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Founder John Garner introduced the core idea of ownership driving loyalty and the asset-light marketplace model. Pilot in UK validated share back as acquisition hook, referrals, tunable incentive structures, and community behavior. Transitioned to NASDAQ via direct listing, actively testing in US, onboarding retail partners. CEO Paul Ellerbeck discussed post-listing next phase, focusing on product right, marketplace dynamics. CFO Johnny Hickling reviewed 2025 financials, including revenue, operating and net loss affected by non-cash share-based comp, underlying costs for public company readiness and US expansion, liquidity post-listing and proceeds from performance incentive grants

Focus remains on disciplined investment in platform capability, US market execution, and organizational infrastructure for long-term growth as a listed company, balancing investment with prudent financial management

For 2025, revenue was £423,000, a decrease from prior year due to lower short-term commercial activity in the UK during the listing process. The company operates as an asset-light marketplace connecting consumers to retailers via existing retail affiliate infrastructure, with revenue from retail affiliates commissions and advertising placements, but no detailed product segment financials in absolute terms and revenue contribution % provided

Risks include inaccurate factual views on Trustpilot, as mentioned regarding misperceptions about the company not being a cashback platform and delays in listing

Q: Interested in Trustpilot reviews for the company.

A: John Garner responded that Trustpilot views are often inaccurate factually, monitoring it and comparing to other companies like Uber and Meta