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
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142 episodes
Episode #141 - THE REGULATORY RESET: Crypto's New Chapter Begins (GLXY, GREE, SLNH, BTCS, FUFU)
The passage of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, signed into law on July 18, 2025, represents a landmark moment for cryptocurrency regulation in the United States. Hear from leaders in crypto li...
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Episode 77
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1:00:11
Episode #140: With Dr. John Roy; Corporate Crypto Rush: Corporations Go All-In
In this special Flashcast episode of the WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, host Tim Gerdeman sits down with Dr. John Roy to explore the explosive trend of companies raising significant capital specifically to invest in cryptocurrency—a hot topic recentl...
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Episode 76
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5:39
LifeVantage CEO Steve Fife and CMO Julie Boyster on the Science of Nutrigenomics: “Take it to Make it”
In this episode of our WTR Small Cap Spotlight, we sat down with LifeVantage (NASDAQ: LFVN ) CEO Steve Fife and CMO Julie Boyster to drill down on the science of nutrigenomics, which is the study of how nutrients impact our genes, and how LifeV...
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Episode 75
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27:58
Flashcast: Navigating the Energy Landscape – OPEC Resurgence in Oil and Acceleration in Global LNG Developments
In this special edition of the WTR Small-Cap Spotlight Flashcast, host Tim Gerdeman sits down with Chris Degner, Managing Director in Water Tower Research’s Energy Practice, to explore major shifts in the oil and natural gas markets. T...
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Episode 74
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11:06
NEXT-GEN VEHICLES (Part 2): Investing in Small Drones and Unmanned Vehicles with ARAI, KITT, OPTT, and PDYN
In this 2nd episode or our two-part WTR Symposium Series podcast, "NEXT-GEN VEHICLES: Investing in Small Drones and Unmanned Vehicles", senior management of Arrive AI (ARAI), Nauticus Robotics (KITT), Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT), and Pallad...
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Episode 73
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40:58
Ainos' Director of Corporate Development Jack Lu on Why SmellTech Platform AI Nose is a Foundational Product in AI
In our latest WTR-Small-Cap Spotlight podcast, we were joined by Jack Lu, Director of corporate Development at Ainos (NASDAQ: AIMD) to discuss the company's pioneering smell digitization AI technology platform, AI Nose; diversification of...
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Episode 72
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23:43
Lisata Therapeutics' CEO Dr. David Mazzo and CMO Dr. Kristen Buck On the Promise Of Certepetide for Pancreatic Cancer
In this episode of WTR Small-Cap x Healthcare Spotlight crossover episode, we are joined by Lisata Therapeutics' (NASDAQ: LSTA) CEO David Mazzo, PhD and Chief Medical Officer Kristen Buck, MD to talk about, Certepetide, the company's novel soli...
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Episode 71
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23:27
NEXT-GEN VEHICLES: Investing in Small Drones and Unmanned Vehicles with MCRP, ONDS, SES & UMAC
In this two-part WTR Symposium Series podcast, "NEXT-GEN VEHICLES: Investing in Small Drones and Unmanned Vehicles", management of Micropolis Holding Company (MCRP), Ondas Holdings Inc. (ONDS), SES AI Corp, (SES) and Unusual Machines, Inc. (UMA...
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Episode 70
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47:34
Cybin CEO Doug Drysdale On What Distinguishes CYB003 from Other Aspiring Novel Depression Treatments
In our latest WTR Small-Cap Spotlight x Healthcare Crossover, Cybin CEO Doug Drysdale joins Water Tower Research’s Tim Gerdeman and Senior Analyst Robert Sassoon to discuss the company's non-traditional financing strategy as it co...
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Episode 69
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21:04
Brenmiller Energy (NASDAQ: BNRG) COO and Co-Founder on Innovative Low-Cost Renewable Heat and Multi-Trillion Dollar Market Opportunity
On this week's episode of the WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, Nir Brenmiller, Chief Operating Officer, Co-Founder and Director at Brenmiller Energy (NASDAQ ticker BNRG), joined Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair & Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of W...
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Episode 68
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24:04
Podcast with SURG President: Diving into the LinkUp Prepaid MVNO Service
In Part 2 of our WTR Small-Cap Spotlight Executive Series with SurgePays (NASDAQ: SURG), we continue our conversation with President Derron Winfrey—shifting focus from the company’s mobile virtual network enabler (MVNE) platform to its flagship...
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Episode 67
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How the Biomarker Era Will Transform the CNS Treatment Landscape with Psilera CEO Dr. Chris Witowski
In this episode of the WTR Small-Cap | Biotech Spotlight Crossover, Water Tower Research’s Tim Gerdeman is joined by Dr. Chris Witowski, CEO of Psilera, and WTR Senior Analyst Robert Sassoon for an insightful discuss...
