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Exclusively creating new brand leaders in cannabis with Doug Poretz, High Growth Communications. Doug is here to tell us about High Growth Communications, an agency with a full suite of communications services exclusively creating new brand leaders in cannabis. The cannabis industry has mass appeal and political clout as it walks the corridors of power, and can now call on a newly formed integrated communications agency to help gain market share, while also navigating the regulatory environment that is taking shape.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bringing female entrepreneurs together in the cannabis industry with Andrea Brooks, CEO, and co-founder of SAVA. Today, we talk to the founders of a LGBTQ+ woman-founded, Bay Area-based company that supports woman-owned businesses. Sava has partnered with some of the greatest brands in cannabis with the plan of bringing female entrepreneurs together in the cannabis industry.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cutting edge technology in cannabis with Dr. John Oram, CEO/Founder of NUG. Today we are joined by Dr. John Oram of NUG Inc. NUG is an Oakland-based, vertically-integrated cannabis company with strong historical growth and performance. From its cutting edge technology to its award-winning products and dedication to community involvement, the company is comprised of true creators, innovators, and pioneers, taking pride in their craft in an organic and efficient style that sets the industrywide standard from seed to sale.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

FDA Hemp Bill Implementation Roundtable with Michelle Lee Flores, Esq., Dr. Murdoc Khaleghi, and Joy Beckerman. The Food and Drug Law Institute reported that The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill) marked a watershed in the regulation of cannabis in the United States. While the crop remains highly regulated, the law makes hemp production and distribution legal under federal law and establishes a framework of shared oversight by federal, state, and Indian tribe authorities. The 2018 Farm Bill permits the interstate transfer of hemp products for commercial or other purposes, and it requires compliance with a state, tribal, or U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plan for hemp production. Recently the FDA held a meeting that was supposed to address critical questions regarding the federal regulation of hemp when used in products regulated by FDA, such as the use of cannabidiol (CBD) in foods and dietary supplements.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https:

A solution to control devices through an application with Seedo CEO Zohar Levy. Today, we speak with the CEO of a high-tech company providing the world's first fully automated and controlled indoor growing machines for the pesticide-free cannabis and agricultural markets. Seedo Corp. designs and develops electronic technology solutions.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Helping connect cannabis merchants with Ken Ramirez, CEO, and Co-Founder of Alt Thirty-Six. Today we talk about digital payments and compliance helping connect cannabis merchants with vendors, suppliers, and consumers by settling transactions in real-time. As a distinguished academic, Ken is in the final stages of completing a Doctorate in Business Administration. His dissertation research focuses on payment transaction strategies that will expose a major source of profit leakage and operational inefficiencies for US firms across all industries.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A real power broker in the Cannabis industry with Steve White, CEO, Harvest Health and Recreation. Today we talk to a real power broker in the Cannabis industry, the CEO of one of the largest multi-state operators in the USA. Harvest Health and Recreation closed on a definitive agreement to buy Verano Holdings for $850 million in an all-stock deal, marking the largest US cannabis deal to date.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The largest licensed adult use cannabis farms in the United States with Michael Yorke, Director, and CEO of CROP Infrastructure Corp. Today we talk with the owners of the largest licensed adult use cannabis farms in the United States. Mr. Yorke began his career in the financial sector with the Royal Bank of Canada in 2001. He subsequently served as an active trader and value investor for the last 14 years. He went on to provide consulting services to several publicly traded companies in addition to organizing capital market events with On-Page Media.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The most unadulterated form of cannabis extracts with Sam Jurist, CEO & Co-Founder, SHO Products. Today we talk about the future of DIY cannabis extraction technology with the CEO of an LA-based company focused on building industry-leading technology in solventless extraction. Solventless extractions are considered to be the most enjoyable, highest quality, and the most unadulterated form of cannabis extracts. Even better, all the solventless extraction techniques can be performed at home with relative ease.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The first ISO accredited cannabis lab in the world with Aaron Riley, CEO of CannaSafe. Today we talk with the CEO of the first ISO accredited cannabis lab in the world, and the #1 accredited cannabis testing lab in California. CannaSafe was the first ISO accredited cannabis lab in the world. CannaSafe has established itself as one of the most trusted names in safe cannabis. Being the first accredited Cannabis lab in the world has its advantages, also being chosen by High Times is also an honor we don’t take lightly. CannaSafe was the first accredited lab in Cannabis. In 2012 CannaSafe received ISO 17025 Accreditation. CannaSafe prides itself on providing quality, value, and integrity-based testing to businesses and consumers for verifiable and safe Cannabis consumption. CannaSafe Analytics is committed to defining consumer safety and quality assurance standards for the cannabis industry. We are a full-service testing laboratory offering a one-stop solution where cannabis cultivators and distributors can ensur

The Ultimate Guide to Marijuana Use and Insurance for 2019 with Nick DiUlio, an analyst for insuranceQuotes.com. The past decade has been undeniably transformative for U.S. marijuana laws. Not since the era of Prohibition has the United States wrestled so broadly and intensely with the cultural, judicial, and economic implications of legalizing a formerly illegal substance. And while the push to reform state marijuana laws continues sweeping the country with unambiguous fervor a late-2018 Gallup poll showed 64 percent of Americans favor legalization many questions and complications remain.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The emergence of VR technology in the cannabis industry with Michael Chandler from Third Eye Visuals. Today on this episode we’re going to learn about 3-dimensional virtual tours, allowing customers to come right into a business' space from the comfort of their own home or mobile device. My guest creates models of dispensaries or any other type of space to show off online in what is explained as a very unique marketing use. Third Eye Visuals was created with the idea that emerging technology within the field of photography and video isn’t being used to its full potential. Being able to show off an event or destination is great! But with the emergence of VR technology, it’s now possible to enjoy such experiences on a more personal level. 3D Models allow his business to make an emotional connection between your brand and audience. Customers can now tour the facilities from the comfort of their own device and in immersive VR, allowing them to learn more about your brand and culture along the way.Advertising

