Nauticus Robotics (KITT) CEO: Strategic Deep-Dive and Plans to Thrive in 2026

Send us Fan MailOn this week's episode of the WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, John Gibson, CEO of Nauticus Robotics (NASDAQ: KITT), joined Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair & Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Water Tower Research, and Peter Gastreich, Energy and Sustainable Investing Analyst at Water Tower Research. The conversation covers KITT’s autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) strategy, technology, and milestones. Gibson highlights KITT’s focus on delivering efficiency, safety, and cost savings and discusses how the new relationship with Forum Technologies (FET) will accelerate KITT's manipulator strategy. Key achievements include successful acquisitions, expanded testing facilities, software retrofits for existing vehicles, and manufacturing partnerships to accelerate growth. Discussion covers capital strategy, plans for the ELOC, and deep-sea mineral exploration strategy. John also emphasizes a disciplined approach to financial management, shareholder value, and a shift from surviving to thriving as Nauticus enters 2026.