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The commish is cracking down in New York, bringing the full might of the OGS to the legal cannabis market. Emily Paxhia and Cy Scott take a laid-back data-backed look at all the latest headlines coming out of New York -- good and bad! New York Must Figure Out How to Fix Cannabis Mess, Hochul Orders [NYTimes]Jenny's cannabis sales [Headset] The Comish [Wikipedia]Homeland Security, NYPD team up on cannabis smuggling investigation [Green Market Report]Top state cannabis official Damian Fagon put on administrative leave following NY Cannabis Insider investigation [NYup.com]Headset

Welcome to Cannabis Insider! We're bringing you the latest news and updates from the cannabis industry, as well as exclusive interviews with top executives and industry leaders! Takeaways: -The cannabis industry experienced market contractions and pricing challenges in 2023, influenced by factors such as inflation and interest rates. -Michigan saw significant growth in cannabis sales, driven by factors like pricing and neighboring states without legal cannabis. -Price and potency are important factors for consumers, with many seeking inexpensive options and high-potency products. -Understanding new consumers and their preferences is crucial for cannabis brands to build loyalty and attract a wider customer base. -The rise of pre-rolls and infused pre-rolls has contributed to the growth of the pre-roll category in the cannabis market. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Recommendations 01:42 Exciting Interview with Cy Scott 05:03 Data Trends in 2023 08:20 Market Contractions and Pricing 09:18 Michigan's Growth in Cannabis Sales 10:43 Factors Affecting Pricing in Michigan 13:10 The Impact of Potency on Consumer Behavior 16:21 Understanding New Consumers 18:45 The Relationship Between Price and Quality 20:07 The Rise of Pre-rolls and Infused Pre-rolls 22:20 Closing Remarks and Event Plugs 23:20 Conclusion __________________________________________________________________ Featured Guest(s): Cy Scott, CEO & Co-founder - Headset.io https://www.headset.io/ Meet The Host(s): Javier Hasse https://www.twitter.com/JavierHasse Elliot Lane https://www.twitter.com/ElliotLane10 __________________________________________________________________

Join Emily Paxhia and Cy Scott in the latest episode of High-Rise, where they unpack Ohio's surprising jump into legalizing adult-use cannabis. It's a big deal, not just for Ohioans, but also for the political chessboard. The conversation then takes a turn into the world of cannabis heavyweights, diving into the Q3 financial drama of Multi-State Operators like Ascend, GTI, Terrasend, Verano, Trulieve, and Curaleaf. Emily lends her sharp expertise to dissect trends, successes, and the not-so-small matter of navigating the infamous 280E tax code. They also touch on the potential seismic shifts in federal policy and what this could mean for cannabis businesses. Wrapping up, our hosts explore the evolving strategies of cannabis companies, showing us how the industry is growing up, getting smarter, and maybe, just maybe, figuring it all out. Whether you're deep in the cannabis game or just casually tuning in, this episode is a delightful blend of insight, analysis, and just the right touch of humor - perfect for anyone who enjoys a smart take on the ever-evolving cannabis industry.

In this 150th episode of The High Rise podcast, hosts Cy Scott and Emily Paxhia celebrate milestones for the show and Cy's company Headset. Headset recently processed its 50 billionth dollar in cannabis point-of-sale data, equating to nearly 1 billion transactions. They also launched a free tool called Brand Explorer that lets anyone search and analyze cannabis brands and their performance. The hosts then discuss normalization and mainstreaming of cannabis, including Total Wine putting THC beverages on display in Minnesota and Green Thumb partnering with New York bakery Magnolia for cannabis edibles. They see these major brand crossovers as helping destigmatize cannabis use. Headset Cannabis Brand ExplorerTHC at Total WineGTI & Magnolia Bakery CollaborationHeadset

In this week's episode, Cy Scott and Emily Paxhia dive deep into the shifting dynamics of the cannabis market. They begin with a closer look at Missouri, where the top 5 local cannabis brands are emerging strong, now accounting for almost 30%. What's fueling this rise, and what does it signify for other regional players?  The discussion then transitions to a recap of the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago. Cy and Emily recap the High Rise's first-ever live episode on stage at the event—a few key takeaways, and what a blast it was to podcast in front of a live audience. Emily also recapped on Meadowlands another industry event in Norther California organized by Meadow a leading point-of-sale tech platform in the industry.   Last but not least, they delve into the data, breaking down the sales metrics for cannabis in September. With their unique blend of expert analysis, casual banter, and a dash of humor, this episode promises to be both informative and entertaining for all listeners.https://www.benzinga.com/events/cannabis-conference/https://meadowplatform.comhttps://www.headset.io/markets

Have you ever wondered what two cannabis founders talk about on their monthly catch-up call?Founder & CEO of Vangst,  Karson Humiston, sits down with Founder & CEO of Headset.io, Cy Scott, to discuss the past, present, and future of cannabis. They also address the elephant in the room: layoffs. With a lack of federal momentum in banking for the cannabis industry, leaders are forced to make tough economic decisions for their businesses. Cy and Karson give deep insights into leading their organizations though these industry headwinds.Produce By PodConxKarson Humiston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karson-humiston-64572b97/Vangst - https://vangst.com/Cy Scott - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyscott/Headset.io - https://www.headset.io/

This week Adam sat down with Cy Scott, Co-Founder of Leafly — think Yelp, but for cannabis — now a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ ($LFLY).  Here are some key learnings: Be smart about hacks — know when and when not to do them. In the long term, doing things the right way can bring far better results than cutting corners!  Keep user experience top-of-mind to choose when to fight for your convictions. Navigating through change means pushing through barriers. Checkout this week's partner Startup Grind, a global community for startups and entrepreneurs: https://bit.ly/3tSUEvp

This week on the High Rise our hosts Cy Scott and Emily Paxhia have a fun and fascinating conversation with Troy Datcher, CEO of The Parent Company. Datcher represents the first time a Black CEO has lead a major public U.S. cannabis organization. Previously in his career he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at The Clorox Company where Troy was responsible for the Company's worldwide sales organization. During his tenure, Datcher deployed global sales plans for over $6.7 billion in annual revenue across The Clorox Company's vast portfolio of brands…no big deal. Mr. Datcher's business acumen has lead his career down many other interesting paths, including NASCAR and The Procter & Gamble Company.In this episode Cy and Emily start off by learning about Troy's background and what lead him down the path of becoming a cannabis CPG company leader. Then the conversation moves into talking about the California market and likening it to being like an endurance athlete training at altitude — highly competitive and always breeding the best outcomes.From there, our hosts dive into The Parent Company's outlook for the year ahead and their brand portfolio, where authenticity and connection to the plant is a guiding force for being able to speak directly to consumers. Finally they discuss social equity programs and why it is such an important mission for the cannabis industry to get right.We say it every week, but we think you're going to really enjoy this episode. Troy was such a fun guest to have join us for another great conversation on the High Rise. Please remember to rate and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts and be sure to tell your friends about us!https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-datcher-9a84664/https://ir.theparent.co/governance/executive-management/default.aspxhttps://www.josephineandbillies.comhttps://www.peakz.com

Now that we are about to see 2021 in our collective review mirrors, our hosts Cy Scott and Emily Paxhia devote most of this episode of the High-Rise to reflect on this past year and a few predictions for the year ahead.We hope you enjoy the discussion as the new year kicks off. Thanks as aways for listening, please remember to rate and review, and continue to share the High-Rise with all your good friends in cannabis!

We all know the stereotype of the lazy, bong-using teen isn't an accurate picture of the average cannabis user. To know what cannabis users are really like today, you have to rely on data-backed experts like Cy Scott. Cy is the CEO and cofounder of Headset, a cannabis analytics company that helps businesses use data to make effective strategies. In this week's episode, Cy gets into some of the nitty gritty data about who's using cannabis nowadays and how they're using it. He also talks about the differences between the consumer generations, and what that says about the products that are hitting the shelves.

This week the High-Rise comes at you Live from Palm Springs for another Poolside Session. Our hosts Cy Scott and Emily Paxhia bring you coverage from the Hall of Flowers event to discuss all the major highlights around the latest retail and product innovations to come out of the Souther California market.Also up for discussion as always is the latest MSO news. In the Canadian market Tilray just announced their recent acquisition of a whiskey distillery in Colorado — an interesting move to be sure.  Pretty big news coming out of San Francisco, the city has decided to temporarily suspend taxation on it's cannabis business tax as a way to curb illegal sales. Our hosts ponder, why not remove this tax for the entire state? As always we hope you get an even bigger perspective on all things cannabis from this laid back, data backed ‘Poolside' episode. Please remember to support the podcast by subscribing and leaving reviews on your favorite podcast streaming service — see you next week! https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/supes-unanimously-approve-suspending-citywide-cannabis-tax-to-help-businesses-curb-illegal-sales/https://www.marketwatch.com/story/tilray-buys-breckenridge-distillery-with-plans-for-thc-beverages-upon-federal-legalization-of-cannabis-2021-12-08

On this episode of the High-Rise, we are excited to be joined by Kim Rivers from Trulieve. Kim's is the CEO of this successful vertically-integrated “seed-to-sale” MSO. She's been there since the start and has been a champion for the company's customer-centric vision, growth, and strategic initiatives. Trulieve is headquartered in Florida and has dispensaries in over 8 US states. Before her life at Trulieve, Kim was a practicing lawyer where she specialized in mergers, acquisitions, and securities for multi-million dollar companies. Trulieve now sits comfortably in a market leading position and has been expanding as a proven top tier MSO in the cannabis industry. Our hosts Cy Scott and Emily Paxhia have a great conversation with Ms. Rivers that shouldn't be missed! Remember to leave a review and subscribe to the High-Rise wherever you get your podcasts so that you never miss an episode!https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-rivers-b6873745/https://www.trulieve.com

