In this episode of the Planet MicroCap Podcast, I spoke with Jean Philippe Tissot, Founder and Fund Manager at Arauca Capital, to dig into his behavioral framework for investing and why he believes managing your psychology is the real edge in micro-cap markets - not finding the next great setup.
We break down how his tolerance for "hairiness" shifts depending on position size and company stage, why he treats trust in management like a relationship that erodes slowly then breaks all at once, and his deep dive into Sofwave — a non-invasive aesthetics device company, the symbol is SOFW on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. Jean will be hosting a Fireside Q&A with Sofwave management at our event in Las Vegas. We mention several companies and sectors during this conversation, and I'm not a shareholder in any of them.
For more information about Arauca Capital, please visit: https://www.araucacapital.com/
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:40 Investing Philosophy and Behavioral Insights
05:36 Managing Emotions in Investing
08:46 Tolerance for Sloppiness in Investments
11:48 Minimizing Permanent Loss vs. Volatility
14:55 Understanding Company Dynamics and Management Trust
17:49 Introduction to Sofwave and Its Market Position
30:31 Understanding Skin Treatments and Technologies
33:47 Market Penetration and Growth Trends
37:06 Identifying Market Opportunities and Risks
43:22 Evaluating SoftWave's Competitive Edge
46:22 Addressing Risks and Market Perception
48:42 Navigating Social Media and Investor Relations
59:45 Investment Philosophy and Final Thoughts
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