Maybe It’s Time for Some Compassion – and a Shared Approach
Perhaps some compassion is in order, folks. At the end of the day, we’re all in the same position—we’re shareholders in BrainChip, and we all want the same thing: to see this company succeed and deliver on the promise many of us saw when we first invested.
We each respond to the situation in our own ways. Some of us get frustrated and call out management (I’ve been in that camp at times), while others prefer to highlight the positives and maintain optimism. Some ask tough questions; others focus on the bigger picture. And while the tone and delivery may vary, the underlying driver is the same—this investment in something we believe in, or at least once did.
I'll be the first to admit that I've been aggressive in the past. Where has it got me? There are posters that have come to me with three or four year old posts of mine when I was more positive about this investment. I responded with something like things change and so does opinion. Bear this in mind when replying because we are all in it together whether we like it or not.
Let’s not lose sight of that common ground. Beating each other up on an anonymous forum might offer a short-lived sugar hit, but it doesn’t do much to push the company in the right direction. The energy we’re spending debating each other might be better spent creating a shared set of expectations we can put to the company directly.
What if we worked together to compile a reasonable, professional list of investor concerns and communication expectations—something we can deliver with a unified voice? If FactFinder or another poster with established dialogue with the company is open to acting as a conduit, even better. That kind of coordinated and respectful engagement might carry more weight than scattershot commentary.
Let’s consider this: Instead of just venting, let’s try shaping the message. If we can gather and align around a few key priorities—like consistent updates, greater clarity around commercialisation, or proactive IR—we may have a better chance of being heard.
At the very least, it’s a step forward. And at best, it might help create the kind of shareholder engagement and transparency many of us have been asking for all along.
What do you think? Would you be open to contributing to something like this?
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