Global Energy Metals Corp (CVE:GEMC) (OTCMKTS:GBLEF) (FRA:5GE1) CEO Mitchell Smith is focused on developing future supply of both Cobalt and Lithium for the electric car revolution now underway.   James West:    Mitchell, thanks for joining me today. Mitchell Smith: Thank you very much. James West:    Mitchell, let’s talk a bit about the Global Energy Metals market and in particular, your company’s role in it. What is new? You seem to be doing lots more in cobalt and in lithium. Mitchell […]

LDJ Capital is a multi-family office, with their head office in New York, that has been involved in cryptocurrencies and crowdfunding since 2011. Founder and Chairman David Drake talks to James about Bitcoin—which is soon to reach its maximum of 21 million mined. TRANSCRIPT: James West:     David, thanks for joining me today. David Drake:     I’m glad to be here. Thanks for having me. James West:     Sure. Why don’t you give me a quick thumbnail on who you are and what […]

Dolly Varden Silver Corp. (CVE:DV) (OTCMKTS:DOLLF) (FRA:DVQ1) Vice President Ben Whiting talks to James about taking over management a year ago and designing the 2017 exploration program, which saw four new discoveries in a 100-year-old mining camp. Whiting explains why he thinks they’re important for the new year. TRANSCRIPT: James West:     Ben, thanks for joining me today. Ben Whiting:     Thank you very much for the call. James West:     So Dolly Varden’s been around for a long time. I remember hearing about […]

22x is a startup fund that allows angel investors to invest in the top 30 Silicon Valley startup tech companies through one token investment. Head of Steering Committee and Founder of Judolaunch Chris Rawlings talks to James about the elite selection process and what investors can expect. TRANSCRIPT: James West:     Chris, thanks for joining me today. Chris Rawlings:     I’m happy to be here, man. This is great. James West:     Chris, I’d like you to outline for me what the Batch […]

Talla Inc. has developed a bot platform with the ability to perform mundane tasks typically done by the HR department. The longterm goal, says CEO Rob May is “creating digital workers.” He also talks to James about his involvement in Half Court Ventures and in the space of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency.  TRANSCRIPT: James West:     Rob, thanks for joining me today. Rob May:     Yeah, thanks for having me. James West:     Rob, let’s talk a bit about what you’re up to in the world […]

Hashchain Technology Inc. (CVE:KASH) (OTCMKTS:HSSHF) (FRA:1NQ) is a blockchain technology company that is currently focused on cryptocurrency mining, including Dash, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, and other coins. CEO and Director Patrick Gray speaks to the Midas Letter about strategy and  the company’s competitive edge. TRANSCRIPT: James West:     Pat, thanks for joining me today. Patrick Gray:     Absolutely. James West:     Pat, it’s somewhat self-explanatory one would think, but what is it exactly that HashChain Techologies does? Patrick Gray:     So HashChain Technologies is […]

Wildflower Marijuana Inc. (CNSX:SUN) (OTCMKTS:WLDFF) (FRA:RSP) is a cannabis company that sets itself apart with unique branding that isn’t “pigeonholed into a brand that reflected where cannabis came from, but more where cannabis was going,” says CEO William McLean. He talks to James about brand strategy, partnering with King Extracts, products, and more. TRANSCRIPT: James West:     William, thanks for joining us today. William McLean:     Thanks for having me. James West:     William, let’s start with an overview: tell me all about what Wildflower […]

Level Brands Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:LEVB), a company dedicated to creating bold, unconventional and socially responsible branding for leading businesses, recently raised $12 million by selling 2 million shares. CEO Marty Sumichrast chats with James about the company, as well as their success led by Chairman Kathy Ireland. TRANSCRIPT: James West:     Marty, thanks for joining us today. Marty Sumichrast:     Thank you for having me. James West:     Marty, let’s talk a bit about Level Brands. You just completed a $12 million IPO through a […]

Delta 9 Cannabis Inc. (CVE:NINE) (OTCMKTS:VRNDF) (FRA:V5D1) is one of the first Health Canada licensed producers and distributors of medical cannabis products. CEO John Arbuthnot talks about their production facility in Manitoba, as well as their unique growing method in retrofitted shipping containers. TRANSCRIPT: James West:     John, thanks for joining us today. John Arbuthnot:     Thank you for having me. James West:     John, let’s start with an overview: what does Delta 9 do, and what differentiates it from others in its sector? […]

Titan Medical Inc. (TSE:TMD) (OTCMKTS:TITXF) (FRA:QTN), a robotic surgical technologies company, is currently in the advanced prototype stage with their SPORT Surgical System, which will expand the technology into underserved areas such as general abdominal, gynecologic, urologic and colorectal procedures, in a cost-effective manner. CEO David McNally tells James about the program and the recent move to Columbia University. TRANSCRIPT: James West:     David, thanks for joining us today! David McNally:     I’m delighted to be here, James. James West:     David, this is about […]

VirtualArmour International Inc. (CNSX:VAI) (OTCQB:VTLR) (FRA:3V3) is an enterprise-class IT protection management system. Founder Chris Blisard talks to James about their in-depth services and why their clients weren’t affected by the Wanna Cry and Petya cyber attacks.   TRANSCRIPT: James West:     Chris, thanks for joining us today. Chris Blisard:     Thank you for having me. James West:     Chris, what is it that differentiates VirtualArmour from all the other enterprise-class IT protection management systems out there? Chris Blisard:     That’s a great question. […]

Emerald Health Therapeutics Inc. (TSX.V:EMH) (OTCQX:EMHTF) (FRA:TBD) is a licensed producer of medical cannabis and distributes through an e-commerce platform. CEO Bin Huang talks about the company’s transition into a large-scale licensed producer, as well as adapting to advertizing regulations once recreational marijuana is legalized in Canada in 2018.   TRANSCRIPT: James West:     Bin, thank you for joining me today. Bin Huang:     Thank you, James, for the invitation. Pleasure to be speaking here. James West:     Bin, let’s start with an […]

  Brixton Metals Corporation (TSX-V:BBB) (OTCMKTS:BXTMF) (FRA:8BX1) is a mining company focused on high-grade silver and gold. We spoke to CEO Gary Thompson who gave us an update on three major projects: the Thorn Gold-Silver project in British Columbia, the Hog Heaven Silver-Gold project in Montana, and the Langis-Hudson Bay Silver-Cobalt project in Ontario, the latter of which boasts mineral deposits with silver grades of 18 percent.   TRANSCRIPT: James West:     Gary, welcome back to the show. Let’s start with […]

  CIBT Education Group Inc. (TSE:MBA) (OTCMKTS:MBAIF) is one of the largest private colleges in Canada, as well as a student housing company. With the company witnessing the doubling of international student enrollment, President and CEO Toby Chu speaks to James about building on the momentum in the Metro Vancouver area, as well as doubling their stock price within a year.   TRANSCRIPT: James West:     Toby, thanks for joining us today. Toby Chu:     Thank you. James West:     Toby, why don’t […]