Richard Crow, Professional Private Investor

Also known as @RebelHQ (Cockney Rebel)  

After starting life as a milkman and ending up paralysed after a motorbike accident @ 19 years old, Richard started investing in 1982. Mainly punting penny shares and buying unit trusts all went quite well until the 1987 Black Monday Crash where he lost a third of his investments. Undeterred he returned to investing several years later and had good success in the tech boom, selling out early before most of the tech rout. Thereafter, he started investing and trading, mainly in small caps finding many multi-baggers and much greater success. Interests are wildlife, art painting and sculpting), self-build, food, (in particular cheese) humour.

Mosman (AIM: MSMN) is a helium, hydrogen and hydrocarbon exploration, development and production company focused on projects in the US. The Company made a strategic pivot towards the growing helium sector in 2024, where demand and price continue to rise.

Mosman currently holds three high-potential helium projects in Colorado, a region with significant helium concentrations, a history of production, and established infrastructure

Andy Carroll

• Particular expertise in oil and gas, taking companies from permit applications and initial exploration operations, through to development, production and marketing

• Extensive Board and management experience in energy sector in the UK, Canada PNG and Australia.

• A mechanical engineer by background, Andy has spent his career in the oil industry, initially with BP. He is also founder and Managing Director of Australasian Energy Pty Ltd and Chairman of ASX listed High Peak Royalties Ltd.

Argentex is a global expert in currency risk management and a provider of alternative banking, with a successful history in providing high quality services to its clients since inception in 2012. Headquartered in London, Argentex listed on London’s AIM market in mid-2019 and has since added operations in Amsterdam, Dubai and Australia whilst expanding its product offering. Argentex provides a credible alternative to traditional banks, offering bespoke global payment and currency risk management services. We execute FX spot, forward and structured solutions on behalf of clients, creating personalised hedging strategies and providing value through flexibility, competitive pricing, and a wealth of dealer experience. We are also rolling out digital accounts and payment services.

Jim Ormonde, Chief Executive Officer

Jim joined Argentex in October 2023 and as CEO sets the strategic direction of the business. He oversees the front office, including the business development and revenue generation of Argentex. Previously, he was CEO of Cardsave, one of Europe's largest independent payments businesses. He was also a director of Retail Merchant Services which was sold successfully to TCV Private Equity. He has acted as a consultant and adviser to various Fintech businesses, including Argentex.

Guy Rudolph, Chief Financial Officer

Guy joined Argentex in January 2024. At Argentex he is responsible for financial strategy of the Group and the entire finance function as well as legal and corporate governance matters across the Group. In addition, he is responsible for the Group's sustainability strategy. Guy is a qualified chartered accountant and began his career at PwC before joining Vodafone where he spent 16 years driving transformation across international teams in his roles as Group Audit and Risk Director, and Director of Group Financial Operations. He was also the deputy CFO of Camelot from 2017 to 2022 and later interim Director of Group Finance at Rank Group plc

Quartix is a leading provider of vehicle tracking systems and fleet management solutions, serving over 30,000 fleet customers worldwide across various industries, including construction and field services. The company has fitted its tracking system in more than 800,000 vehicles across eight countries.

Headquartered in Newtown, Wales, Quartix also has offices in Cambridge, Chicago, and Paris, demonstrating its international reach. Quartix Technologies plc is publicly listed on AIM, a market of the London Stock Exchange.

Quartix’s vehicle tracking solutions provide real-time GPS tracking, detailed trip reporting, geofencing capabilities, driver behaviour monitoring, and mobile app access. These features help fleet managers improve operational efficiency, enhance safety, and reduce costs. The company is committed to transparency, offering straightforward pricing with no hidden fees and flexible subscription contracts to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes.

Quartix primarily serves companies that provide site-based services, where the cost of personnel is a greater factor than the vehicle itself. Its typical customers generate revenue when the vehicle is stationary, making efficient workforce management critical to business success.

The company is led by an experienced executive team with a combined service of more than 90 years, ensuring deep industry knowledge and a commitment to continuous innovation. Quartix’s dedication to customer service and excellence has cemented its reputation as a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable and effective fleet management solutions.

Andy Walters, Executive Chairman Quartix Technologies PLC

Andy Walters founded Quartix in 2001 with three colleagues. Prior to that he was Managing Director of a subsidiary of Spectris plc for 6 years and had spent 15 years with Schlumberger in the UK and France, where he was marketing director of the payphones and smart cards division. Andy holds an MA in electrical sciences from the University of Cambridge.

BASH is an acronym for Buy, Avoid, Sell and Hold a share in a company to be discussed during each panel.

Panellists:

Kevin Taylor (Covering Gamma Communications)

Kevin is an experienced small-cap investor having invested his own and family money for over 30 years.  He began his City career in 1993, training as an actuary with a focus on defined benefit pension schemes.  In 1997 he moved over to Investment Banking, joining a structured finance team that created bespoke financial solutions, and provided debt finance, for large corporates.  

After leaving banking in Feb 2021 Kevin worked for two years as CFO of a small software business that he helped to rescue from administration.  He is now a full-time professional Investor.  Kevin is one of the more sceptical panel members and likes to see proof that demonstrates management’s claims before investing in a management team.  He invests on a long-term basis but also trades short-term trends on both the long and short side of markets.

Damian Cannon (Covering Gaming Realms)

Damian is an experienced private investor who has tried almost every successful strategy, and many that weren't, over the last 20 years. During that time, he has published deep-dive analysis of individual companies, blogged a monthly trading journal and established the StockSlam social investor event. He probably could have saved a lot of time by sticking with the Zulu Principle from the beginning but where's the fun in that?

Mark Simpson

Mark Simpson is a Value investor, writer and presenter. He focuses on finding sources of edge in the market and developing practical ways to overcome behavioural biases. His book Excellent Investing describes this approach and how investors of all types can generate higher and more consistent returns by developing a strategy that plays to their strengths and overcomes their weaknesses.