Proactive

Proactive - Interviews for investors

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Welcome to the Proactive podcast channel – the destination for breaking news on growth companies and up to the minute market coverage. Here we plug you into what’s new and exciting in the world of business.

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Proactive

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Business

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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AmeriTrust CEO on scaling used vehicle leasing as it targets $1T auto finance market 11.03.2026

AmeriTrust Financial Technologies Inc (TSX-V:AMT, OTCQB:AMTFF) CEO Jeff Morgan talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s strategy to scale used vehicle leasing across the United States and how proprietary fintech technology could help unlock a major opportunity in automotive finance. Morgan, a 33-year veteran of the automotive leasing industry based in Fort Worth, Texas, explaine...

Light Science Technologies CEO Simon Deacon on £6M Raise & Injectaclad growth plan 11.03.2026

Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC (AIM:LST, FRA:9FD) CEO Simon Deacon talked with Proactive's Stepuen Gunnion about the company’s latest acquisitions, including the strategic purchase of Injectaclad, and how the deal positions the group for growth in the passive fire protection market. Deacon described the move as transformational for the group, explaining that the acquisitions strengthen th...

Active Energy CEO on Abu Dhabi grid asset acquisition & 100MW goal 11.03.2026

Active Energy Group PLC (AIM:AEG, OTCQB:ATGVF) CEO Paul Elliott talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about a transaction to acquire a live grid connection site in Abu Dhabi for a total of £2 million, subject to due diligence. Elliott explained that power availability across global markets, including the UAE, is becoming increasingly constrained. Because of this, Active Energy is focusing on acq...

Rainbow Rare Earths CEO says Brazil project could replicate Phalaborwa success 11.03.2026

Rainbow Rare Earths Ltd (LSE:RBW, OTC:RBWRF, FRA:RR1) CEO George Bennett talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s Uberaba rare earths project in Brazil and why an economic assessment suggests it could replicate the success of the company’s Phalaborwa project. Bennett explained that the project benefits from a unique approach to rare earth extraction. Instead of traditional minin...

Great Southern Copper CEO on high-grade copper at Mostaza discovery 11.03.2026

Great Southern Copper PLC (LSE:GSCU, FRA:E9E) CEO Sam Garrett talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s latest drilling results at the Mostaza discovery within its Cerro Negro project in Chile. Garrett discussed a new drill hole intersecting copper grades of up to 6.55%, alongside strong silver values, highlighting the continued success of the company’s exploration program. Garre...

Cordiant Digital: FTSE 250 move, Q3 update & growth outlook 10.03.2026

Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Management chairman Steven Marshall talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s strategy, portfolio performance and growth outlook alongside Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Ltd (LSE:CORD, FRA:86L) CFO Andrew Ewe. Marshall discussed the strategic importance of the company’s plan to migrate its listing to the UK Official List and potentially enter the...

Solvonis Therapeutics CEO on SVN-114 and PTSD market opportunity 10.03.2026

Solvonis Therapeutics PLC (LSE:SVNS) CEO Anthony Tennyson talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s decision to select SVN-114 as the lead candidate in its post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) discovery programme and the opportunity the therapy could present if successfully developed. Tennyson explained that the decision followed pharmacological studies conducted by Evotec, whic...

Ilika CEO on delivery of first commercial Stereax electrodes to Cirtec Medical 10.03.2026

Ilika PLC (AIM:IKA, OTCQX:ILIKF, FRA:I8A) CEO Graeme Purdy talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about a major milestone for the company as it delivered its first commercial batch of Stereax electrodes to manufacturing partner Cirtec Medical. The development represents an important step in Ilika’s transition from a technology development company to a commercial supplier in the fast-growing medic...

Rome Resources CEO on low-cost New Brunswick tin opportunity 10.03.2026

Rome Resources Plc (AIM:RMR, FRA:33R) CEO Paul Barrett talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's decision to expand its exploration portfolio into Canada through an option agreement covering early-stage licences in New Brunswick, close to the historic Mount Pleasant deposit. Barrett explained that while Rome Resources remains primarily focused on advancing its tin projects in the...

Coiled Therapeutics' Dr Sotirios Stergiopoulos on Roquefort RTO, AO-252 cancer trial update 10.03.2026

Coiled Therapeutics (AIM:COIL) co-founder and incoming executive chair Dr Sotirios Stergiopoulos talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s planned market debut via a reverse takeover by Roquefort Therapeutics PLC (LSE:ROQ) and the progress of its clinical-stage oncology asset AO-252. Stergiopoulos explained that the transaction will see A2A Pharmaceuticals license AO-252 to Roque...

Pan African Resources CEO Cobus Loots says Emmerson acquisition will accelerate Tennant development 10.03.2026

Pan African Resources PLC (LSE:PAF, OTCQX:PAFRY, JSE:PAN) CEO Cobus Loots talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s decision to acquire Emmerson Resources and move to full ownership of the Tennant Creek gold project in Australia. Loots explained that consolidating the asset under one entity removes the complexities of the joint venture and allows Pan African to accelerate develop...

Quantum Blockchain Technologies CEO on bitcoin mining rig milestone, next steps 10.03.2026

Quantum Blockchain Technologies PLC (AIM:QBT, FRA:BYA1) CEO Francesco Gardin talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s latest progress in deploying its technology for bitcoin mining, including receiving its first mining rig and the integration of its Method C AI Oracle. Gardin explained that the rig is currently undergoing testing in Oregon before being shipped to the company’s M...