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Episode 66
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14:57
CATCH THE WAVE: Investing in Water Treatment and Solutions
In this WTR Symposium Series podcast, " CATCH THE WAVE: Investing in Water Treatment and Solutions ", management of Arq, Inc. (ARQ), California Water Service (CWT), National Energy Services Reunited (NESR), and Select Water Solutions (WTTR) joi...
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Episode 65
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XCF Global (NASDAQ: SAFX) CEO and CFO on High-Growth Project Pipeline and Pure-Play SAF Investment Opportunity
On this week's episode of the WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, Mihir Dange, CEO of XCF Global and Simon Oxley, CFO of XCF Global, joined Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair & Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Water Tower Research, and Peter Gastreich,...
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Episode 64
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31:20
Stardust Power (NASDAQ: SDST) CEO on Bridging the Critical Supply and Processing Gap for Battery Grade Lithium in the US
On this week's episode of the WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, Roshan Pujari, Executive Chairman and CEO of Stardust Power joined Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair & Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Water Tower Research, and Peter Gastreich, Energy...
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Episode 63
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22:32
Enlivex Therapeutics CEO Oren Hershkovitz, PhD Discusses Allocetra Cell Therapy and Recent Knee Osteoarthritis Data
Enlivex Therapeutics CEO Oren Hershkovitz, PhD joins us on another WTR Small-Cap x Biotech Spotlight crossover episode to talk about how the company’s cell therapy, Allocetra, reprograms macrophages to treat inflammatory diseases. We dive into ...
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Episode 62
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27:34
Apimeds Pharmaceuticals CEO Erik Emerson Discusses Purified Bee Venom for Knee Osteoarthritis and Other Inflammatory Conditions
On this week’s WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, we speak with Apimeds CEO Erik Emerson about the newly NYSE listed company and the development of Apitox, a purified honeybee venom, for knee osteoarthritis and multiple sclerosis. We discuss the therapeu...
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Episode 61
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29:37
The New Era of OTC Markets: How OTCID Is Changing Small-Cap Investing
On our latest episode of Small-Cap Spotlight, WTR Co-Founder Tim Gerdeman, sits down with Jason Paltrowitz, EVP of Corporate Services at OTC Markets Group, to break down the upcoming launch of OTCID and what it means for the future of small-cap...
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Episode 60
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Addressing Capital Needs of the Industry of the Future w/ Howard Klein
On this week's episode of Small-Cap Spotlight, WTR's Tim Gerdeman and Dmitry Silversteyn sit down with Howard Klein, Founder of RK Equity. With low metal prices all but precluding equity-based capital, miners and developers are looking to strat...
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Episode 59
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24:55
Jindalee Lithium – Massive North American Resource Ready for Prime Time
Jindalee Lithium’s CEO Ian Rodger discusses the company’s McDermitt lithium resource in the context of developing a robust domestic critical metals ecosystem and provides an outline of milestones and deliverables stakeholders can look forward t...
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Episode 58
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24:20
Jeremy Gies, EVP of Strategy and Compliance at SURG Highlights Large MVNE Potential
SURG is excited about the opportunity to offer backend support, access to carrier network, and potentially, even outsourced customer care to virtual MVNOs that may have large subscriber bases, but don't have a direct relationship with a carrier...
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Episode 57
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17:26
Initiation of Coverage Review: Journey Energy Inc. (TSE:JOY/OTC:JRNGF)
In our latest Small-Cap Spotlight flashcast, Jeff Robertson, Managing Director of Natural Resources at WTR breaks down his recent initiation of coverage report on Journey Energy Inc.
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Episode 56
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Neste (NESTE / NTOIY) Initiation of Coverage Review: Pioneer with a Leading Global Renewable Fuels Platform Repositioning for Growth
Tune in to the latest Small-Cap Spotlight Flashcast! Join Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair & Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at WTR, and Peter Gastreich, Senior Energy Transition and Sustainability Analyst, as they discuss Neste Corp. Neste ...
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Episode 55
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11:32
A Preview of the 2025 Louisiana Energy Conference: All Things Energy
We are joined by Al Petrie, Senior Partner at Al Petrie Advisors, and Jeff Robertson, Managing Director of Natural Resources at Water Tower Research to discuss the upcoming Louisiana Energy Conference. The conference will be held at the Four Se...
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Episode 54
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iFabric (TSX: IFA; OTC: IFABF) President and CEO Discusses Large Growth Potential in Intelligent Fabrics and Hard Surfaces
This week we caught up with Hylton Karon, President and CEO of iFabric, to discuss the company’s recent strong results and continued outlook for double-digit top line growth. Founded by Hylton in 1985, the Canadian textile company eschews...
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Episode 53
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20:34