Best Umac Podcasts (2024)

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Unusual Machines (UMAC) CEO Dr. Allan Evans Highlights Regulatory Changes Driving US Drone Market 23:47

3h ago23:47

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Send us a text In our latest episode of Small-Cap Spotlight, Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair & Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer discusses the Unusual Machines (UMAC) and its growth potential with WTR technology analyst Dr. John Roy and UMAC CEO Dr. Allan Evans. Unusual Machines, Inc. is a development stage technology company, which engages in the pr…

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1-800-FLOWERS.COM Initiation of Coverage Review: Building a Pre-Eminent E-Commerce Gifting Platform 9:17

1h ago9:17

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Send us a text Tune in to the latest Small-Cap Spotlight FlashCast! Join WTR CEO & Co-Founder, Shawn Severson and Head of Consumer Products, Doug Lane as they discuss WTR's initiation of coverage on 1-800-FLOWERS.COM (FLWS).By Water Tower Research

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Gevo Initiation of Coverage Review: Delivering Carbon Abatement with Renewable Fuels and Technologies as Cost Effectively as Possible 21:01

13h ago21:01

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Send us a text Tune in to the latest Small-Cap Spotlight FlashCast! Join WTR CEO & Co-Founder Shawn Severson and Energy Transition and Sustainability Analyst Peter Gastreich as they discuss Gevo, Inc. Discover why Gevo is emerging as a cost leader in the fast growing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry and how the company's new entry into low-…

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The Future of Industrial IoT: AI, Network Resilience, and Data Center Evolution with Opengear's Patrick Quirk 28:01

21d ago28:01

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Send us a text In this week's episode of WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, Tim Gerdeman, WTR's Vice-Chair, Co-Founder, and Chief Marketing Officer, hosts Patrick Quirk, Senior VP and General Manager of Opengear. They dive into Opengear's pivotal role in industrial IoT and network resilience, focusing on data center operations and cybersecurity. As well as, …

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On the Frontlines of Cybersecurity with Digital Executive Protection at BlackCloak 17:14

1M ago17:14

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Send us a text In this week's episode of WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, we dive into the world of digital security with Dr. Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of BlackCloak, hosted by WTR's Dr. John Roy, Managing Director of Technology Research and Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair & Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer. We explore how BlackCloak provides tailored …

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Water Tower Research unveils rebranded podcast series, now called WTR Small-Cap Spotlight 13:20

1M ago13:20

13:20

Send us a text In the debut episode of the newly rebranded “WTR Small-Cap Spotlight”, Water Tower Research Co-Founders Shawn Severson and Tim Gerdeman dive into the evolving dynamics of the U.S. small-cap investment landscape. They discuss myriad dynamics of the U.S. small-cap investment landscape, and the strategic importance of uncovering value i…

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CEO Doug Drysdale on Cybin's Novel Approach to Treat Psychiatric Disorders with High Unmet Need 20:45

2M ago20:45

20:45

Send us a text Novel Psychedelics drug developer Cybin's CEO Doug Drydale joins WTR's Tim Gerdman and Robert Sassoon to talk about the company's fast-track development into a late-stage clinical development company, and what differentiates Cybin from other drug developers in the psychedelics space. Drysdale discusses Cybin's plans and priorities fo…

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Ainos Inc. Director of Corporate Development Jack Lu on AI Nose Platform 18:04

2M ago18:04

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Send us a text Jack Lu, Director of Corporate Development, of Ainos joins the Water Tower Hour Podcast to provide a business overview and discuss the proprietary AI Nose platform. He talks about the underlying technologies of AI Nose and the advantages of lead product Ainos Flora over traditional STI tests. We get a sense of how Ainos Flora could d…

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Gorilla Technology IOC Discussion with WTR's President Shawn Severson and Technology Analyst Dr. John Roy 9:53

2M ago9:53

9:53

Send us a text In our latest Water Tower Hour FlashCast, WTR CEO & Co-Founder Shawn Severson discusses the Gorilla Technology (GRRR) initiation of coverage report with WTR technology analyst Dr. John Roy. The discussion includes Gorilla's base business and significant growth in 2023, with a look at the Egyptian project that is key to Gorilla's MENA…

