).

[Join our community at my Substack where we continue these conversations with deeper dives into the biggest lessons from each episode, plus my regular essays and behind-the-scenes thoughts: https://bogumilbaranowski.substack.com/]Whit Huguley is the founder and portfolio manager of River Oaks Capital, a concentrated microcap investment fund who applies rigorous private equity-style due diligence to overlooked public companies by personally visiting management teams across America.EPISODE NOTES3:00 - Whit's background: From LSU graduate to startup employee to MBA at Tulane, discovering value investing through Ben Graham's "The Intelligent Investor"6:00 - Career pivot: Five years in the entrepreneurial world, then private equity at AGR buying 30-49% stakes in family businesses9:00 - Key insight: First company visit revelation - "$100 million market cap company, no investors had visited in 5-10 years"12:00 - The Buffett parallel: Early investing approach of traveling to meet management, waiting in lobbies, attending sparsely attended annual meetings15:00 - A+ CEO discovery: Meeting Dayton Judd changed everything - "spoke to me business owner to business owner"18:00 - Level 5 leadership quote: "Personal humility and professional will, prioritizing company needs over personal gain"21:00 - Why companies stay public: Most went public pre-2008, now costs $1-2M annually to maintain public status24:00 - Microcap definition: Portfolio ranges from $30M to $600M market cap, average $250M29:00 - "Remote island" strategy: Not traditional moats, but obscure markets too small for Amazon to bother conquering36:00 - Suggestivist approach: "Your company trades at 5x earnings while you're buying acquisitions at 10x - why not buy your own stock?"42:00 - Three-rule selling framework: Misjudged management, hard left turn in strategy, or extreme overvaluation49:00 - Capacity constraints: Fund growth helps with influence but hurts at scale - "protecting Thanksgiving dinner investors"53:00 - Uplisting catalyst: Moving from over-the-counter to NASDAQ opens institutional investor access, FitLife up 50% post-uplisting58:00 - Counterintuitive lessons: Price drops often mean higher future returns, A+ CEOs are worth premium compensationPodcast Program – Disclosure StatementBlue Infinitas Capital, LLC is a registered investment adviser and the opinions expressed by the Firm's employees and podcast guests on this show are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Blue Infinitas Capital, LLC. All statements and opinions expressed are based upon information considered reliable although it should not be relied upon as such. Any statements or opinions are subject to change without notice.Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.Information expressed does not take into account your specific situation or objectives, and is not intended as recommendations appropriate for any individual. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from a qualified tax, legal, or investment adviser to determine whether any information presented may be suitable for their specific situation. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

My guest on the show today is Kayser Pravia, Founder of El Planeta Financiero. In this episode, Kayser shares his mission to expand financial literacy and microcap investing for Spanish-speaking investors worldwide. We discuss his evolution from day trading losses to a Buffett- and Lynch-inspired value investor, why he runs a concentrated portfolio, and his focus on recession-proof businesses with strong balance sheets. Kayser also talks about building El Planeta Financiero into a growing educational platform and investing community for Spanish speakers. For more information about El Planeta Financiero, you can subscribe to the YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@elplanetafinanciero  You can Follow Kayser Pravia on Twitter/X @elplanetaf: https://x.com/elplanetaf 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. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the Planet MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft

My guest on the show today is Asif Suria, Founder of Inside Arbitrage and Co-Host of the Special Situations Report podcast. In this episode, Asif shares his evolution from traditional value investing to a diversified, event-driven strategy that includes merger arbitrage, spin-offs, buybacks, insider activity, and more. We dive into his “three-legged stool” process — combining event triggers, a 14-factor quant model, and deep qualitative research — and how it's helped him navigate both opportunities and challenges in special situations. Asif also walks through real-world examples, highlighting lessons learned from his biggest wins and most humbling setbacks. For more information about Inside Arbitrage and the Special Situations Report Podcast, please visit: https://www.insidearbitrage.com/ You can Follow Asif Suria on Twitter/X @AsifSuria: https://x.com/asifsuria 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. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the Planet MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft

