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Ask Growers with Communications Manager Tia Moskalenko today on Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. Today's guest is a cannabis journalist and enthusiast who is a regular contributor to the likes of Benzinga, Insider, and Green Entrepreneur.She has interviewed over 100 cannabis brands and growers and she also represents a publication designed to familiarize readers with top products, help them find the brands that fit their needs, and provide timely information about the craft culture of cannabis. AskGrowers is a legal cannabis product and marketing website that provides readers with regional grower and manufacturer profiles, top brands and products (everything from flowers to cookies), where to buy them, and informative customer reviews.
Advanced Nutrients with Mike “BigMike” Straumietis today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on The Cannabis Radio. Advanced Nutrients is an international marketer and manufacturer of agricultural, home & garden, hydroponics fertilizers, and plant nutrients. Since 1983, BigMike Straumieitis has worked tirelessly to find new ways to bring cannabis to its true genetic potential—legally and illegally. He's overseen the cultivation of over a million pot plants over the course of his career. in 1999, BigMike founded Advanced Nutrients, the first fertilizer company with products specifically designed for cannabis plants. Today, Advanced Nutrients is the #1 selling hydroponic nutrient company and the cannabis industry's most profitable company.
Bradley Nattrass has served as the Chairman and CEO of urban-gro since co-founding the Company in 2014. He was selected for this award for leading his team and company with compassion and determination. He has provided expert guidance to ensure the Company delivers turn-key design and integrated solutions to fulfill clients' goals to grow profitably. His vision of urban-gro as an evolving design-build firm specializing in indoor CEA is fueled by his determination and dedication towards the success of the Company and its clients.
Schwazze With Chairman & CEO Justin Dye today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on The Cannabis Radio. Justin Dye comes with 25+ years of experience in high-level strategic management, mergers and acquisitions, operations, private equity, and corporate finance.Prior to joining Schwazze, he played a critical role in the private equity consortium that acquired national grocery chain Albertsons, Inc., where he led company expansion with more than $40 billion in acquisitions, divestitures, and real estate transactions. During Mr. Dye's tenure at Albertsons, sales grew from approximately $10 billion to more than $60 billion.
FundCanna with CEO Adam Stettner today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on The Cannabis Radio. Adam is the founder and CEO of FundCanna. A leader in innovation for funding the underserved Cannabis industry. Adam brings nearly 30 years of finance leadership, management, sales, business development, and operations experience to FundCanna.
Robert Hoban is a corporate and M&A attorney, who sits at the center of the world's largest commercial cannabis industry network. He is a leader of Clark Hill's AmLaw-leading Cannabis Industry Group. As the cannabis industry commercialized, Bob has been widely credited for creating the class of lawyers now known as “cannabis attorneys.”He has truly transcended the practice of law and is regularly involved in assembling and structuring large-scale cannabis industry M&A transactions – over $1B in M&A activity since his entry into the cannabis sector over a dozen years ago. Bob has consistently been recognized as one of the most influential people in the global cannabis industry by a variety of organizations and publications over the course of the past dozen-plus years.
Pure Dharma with Founders Sarah and Sean MaHannah today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on The Cannabis Radio. As someone who has long been passionate about beauty and wellness, the evolution of Pure Dharma came naturally after years of working in the spa industry and seeing the need for high-end, luxury skincare that blends botanicals with cutting-edge ingredients in a beautiful, clean and non-toxic way.Growing up, Sarah was always fascinated with face masks, salt baths, and anything pertaining to skincare. In 2006 she began work as an esthetician, and it was around that time she began a deep dive into learning about ingredients. Having sensitive skin myself, Sarah knew first-hand how irritating and harmful ingredients could cause the skin to be reactive on a surface and superficial level, but as she did more research, Sarah began to learn more about the effects on a person's overall health and body.
22nd Century Group with CEO James Mish today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on The Cannabis Radio. James was appointed Chief Executive Officer in June 2020. He has an outstanding track record of delivering profitable growth at both privately held and publicly-traded science-driven companies with a focus on pharmaceutical and consumer product commercialization.Prior to joining the 22nd Century, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Purisys, a synthetic cannabinoid API, ingredients and solutions provider to pharmaceutical and consumer products companies, and Noramco, a global leader in the production of controlled substances for the pharmaceutical industry.
