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Small-Cap Institute Presents...
by Small-Cap Institute
Small-Cap Institute Presents... where we speak with CEOs and board members who have successfully navigated the growth trajectory from micro-cap, to small-cap, and beyond. We cover issues like financings, early revenue generation, pitfalls of capital markets, working with other company leadership, strategic pivots, and just about every other key topic small-cap leaders encounter.
Episodes
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Joseph Manko, The Horton Fund - On founder CEOs and transition (part 2)
It’s one thing to have a great career in investment banking, a standout career in law, or be a long-tenured institutional investor; Joseph Manko, Jr.* has done all three. In his senior role at The Horton Fund, Joe now has a front row seat daily to the unique boardroom challenges faced by…
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Joseph Manko, The Horton Fund - On founder CEOs and transition (part 1)
It’s one thing to have a great career in investment banking, a standout career in law, or be a long-tenured institutional investor; Joseph Manko, Jr.* has done all three. In his senior role at The Horton Fund, Joe now has a front row seat daily to the unique boardroom challenges faced by…
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Caroline Tsay - What small-cap board members can learn from their large-cap colleagues
Caroline discusses several large-cap governance best practices that she believes are critical to small-cap boardroom success: (1) ethics/compliance; (2) capital allocation oversight; (3) diversity; and (4) CEO succession planning. Long before turning 40, Caroline Tsay* had multiple large-cap…
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John Rogers, Ariel Investments - On the importance of management and board relationships
One thing we hear constantly when speaking with accomplished CEOs is how key of a role their boards of directors played in their company's ultimate success, both in periods of growth and challenge. John Rogers hits on this exact point from the investor perspective. SCI was fortunate to spend time...
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John Rogers, Ariel Investments - There’s a lot more to it than numbers
We all know and appreciate the old adage: “great minds think alike.” If you listen to SCI’s interview with Garry Ridge, the high-performing CEO of WD-40, you will hear Mr. Ridge talk about the importance of corporate culture, and the importance of CEOs knowing what they don’t know. Now listen to...
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Caroline Tsay - Hiring people for startups is very different
Just as governing smaller companies is much different than governing enterprises, hiring employees is also different, according to Caroline. Listen in particular to her thoughts about the importance of a prospective employee’s passion for the company’s mission, as well as their need for the type…
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Joseph Manko, The Horton Fund - On boards comprised of the CEOs friends
You could easily be convinced by reading The Wall Street Journal and listening to CNBC that shareholder activism is a large-cap phenomenon, but in reality the opposite is true. Most shareholder activism is in small-cap companies, and the lion’s share of campaigns are waged due to improperly...
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Joseph Manko, The Horton Fund - Incentive-based compensation: the devil is in the details
Every small-cap investor is concerned about revenue growth and profitability. But executive compensation needs to be driven by incentives that are company specific versus one-size-fits-all. Listen to Joe talk about one of his portfolio companies and how large a portion of executive compensation…
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Caroline Tsay - Is corporate governance really one size fits all?
Attend any corporate governance continuing education program in the U.S. and you’ll likely be told that governance is essentially the same whether you’re governing a Fortune 50 company or a startup. Unfortunately, few of those boardroom “experts” have ever actually been involved in small,...
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John Rogers, Ariel Investments - On assessing management teams
Part of being a successful small-cap investor is being a forensic observer. Since so many small-caps aren’t covered by high quality equity research analysts, investors are left to uncover all the value – and risks – on their own. If you think the term “forensic observer” is a bit overstated, you...
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John Rogers, Ariel Investments - On subpar boards
We are constantly asked by small-cap officers, directors, and service providers whether corporate governance is something investors care about as much as they read in major business media. Rather than paraphrase, you can just listen to Mr. Rogers for yourself; pay particular attention to the part...
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Joseph Manko, The Horton Fund - On the "good people" category, and encountering arrogance
It’s one thing to have a great career in investment banking, a standout career in law, or be a long-tenured institutional investor; Joseph Manko, Jr. has done all three. In his senior role at The Horton Fund, Joe now has a front row seat daily to the unique boardroom challenges faced by small-cap...
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Caroline Tsay - On what small-cap executives/directors can learn from large-caps
Long before turning 40, Caroline Tsay had multiple large-cap senior operating roles in technology, and has also served on the boards of iconic American companies such as The Coca-Cola Company and Morningstar. Now, nearly four years into running a software company she co-founded, there are few...
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CEO Corner, with Karen Zaderej (Axogen Corporation, Nasdaq:AXGN)
Small-Cap Institute's Amanda Gerut interviews Karen Zaderej. Ms. Zaderej is chairman, CEO, and president of Axogen Corporation (NASDAQ:AXGN). Axogen (AXGN) is the leading company focused specifically on the science, development and commercialization of technologies for peripheral nerve…
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CEO Corner, with Garry Ridge (WD-40 Company, Nasdaq:WDFC)
Small-Cap Institute's Amanda Gerut interviews WD-40 CEO, Garry Ridge. Mr. Ridge is president and chief executive officer of the WD-40 Company (NASDAQ:WDFC). WD-40 Company is the maker of the ever-popular WD-40, as well as 3-IN-ONE Oil, Solvol and Lava heavy duty hand cleaners and X-14, Carpet...
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Garry Ridge (CEO, WD-40 Company) on saying "I don't know"
Garry Ridge has grown WD-40 Company (ticker: WDFC) 10 fold during his tenure as CEO. Garry states that the most important three words in the English language are "I don't know," and goes on to explain why he feels that way in this brief clip.
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CEO Corner: Billy Prim (Nasdaq:PRMW) On Being Authentic And Attracting Quality Board Members
Billy Prim, Chariman of Primo Water (Nasdaq:PRMW) talks about being authentic and attracting the right board members.
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CEO Corner: Billy Prim (Nasdaq:PRMW)on Hiring a Team and Board Relations
Billy Prim discusses the thought process behind hiring a team and relationships with his board, having been the founder of two small-cap companies.
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CEO Corner, with Billy Prim (Nasdaq:PRMW)
Small-Cap Institute's Amanda Gerut interviews renowned small-cap CEO, Billy Prim. Mr. Prim founded Blue Rhino, which was ultimately acquired for $340m. Subsequently, Mr. Prim founded Primo Water (Nasdaq: PRMW), where he now chairs the board. Mr. Prim provides invaluable insights for other…
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Small-Cap Institute Presents... where we speak with CEOs and board members who have successfully navigated the growth trajectory from micro-cap, to small-cap, and beyond. We cover issues like financings, early revenue generation, pitfalls of capital markets, working with other company leadership, strategic pivots, and just about every other key topic small-cap leaders encounter.
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