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Aspira Women’s Health CEO Nicole Sandford on OvaWatch Progress and Recent Financing 35:50

2M ago35:50

35:50

Send us a text Aspira CEO and Director Nicole Sandford joins the Water Tower Hour Podcast to discuss recent updates on OvaSuite, including preliminary 2Q24 OvaWatch volume growth and the launch of mass monitoring. She walks us through what is driving OvaWatch growth and the messaging to physicians and patients around the value of proper malignancy …

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An Introduction to CLS Holdings with COO Joseph Ramalho and WTR’s Jesse Redmond 32:18

2M ago32:18

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Send us a text CLS Holdings COO Joseph Ramalho and WTR’s Head of Cannabis Jesse Redmond join the show to discuss how CLS is winning in Nevada and expanding nationally. Joseph starts the show by sharing how cannabis has helped him personally overcome challenging medical issues and how this journey led him to join CLS. We examine how the company is s…

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111 Inc IoC Review - A Leader in the Digital Transformation of China’s Healthcare Supply Chain 16:42

2M ago16:42

16:42

Send us a text In this week’s Water Tower Hour Podcast, WTR CEO & Co-Founder Shawn Severson discusses the 111, Inc (NASDAQ: YI) initiation of coverage report with WTR senior healthcare and special situations analyst Robert Sassoon. The discussion includes 111's role in the digital transformation of China's healthcare supply chain, the company's str…

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Arq, Inc. CEO Bob Rasmus on the transformation of the company and the outlook for growth in new markets 20:42

2M ago20:42

20:42

Send us a text CEO Bob Rasmus, who joined the company 11 months ago, talks about the recent transformation of the company through the merger of Advance Emissions Solutions (NASDAQ: ADES) and UK based Arq and its strategic shift to producing higher margin Granular Activated Carbon. He discusses how today Arq is a vertically integrated activated carb…

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Envoy Medical – Developing a Disruptive Fully Implanted Cochlear Implant for Patients with Severe Hearing Loss 31:57

3M ago31:57

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Send us a text Envoy’s CEO Brent Lucas and Envoy’s CFO David Wells join WTR’s Thierry Wuilloud and Tim Regan to discuss the company’s Acclaim cochlear implant. The Acclaim has two key differentiating characteristics compared to the current market leading cochlear implants: First, it uses the ear to capture sound, unlike the current standard devices…

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Consumer Products Conference Recap : Resumption of Top-Line Growth Could Be a Powerful Catalyst 18:22

3M ago18:22

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Send us a text In this week’s Water Tower Hour Podcast, Consumer Products analyst, Doug Lane, discusses our recent Consumer Products Virtual Investor Conference, as companies navigate the post-pandemic landscape with new strategies and management teams. We heard about Vera Bradley's Project Restoration, Medifast's innovative GLP-1 Lifestyle Program…

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Spruce Power IOC Review – Competitive Servicing "Moat" Supports Residential Rooftop Solar Acquisition Strategy 11:34

3M ago11:34

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Send us a text In this week’s Water Tower Hour Podcast, WTR CEO & Co-Founder Shawn Severson discusses the WTR Spruce Power initiation of coverage report with WTR Energy Transition and Sustainable Investing analyst Peter Gastreich. The discussion includes the structural rise in the cost of grid electricity and impact on demand for rooftop solar, the…

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Ainos Initiation of Coverage Review – AI Nose Tech and Veldona Drug in Pipeline 13:06

3M ago13:06

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Send us a text In this FlashCast Podcast, WTR CEO & Co-Founder Shawn Severson and Healthcare Analyst Do Kim recap the recent IOC of Ainos, Inc., discussing the company’s lead pipeline products and innovative AI Nose technologyBy Water Tower Research

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Canadian Climate Investor Conference Preview / Outlooks for Voluntary Carbon and Solar Markets 29:59

3M ago29:59

29:59

Send us a text In this episode of the Water Tower Hour Podcast, WTR CEO & Co-Founder Shawn Severson discusses what to expect at the Canadian Climate Investor Conference along with WTR Sustainability and Energy Transition sector analysts Graham Mattison and Peter Gastreich. WTR is a sponsor of the conference hosted June 25th in Toronto. The team als…