My guest on the show today is Jordan Zinberg, President & CEO of Bedford Park Capital. Jordan leads the Bedford Park Opportunities Fund, a highly concentrated, Canada-focused small and mid-cap equity strategy. In this episode, Jordan shares how his fund delivered a 58.6% return in 2024, net of fees and expenses, and was named Best One-Year Return at the Canadian Hedge Fund Awards with a 73% return over the 12 months ended June 30, 2024. We also discuss the firm's annualized return of 18.4% since inception in 2018. Jordan walks us through the firm's signature approach—identifying high-growth companies trading at reasonable valuations in a deeply inefficient market. We talk about how he builds conviction through intensive research, how he sizes positions (starting small and pyramiding up), and why bad average-down decisions are rare. We take a close look at his biggest winners—Propel Holdings, Source Energy Services, and Enterprise Group—and examine how early theses, growth acceleration, and multiple expansion fueled outsized returns in 2024. Jordan emphasizes building your edge, knowing what you own, and structuring your portfolio with conviction and concentration. For more information about Bedford Park Capital, please visit: https://bedfordparkcapital.com/ You can follow Jordan Zinberg on Twitter/X @BedfordParkCap: https://x.com/BedfordParkCap 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. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the Planet MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft

My guest on the show today is Maj Soueidan, Founder, Editor, and Chief Portfolio Officer at MS MicroCaps and GeoInvesting. In this episode, Maj shares a comprehensive update on his investment philosophy, including the performance and evolution of the MSM Quality Index, a passive, factor-driven approach to finding high-quality microcap stocks with multibagger potential. We discuss how the MSM Index blends qualitative and quantitative analysis, what separates it from traditional model portfolios, and the role of occasional rebalancing. Maj also walks us through how the index achieved over 100% returns since inception and why it's built for long-term staying power. We also dive into the differences between MS Micro Caps and GeoInvesting — one serving as a pipeline of ideas, the other as a deeper research platform — and how Maj thinks about conviction levels, diversification, and information edge. From spotting opportunities in “old boring companies” benefiting from data center and AI trends to reading between the lines in press releases and earnings transcripts, Maj offers a masterclass in info arbitrage and microcap idea generation. For more information about MS MicroCap Cliffnotes, please visit: https://mscliffnotes.substack.com/ For more information about GeoInvesting, please visit: https://geoinvesting.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. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the Planet MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft

In this episode, Cameron Perkins shares how a family legacy of both entrepreneurial success and failure shaped his approach to leadership, risk, and resilience. He reflects on co-founding FastMed and leading Anutra Medical, a venture-backed startup, and what those experiences taught him about scaling with intention. Now a Partner at Shore Search Partners and Executive Partner at Shore Capital, Cameron discusses the mindset of great founders and entrepreneurs, the difference between belief and capability, and how Shore supports them through every stage of growth. He explains why his greatest passion is helping others win and how serving as the undercurrent behind their momentum has become his most meaningful work.Key Takeaways:Entrepreneurs who believe in their ability to learn and adapt are better equipped to navigate uncertainty and scale with confidenceBuilding a business is deeply personal and often all-consuming, requiring emotional resilience, grit, and sacrificeEffective coaches build trust by forming real relationships, asking thoughtful questions, and stepping in with guidance when it matters mostFounders grow faster when they are supported by mentors who serve as a steady undercurrent behind their momentumChapters:00:00 Introduction06:27 Lessons That Stick08:43 The Undercurrent10:55 The Reality of Entrepreneurship22:40 Why the First Win MattersListen to our podcasts at:https://www.shorecp.university/podcastsYou'll also find other Microcap Moments episodes, alongside our series Everyday Heroes and Bigger. Stronger. Faster., highlighting the people and stories that make the microcap space unique.Other ways to connect:Blog: https://www.shorecp.university/blogShore Capital University: https://www.shorecp.university/Shore Capital Partners: https://www.shorecp.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shore-universityThis podcast is the property of Shore Capital Partners LLC. None of the content herein is investment advice, an offer of investment advisory services, or a recommendation or offer relating to any security. See the “Terms of Use” page on the Shore Capital website for other important information.

My guest on the show today is Ryan Telford, Head of Evidence-Based Research at MicroCapClub. In this episode, Ryan breaks down the performance and methodology behind the MC Guts MicroCap Index — a quant-driven benchmark launched by MicroCapClub to track microcap stocks in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. We discuss why Canada and Europe are outperforming while the U.S. lags in 2025, sector rotation, and how Ryan's “GUTS” framework — Growth, Undervalued, Timing, and Sentiment — identifies overlooked opportunities in the microcap universe. Ryan also shares how the index filters for quality, liquidity, and momentum, and how his research is challenging some of the conventional wisdom around dividend payers, ROIC, and the 52-week low strategy. For more information about MicroCapClub, please visit: https://microcapclub.com/ You can Follow Ryan Telford on Twitter/X @RTelford_invest: https://x.com/RTelford_Invest 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. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the Planet MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft

My guests on the show today are Anthony Perala and James Hannack, research analysts at Punch & Associates. Anthony and James recently returned from a multi-city due diligence trip across Western Canada, and in this episode, they walk us through what they learned — not just about specific companies, but about the power of seeing businesses up close. We talk about why in-person research still matters, especially in microcaps where management access, company culture, and operational visibility aren't always obvious on paper or a Zoom screen. They share how walking factory floors, reading body language, and noticing office details can shape conviction and surface red flags in ways spreadsheets simply can't. Anthony and James also explain why Calgary and Vancouver are becoming regular stops on their research itinerary, how they prepare for and structure field visits, and how they filter insights once they're back at the desk. We also cover common pitfalls, lessons learned, and what separates candid management teams from those just giving the “IR version” of the story. If you've ever questioned whether boots-on-the-ground research still adds value in today's data-rich environment — this episode makes a compelling case that it does. For more information about Punch & Associates, please visit: https://punchinvest.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. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the Planet MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft

My guest on the show today is Mathieu Martin, Portfolio Manager at Rivemont MicroCap Fund. I've known Mathieu a long time, and he's a regular guest on the show. He's a generalist microcap investor who recently started exploring a sector many investors have written off entirely: Canadian cannabis. After years of avoiding the space due to its speculative excesses, Mathieu has been seeing the potential for a turnaround — with cleaner balance sheets, improving fundamentals, and profitable operators finally emerging. In this episode, we talk about what's changed in the Canadian cannabis landscape — from rationalized supply and reduced competition, to international export markets and stronger brand differentiation. Mathieu shares how he uncovered opportunities like High Tide, why some vertically integrated players like Cannara Biotech and Rubicon stand out, and how excise tax reform or expanded retail footprints could serve as powerful catalysts for the sector. We also dig into why most investors are still stuck on the legacy LPs from the 2017–2019 bubble — and what they're missing. Mathieu explains the importance of reading cash flow statements over flashy revenue growth, highlights accounting red flags, and discusses how to navigate this highly regulated, capital-intensive market with discipline. If you've written off cannabis or simply haven't revisited the Canadian names in years, this conversation might just change your mind, and for full disclosure, we discussed a number of companies on today's episode, and I'm not a shareholder in any of them.  For more information about Mathieu Martin, Rivemont MicroCap Fund and the Stocks & Stones Newsletter, please visit: https://stocksandstones.substack.com/ You can Follow Mathieu Martin on Twitter/X: @Stocks_Stones 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. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the Planet MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft  

My guest on the show today is Jerome, Portfolio Manager at Uzo Capital. Jerome brings a unique lens to public equity investing—shaped by his experience on the equity trading floor at Merrill Lynch during the financial crisis, his global perspective, and a profitable venture in music royalties. In this episode, we dive into Jerome's barbell investment approach: pairing stable, cash-generative compounders with higher-risk, venture-style bets in the public markets. He walks us through how he identifies “asymmetric” opportunities—where the upside far outweighs the downside—particularly in companies that are either undiscovered or undergoing transformational change. Jerome also shares how his music royalty business, which generates steady, recurring cash flow, provides the emotional and financial runway to take bold swings on high-risk, high-reward ideas. He discusses how this foundation enables him to withstand volatility and dig deeper into ideas that others may overlook. We cover a lot in this conversation—from PLBY, McCoy Global, and Comstock, to his thesis around durable, capital-light growth businesses and the importance of identifying "free call options" within complex situations. Jerome also lays out a thoughtful framework for due diligence and portfolio sizing that helps manage both risk and conviction. And for full disclosure, we discussed a number of companies during today's podcast. I am not a shareholder in any of them. For more information about Uzo Capital, please visit: https://uzocapital.substack.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. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the Planet MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft

My guest on the show today is Ben Brostoff, software engineer at Klaviyo and the writer behind the Stock Talk newsletter on Substack. Ben has a fascinating perspective on investing—he started out in investment banking, taught himself to code, and now spends his free time researching microcap companies, especially in the software and tech space. In this episode, we dive into Ben's investing philosophy—why he targets 8–10% returns with the least amount of risk, how AI is changing the way he evaluates software moats, and why he won't own a company unless he's written a blog post about it. We also dig into some of the key lessons he's learned, from the dangers of leverage to the power of doing more than just reading a 10-K. Ben shares actionable frameworks for evaluating microcap software companies, offers a nuanced view on AI's impact on infrastructure and margins, and explains why, for him, true due diligence means turning over every rock. And for full disclosure, we discussed a number of companies during today's podcast. I am not a shareholder in any of them. For more information about the Stock Talk Newsletter, please visit: https://stocktalknewsletter.substack.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. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the Planet MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft