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VIDEO – AGORACOM Beyond The Expert With Venture Capitalist Leigh Hughes Discusses Small Cap Esports: $GMBL; $FANS / $FUNFF; $TGS; $ITM

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 5:50 PM on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021

AGORACOM followers have given us great feedback on our hit series “Beyond The Press Release” (BTPR) in which we speak with small cap CEO’s about important press releases in greater depth and, quite frankly, in layman’s terms for investors to truly understand their significance.

Whereas BTPR tells these stories from the side of small cap public companies, Beyond The Expert (BTE) tells these stories from the perspective of experts on these topics – and we couldn’t think of anyone better to start off this series than Leigh Hughes.

Leigh is a Venture Capitalist who I’ve personally watched conduct incredible due diligence and invest into many small cap companies that have generated incredible returns over 12-18 month periods.  

Leigh is so good at what he does that many global private equity funds and institutions take his call and often follow him into investments he chooses to make.  Moreover, he serves as an advisor to several small cap companies.

If you ever wanted to truly learn how to become a great small cap investor, it doesn’t get much better than this.

On today’s episode we discuss the outlook for esports, why it is so explosive and a few small cap esports companies to consider including:

  • Esports Entertainment Group (GMBL:NASDAQ)
  • FansUnite Entertainment (FANS:CSE / FUNFF:OTCQB)
  • TGS Esports (TGS:TSXV)
  • …. and newcomer Intema Solutions (ITM:TSXV) Who recently completed their acquisition of HypeX

Without further adieu, watch this great interview with Leigh Hughes and make sure to provide us with your feedback via comments on Twitter, YouTube or wherever you may be watching or listening.

Quizam Media Corp $QQ.ca $QQQFF is Seeing Explosive Growth for its Quantum #Cannabis Corporation, Expanding its Retail Footprint amidst The Great Cannabis Gold Rush $FAF $FAF.ca $CLIQ $ISH $ISH.ca $SUN.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 5:01 PM on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021

Quizam Media Corp’s (QQ:CSE QQQFF:OTC) wholly owned subsidiary Quantum 1 Cannabis is experiencing rapid growth across British Columbia!

In the past 12 months, Quantum 1 has opened stores in:

  • North Vancouver
  • Vernon
  • Grand Forks
  • Keremeos
  • Creston

And it will soon be opening its sixth, and flagship, store in Oakridge, B.C.

In Tandem with this expansion, quarterly revenue is accelerating rapidly, rising from $138,000 in Nov 2019 to $954,000 in Nov 2020.

What’s its secret sauce? The company places a huge emphasis on education. That’s because Quizam has its roots as an educational media company that spent a long time educating people about cannabis, long before it became legal.

  • In this nascent market, people are looking for trusted, authoritative voices

The company’s growth comes as Canada is experiencing ‘The Great Cannabis Gold Rush’ –

  • By 2021, Canada’s cannabis market is expected to reach $3bn, translating to 77.9% CAGR from 2018-2021.
  • Cannabis now contributes $14.6bn to Canada’s economy, up from $8bn previous est.
  • Cannabis 2.0 new products (candy, drinks) could generate $2.5bn in sales in Canada.
  • You’re going to want to get comfy for this conversation with Russ Rossi, Quizam Media’s President & CEO:

Ortho Regenerative Technologies $ORTH.ca $ORTIF Well-positioned for Next Phase of Development

Posted by AGORACOM at 3:43 PM on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021
Ortho

MONTREAL , March 2, 2021 – Ortho Regenerative Technologies Inc . (CSE: ORTH) (OTCQB: ORTIF) (” Ortho RTI ” or the ” Company “), a clinical stage orthobiologics company focused on the development of novel soft tissue repair regenerative technologies, today provided a review of 2020 calendar year activities and a look forward at planned future milestones as the Company transitions from preclinical to clinical stage.

