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"I think everyone is expecting BSP's share value to grow." (4/25/13) Big Sky Petroleum Corp. - The Energy Report Interview with Jim Letourneau More >
"Things seem to be going well on the development front for MMT." (3/28/13) Mart Resources Inc. - The Energy Report Interview with Amin Haque More >
"The sum of the value of NZ's individual assets should be higher than its current valuation." (3/28/13) New Zealand Energy Corp. - The Energy Report Interview with Amin Haque More >
"Our favorite takeout target is URZ." (3/26/13) Uranerz Energy Corp. - The Energy Report Interview with Jeb Handwerger More >
"FIS has the right management team that made not one, but two major discoveries." (3/21/13) Fission Energy Corp. - The Energy Report Interview with Marin Katusa More >
Sector Experts
Ross Silver
Ross Silver has been advising, researching and investing in public companies across all industries throughout his career. Prior to founding Vista Partners LLC in 2005, Silver served as a research analyst for a San Francisco-based hedge fund. From 2000 to 2003, Silver served as a research associate covering consumer discretionary and consumer staple companies at Dresdner RCM (now Allianz). Prior to joining Dresdner RCM, Silver was a member of CIBC's Technology, Media, and Telecom Investment Banking group, where he assisted with equity and debt offerings. Silver holds a bachelor's degree in business economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has served as a consultant for government agencies including the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He holds a Series 65 Securities license.
Recent Interviews
Ross Silver on How to Find the Perfect Combo of Biotech Science and Market Savvy (12/6/12) Many components go into building a successful biotech company, but excellent management is a keystone. Combine good management with an innovative product or service, and investors can possibly unlock big multiples over their original investments. So says Principal Analyst and Fund Manager Ross Silver, co-founder of Vista Partners. In this interview with The Life Sciences Report, Silver brings obscure micro-cap ideas to life and discusses why they may have mammoth potential.
Recent Quotes
"ACFN has an experienced management team with proven ability to monetize subsidiaries." (3/28/13) Acorn Energy Inc. - Ross Silver, Vista Partners More >
"OCLS grew product revenue by 32% YOY." (1/3/13) Oculus Innovative Sciences Inc. - Ross Silver, Vista Partners More >
"ACFN is a very compelling investment opportunity." (1/3/13) Acorn Energy Inc. - Ross Silver, Vista Partners More >
"ACFN's four portfolio companies are each positioned in multibillion-dollar markets." (12/6/12) Acorn Energy Inc. - The Life Sciences Report interview with Ross Silver More >
"OCLS has an alternative to antibiotics, and it won't cause resistant bacteria to evolve. That's what's so exciting." (12/6/12) Oculus Innovative Sciences Inc. - The Life Sciences Report Interview with Ross Silver More >
"ACFN is a very compelling investment opportunity." (7/2/12) Acorn Energy Inc. - Ross Silver, Vista Partners More >
"ACFN has an experienced management team with proven abilities." (2/22/12) Acorn Energy Inc. - Ross Silver, Vista Partners More >
Notable Quotes
"CHK is active in the Marcellus sweet spot in northwestern West Virginia." (5/16/13) Chesapeake Energy Corp. - The Energy Report Interview with Josh Young More >
"FCU is on to the most exciting uranium discovery to come around in quite a while." (5/14/13) Fission Uranium Corp. - The Metals Report Interview with Brent Cook More >
"Majors like RDS are moving toward gas." (5/9/13) Royal Dutch Shell Plc - The Energy Report Interview with Keith Schaefer More >
"ACFN delivered its new fiber optic geophone to an unnamed supermajor for testing, which should begin in May." (5/2/13) Acorn Energy Inc. - The Energy Report Interview with James McIlree More >
"ARW's new reserve estimate on West Hazel is a really good number." (4/30/13) Aroway Energy Inc. - The Energy Report Interview with Bob Moriarty More >