Sweet Leaf Madison Capital is unique in that they are not just a finance company. The founders have owned and operated businesses in cannabis. They understand your challenges, such as price fluctuations, crop exposure, unsavory characters, banking, and everything else in between.These experiences have taught them to be nimble, creative, and—most of all—look for other high-integrity people who are passionate about the plant. Kevin spent his 20-year career in both corporate finance and fund management roles.
The BAD Investment Company with Tommy Mancuso, president, and co-founder today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on The Cannabis Radio. The Bad Investment Company is a registered investment adviser and ETF sponsor. They focus on identifying themes and sectors of the market that may appeal to investors as a consumer and offer them long-term, sustainable investment opportunities. To learn more about the company, please visit badinvestmentco.com.
Eisner Advisory Group LLC with Eric Altstadter today on The Green Peak with Rich Zwicky today on The Cannabis Radio. Eric Altstadter is an Audit Partner and Chair of the firm's Cannabis and Hemp practice within the Manufacturing and Distribution Group. He has more than 30 years of experience working with public companies and privately held businesses throughout the country.
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance Inc with Chairman/Co-Founder John Mazarakis today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on The Cannabis Radio. Chicago Atlantic is a market-leading publicly traded commercial mortgage REIT utilizing significant real estate, credit, and cannabis expertise to originate senior secured loans primarily to state-licensed cannabis operators in limited-license states in the U.S.Mr. Mazarakis co-founded Chicago Atlantic Group in April 2019 and has served as our Executive Chairman since our inception. As a proven entrepreneur and operator with successful ventures in real estate, retail, and hospitality.Mr. Mazarakis brings over 20 years of entrepreneurial, operational, and managerial experience. He has built a 30+ restaurant chain with more than 1,200 employees, established a real estate portfolio of over 30 properties, developed over 1 million square feet of commercial real estate, and completed multiple real estate financing transactions, at a cumulative annual growth rate exceeding 25%.
Cannaversetech has created Cannaland a complete cannabis-themed community and meta marketplace where all aspects of socially responsible cultivation, extraction, manufacturing, distribution, retail sale, and consumption of cannabis and hemp products can be enjoyed by residents of the community.Cannaland's Metaverse has an innovative approach to community building, revenue generation, and product marketing, manufacturing, and merchandising for cannabis brands looking to distinguish themselves in an increasingly crowded physical marketplace opening the landscape for the globalization of current and future cannabis brands.Cannaverse Technologies, the creator of Cannaland, the world's first cannabis Metaverse pioneer. They are supporting cannabis product marketing, manufacturing, and merchandising with an innovative blockchain payment system.Cannaverse is empowering cultivators, growers, testing labs, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, medical dispensaries, and consumption lounges with the ability to scale and monetize their brands while directly addressing the existing gaps in the cannabis industry.Cannaversetech's meta marketplace on the blockchain revolutionizes the global cannabis industry by connecting every facet of the cannabis and hemp communities in a Metaverse environment.Matthew Morgan is the co-founder of many different companies including, Reef Dispensaries, Slapps Underwear, Ignite Cannabis Co, Tryke companies, Bloom Dispensaries, Green Axis Capital Corp. as well as many others.
Can Legal Weed Win?: The Blunt Realities of Cannabis Economics with author Robin Goldstein today on The Green Peak With Richard Zwicky only on The Cannabis Radio. Cannabis "legalization" hasn't lived up to the hype. Across North America, investors are reeling, tax collections are below projections, and people are pointing fingers.On the business side, companies have shut down, farms have failed, workers have lost their jobs, and consumers face high prices. Why has legal weed failed to deliver on many of its promises? Can Legal Weed Win? takes on the euphoric claims with straight dope and a full dose of economic reality.This book delivers the unadulterated facts about the new legal segment of one of the world's oldest industries. In witty, accessible prose, economists Robin Goldstein and Daniel Sumner take readers on a whirlwind tour of the economic past, present, and future of legal and illegal weed.Drawing upon reams of data and their own experience working with California cannabis regulators since 2016, Goldstein and Sumner explain why many cannabis businesses and some aspects of legalization fail to measure up, while others occasionally get it right.Their stories stretch from before America's first medical weed dispensaries opened in 1996 through the short-term boom in legal consumption that happened during COVID-19 lockdowns. Can Legal Weed Win? is packed with unexpected insights about how cannabis markets can thrive, how regulators get the laws right or wrong, and what might happen to legal and illegal markets going forward.
