Proactive - Interviews for investors

Electric Guitar Plc CEO John Regan joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of the company's pending IPO on London's AIM through a reverse takeover over (RTO) of 3radical Limited. Regan discussed how the company aims to capitalise on structural disruption in the marketing industry driven by privacy laws, AI, and consumer expectations for personalization. He elaborated on the RTO of 3radical and how it aligns with Electric Guitar's vision of leveraging first-party data for more effective marketing. 3radical has created and proven a Software as a Service platform, 3radical Voco, which enables organisations to engage individuals and request their data...

Proactive’s William Farrington dives into the 2024 Bitcoin halving with Stephen Gunnion, explaining the significance of the event in the cryptocurrency world, occurring once every four years. The halving reduces the Bitcoin reward per block from 6.25 to 3.125 BTC, fundamentally altering the rate at which new Bitcoins are created. The discussion highlights how this disinflationary measure is built into Bitcoin’s code to enhance its scarcity and value over time. Farrington said that while immediate market reactions may be subdued, the long-term implications for Bitcoin’s valuation and the mining industry are more profound. He provided insights into historical data, suggesting that h...

Island Pharmaceuticals CEO Dr. David Foster joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share exciting updates on the company's progress in developing a potential treatment for dengue fever. Foster revealed that Island Pharmaceuticals continues to achieve promising results from testing its ISLA-101 drug candidate, specifically highlighting highly encouraging pharmacokinetics (PK) data obtained from a single ascending dose study. The latest assessment, conducted on 24 subjects, has provided critical PK data essential for understanding how ISLA-101 interacts within the body. This data is instrumental in establishing appropriate dosing regimens for Island’s planned Phase 2a clinical trial. Notably, the data indicates that even fo...

Global Head of ETF for Grayscale David LaValle joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the performance and achievements of the Grayscale Future of Finance ETF (GFOF) in recent months. LaValle provided insights into GFOF's performance, which has seen approximately an 8% increase over the past month, surpassing benchmarks such as the S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100. He attributed this success to the strategic positioning of GFOF, likening it to investing in internet infrastructure in 1998. LaValle emphasized that GFOF focuses on digital assets' infrastructure, despite uncertainties surrounding specific winners in the space. Holdings in companies like Coinbase and other mining companies have...

Baselode Energy CEO James Sykes joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide updates on the Bear uranium projects located in the Athabasca Basin in northern Saskatchewan. Sykes outlined the company's plans for the upcoming drill program, emphasizing the strategic targeting of multiple areas within the project. The Bear drill program is slated for 1,500 meters, with 6 to 8 drill holes strategically targeting 3 to 4 different areas of interest. Sykes noted that the field crew has already commenced logistical support for the Bear project, with the drill crew scheduled to be on-site within two weeks. Notably, the use of helicopter support for the program...

Nextech3D.ai CEO Evan Gappelberg joined Steve Darling from Proactive to unveil an exciting new addition to the company's offerings: Digital Photography and dynamic product visuals as part of its 3D model solutions. This enhancement means that every 3D model created by Nextech3D.ai will now be accompanied by stunning 2K, 4K, or even 8K photos, catering to the needs of its ecommerce customers. Gappelberg explained to Proactive that this innovative AI tool is poised to drive significant revenue for the company. With each product listed for sale on an ecommerce platform requiring a minimum of six 2D...

Vicinity Motors President Brent Phillips joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss his recent appointment and his vision for the company's future. With over 30 years of experience in the commercial transportation field, including leadership roles in distribution and manufacturing, Phillips brings a wealth of expertise to his new position. Phillips's extensive background includes serving as General Manager at Alliance Bus Group, a prominent bus distributor, where he played a key role in driving operational excellence and sales growth. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Sales, Commercial Bus Group at REV Group, overseeing multiple brands and distribution channels...

Thor Explorations Ltd (TSX-V:THX, AIM:THX, OTC:THXPF) president and CEO Segun Lawson tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion the company is on track to meet its target of 95-100,000 ounces of gold from the Segilola mine in Nigeria following a productive first quarter. The company completed plant upgrades and mining activities from the previous year, leading to gold production of over 19,500 ounces in this quarter. These upgrades contributed to increased monthly gold production, reaching 1,200 ounces in March alone. Additionally, Thor Explorations made significant debt repayments, reducing its senior debt facility to only $15 million. The company also built a stockpile of...

Challenger Energy Group PLC CEO Eytan Uliel joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of a £1.5 million strategic investment from Charleston Energy Partners, a New York-based fund connected to a family office since 2005 and involved in energy investments since 2016. Uliel highlighted Charleston's understanding of Challenger Energy’s operations and strategy. The funds are intended to support immediate working capital needs and enable progress on a new block in Uruguay, even before a major deal with Chevron is finalized. This Chevron partnership, pending approval by Uruguayan regulators, promises a £12.5 million influx that will sustain Challenger Energy’s operations for an extended period. Uliel...

BioHarvest Sciences CEO Ilan Sobel joined Steve Darling from Proactive to to unveil two significant agreements that mark a transformative milestone for the company: an equipment purchase agreement for 12 state-of-the-art GMP clean rooms and a long-term lease agreement for a new 80,000 square foot facility in Yavne, Israel. Sobel elaborated on the exciting developments, highlighting that the new facility represents a major expansion for BioHarvest Sciences. Equipped with industry-leading clean rooms, as well as fully built-out laboratory space and offices, the facility is poised to support the company's ambitious growth plans. Notably, it also provides the necessary infrastructure to accommodate the...