2020 Achievements

  • Completed four non-brokered private placements that raised an aggregate C$6.7 million . The company now has more than $2 million cash on hand to fund its regulatory and clinical stage projects through 2022.
  • In March and July, Ortho RTI announced positive preclinical results that confirmed the safety profile and demonstrated statistically significant improvement over standard of care for rotator cuff repair.
  • Following a request for designation to the FDA, ORTHO-R was classified in August as a drug/biologic, which management believes will enhance its long-term market potential.
  • In October, the Company appointed Mukesh Ahuja , MBBS, MSc as Vice-President Clinical and Medical Affairs, who brings extensive expertise in orthobiologics clinical development.
  • In October, Ortho RTI shares began trading on the OTCQB market, facilitating better access for US investors and improved trading liquidity.
  • In November, Ortho RTI initiated the scale-up and manufacturing of cGMP clinical trial material to be used in the upcoming ORTHO-R Phase I/II rotator cuff tear repair clinical trial in the US.

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VIDEO – ORTHO Regenerative Technologies $ORTH.ca $ORTIF Is Preparing for The Big League, Appointing Patrick O’Donnell to Help Bring its Proprietary Surgery Tech to NASDAQ

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:17 PM on Monday, March 1st, 2021
Ortho

Last week we introduced you to ORTHO Regenerative Technologies, a cutting-edge med tech firm that uses its proprietary RESTORE technology platform to dramatically improve the success rate of orthopedic and sports medicine surgeries.

  • In layman’s terms, that means company has a wonder delivery platform that delivers biologics – drugs made from biological processes – to repair soft tissues in the human body.

Now the firm has appointed Patrick O’Donnell to its board of directors.

  • O’Donnell comes with significant company-building experience
  • He will prove crucial in putting this healthcare pioneer on-track for a NASDAQ listing

Claude LeDuc, Ortho’s CEO, breaks down the appointment:

Draganfly $DFLY.ca $DFLYF CEO Cameron Chell Will Speak at Canaccord Genuity Inaugural Global Sustainability Event $FLT.ca $UAVS $ALPP

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:37 AM on Thursday, February 25th, 2021
  • Cameron Chell, will speak on the Sustainability/Rethinking Impact 2021 panel hosted by Canaccord Genuity.
  • The virtual event takes place on March 4, 2021 at 10AM PST/1PM EST.

Los Angeles, CA, Feb. 25, 2021 — Draganfly Inc. (CSE: DFLY) (OTCQB: DFLYF) (FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading manufacturer and systems developer‎, announced today that the CEO of the Company, Cameron Chell, will speak on the Sustainability/Rethinking Impact 2021 panel hosted by Canaccord Genuity.

The virtual event takes place on March 4, 2021 at 10AM PST/1PM EST. Cameron Chell will join a panel to discuss: Rethinking Autonomy and the Drone Economy moderated by Ken Herbert, Managing Director, Canaccord Genuity Equity Research. The panel will focus on drones and their disruptive potential in the package delivery and logistics markets,

“I am honored to be part of Canaccord’s inaugural Global Sustainability Event,” said Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly. “Canaccord has put together aligned research across multiple geographies and I look forward to discussing how Draganfly has been a disruptive force in the health tech and drone delivery markets.”

To learn more about the event visit: https://www.canaccordgenuity.com/capital-markets/about-us/events/ .

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Empower Clinics $CBDT.ca $EPWCF Announces Locations of First Three Integrated Health Centres in Ontario. Each Location Anticipated to Generate Approximately $3,000,000 In Revenue. Further Locations to Be Announced $WELL.ca $DOC.ca $DOCRF $VMD.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:01 AM on Thursday, February 25th, 2021

Launch Confirms Empower Stated Strategy To Execute National Clinic Expansion Following Canadian Clinics Acquisition And Partnership Announcements in 2021

  • Announce the launch of its first three integrated health centres in Ontario, Canada with each location expected to generate $2,560,000 – $3,600,000 in annual revenue.
  • Advanced discussions are currently underway on multiple additional locations as the Company begins the rollout of its national clinic expansion strategy.