Prohibition Partners LIVE with Co-Founder and CEO Stephen Murphy today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on The Cannabis Radio. Since 2018, Prohibition Partners LIVE has consistently delivered premium international cannabis and psychedelic industry conferences; including two global virtual events. They've heard from 500+ industry-leading speakers, hosted agenda-defining content, and welcomed thousands of attendees from every continent. Adult-use sales are reaching record highs in North America, patient numbers are climbing in Europe and cannabinoids are disrupting mainstream markets from pharma to food. Prohibition Partners LIVE provides entrepreneurs, investors, and operators the edge in this rapidly-moving market.
Cannverse and Host of the Cannabis Conversation Podcast with Anuj Desai today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on The Cannabis Radio. Anuj is the host of Europe's leading cannabis industry podcast, The Cannabis Conversation. He is a qualified lawyer, having worked in a variety of senior roles in the UK media industry for over 15 years, and now acts as a legal consultant and board advisor to cannabis startups and SMEs in the UK. Anuj has developed, and continues to expand, an extensive network in the cannabis, CBD, cannabinoid, and hemp sectors, both in the UK and internationally.
Presidential Cannabis with CEO Everett Smith today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on The Cannabis Radio. Everett is the Co-Founder and CEO of Presidential Rx. They are 1 of the largest infused flower companies in California. Fully compliant with California cannabis regulations for cultivating, manufacturing, and distribution of a brand. Currently in over 240+ retail locations in California. As of May 1, 2021, Presidential is the 3rd largest infused Preroll Brand in California, they currently have the number 1 selling infused Blunt in the California market, as well as being the number 1 Moon Rocks brand in California! All this is according to BDSA Analytics and Leaflink Insights. Everett is a college graduate and a retired professional basketball player.
Verano Holdings Corp. with COO Darren H. Weiss today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on The Cannabis Radio. Verano Holdings Corp., a leading multi-state cannabis company, today shared executive commentary applauding the New Jersey Cannabis Commission's (“CRC”) approval of personal use cannabis sales in the state. Verano is the sole operator currently permitted to participate in the initial rollout of personal use sales throughout the state's central region, and the Company looks forward to completing all final regulatory items required to commence personal use sales. Verano is a leading, vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator in the U.S., devoted to the ongoing improvement of communal wellness by providing responsible access to regulated cannabis products.
Canna Advisors with founder Jay Czarkowski today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on The Cannabis Radio. Jay is an influential cannabis entrepreneur, investor, and advocate. A well-connected and respected industry insider, Jay and his team have helped build cannabis businesses in 31 states and internationally. As Founding Partner at Canna Advisors, Jay forges new avenues in the legal cannabis market with informed agility and strategic sophistication. A foremost authority on real estate development and cultivation design, Jay has held a commercial general contractor license since 2002. Working on multiple cannabis design projects throughout the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, Jay focuses on highly automated, sustainable facilities with a niche in the greenhouse sector.
Audacious with CEO Terry Booth today on The GreenPeak With Richard Zwicky only on The Cannabis Radio. Terry Booth is the CEO of AUDACIOUS and the former co-founder of Aurora Cannabis Inc., which he built from a $10 million start-up to a multi-billion dollar leader in the global cannabis space. Terry is a visionary and passionate leader with a deep knowledge of highly regulated environments. Terry would like to discuss AUDACIOUS's unique strategy, recent acquisitions, and partnerships including an AUDACIOUS/Professional Bull Riders Association branded CBD line of topicals that will debut at the PBR World Finals in November.
WM Technology And Weedmaps with CFO Arden Lee today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. Founded in 2008, Weedmaps is a leading technology and software infrastructure provider to the cannabis industry. Their suite of cloud-based software and data solutions includes point of sale, logistics, and ordering solutions that enable customers to scale their businesses while complying with the complex and disparate regulations applicable to the cannabis industry. In addition, the Weedmaps platform provides consumers with information regarding cannabis products across web and mobile platforms, including listing local retailers and brands, facilitating product discovery, and allowing consumers to educate themselves on cannabis and its history, uses, and legal status. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Weedmaps employs more than 400 professionals around the world, including in Barcelona, Berlin, Boston, Denver, New York, Phoenix, and Toronto.
