WTR Small-Cap Spotlight
WTR Small-Cap Spotlight is your weekly guide to uncovering hidden value in the world of small-cap stocks. Each episode features insightful interviews with C-level executives, industry thought leaders, and Water Tower’s expert analysts. Tune in for actionable investment ideas and in-depth discussions on under-the-radar opportunities that can make a big impact on your portfolio
Episodes
82 episodes
Gorilla Technology Group (GRRR): CEO and CFO Discuss What Is Driving Triple Digit Growth
In the latest episode of the WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, Tim Gerdeman, Co-Founder, Vice Chairman, and Chief Marketing Officer discusses Gorilla Technology Group (GRRR) and its growth potential with WTR technology analyst Dr. John Roy and GRRR CEO ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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24:53
Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. Initiation of Coverage Review: The Benefits of Ancillary Companies
Tune in to the latest Small-Cap Spotlight FlashCast! Join WTR Vice Chair, Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer, Tim Gerdeman and Head of Cannabis, Jesse Redmond, as they discuss WTR's initiation of coverage on Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc....
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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12:27
Arq Inc. Initiation of Coverage Review: Leader in Activated Carbon
Tune in to the latest Small-Cap Spotlight FlashCast! Join WTR Vice Chair, Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer, Tim Gerdeman and Senior Research Analyst, Graham Mattison as they discuss WTR's initiation of coverage on ARQ, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARQ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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8:05
Ainos Inc. Director of Corporate Development Jack Lu on Veldona Drug Development
Jack Lu, Director of Corporate Development, of Ainos joins us on this week’s WTR Small-Cap Spotlight to discuss the therapeutic platform and Veldona clinical development. He reviews the effects of Veldona on the immune system and benefit seen i...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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22:14
The evolution of iPower business model, from online selling to becoming a key service provider for other consumer goods companies
In this week’s Small-Cap Spotlight, Lawrence Tan, iPower CEO, discusses the evolution of iPower from the growth of its online business to the development of its SuperSuite offering, using data analysis to refine product development, sourc...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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25:32
LSB Industries (LXU) CEO Mark Behrman on How CCS and Low Carbon Ammonia Drive “Sustainability as a Growth Engine” Strategy
On this week's episode of WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, Mark Behrman, CEO of LSB Industries (LXU), joins Shawn Severson, Water Tower Research CEO, Co-founder and Head of Sustainability Research, and Peter Gastreich, analyst on WTR’s Natural Resource...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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24:38
Returning to Growth with Hydrofarm CEO Bill Toler
In this week’s Small-Cap Spotlight, Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair & Co-Founder, and Chief Marketing Officer of WTR, joins WTR’s Head of Cannabis, Jesse Redmond, and Hydrofarm CEO Bill Toler to discuss how the company is returning to growth...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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31:15
Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Preview with Elliot Lane and Jesse Redmond
Jesse Redmond, Head of Cannabis at Water Tower Research, speaks with Benzinga’s Senior Vice President of Event Partnerships, Elliot Lane, to preview the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago. The conversation begins with an overview o...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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37:10
Shift4 Payments Initiating Coverage of Emerging Leader in Next-Gen Payment Technology Episode
Tune in to the latest Small-Cap Spotlight FlashCast! Join WTR CEO & Co-Founder, Shawn Severson and Technology Analyst, Curtis Shauger as they discuss WTR's initiation of coverage on Shift4 Payments (FOUR).
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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11:47
Vivos Therapeutics Chairman and CEO Kirk Huntsman Discusses Recent FDA Clearance in Pediatric OSA
Kirk Huntsman, Chairman and CEO of Vivos Therapeutics joins us on this week’s WTR Small-Cap Spotlight following the company announcement of its first known FDA clearance for a medical device in pediatric obstructive sleep apnea. He discusses wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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33:17
CEO Patrick Gruber on Synergies from the Red Trail Acquisition and How the Assets Complement Gevo’s Strategy
Patrick Gruber, Chief Executive Officer and Director at Gevo, Inc, joins Shawn Severson, Water Tower Research CEO, Co-founder and Head of Sustainability Research, and Peter Gastreich, analyst on WTR’s Natural Resources and Energy Transition sec...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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29:47
1-800-FLOWERS.COM Initiation of Coverage Review: Building a Pre-Eminent E-Commerce Gifting Platform
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).
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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9:17
Gevo Initiation of Coverage Review: Delivering Carbon Abatement with Renewable Fuels and Technologies as Cost Effectively as Possible
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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21:01
Unusual Machines (UMAC) CEO Dr. Allan Evans Highlights Regulatory Changes Driving US Drone Market
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 E...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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23:47
The Future of Industrial IoT: AI, Network Resilience, and Data Center Evolution with Opengear's Patrick Quirk
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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28:01
On the Frontlines of Cybersecurity with Digital Executive Protection at BlackCloak
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 C...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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17:14
Water Tower Research unveils rebranded podcast series, now called WTR Small-Cap Spotlight
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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13:20
CEO Doug Drysdale on Cybin's Novel Approach to Treat Psychiatric Disorders with High Unmet Need
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 dr...
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Season 1
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Episode 64
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20:45
Ainos Inc. Director of Corporate Development Jack Lu on AI Nose Platform
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 lea...
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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18:04
Gorilla Technology IOC Discussion with WTR's President Shawn Severson and Technology Analyst Dr. John Roy
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 an...
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Season 1
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Episode 62
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9:53
Aspira Women’s Health CEO Nicole Sandford on OvaWatch Progress and Recent Financing
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 61
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35:50
An Introduction to CLS Holdings with COO Joseph Ramalho and WTR’s Jesse Redmond
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 challengi...
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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32:18
111 Inc IoC Review - A Leader in the Digital Transformation of China’s Healthcare Supply Chain
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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16:42
Arq, Inc. CEO Bob Rasmus on the transformation of the company and the outlook for growth in new markets
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 Gran...
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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20:42
Envoy Medical – Developing a Disruptive Fully Implanted Cochlear Implant for Patients with Severe Hearing Loss
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 leadin...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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31:57