Research Solutions: The Bloomberg of Scientific Research

Dec 5, 2024

Roy Olivier, President and CEO of Research Solutions, and CFO Bill Nerth join the conversation to discuss groundbreaking advancements in scientific research. They delve into the integration of AI to simplify research workflows, highlighting the transformative effects of their product, Article Galaxy. The duo also shares strategies for customer retention and reducing churn, emphasizing the importance of enhanced onboarding processes. They outline plans for future acquisitions and growth metrics, all while navigating the dynamic landscape of scientific publishing.

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ANECDOTE

Roy Olivier's Second Act

Roy Olivier, CEO of Research Solutions, was invited to join the company's board to help develop growth strategies.
He saw similarities between Research Solutions and his previous company, ARI, both dealing with content within SaaS products.

INSIGHT

Simplifying Research

Research Solutions helps accelerate scientific discovery by simplifying research workflows.
They offer tools for discovery, access, analysis, and management of scientific literature, catering to diverse industries.

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Dual Revenue Model

Research Solutions has two revenue streams: transactions (individual document purchases) and platform (cloud subscription service).
The platform business, with higher margins, is the primary growth driver.

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Adam Wilk joins Avi Fisher, PM at Long Cast Advisers, to have a conversation with CEO Roy Olivier of Research Solutions Inc. (RSSS). This MicroCap Business Breakdowns discussion took place live on December 4th, 2024, on the MicroCapClub Community. https://microcapclub.com/join-now/

About Research Solutions:

Research Solutions (NASDAQ: RSSS) is a vertical SaaS and AI company that simplifies research workflow for academic institutions, life science companies, and research organizations worldwide. As one of the only publisher-independent marketplaces for scientific, technical, and medical (STM) content, the company uniquely combines AI-powered tools—including an intelligent research assistant and full-text search capabilities—with seamless access to both open access and paywalled research. The platform enables organizations to discover, access, manage and analyze scientific literature more efficiently, accelerating the pace of scientific discovery.

https://www.researchsolutions.com

About Avi Fisher:

PM at Long Cast Advisers

MicroCapClub: @iddles

X: https://x.com/longcastadviser

Firm: http://www.longcastadvisers.com

About Adam Wilk

Founder of Greystone Capital Management

MicroCapClub: @Greystone Capital Management

X: https://x.com/AKWilk

Firm: https://www.greystonevalue.com

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