AFC Gamma with Leonard M. Tannenbaum, CFA Chief Executive Officer of the Manager, Chief Executive Officer of AFC, and Class I Director of AFC. He is responsible for the overall management of AFC and leads the firm's Investment Committee, which is responsible for overseeing investment processes including origination, credit underwriting, risk analysis, and investment approvals. Mr. Tannenbaum and his management team members have been involved in approximately $10 billion of successful loan transactions. Mr. Tannenbaum has extensive leadership experience. He was formerly the founder and CEO of Fifth Street Asset Management (Fifth Street), a credit asset manager with a nationwide platform, which was sold to Oaktree Capital Management in 2017. Prior to its sale to Oaktree, Fifth Street had a core focus on disciplined credit investing across multiple economic cycles and issued billions of dollars in public equity, private capital, and public debt securities.
Cansativa is creating an accessible ecosystem – together with you. As Cansativa Group, they are resolutely blazing new trails alongside governmental bodies, administrators, and our commercial partners as we are developing a dependable and diversified product and service landscape in Germany and Europe. Cannabis is an innovative future industry with enormous potential. They are the platform that makes cannabis available in Germany and Europe! Benedikt is a pioneer in building new business models and in taking them to scale. Benedikt has several years of experience in both strategy consulting and industry.
The Cannabis Business Advisors with CEO and Founder Sara Gullickson today The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. Sara is an entrepreneur, investor, and corporate dealmaker with more than a decade of experience building and scaling businesses personally and professionally. A multi-state cannabis license holder, Gullickson has a proven track record in identifying new opportunities and infusing traditional business strategies into progressive markets. At age 27, she entered the nascent cannabis space and founded her first venture, consulting firm Dispensary Permits. She went on to build several other ancillary companies tailored to the cannabis industry including a tech platform and turnkey retail model. After eight years serving as CEO across her portfolio of brands, Gullickson sold to a publicly-traded company. Gullickson continues to lend her extensive industry knowledge and credentials as CEO and founder of the national consulting firm The Cannabis Business Advisors. A high-level strategist, she advises stakeholders on corporate structure, financing, and operations to better position their companies for growth and potential exit.
MainStem With Co-Founder & CEO Alen Nguyen today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. Alen has a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and a Master's in Business Administration. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of MainStem, a Seattle-based company that is revolutionizing supply chain management in the cannabis industry by utilizing technology and efficient operations. Alen has raised over $4.5 million in investment capital and doubled MainStem's growth year after year since 2017. MainStem is the leading B2B eCommerce marketplace and integrated supply purchasing platform for cannabis companies. The company was founded in 2014 by Alen and Long Nguyen – two cousins who had the vision and foresight to solve a massive gap rising in the commercial cannabis industry supply chain. Alen's depth of experience within infrastructure and supply chain combined with Long's experience in the cannabis market, the two founders set out to create MainStem, and the integrated purchasing platform was born.
Wings with CEO Haitham Al-Beik today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. Wings is an ecosystem of products and services from letsbutterfly to revitalize the services industry by introducing autonomous sustainable businesses designed with proprietary, purpose-built robotics and intuitive end-to-end experiences — beginning with food service. Compared to many industry ecosystems, the services industry stands out to be more closed than others. Businesses and consumers alike tend to be in the dark when it comes to information and processes, while data is fragmented, outdated, and restricted. Such an environment creates unnecessary layers of friction to investors and young entrepreneurs entering the market. They are facing an increasingly high barrier to entry due to the competitive and growing complex nature of the market. It has worsened with the current pandemic.
Bloomwell Group with Niklas Kouparanis today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. Bloomwell is rapidly changing healthcare for the better. Through their patient-centric D2C approach we focus on a strong and revolutionizing streamlined customer journey. The Bloomwell portfolio companies are perfectly positioned to generate a unique experience throughout the entire value chain. Combining natural medicine with digitalization is a journey back to the roots of healthcare with the tools of the 21st century. The green revolution in healthcare starts now and Bloomwell is taking the lead.
Victus Consulting Ventures with CEO and Industry consultant and consumer goods executive Alisia Ratliff today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. Victus C.V. cannabis consulting disrupts the status quo of one-dimensional cannabis consultants. Often times cannabis consultants provide a company or investors with enough information to make them dangerous to themselves by using generic business models, providing vague sops and unrealistic targets. They have identified the unpredictable outcomes from copycat consultants and are making it their mission to go beyond cannabis consulting.
Radicle Science with Co-founder and Exec Chair Pelin Thorogood today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. Pelin Thorogood is an analytics industry executive turned impact entrepreneur who has made a career out of being at the forefront of emerging business trends and disruptive technologies. With an unwavering focus on data and analytics, Pelin served as CEO and Director of Anametrix, a venture-backed multichannel data collection, visualization, and predictive analytics platform which received broad industry recognition, including for best business intelligence (BI) and Big Data solution (acquired by Ensighten 2014). Prior to Anametrix, she was CMO of WebSideStory, the pioneer in web analytics (IPO 2004, acquired by Omniture/Adobe 2008).
Drnq Budz with Founder of ROCO plants Dan "DanO" OBryan today on The Green Peak With Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. Drnq Budz Launches a Beverage Revolution: THC Lined Drinking Straws. The radical new delivery mechanism for THC is eco-friendly, discreet, and can enhance any beverage, thanks to an exclusive patent for an “active coating” technology. Drnq Budz launched its line of drinking straws made with an interior lining of THC for easy, portable wellness and relaxation anywhere. The L.A.-based startup has secured the master rights to the technology developed by Unistraw, the biggest straw maker in the world. Drnq Budz will launch with 3 flavors and 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg dosages, with more options coming soon. Drnq Budz will be available beginning December 15, 2021, from dispensaries and delivery services throughout California.
Higher Risk Deposit Compliance Solutions with Chief Operating Officer Becky Postar today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. HDCS provides a comprehensive solution to financial institutions that are interested in banking the cannabis industry. There are other companies that approach this problem from technology or cannabis-centric perspective. But technologists and cannabis entrepreneurs are ill-equipped to help banks navigate compliance. What sets the HDCS apart is that we offer a “banker-led and managed” solution. Our leadership team and network of experts represent more than 100 years of banking and regulatory experience. As a result, we can ensure that your financial institution utilizes best practices to stay in front of the evolving regulations for the cannabis industry. Becky is a veteran banking officer of 20 years who has extensive experience in business development, lending, and compliance training for multiple banks. She has deep domain expertise in BSA, AML, KYC, and the evolving cannabis regulations.
NewLake Capital with President and Chief Investment Officer, Director Anthony Coniglio today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. Mr. Coniglio is our President, Chief Investment Officer, and a member of our board of directors. He co-founded NewLake in 2019 and served as its Chief Executive Officer until the merger with GreenAcreage in March 2021. Prior to co-founding NewLake, Mr. Coniglio was the Chief Executive Officer of Primary Capital Mortgage (PCM), a residential mortgage company. Prior to PCM, he was a Managing Director at JPMorgan, leading various businesses, including a start-up platform, to leadership positions and helping grow business line profitability exponentially. During his 14 years at JPMorgan, Mr. Coniglio was named by Dealmaker Magazine as “Top 40 under 40 on Wall Street” and led complex transactions, such as the financial-crisis restructurings for GMAC and Chrysler Financial, as well as AmeriCredit's $3.5 billion sales to General Motors. Mr. Coniglio has led numerous initial public offerings for REITs and corporations, including MasterCard's $5.3 billion initial public offerings.
5th Quarter with host Host Super Bowl Champion Marvin Washington today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. For years, ESPN has provided intelligent communications for those seeking sports news and information. They established and demonstrated that there is room for sophisticated conversation and valuable information in sports. We believe that we can bring a new and higher standard to those seeking information about cannabis from the sports industry. In the initial series, Superbowl champion Marvin Washington discovers the benefits of cannabis and CBD as he takes us on his personal mission to educate others about the many healing capabilities. 420MEDIA was founded in 2014 with the mission to educate the world about cannabis by bringing brands to the forefront utilizing authentic storytelling, multi-media, and technology. From strategy to execution we work with our clients to create high-level content that enhances exposure and builds brand recognition that influences buying decisions!