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Recapping the 2024 Louisiana Energy Conference and Looking Ahead to 2025 22:18

3M ago22:18

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Send us a text In this episode of the Water Tower Hour Podcast Al Petrie, host of the Louisiana Energy Conference, and Jeff Robertson, WTR’s Managing Director for Natural Resources, recap the 2024 Louisiana Energy Conference, which was held in New Orleans May 28 – 30, 2024. The conference featured a diverse set of panel discussions focusing on all …

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Cody Shandraw – An Investor’s Perspective on the Psychedelics Landscape 37:48

4M ago37:48

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Send us a text Cody Shandraw, a serial entrepreneur and seasoned investor in unconventional opportunities, joins WTR's Robert Sassoon and Tim Regan to share his insights on the investing landscape in the psychedelics sector. He discusses the challenges and the opportunities, and on how to best play the psychedelics growth story going forward. Shand…

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Discussion with UK-list US Bitcoin Miner Vinanz’s Chairman David Lenigas 27:44

4M ago27:44

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Send us a text Join WTR’s Tim Regan and Dr. John Roy as they chat with Vinanz Chairman David Lenigas about this Bitcoin miner’s differentiated business model and its moves to make is shares more tradeable in the US.By Water Tower Research

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Consumer Products Conference Preview 12:15

4M ago12:15

12:15

Send us a text Chief Revenue Officer, Tim Regan, and Head of Consumer Products, Doug Lane, discuss the upcoming WTR Virtual Consumer Products Conference, June 5-6th.By Water Tower Research

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Louisiana Energy Conference Preview 18:57

4M ago18:57

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Send us a text Ahead of the Louisiana Energy Conference (May 28-30), Tim Gerdeman interviews the WTR team that will be attending, including Shawn Severson, Jeff Robertson, Chris Degner, and Peter Gastreich. The team discusses what to watch for, including at the conference panels, and also addresses the broader implications of energy evolution for c…

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Discussion with Pineapple Financial CEO Shubha Dasgupta 28:00

4M ago28:00

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Send us a text Canada-based Pineapple Financials’ CEO and Co-Founder Shubha Dasgupta joins WTR's Tim Regan and Curtis Shauger to provide an overview of Pineapple’s business model, market opportunity, product pipeline and Maui, its recent AI product launch.

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Cannabis Rescheduling Review with Emily and Morgan Paxhia of Poseidon 44:07

5M ago44:07

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Send us a text Emily and Morgan Paxhia are the co-founders of Poseidon, one of the most experienced cannabis investment managers. They joined WTR’s head of cannabis, Jesse Redmond, to discuss the recent news that the DEA has agreed with the HHS’ recommendation to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. The conversation covers implications fo…

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BioLargo recipe for Success - Clean Water, Clean Air and Advanced Antimicrobial Technology for Healthcare 40:36

5M ago40:36

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Send us a text BLGO’s CEO Dennis Calvert joins Dmitry Silversteyn and Tim Gerdeman to discuss the company’s science-driven approach to developing and commercializing innovative solutions to address critical environmental problems such as “forever chemicals”, air and water quality and cost-effective power storage.…

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WTR AI & Technology Hybrid Investor Conference Recap 13:46

5M ago13:46

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Send us a text Join WTR’s Tim Regan, Curtis Shauger, Dr. John Roy and as they chat about Crypto, AI, and the recent WTR AI and Technology Investor Conference.By Water Tower Research

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Nicole Sandford of Aspira Women’s Health and WTR’s Tim Regan and Tim Gerdeman 23:58

5M ago23:58

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Send us a text In this special episode, Nicole is joined by industry experts Tim Regan and Tim Gerdeman from Water Tower Research. Together, they embark on a dynamic conversation delving into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in women's health. They discuss continued progress on the markets adoption of the Company’s OvaSuite products…

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TMC and Deep-Sea Mining’s Role in Electrifying the Planet 43:39

5M ago43:39

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Send us a text TMC’s CFO Craig Shesky and the company’s Head of Stakeholder Engagement Corey McLachlan join WTR’s Dmitry Silversteyn and Tim Gerdeman to discuss the importance of deep-sea mining as a source of critical metals for global energy transition with the least possible negative impact on the planet and the people, and look at the current s…