VANCOUVER, BC / February 25, 2021 / EMPOWER CLINICS INC. (CBDT:CSE) (8EC:Frankfurt) (EPWCF:OTCQB) (“Empower” or the “Company“) an integrated healthcare company serving patients through medical centres, telemedicine platforms, operating a high complexity medical diagnostics laboratory processing thousands of COVID-19 specimens, is pleased to announce the launch of its first three integrated health centres in Ontario, Canada with each location expected to generate $2,560,000 – $3,600,000 in annual revenue. Advanced discussions are currently underway on multiple additional locations as the Company begins the rollout of its national clinic expansion strategy.

THREE ONTARIO LOCATIONS AND TWELVE PHYSICIANS COMMITTED TO OPEN

The locations and approximate sizes of the integrated health centres are as follows:

1) Etobicoke, Ontario Approximately 2,700 sq ft.

2) London, Ontario Approximately 3,100 sq ft.

3) Etobicoke, ON (site two) Approximately 2,900 sq ft.

“Dr. Aviv Tsimmerman and Dr. Jordan Rabinowitz are executing on our growth initiatives, they are achieving milestones, they are opening our healthcare centers.” said Steven McAuley, Chairman & CEO. “Our approach is based on patients and their needs, the delivery of care, an improved healthcare model, that provides advanced technology and access for an improved healthcare outcome.”

Each location is expected to host 4-6 physicians. Empower has already secured commitments from twelve (12) physicians to date, with numerous additional medical doctors and para-medical practitioners expressing interest to join the team.

“Having a strategic blend of health professionals allows us to provide an unparalleled integrative healthcare experience.” stated Dr. Jordan Rabinowitz, Chief Operating Officer. He further states, “This defines our path to assist millions of Canadians nationwide.”

HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO BE DELIVERED AND ANTICIPATED REVENUE MODEL

Empower will be opening primary care, plus para-medical healthcare services, with a target of four (4) to six (6) medical doctors and four (4) to six (6) paramedical practitioners per location.

Primary care services include:

  • Family physicians
  • Walk-in physicians
  • Tele-medicine and virtual care

Empower expects to generate $400,000 – $600,000 in annual revenue per MD, per location, which equates to a revenue range between $1,600,000 – $2,400,000 annually per location.

Paramedical services include:

  • Chiropractic
  • Physiotherapy
  • Registered Massage Therapy
  • Chiropody
  • Acupuncturists
  • Osteopaths
  • Nutritionists

Empower expects to generate $960,000 – $1,200,000 in annual revenue per location.

Together, when each location is fully operational, Empower expects to generate $2,560,000 – $3,600,000 in annual revenue per location.

ADDITIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES EXPECTED TO BE ADDED

Given the anticipated expansion and penetration of Empower Clinics into the Canadian market, the Company intends to continue adding valuable specialized medical services to strengthen the quality of healthcare at each location that can include:

  • Dermatology
  • Cardiology

Empower is currently in advanced discussions with potential partners in each of these specialty areas and believes they hold the potential to add significant value to the operations of each healthcare centre.

This press release is available on the Empower Clinics Verified Forum on AGORACOM for shareholder discussion, questions and engagement with management https://agoracom.com/ir/EmpowerClinics

ABOUT EMPOWER:

Empower is an integrated healthcare company that provides body and mind wellness for patients through its clinics, with digital and telemedicine care, and world-class medical diagnostics laboratories. Supported by an experienced leadership team, Empower is aggressively growing its clinical and digital presence across North America. Our Health & Wellness and Diagnostics & Technology business units are positioned to positively impact the integrated health of our patients, while simultaneously providing long term value for our shareholders.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Steven McAuley
Chief Executive Officer

CONTACTS:

Investors:
Steven McAuley
CEO
[email protected]
604-789-2146

Investors:
Tamara Mason
Business Development & Communications
[email protected]
416-671-5617

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POET Technologies $PTK.ca $POETF Targets New Markets for Co-Packaged Optics and Optical Sensing Applications with LightBar-C™ Product

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021
  • Extended the Optical Interposer into new applications and markets with a fully-integrated, multiplexed light-source for optical computing chipsets and sensing applications, named “ LightBar-C™”.

TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2021 — POET Technologies Inc. (“POET” or the “Company”) (TSX Venture: PTK; OTCQX: POETF), the designer and developer of the POET Optical Interposer and Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for the data center and tele-communication markets, announced that it has extended the Optical Interposer into new applications and markets with a fully-integrated, multiplexed light-source for optical computing chipsets and sensing applications, named “ LightBar-C™”.

The POET Optical Interposer platform has been extended and validated with the intrinsic features to support Conventional Band (“C-band”) and Long Band (“L-band”) lasers that produce light in a frequency range of 1530nm to 1625nm. POET has designed, developed and demonstrated cooled lasers for the Optical Interposer platform with up to 90mW of power operating at room temperature. In addition, the Company has designed and demonstrated a Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexer (“DWDM”) embedded in the Optical Interposer waveguide layer that allows channel spacings of 200GHz, providing the high density and broadband requirements needed for high-performance optical sensing and Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) applications, such as optical computing chipsets for Artificial Intelligence.

The Company’s first product to incorporate all of these features is the POET LightBar-C, which includes integrated spot-size converters that minimize coupling losses and increase power efficiency of components, such as multiplexers and detectors. The product provides low-loss fiber and free-space coupling, all specifically developed for highly integrated solutions within the C-band frequencies. The LightBar-C also utilizes a versatile and integrated laser source with multiple wavelengths (from 2 up to 8) multiplexed in the C-Band.

The optical bandwidth in the C-band is in the “eye-safe” region, which makes it ideal for free-space sensing applications. Consequently, C-band light solutions are expected to be foundational to the next generation of LiDAR solutions where high sensitivity, high power, reduced atmospheric influence and eye safety are presumed to be essential requirements.

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POET Technologies $PTK.ca $POETF Provides Highlights and Results of Special Meeting

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:35 AM on Monday, February 22nd, 2021
  • Announces the results of the Special Meeting (the “Meeting”) held virtually on Friday February 19, 2021.
  • Authorization from the Company’s shareholders to enable the Board of Directors, within its sole discretion, to consolidate the Company’s issued and outstanding common shares on the basis of one post-consolidation common share for a number of pre-consolidation common shares ranging between two (2) and fourteen (14) as outlined in the Company’s management information circular and voting material sent to the shareholders.

TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2021 – POET Technologies Inc. (“ POET ” or the “ Company ”) (TSX Venture: PTK; OTCQX: POETF), the designer and developer of the POET Optical Interposer™ and Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for the data center and tele-communication markets announces the results of the Special Meeting (the “Meeting”) held virtually on Friday February 19, 2021.

The Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Suresh Venkatesan, conducted the formal business of the Meeting, which focused solely on seeking authorization from the Company’s shareholders to enable the Board of Directors, within its sole discretion, to consolidate the Company’s issued and outstanding common shares on the basis of one post-consolidation common share for a number of pre-consolidation common shares ranging between two (2) and fourteen (14) as outlined in the Company’s management information circular and voting material sent to the shareholders.