Hara Supply Co-Founder and CEO Bryan Gerber today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. Hara Supply operates 150,000 square feet of the highest-quality cone production across multiple facilities with 2,500 employees. They have the first ISO, GMP, HACCP, and Health Canada-approved facilities in the industry, giving them an advantage over most manufacturers. Hara Supply is driven by a host of business solutions for some of the most premier brands in the space including Custom packaging. Custom Pre-roll Cones, Child Safe Packaging, Product Sourcing/Manufacturing, ODM & OEM solutions. Hara Supply and its team are dedicated to providing the highest quality products for their customers. Our production is certified GMP, ISO 9001:2015, and HACCP for distinction in quality management systems. They meticulously implement excellence within the 5 principles of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) at every step, i.e. people, premises, processes, products, and procedures. Each cone that progresses through our lines is consistently produced with our own-refined techniques and is controlled according to quality standards regulated in our facilities.
RIV Capital with CEO Narbé Alexandrian today on Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. RIV Capital, formerly known as Canopy Rivers, is an investment and acquisition company in the cannabis industry. CEO Narbé Alexandrian joins us to discuss moving on from Canopy Growth and why it views the US as the holy grail of cannabis. Strategic investment from Scotts Miracle-Gro's cannabis-focused subsidiary. RIV Capital (OTCPK: CNPOF), formerly known as Canopy Rivers, is an investment and acquisition company in the cannabis industry. CEO Narbé Alexandrian joins us to discuss moving on from Canopy Growth (NASDAQ: CGC), Q4, its new listing on the CSE, and why it views the US as the holy grail of cannabis. Strategic investment from Scotts Miracle-Gro's (NYSE: SMG) cannabis-focused subsidiary. Canadian and US cannabis markets and future profitability potentials. Cannabis risk tolerance, including California's direct-to-consumer sales. Supply & demand issues, and too many licenses.
Technicorum Holdings with CEO Daniel Daboczy Part 1 today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. Technicorum Holdings is an Information Technology and Services group of companies specializing in Digital Assets, that was founded in 2020. It's one of the leading companies working to provide IT-related services to small and medium businesses as well as some enterprise-level companies across the globe. The headquarters of the company is situated in Singapore, with a presence in Europe as well.
The Alternative Finance Network with founder Scott Jordan today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. The Alternative Finance Network was created by Scott Jordan aka the Marijuana Money Man in 2019 for cannabis business owners to provide them multiple funding options with more choices and the lowest possible rates for equipment, real estate, and working capital financing. Scott has successfully funded over $65 million in loans and equipment leases for cannabis business owners since 2014 and is a well-known speaker on the cannabis trade show circuit as well as has appeared on Fox – San Francisco, the Denver Post Cannabist show, Forbes magazine, CFN media and many more. Scott has a passion for helping cannabis business owners achieve a “level playing field” and financial parity and works tirelessly to help each client obtain the capital they need to have access to the assets to grow their business at the best terms available in the marketplace.
CannabiSalud Mexico with founder and director Lorena Beltran today on Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. Lorena began her career within the cannabis industry in Denver, Colorado in 2014, when she joined the work team of the international company Charlotte's Web Hemp. In 2016, Lorena became Director of Operations of Concentrate USA in LATAM, a company dedicated to the cultivation and management of dispensaries in the US. During that same year, she began her work as an International Consultant and Speaker, actively participating in forums and conferences in Mexico to promote the approval of the law on the use of medical cannabis, which was published in June 2017.
WB Canna Co & Wellness Provides logistics expertise and guidance to bring their brands into the market and adapt the route to market strategies to fit the Cannabis & Wellness Industries. Work with their producer partners to develop and activate marketing plans for WB's brands. They also support wholesaler sales force to gain points of distribution and educate their clients and customers in the market. Act as regional leaders in legal and compliance needs across the fragmented geography of the Atlantic Basin. WB Canna Co & Wellness has a plan to break down barriers of traditional mindsets by educating and guiding our consumers towards a more holistic lifestyle.