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AI and Crypto Companies Presenting at the WTR’s AI and Technology Investor Conference on April 10 and 11th 18:08

6M ago18:08

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Send us a text Join WTR’s Tim Regan and Dr. John Roy and as they chat about Crypto and AI, and the hype surrounding it, and which Crypto and AI companies are presenting at the WTR AI and Technology Investor Conference on April 10 and 11th.By Water Tower Research

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PharmAla Biotech's MDMA focus and Recipe for Success in the Psychedelics Space 30:21

6M ago30:21

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Send us a text Canada-based PharmAla Biotech's Founding CEO and President Nick Kadysh joins WTR's Tim Regan and Robert Sassoon to discuss PharmAla's focus on MDMA, the regulatory environment, and the company's recipe for success in the psychedelics space. Founded three years ago, the company reported annualized revenue of C$3 million and achieved a…

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Consumer Products Analyst Doug Lane Discusses How Direct Selling Stocks Have Performed in 2024 16:12

6M ago16:12

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Send us a text Doug talks about factors impacting the very soft start to 2024 for the publicly traded direct selling stocks, with forward earnings being sharply reduced coming out of the 2023 4Q earnings cycle and forward multiples remaining at generational lows. However, Doug notes that these companies have been around for a while and have seen to…

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Drilling into Colombia’s Oil & Gas Industry and the Rise of Independent Upstream Operators 31:29

6M ago31:29

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Send us a text Tim Regan is joined by Peter Gastreich and Chris Degner to discuss the changing landscape for the oil & gas industry in Latin America and Colombia. Among the key themes discussed include strategies of onshore independent operators and natural gas in the context of energy transition.By Water Tower Research

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California Cannabis Spotlight with Benzinga’s Elliot Lane and WTR’s Jesse Redmond 25:23

7M ago25:23

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Send us a text WTR’s Tim Regan and Jesse Redmond were joined by Benzinga’s Elliot Lane to recap the company’s recent Cannabis Spotlight event in Los Angeles. This was Benzinga’s first regional event, and the group discussed the sentiment among operators, favorite moments, and biggest takeaways. The episode concludes by looking forward to Benzinga’s…

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Why Rare Cannabinoids Are In Demand with WTR's Jesse Redmond and BayMedica's Jerry Griffin 39:02

7M ago39:02

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Send us a text BayMedica is the commercial business arm of rare cannabinoids-based drug developer InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM). BayMedica produces and sells synthesized high purity and consistent rare cannabinoid ingredients to the Health & Wellness sector. BayMedica’s business has quickly grown its annual revenues to more than $5 million ov…

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Grown Rogue with CEO Obie Strickler and Jesse Redmond 53:58

7M ago53:58

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Send us a text Grown Rogue CEO Obie Strickler joined WTR’s Jesse Redmond to discuss how it grows low-cost craft cannabis at scale. The company has found success in historically different markets like Oregon and Michigan and Strickler shared the steps it has taken to compete in these open-license states. Grown Rogue is expanding, and he explained wh…

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LifeVantage with CEO Steve Fife and CFO Carl Aure 23:24

7M ago23:24

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Send us a text LifeVantage CEO Steve Fife and CFO Carl Aure join WTR’s Tim Regan and Doug Lane to talk about the company’s recent Global Kickoff event, featuring the introduction of this year’s “Rise ERA” theme to its Consultant base worldwide. Also covered is the announcement of Phase 2 of its LV360 initiatives this year, as well as a recap of Pha…

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Specialty Chemicals and Materials Technology 2024 Trends 22:58

8M ago22:58

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Send us a text Tim Regan is joined by Dmitry Silversteyn to recap what has happened in the chemicals and materials technology industries in 2023 and to provide an outlook for the industry in 2024.By Water Tower Research

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Bakkt (BKKT) with Ray Kamrath, John Roy, and Jesse Redmond 28:41

8M ago28:41

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Send us a text Join WTR’s Jesse Redmond and John Roy and as they chat with Bakkt’s Head of Institutional Solutions, Ray Kamrath, about how Bakkt’s custody capabilities are key for its institutional clients, and how the recent approval by the SEC of several Bitcoin ETFs is changing the US market.By Water Tower Research