One of the fastest growing CannaTech companies with Jeffrey Harris, CEO and Founder of Springbig. Today, we learn about an innovator in loyalty marketing technology, who recently announced that it reached a five million customer milestone, establishing the company as one of the fastest growing CannaTech companies in the cannabis industry.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The new out of state patient program with HEALTH Executive Director Pedro Haro. Hawai’i is now allowing visitors to access the state’s world-class medical cannabis program, and online registration is officially open for out of state patients to apply for medical cannabis cards in advance of their trip to paradise. Here to talk about the new out of state patient program is Pedro Haro, Executive Director of the state’s trade association for licensed dispensaries (HEALTH aka Hawai’i Educational Association for Therapeutic Healthcare).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The finest full spectrum hemp derived CBD and CBG with Rod Wolterman, Founder & Chairman, Hemptown. Today, we focus on the rich soils of Southern Oregon’s Emerald Triangle where Hemptown is producing some of the finest full spectrum hemp derived CBD and CBG. Rod Wolterman founded Hemptown’s Oregon Operation in 2016.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The preeminent Canadian investment issuers working in the cannabis market with Shay Shnet, CEO & Director. Nabis Holdings and Mark Krytiuk. President, Nabis HoldingsAccording to a recent Gallup poll, 58 percent of Americans support legal cannabis. Whether it's for pain relief, health benefits, or alternatives to traditional medicine, more and more people are starting to incorporate cannabis into their daily lives. We speak to a team of entrepreneurs running one of the preeminent Canadian investment issuers working in the cannabis market. Shay Shnet has over 20 years of experience in business and was most recently a founding partner and Vice President of Operations of MPX. While at MPX, Mr. Shnet spent the last 5 years of his career focused on the North American cannabis space helping build MPX’s portfolio of international cannabis assets. Shay is highly skilled in finding unique opportunities and has been directly involved with the development, branding, importing, consumer packaging and distribution

The future of the edibles industry with Erik Knutson, co-founder of Keef Brands and the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of CanCore Concepts Inc. Today, we talk about the industry from research and innovation to the future of the edibles industry. Erik was in the construction biz based in his home of Boulder, Colorado. Then came the Great Recession in 2008 and the housing bubble. He went with jumping into the cannabis industry in beverages. Now Erik has answered why he decided to create a cannabis soda. He said when talking to FoodDive "We were all just kind of brainstorming and looking at the market. I realized that at the end of the day, the two most commonly accepted forms of social adult interaction are drinking and smoking, and everybody else is already on the smoking side. We saw a big market need, for a beverage, for a truly social way (to have cannabis).” We dive deep into what made him think he could go from construction to creating cannabis-infused beverages and much more.Advertising Inquiri

The initiative to provide high standards in our industry. Today, we are joined by Marielle Weintraub. She is the Strategic Business Development Director for the Hemp Initiative at Eurofins Food Integrity and Innovation, formerly Covance Food Solutions. She is a founding board member and the current President for the US Hemp Authority and we are going to talk about an announcement recently made by the Hemp Authority. The actual certification program is the initiative to provide high standards in our industry. The U.S. Hemp Authority Certified Seal program was established in 2018 and funded by the U.S. Hemp Roundtable. It was developed with guidance from David Bossman, a founding member of AgWin Group, and collaborators include the Hemp Industries Association, state pilot project participants, industry-leading firms, top-tier testing laboratories, and quality assessors. Joel Stanley, chairman of Charlotte’s Web, had been collaborating with the Hemp Authority to create the quality standards. We talk about how mu

Trendsetters in Cannabis Technology with Socrates Rosenfeld, CEO & Co-founder at Jane Technologies, Inc. Today, we welcome back a familiar guest to Cannabis Radio who is a former Apache helicopter pilot and Army captain, and MIT graduate who is one of the trendsetters in Cannabis Technology. Let’s welcome back the CEO & Co-founder at Jane Technologies, Socrates Rosenfeld! Jane Technologies believe in the cannabis industry's ability to bring well-being, health, and love into this world, and it is their mission to bring confidence to the cannabis shopping experience. Jane's team of military vets, artists, engineers, immigrants, and advocates are committed to connecting the cannabis consumer to quality local products from dispensaries in their neighborhood. As a business, they believe in creating a model where everyone can win. The customers. The dispensaries. The industry.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Political and financial obstacles surrounding cannabis companies with Ray Lehmann, director of finance, insurance and trade policy for R Street. Today, we speak about the legal and political and financial obstacles surrounding cannabis companies and their access to banking solutions. R Street is a non-profit public policy research organization that supports free markets; limited, effective government; and responsible environmental stewardship. Headquartered in Washington, D.C. with five regional offices across the country. R.J. was a co-founder of R Street in June 2012, having previously served as deputy director of the Heartland Institute’s Center on Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate. Before joining Heartland, he spent nearly a decade covering the insurance and financial services industries, first as manager of A.M. Best Co.’s Washington bureau and later as a senior industry editor with SNL Financial (now S&P Global Market Intelligence). Earlier in his career, R.J. held a variety of positions in the fi