Zoned Properties with Bryan McLaren today on Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. Bryan is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Zoned Properties, a strategic real estate development firm whose primary mission is to provide real estate and sustainability services for the regulated cannabis industry. Mr. McLaren has a strong professional background in the social, economic, and environmental development of complex business organizations. Over his professional career, he has successfully implemented large-scale projects for corporate and community organizations. McLaren holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and Ethics Studies from the University of San Diego, a Masters of Sustainable Development from Northern Arizona University, an Executive Masters in Business Leadership from Arizona State University, and an MBA with a specialty in Sustainable Development. Throughout his graduate career, McLaren devoted time to community development and philanthropic efforts earning a number of honors and awards including Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society Membership and the Distinguished Walton Scholarship.
Gage Cannabis Co. with Fabian Monaco today on The Green Peak With Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. Fabian is Gage Cannabis Co.'s president and director. He previously worked at XIB Financial Inc., GMP Securities L.P., and Scotiabank. In addition to his vast investment banking and legal background, Mr. Monaco has 10+ years of capital markets experience. Gage Growth Corp. is a premier cannabis cultivator, retailer, and brand in Michigan that operates on the idea that “good is just not good enough.” Its core values of providing premium cannabis to market, positively shaping cannabis culture, and nurturing the community primes the company for success and rapid economic growth.
Pelorus Equity Group with Rob Sechrist today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. Pelorus Equity Group offers a range of innovative transactional solutions addressing the diverse needs of cannabis-related business operators. Our flexible acquisition and bridge lending programs are the direct result of our involvement in more than 5,000 transactions of varying size and complexity. Since 1991, our principals have participated in more than $1 billion of real estate investment transactions using both debt and equity solutions. We draw on our extensive experience to rapidly understand an opportunity, structure a logical solution, and execute a timely close.
Cannabis Grower's Handbook with Ed Rosenthal today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. Ed is a leading cannabis horticulture authority, author, educator, social activist, and legalization pioneer. As one of the co-founders of High Times Magazine, Ed writes the much loved and long-running cannabis column, “Ask Ed.” The column continues to be published internationally. “Ed Rosenthal's Cannabis Grower's Handbook”, has become the definitive marijuana cultivation resource, inspiring millions to learn the best marijuana cultivation techniques. His book is the official course book of Oaksterdam University.
Flora Growth Corp. with President & CEO Luis Merchan today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. Luis Merchan, President and CEO of Flora Growth Corp., is a New York and Miami-based executive with over a decade of proven experience in enterprise sales management, corporate strategy, merchandising and expense management, and customer experience. During Luis' term as Flora CEO, the company has added over 10,000 new investors, went public on the Nasdaq in May 2021, and is now organized to support a portfolio of organic cannabis-based products rapidly growing through acquisitions and partnerships. Before joining the Flora Growth team, Luis previously served as Macy's Inc.'s Vice President of Workforce Strategy and Operations where I managed the enterprise's multibillion-dollar P&L expense line for the 540-store portfolio.
Ed Rosenthal is a leading cannabis horticulture authority, author, educator, social activist, and legalization pioneer. As one of the co-founders of High Times Magazine, Ed writes the much loved and long-running cannabis column, “Ask Ed.” The column continues to be published internationally. “Ed Rosenthal's Marijuana Grower's Handbook”, has become the definitive marijuana cultivation resource, inspiring millions to learn the best marijuana cultivation techniques. His book is the official course book of Oaksterdam University. Ed is the founder of many successful socially responsible cannabis organizations, including; Quick Trading Publishing, focused on continuously researching and publishing the most accurate, up to date cannabis education, Quantum 9, a marijuana consulting and technology company, Green Aid: The Medical Marijuana Legal Defense and Education Fund, a 501(c)(3), the International Cannabis Business Conference, and The Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum in Amsterdam. As an internationally known cannabis activist and advocate, Ed views marijuana law as a crucial social issue: one that hit him personally. In 1999, Ed was appointed, “Officer of the City of Oakland”, directed to cultivate cannabis for patients. Three years later, the federal government shut down his city-supported facility. Ed was arrested and put on trial twice for marijuana cultivation in federal court. Ed's highly publicized trials shifted public opinion in favor of state medical marijuana laws, highlighting for many the fact that marijuana laws have become more harmful to society than the behavior they were intended to regulate.
