Nano Cap Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this engaging interview, Scott Maskin, CEO of SUNation Energy, shares his journey from the music industry to renewable energy. Discover the evolution of solar technology, innovative business models, and the future of decentralized energy solutions.

SUNation Energy Website: https://www.sunation.com/

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In this episode, we explore the innovative world of drone technology with Linda Montgomery and James Sherman from ZenaTech. Discover how their company is transforming industries like land surveying, defense, and logistics through AI, quantum computing, and drone-as-a-service solutions.

ZenaTech Website: https://www.zenatech.com/

Nano Cap Podcast: https://www.nanocappod.com/

DISCLAIMER - The contents of this podcast are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, legal, or other professional advice. Listeners should not construe any information discussed as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any securities or investments. Always consult with a qualified financial advisor or professional before making any financial decisions.

In this episode, Will Tjernlund Interviews Jan Goetgeluk the CEO and founder of Virtuix. Jan talks about how he turned a mechanical engineering background into a groundbreaking VR product. From prototypes to NASDAQ listing, learn the story behind the Omni omnidirectional treadmill transforming gaming, training, and defense sectors.

• The origin story of Virtuix and the inception of the Omni treadmill
• How VR technology evolved from Palmer Lucky and Oculus influences
• The mechanical design principles behind a compact, affordable omnidirectional treadmill
• The role of AI in enabling rapid virtual environment reconstruction
• Vertuix’s dual-use strategy targeting both consumer gaming and defense markets
• The health benefits and fitness impact of VR treadmill gaming
• Future plans: international expansion and new application markets

00:00 - Introduction to Jan Goetgeluk and Vertuix's innovative VR treadmill
01:14 - Jan’s journey from Belgium to US entrepreneurship
01:39 - Deciding to stay in the US and move from banking to startups
02:09 - How a mechanical engineering degree fueled a VR mechanical solution
02:50 - The significance of Oculus and Palmer Lucky’s early influence
03:14 - Why walking naturally in VR was the missing piece in current tech
03:54 - Developing the first prototype after hours and the Kickstarter journey
04:34 - The breakthrough with the second prototype and viral video of Skyrim in VR
05:22 - Reaching out to VC and community support for funding
06:20 - The impact of Oculus Kickstarter success on Vertuix’s campaign
06:58 - What is the Omni treadmill and its core features
07:47 - Growth, recent product launches, and company milestones
08:03 - Overcoming mechanical design challenges for smooth and natural walking
08:40 - Protecting the mechanical IP with patents and innovations
09:31 - How environment mapping and AI enable quick virtual world creation
10:04 - Applying VR in defense for terrain familiarization and training
11:28 - The dual-use strategy combining gaming with defense contracts
12:38 - Balancing consumer scaling with defense applications
13:45 - Exploring large B2B opportunities like entertainment centers and theme parks
15:12 - Price points aligned with high-end gaming setups
16:16 - The health benefits and calorie-burning advantages, with real user examples
17:25 - Future plans: international expansion and new markets
17:50 - Potential licensing and patent protections
19:03 - Jan’s motivation and vision for the next decade
19:47 - How to learn more and connect with Vertuix

• Virtuix Official Website
• NASADAQ Ticker VTIX
• Nano Cap Podcast Website

DISCLAIMER - The contents of this podcast are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, legal, or other professional advice. Listeners should not construe any information discussed as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any securities or investments. Always consult with a qualified financial advisor or professional before making any financial decisions.

In this week's episode, Dr. Lynn Kirkpatrick, CEO of Encyse Biosciences, discusses her journey from academia to entrepreneurship, focusing on innovative solutions for opioid delivery. She highlights the unique approach of her company in developing a safer opioid alternative, the challenges faced in the pharmaceutical industry, and her vision for improving pain management for patients.

Ensysce Biosciences Website: https://ensysce.com/

Nano Cap Podcast Website: https://www.nanocappod.com/

DISCLAIMER - The contents of this podcast are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, legal, or other professional advice. Listeners should not construe any information discussed as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any securities or investments. Always consult with a qualified financial advisor or professional before making any financial decisions.

In this week's episode, I interview Michael Lee, the CEO of UMeWorld Limited. In this episode, we discuss how Michael turned UMeWorld from an educational company to a DAGola Oil company and how the future of transportation may depend on building the world's first IPOD (Integrated Palm Oil Development).

Guest Links

UMeWorld

DAGola Oil

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In this episode, Dr. Marc Hedrick, CEO of Plus Therapeutics, shares his journey from academia to the biotech industry, discussing the innovative work being done in targeted radiotherapeutics for difficult-to-treat cancers. He elaborates on the importance of diagnostics in cancer treatment, the challenges of navigating the FDA approval process, and the complexities of scaling and manufacturing radiotherapeutic drugs. Dr. Hedrick also reflects on his motivations and the potential impact of their work on patient lives.

Plus Therapeutics Website https://plustherapeutics.com/

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In this week's episode, I interview Dom Wells, the founder and CEO of Onfolio Holdings. In this episode, we discuss how Dom got into entrepreneurship, where the idea from Onfolio started, and Onfolio's strategy moving forward.

Guest Links

Onfolio Website

Contact Onfolio

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In this week's episode, I interview Rick Mills. Rick Mills is the CEO of Creative Realities. In this podcast, we learn about Rick’s history in tech and how Creative Realities supplies and services screens in all of your favorite stores and movie theaters across the country.

Guest Links

CRI.com

Creative Realities Investor Relations

Creative Realities LinkedIn

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In this episode, I interview Kathy Lee-Sepsik, CEO of Femasys, a biotech company focused on women's health. Kathy shares her journey from a background in med tech to founding Femasys, driven by a personal desire to innovate in women's healthcare. The conversation explores Femasys's unique product offerings, including solutions for infertility and non-surgical birth control, and discusses the current landscape of women's health, regulatory challenges, and market demand. Kathy emphasizes the importance of addressing women's health needs and the potential for Femasys to lead in this underfunded area.

Femasys https://www.femasys.com/

This week, I have the pleasure of speaking with Fady Boctor, President and CCO at Petros Pharmaceuticals. Stock ticker PTPI. Petros Pharmaceuticals is committed to the goal of becoming a leading innovator in the emerging self-care market, where your prescriptions become over-the-counter medication — Petros' key product, a prescription erectile dysfunction medication that they aim to make available over-the-counter.

Petros Pharmaceuticals Website