The UK Investor Magazine was delighted to welcome Dr Clifford Gross, CEO of Tekcapital, to the podcast for a deep exploration of Generative AI and investor demand for UK AI startups.This podcast delves into the current state and future potential of Generative AI (GenAI), focusing on the near-term opportunity for early-stage companies through to the hypothetical event of AI singularity decades from now. Dr Gross provides insight into the trajectory of the GenAI industry, with significant developments expected by 2045. These advancements could potentially lead to enhanced human capabilities through seamless integration of AI systems with individuals and even AI singularity.The discussion touches on Tekcapital’s plans to launch a GenAI-focused company in the third quarter of 2024.Nvidia has dominated AI-related gains in the stock market; we question whether applications from companies such as Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Tesla will be the ultimate winners, or if companies implementing these tools will produce the greatest shareholder value. We explore the United Kingdom as an emerging leader in GenAI startups within Europe and the Middle East. The podcast also looks at the potential for GenAI applications to integrate into various sectors, with knowledge-intensive businesses likely to be the initial beneficiaries.Dr Gross suggests that customers will be the ultimate beneficiaries of GenAI advancements, gaining access to better-informed solutions at lower costs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Investor Magazine was delighted to welcome Craig Martin, Chairman of Dynam Capital, the fund manager of Vietnam Holding, back to the podcast for a fascinating instalment of Vietnamese economic and portfolio construction.Explore Vietnam Holding in the UK Investor Magazine Investment CentreAt the time of recording, Vietnam Holding shares were just a whisker away from a record high which was set just a few days prior.We discuss the key economic data behind Vietnamese equities’ ascendancy and the positioning AAA-rated managers at Dynam Capital have taken to drive significant outperformance compared to the benchmark.Craig provides an overview of Vietnam Holding’s high-conviction portfolio detailing specific companies and core investment themes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Investor Magazine was delighted to be joined by Gerry Perez, CEO of Interactive Brokers UK.This podcast explores Interactive Brokers, a pioneering online trading platform that has been operating for over four decades.Despite its long history, Interactive Brokers is considered a financial technology (fintech) company due to its innovative trading tools and technologies aimed at increasing returns for investors.The episode delves into Interactive Brokers’ algorithmic trading capabilities, examining whether expertise in coding is necessary to utilise these automated trading strategies. The discussion also addresses whether automation can effectively substitute for human decision-making during periods of market volatility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Investor Magazine was thrilled to be joined by Kevin Limn, CEO of Adsure Services, for a comprehensive exploration of the AQUIS-listed business assurance company.Adsure Services is one of just a few AQUIS companies to pay a dividend. We discuss the business model that supports shareholder distributions and the company’s growth plans for the future.TIAA Ltd, Adsure’s operating subsidiary, has long-term contracts with government-funded organisations such as emergency services, local governments and health organisations.These contracts provide the company with recurring revenues and the certainty required to pay shareholders a dividend.Kevin outlines the company’s growth strategy and what investors can look forward to over the next 12 months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

he UK Investor Magazine was delighted to welcome Eric Degolier, Founder & CEO Body Rocket, for a deep dive into the world’s first real-time drag meter, a device capable of offering precise drag measurement directly integrated into a cyclist’s bike.Body Rocket has taken the power of a cyclist wind tunnel and placed it in the pockets of everyday cyclists. Body Rocket is the first and only company to integrate the aerodynamic technology found in wind tunnels directly into bikes.By leveraging AI, Body Rocket has developed a consumer-friendly interface that breaks down aerodynamics’ complexity into easy-to-understand and easy-to-action metrics.The technology is being used by Olympic triathlon champion Kristian Blummenfelt, current world champion Beth Potter, Ironman and 2x Ironman 70.3 champion Gustav Iden, World #6 Indie Lee, and former world hour record holder Alex Dowsett.Body Rocket is raising funds to propel its growth strategy and make its technology available to the wider $12.9bn premium cycling market.Find out more on Crowdcube here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Investor Magazine was delighted to be joined by Nigel Pocklington, CEO of Good Energy, to explore the company’s progress over the past year.We start by looking at operational progress. The company has moved away from being an energy generator to an end-to-end energy services company. Nigel outlines how this was achieved and what it means for both customers and shareholders.Good Energy has invested in market-leading EV charging app Zap Map – we touch on its progress to date and what the plans are for the future.After releasing 2023 full-year results this week, Nigel outlines the momentum building across Good Energy as we break down the numbers.Nigel finishes by detailing the medium and long-term strategy for the business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Investor Magazine was thrilled to welcome Dan Squires, Head of UK Sales at Saxo, for a deep dive into trading fees, the evolution of investment products, and the growing popularity of ETFs.The conversation starts with looking at fees and how reducing fees can enhance investment terms over the long term. Dan explains recent changes at Saxo and why they were made.We explore the types of strategies that are most heavily impacted by lower fees, for example, short-term trading indices versus long term investing in ETFs.Saxo has made a big push into offering ETFs, and we look at how the market is developing and the options available for investors.Dan outlines the most popular ETFs used by Saxo’s clients and details the specific strategies they pursue when investing in ETFs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Investor Magazine was delighted to be joined by Dan Hubert, CEO and Founder of AppyWay, to discuss their current Crowdcube round and plans to revolutionise car parking.AppyWay has brought together parking/loading maps, occupancy data and cashless payments to offer local authorities and drivers a unique service that helps efficient travel and parking, while reducing emissions.The company has developed a SaaS business model generating recurring revenues from multi-year kerbside management system contracts sold to local government and private operators Data Licensing (B2B & B2C). It also operates a cashless parking app with unique kerbside access visibility to help drivers save time and money.AppyWay has smashed its target on Crowdcube and is now overfunding with availability for new investors.Find out more on Crowdcube here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Clifford Gross, CEO of Tekcapital, shares insights into technology investments and recent developments at the company. He discusses the successful IPO of MicroSalt and its implications for the AIM market. The new headquarters for Guident, pioneering remote monitoring for autonomous vehicles, highlights innovation in transportation. He also reveals plans for a £500,000 investment in generative AI, revolutionizing eyewear with smart features. The conversation wraps up with optimistic growth projections for 2024, emphasizing the intersection of financial success and societal benefits.

The UK Investor Magazine was thrilled to welcome Fred Soneya, Co-Founder of Haatch, for a deep-dive into Haatch’s SEIS and EIS funds, which are exclusively available to high-net-worth individuals and sophisticated investors. Find out more about Haatch’s SEIS & EIS Funds here. Haatch invests in B2B SaaS companies at the pre-seed and seed stages with the aim of taking them to £1m in revenue – the Series A benchmark. We explore Haatch’s sweet spot for investment, detailing investee companies’ stages in their lifecycle and the key milestones for portfolio companies. Fred explains the importance of portfolio companies identifying deep pains in their customer bases that support long-term recurring revenue generation. We touch on examples of these pains in Haatch’s portfolio company. Haatch has had a number of exits, and we look at how the process of exiting an investment has influenced the types of companies Haatch seeks out.Fred explains the recent exciting developments in SEIS rules and what it means for investors. Find out more about Haatch’s SEIS & EIS Funds here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.