In this WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, host Tim Gerdeman and WTR’s James Kisner sit down with Sparta Commercial Services (OTCQB: SRCO) CEO Tony Havens and WeDev Group CEO Eduardo Filho to unpack Sparta’s pivot from powersports/municipal leasing into fintech and private credit. The conversation centers on Agoge, a trade-finance platform that automates onboarding, compliance, and dollar-settled payments for Brazilian importers—covering early traction, risk management, and targeted milestones such as scaling the loan book, launching a virtual card, and entering new international markets.

In this episode of the WTR Small-Cap Spotlight podcast, Bill Alessi, Founder & CEO and Chris Chumas, Chief Strategy Officer, of Alpha Modus Corp (NASDAQ: AMOD), discusses how the company is transforming in-store retail through its patented AI-driven technology ecosystem designed to enhance real-time shopper engagement and monetization.

The conversation covers Alpha Modus’ “super-aggregator” model for scaling smart retail networks, its expanding patent portfolio supporting long-term licensing revenue, and the upcoming 2026 rollout of financial-service kiosks for underbanked consumers. Alessi also highlights key partnerships with VSBLTY Groupe Technologies, Genmega, and Shelf Nine, advancing Alpha Modus’ vision to be the backbone of AI-powered retail intelligence across computer vision, behavioral analytics, and retail media.

In this episode of WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, (Vice Chair, Co-Founder & CMO, Water Tower Research) and WTR’s James Kisner speak with Giampaolo Marino, Senior Vice President of Strategy & Business Development at Energous (NASDAQ: WATT), about ambient-IoT wireless power networks, battery-free sensors, and enterprise adoption. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at watertowerresearch.com.

In this episode of WTR On The Horizon, Harrison Gross, CEO & Co-Founder of Innovative Eyewear (NASDAQ: LUCY) sits down with host Joe Brunetto to dive into how Innovative Eyewear is redefining what glasses can do—integrating AI, expanding global distribution, partnering with major lifestyle brands, and driving rapid revenue growth.

From Lucyd Armor safety glasses to Reebok® Powered by Lucyd smart sunglasses, learn how the company is positioning itself as a leader in the emerging smart eyewear market.

In this episode of WTR On The Horizon, host Joe Brunetto sits down with Brett Pojunis, Chairman and CEO of GPO Plus (GPOX), to explore how the company is transforming the highly fragmented gas station and convenience store distribution market. Brett shares GPOX’s journey from refining its direct store distribution (DSD) model to launching new sales channels, upgrading infrastructure, and leveraging AI for operational efficiency. The discussion covers margin expansion, ambitious growth targets, acquisition strategies, and why GPO Plus believes it is poised to capture a $50 billion underserved market segment.

We're excited to launch On The Horizon, a new podcast initiative under the "Horizons" platform at Water Tower Research. This series offers candid, short-form conversations with leadership teams from emerging microcap and nanocap companies, giving investors a unique window into their strategy, growth opportunities, and market positioning.

Each episode is designed to spark investor discovery and awareness—essential first steps for companies looking to build long-term visibility with family offices, private wealth, and retail investors. As part of our broader Horizons initiative, On The Horizon complements initiation reports, quarterly updates, and virtual conferences—all crafted to help smaller companies thrive in today’s market.

Stay tuned and follow along as we highlight the stories shaping tomorrow’s leaders.