Fineqia International's Matteo Greco on crypto ETP outflows: market reset or bear phase? 10.03.2026

Fineqia International Inc (CSE:FNQ) senior associate Matteo Greco talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s February report on crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), which revealed a sharp decline in assets under management during the month amid broader weakness in the digital asset market. Greco explained that crypto ETP AUM dropped around 21% in February, marking the steepest...

AI event tech demand surging says Nextech3D.ai CEO, as client wins rack up 10.03.2026

Nextech3D.AI (CSE:NTAR, OTCQX:NEXCF, FRA:1SS) CEO Evan Gappelberg talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s strong start to 2026, highlighting accelerating enterprise adoption of its AI-powered event technology platform and growing demand for AI-driven event infrastructure. Gappelberg explained that the company has already signed dozens of new customer contracts early in the year...

Ideal Power CEO discusses B-TRAN market opportunity following strong end to 2025 10.03.2026

Ideal Power Inc (NASDAQ:IPWR, FRA:5ILA) CEO David Somo talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s strategy to accelerate the commercialization of its B-TRAN technology and the key opportunities emerging across multiple high-growth markets. Somo explained that one of the first priorities since stepping into the CEO role has been strengthening the company’s commercial infrastructure...

Fast Track Group expands strategy into artist management and global tours 10.03.2026

Fast Track Group CEO Harris Lim joined Steve Darling from Proactive o discuss the company’s evolving strategy as it transitions from a traditional concert organiser into a broader entertainment media and tour management business. Fast Track Group, which listed on Nasdaq in May 2025, initially built its reputation organising live concerts across Asia. Lim explained that the company is now repositio...

Inflation & fixed income: Regan Capital’s strategy 10.03.2026

Regan Capital chief investment officer Skyler Weinand talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about how rising interest rates, inflation, and global volatility are shaping opportunities in the fixed income market, particularly within residential mortgage-backed securities. Weinand explained that much of the traditional fixed income universe still carries significant interest-rate risk due to longe...

Medicus Pharma provides additional Phase 2 data for SkinJect Cancer therapy 09.03.2026

Medicus Pharma CEO Dr Raza Bokhari joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide additional details from the company’s Phase 2 clinical study (SKNJCT-003) evaluating the safety and efficacy of its Doxorubicin Microneedle Array (D-MNA) for the non-invasive treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma. The data showed the strongest treatment response in the 200-microgram cohort, which achieved 73% clinical cl...

American Resources expands Rare Earth pre-processing capacity at Indiana Facility 06.03.2026

American Resources Corp Executive Vice President Mark LaVerghetta joined Steve Darling to announce that the company’s subsidiary ReElement Technologies has expanded its pre-processing capabilities with the procurement of additional equipment and processing capacity at its Indiana facility. The new processing line significantly enhances the capabilities of Electrified Materials Corporation, enablin...

London BTC CEO provides update on gold strategy & Bitcoin hedge 06.03.2026

London BTC Company Ltd (LSE:BTC, OTCQB:VINZF) CEO Hewie Rattray talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s strategy of adding gold exploration to complement its Bitcoin-focused treasury and mining operations. Rattray explained how the company is positioning itself to navigate market uncertainty while maintaining its core exposure to Bitcoin. During the interview, Rattray outlined...

Nextech3D.ai expands into new event verticals, raises enterprise pricing 05.03.2026

Nextech3D.ai CEO Evan Gappelberg joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the company has expanded its technology into new event market verticals while implementing a 20%–30% enterprise price increase across select offerings. Management believes these strategic moves will help drive revenue growth, improve operating efficiency, and support the company’s path toward sustained profitability....

Medicus Pharma reports positive phase 2 results for microneedle skin cancer treatment 05.03.2026

Medicus Pharma CEO Dr Raza Bokhari joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the company has released topline results from its Phase 2 clinical study (SKNJCT-003) evaluating the safety and efficacy of its Doxorubicin Microneedle Array (D-MNA) for the non-invasive treatment of basal cell carcinoma of the skin. The company believes the topline data are not only positive but “decision-grade,” m...

Quantum Blockchain Technologies CEO on ASIC Ultraboost & US patent progress 05.03.2026

Quantum Blockchain Technologies PLC (AIM:QBT, FRA:BYA1) CEO Francesco Gardin talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s latest progress surrounding its patent portfolio and the potential impact of its ASIC Ultraboost technology on Bitcoin mining efficiency. During the interview, Gardin explained how patent applications can already be used by a company even before they are formally...

Valereum CEO on OTCQB trading & path to Nasdaq listing 05.03.2026

Valereum PLC (AQSE:VLRM, FRA:6TJ, OTCQB:VLRMF) CEO Gary Cottle talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s decision to begin cross-trading on the OTCQB market in the United States, describing it as an important step toward a potential major US exchange listing. Cottle explained that expanding access to US investors is part of the company’s broader strategy as it builds toward a pos...

Galliford Try CFO on strong H1, raised 2026 outlook 05.03.2026

Galliford Try Holdings PLC (LSE:GFRD, FRA:3WC) Chief Financial Officer Kris Hampson talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s strong half-year results, upgraded 2026 guidance, and a strategic acquisition in the passive fire protection market. The UK tier-one construction group reported its 11th consecutive period of half-year revenue and profit growth. Revenue rose 1.3% to nearly...

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