The Poseidon Garden Fund with Managing Director Patrick Rea today on Green Peak With Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. Pioneering the Efficient Frontier of Cannabis Alpha. Providing opportunities for a smarter crop of accredited investors interested in the Cannabis industry. The Poseidon business model is designed to identify attractive opportunities and take advantage of market dislocations for the benefit of our clients. With an eye on emerging opportunities and fields yet to be fully cultivated, Poseidon is unafraid to bring radical--yet proven--investment strategies to places and spaces others may balk, always knowing that with intelligent risk, a great reward is as inevitable as the tides. Poseidon was founded by siblings Emily & Morgan Paxhia in 2013, making their first fund one of the longest-running dedicated cannabis investment funds.
Health House Holdings Limited is an International distributor of medicinal cannabis and was founded to pursue opportunities in the burgeoning global medicinal cannabis market. Since 2014, the Board and founding shareholders of the Company have been pioneers in the medicinal cannabis sector establishing a number of publicly-listed companies including AusCann Group, Zelda Therapeutics, and CannPal Animal Therapeutics. In March 2019 Health House Holdings Limited acquired Health House International PTY Ltd a business that was granted the first license in Australia to import and distribute medicinal cannabis. Health House International PTY Ltd is a fully operational wholesale distribution business serving the expanding Australian market and is well-positioned to expand into New Zealand and South East Asia.
Cann Farm with the president of Cann Farm Andrés Vázquez Vargas today on Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. Cann Farm is a highly innovative, Impact Farming company, specialized in the cultivation and processing of botanicals with medicinal properties. At Cann Farm, they are dedicated to cultivating and processing medicinal plants under the highest quality standards and developing from them a broad portfolio of innovative products for health and well-being. Import and commercialization of products derived from cannabis and other plants for medicinal use. Cultivation and processing of medicinal plants, both for the Peruvian market and for export. They invest in scientific research projects on issues related to the application of medicinal plants for health, as well as on agronomic issues aimed at optimizing their production. Local solutions, Global impact: They help people maintain optimal health and well-being in a sustainable way.
EisnerAmper LLP with Eric Altstadter is an Audit Partner and the leader for cannabis and hemp services within the Manufacturing and Distribution practice at EisnerAmper LLP. Eric Altstadter is an Audit Partner and the leader for cannabis and hemp services within the Manufacturing and Distribution practice. He has more than 30 years of experience working with public companies and privately held businesses throughout the country. Eric has helped numerous clients through the complex financial reporting and compliance issues associated with the filing of registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and raising capital from other groups. He has significant experience with companies in the financial services, technology, manufacturing and distribution, and retail industries.Eric is also a frequent speaker on accounting, auditing, and business topics. He is regularly recognized by the Long Island Business News (LIBN) in their Who's Who in Accounting and Who's Who in Audits editions. Eric was previously named by LIBN as one of the “Around 50” honorees in recognition of his leadership and support of Long Island businesses and the community.
SōRSE Technology with Felipe Sanchez Romero, VP Latin America SōRSE Technology, today on The Green Peak With Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. A Leader in water-soluble emulsion technology for functional ingredients in food, beverages, and nutraceuticals. SōRSE emulsions have near-perfect dosing, are proven in the market, and provide a consistent cannabis experience for the consumer. SōRSE Technology - The future of cannabis consumption. The product has to taste good, so SōRSE is designed to blend and complement flavor profiles, not change them. But that's not all – consumers also want consistent, efficacious, and safe products that integrate easily into their daily routine. SōRSE delivers safe, stable, and scalable solutions to meet consumer demand. Their team is made up of food scientists, consumer packaged goods specialists, researchers, and subject matter experts from around the globe. We have one common goal -- to deliver functional ingredients in a familiar and enjoyable delivery method to consumers. SōRSE is leading the way in developing new and better technologies for integrating functional ingredients into commercially available consumer packaged goods.
Inanna Manufacturing with the president of Inanna Manufacturing, Jason Klein today on The Green Peak With Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. White label co-packing and co-manufacturing services for the next generation of cannabis brands. It's all about the Brand. It has been true for every consumer product in history, and it is increasingly true for cannabis as growing legalization and innovation bring exciting new products to market. Branding is how consumers understand a product's value proposition, but for a brand to truly connect with its target audience, the product must first and foremost deliver consistent quality, a repeatable experience and, in the case of cannabis, comply with a daunting list of state and local regulations before it can go from the raw material into the hands of consumers. That's where Inanna comes in. No products for sale or shipping.