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2024 WTR Furniture/Furnishings Virtual Conference Recap 13:19

8M ago13:19

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Send us a text Tim Regan is joined by Budd Bugatch and Rex Henderson, who recap the 2024 WTR Furniture/Furnishings Virtual Conference and provide their takeaways from the event and their insights and outlook for the Consumer Hardlines sector.By Water Tower Research

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ICR Conference Recap 15:45

8M ago15:45

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Send us a text Join Tim Regan, Lynne Collier, and Doug Lane as they discuss their takeaways from the recent ICR Conference.By Water Tower Research

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Cannabis and Psychedelic Trends for 2024 42:21

9M ago42:21

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Send us a text Join Tim Regan and Jesse Redmond as Jesse discusses the tumultuous year for cannabis and what to look for going into 2024. Then Tim talks to Robert Sassoon to gauge the outlook on psychedelics and the progress being made with psychiatric treatments.By Water Tower Research

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Technology Trends for 2024 41:37

9M ago41:37

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Send us a text Join Curtis Shauger and Tim Regan as well as John Roy and Jesse Redmond as Curtis and John discuss the top tech trends to look out for in 2024. Part 2 of 3 of our WTR Recap Episodes.By Water Tower Research

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Consumer Hardline and Consumer Products 2024 Trends 34:55

9M ago34:55

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Send us a text Join Jesse Redmond, Budd Bugatch, and Rex Henderson for a recap of the furniture sector going into the new year, as well as Tim Regan and Doug Lane for a discussion on consumer product trends to look out for in 2024. Part 1 of 3 of our WTR Recap Episodes.By Water Tower Research

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Southern Arkansas and East Texas Could Become Major Sources of Domestically Produced Lithium 56:48

9M ago56:48

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Send us a text Standard Lithium’s CEO, Robert Mintak, joins WTR’s Jesse Redmond and Jeff Robertson to discuss the company’s plans to become a major domestic producer of battery-quality lithium. The company’s projects in Southern Arkansas and exploration acreage in East Texas will extract lithium from brine produced from the Smackover formation. Sma…

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Soluna Positioned for Growth in 2024 as New Projects Come Online 39:57

9M ago39:57

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Send us a text Soluna Holding’s CEO John Belizaire joins WTR’s Tim Regan and Graham Mattison to talk about Soluna’s impressive business turnaround in 2023, including the projects that are online today and their growing adjusted EBITDA contributions. Belizaire also talks about new projects under development, incremental revenue sources, and the comp…

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A Preview of the US Climate Investor Conference presented by Water Tower Research on December 7th 13:57

10M ago13:57

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Send us a text This episode discusses our upcoming Climate Investor Conference in NYC on December 7. We are looking at the challenges and opportunities facing sustainable investing and the key companies and technologies likely to thrive in the year ahead. With the broader pullback in the sector, investors can reset the bar and look for the best and…

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Creative Realities’ CEO Rick Mills with WTR’s John Roy and Tim Regan 28:44

10M ago28:44

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Send us a text Water’s Tower’s Head of Business Development Tim Regan was joined by WTR’s Managing Director of Technology Dr. John Roy, and Creative Realities (CREX) CEO Rick Mills to talk about the digital signage space. Mills discusses Creative’s customers (Best Buy, Verizon, Dallas Cowboys, Macy’s, 7-11, and Panera), his shift to more SaaS, and …

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State of the Restaurant Industry with Lynne Collier Head of Consumer Discretionary at WTR 19:14

10M ago19:14

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Send us a text Water’s Tower’s Head of Business Development Tim Regan was joined by WTR’s Head of Consumer Discretionary Lynne Collier to talk about the state of the restaurant Industry. Collier began by highlighting her takeaways from the recent Restaurant Development and Finance Conference. She then discussed the role that technology is playing i…

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Achieve Life Sciences' CEO John Bencich and WTR’s Matt Borsch 32:02

10M ago32:02

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Send us a text Water Tower Research Head of Healthcare Services and Medical Devices Matt Borsch was joined by John Bencich, CEO of Achieve Life Sciences (ACHV). Bencich provided an overview of the company and its key product cytisinicline, which through multiple clinical trials, has shown strong efficacy and safety in treating nicotine addiction. B…

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