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VIDEO – @goplantx $VEGA $PLTXF is the One-Stop-Shop for Everything Plant-Based $VERY.ca $MEAT.ca $EATS.ca $VEGN.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:52 AM on Friday, February 19th, 2021
PlantX Life Inc. (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) aims to redefine the plant-based community through e-commerce, with a core objective of becoming the most trusted and convenient destination for people living plant-based lives. PlantX is a multifaceted marketplace providing consumers all things plant-based ranging from an efficient e-commerce experience, connecting consumers with interactive PlantX brick-and-mortar stores, and a PlantX home delivery system for products, meals, recipes, and more. Market Outlook With its comprehensive e-commerce platform, PlantX is strongly positioned for a prominent role in both the fast-growing plant-based food market, e-commerce and the online food delivery sectors. The global plant-based food market is expected to reach $74.2 billion by 2027, expanding at a CAGR of 11.9% . Similarly, the online food delivery market has steadily grown, especially during the current pandemic. This trend seems here to stay. In the United States alone, the sector is expected to report $28.5 billion by 2024, with companies such as UberEats experiencing 152% increases in food deliveries in the summer of 2020 . Complementary to these trends, and as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, online sales and digitization have also both grown exponentially in 2020. Grocery shopping has seen a remarkable transition to e-commerce, with online grocery sales growing by 53% in 2020. Amid the pandemic-imposed physical interactions and related consumer behaviour change, large retailers have been compelled to meet this surge in e-commerce demand. For example, Whole Foods Markets has increased its online sales capacity by over 60% in 2020. The global meal kit delivery system is also becoming increasingly popular, and is expected to achieve $19.92 billion by 2027, expanding at a CAGR of 12.8%. PlantX aims to capitalize on this anticipated exponential market growth of the plant-based, e-commerce and home-delivery industries. Check out this video to find out more about investing in PlantX (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) VISIT OUR OFFICIAL WEBSITE https://plantx.ca/podcasts/​ https://plantx.ca/recipes/​ https://plantx.ca/shops/​ https://plantx.ca/product-category/pl…​ https://plantx.ca/plant-based-meal-de…​ Thanks for watching! We post new LIVE videos every week, so don’t forget to subscribe! LET’S STAY IN TOUCH https://www.tiktok.com/@goplantx​ https://www.facebook.com/goplantx​ https://www.instagram.com/goplantx/​ https://twitter.com/goplantx

Limitless Integrations to Utilize Draganfly $DFLY.ca $DFLYF Drones and AI Technology to Integrate Into its Mobile Onsite Detection Platform $FLT.ca $UAVS $ALPP

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:23 AM on Wednesday, February 17th, 2021
  • Announced that it will provide drones and the Vital Intelligence detection AI technology for integration with the patent pending iDENT Mobile Onsight Detection Systems (“MODS”) offered by Limitless Integrations LLC
  • iDENT MODS platform is a self-contained turn-key entrance gateway designed to be rapidly deployed to locations requiring secure high throughput flow with instant secure access into any venue

Los Angeles, CA, Feb. 17, 2021 — Draganfly Inc. (OTCQB: DFLYF) (CSE: DFLY) (FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions, and systems developer, today announced that it will provide drones and the Vital Intelligence detection AI technology for integration with the patent pending iDENT Mobile Onsight Detection Systems (“MODS”) offered by Limitless Integrations LLC (“Limitless Integrations”).

The iDENT MODS platform is a self-contained turn-key entrance gateway designed to be rapidly deployed to locations requiring secure high throughput flow with instant secure access into any venue. The iDENT MODS can be utilized at festivals, worksites, military security perimeters, emergency response locations, and any scenario with high traffic volumes that require instant security.

With over 25 years of experience, Limitless Integrations offers its clients high-quality, reliable commercial and industrial physical security and health safety solutions. These solutions are specifically designed to meet the unique demands of venues and facilities of any size.

Draganfly will provide drones, tethered or otherwise for observation and threat detection for the perimeters where the Limitless iDENT MODS platforms are being utilized. The software on the drones can be used for general observation and security including possible weapons detection.

“Draganfly will provide the perfect partnership in enabling our MODS units to have a thorough screening process by way of their Vita Intelligence Technology delivered by drones,” said TJ Dooley CEO and co-founder of Limitless Integrations. “The technology solution that Draganfly offers will enhance the ability for our clients across a multitude of industries to provide a safe experience.”

“Draganfly is honored to have its technology and drones integrated into the incredible Limitless iDENT MODS platform. Helping provide the ability to securely and safely open venues or critical locations such as emergency response scenarios.”

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