In this latest episode of the Cannabis Packaged Goods Podcast, Cy Scott interviews Patrick Larkin. Patrick has over 30 years of executive leadership experience in consumer package goods companies and is responsible for driving commercial excellence, distribution, and revenue growth for the Curaleaf portfolio of brands within the United States wholesale channel. He joins Curaleaf from Laws Bourbon, an award winning distillery, headquartered in Denver, Colorado where he served as Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Before his tenure at Laws, Mr. Larkin spent 15 years as Executive Vice President of the global beverage leader VOSS Water of Norway. Prior to this, he served in multiple executive sales & marketing roles at The Manhattan Distribution Group and The Coors Brewing Company.https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-larkin-/https://curaleaf.comhttps://selectcannabis.com/cliq/

Welcome back to another fresh episode of the High-Rise! Our hosts Cy Scott and Emily Paxhia jump right into some exciting acquisition news with Truilieve completing the purchase Harvest. Truilieve/Harvest will now have 149 shops across 11 states with 3 major hubs in AZ, FL, and PA. In other acquisition news The Parent Company has just purchases Coastal (a retail license holder/operator with 11 locations) which will increase their footprint across the California Market. This move however comes with a few lawsuits waiting in the wings.Cy and Emily break down some interesting numbers between average monthly sales, AIP, and total baskets between the states of Arizona and Washington. The state of Washington has typically been a powerhouse with regard to retail stats since the state went legal almost 10 years ago.To close out this episode our hosts delve into some news from Canada, as Tilray CRO Irwin Simon posted a slightly controversial tweet where he referred to smaller LPs/competition in the pejorative as ‘ankle-biters' which set a small wildfire in that corner of Twitter. As usual lots of great cannabis news covered in this episode, we hope you enjoy listening — if you like what you hear then please subscribe and share to everyone you know.https://twitter.com/jefflagerquist/status/1446105510084636673

Welcome to October! This week's High-Rise is another remote episode — this time from The Business of Cannabis New York event.   Our hosts Cy Scott and Emily Paxhia discuss New York's' rollout into the industry. From lack of vertical integration, a trifecta of channels, microlicenses, to the influence of New York culture and how that will make for some memorable brands the world has yet to see!   From there our hosts discuss Columbia Care's new production 34 acre facility and how this will power New York's whole flower program.   Finally our hosts delve into other news items from around the industry, such as Tumblr allowing for cannabis advertising on it's platform, California DCC progress, and Jushi buying up Apothecarium in Nevada.As always this High-Rise delivers some of the best cannabis industry insight that you won't get anywhere else — remember to subscribe, comment, review, and share! 

High-Rise is back on the road once again, this time in California for the Hall of Flowers event in Santa Rosa. Our hosts Cy Scott and Emily Paxhia keep this episode California forward as they discuss the uniqueness of how Hall of Flowers hosts the best of established and emerging cannabis brands from across the state, showcasing premium licensed products. The trade show also features a handpicked selection of innovative technology and related accessories that are deemed relevant to cannabis retailers at large. HoF underscores just how diverse the CA market is and how it seems mark the arrival of cannabis CPG in the foreseeable future. Our hosts also discuss some of the challenges California producers are facing right now with the overproduction of flower where the price per pound has dropped to a new low of $700. Finally in the last part of the podcast we cover some general industry updates around the SAFE Banking Act and more good news coming from Amazon. As always we think you're going to get a lot of good perspective from this latest episode — be sure to subscribe and share! 

SPECIAL EPISODE: High-Rise host Cy Scott is on the road exploring parts of the cannabis industry in Europe. He got the chance to have a discussion with two of the managing partners of Óskare Capital a cannabis investment firm based in Paris France. Alexandre Ouimet-Stores a chemical engineer and venture capitalist, and John Rogers a clinical neurologist, share the story of how treating epilepsy was the basis for Óskare's formulation and the work they are doing across Europe today. We get an enlightening perspective on how endocannabinoid research, industry regulation, and investment opportunities are pursued from country to country. European cannabis startups and medical/therapeutic research companies seem to be developing the industry in stark contrast to how US cannabis businesses have been doing it — fascinating to see how this world wide industry is shaping up. Please remember to download and share this special episode of the High-Rise!  https://oskarecapital.com https://fr.linkedin.com/in/alexandre-ouimet-storrs-b79a644https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-rogers-631aa520/

In this week's High-Rise, Cy Scott and Emily Paxhia have a continued discussion around the state of New Jersey as new regulations begin to develop and certain municipalities choose to opt-out. Then the conversation shifts over to California where they delve into the newly formed and consolidated state agency known as the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) and why this signals as a good sign for cannabis businesses across the state. We also talk about Nevada's efforts to bring in public consumption lounges that are slated to open up some time in 2022. We end the discussion with recent news of Leafly challenging the state of Florida and it's potential ban on third-party online marijuana services. As always, another great week of cannabis industry new coverage to sink your ears into — please remember to share and subscribe!https://www.njherald.com/story/news/local/new-jersey/marijuana/2021/08/23/nj-legal-weed-dispensaries-marijuana-legalization-opt-out-in/8211230002/https://mjbizdaily.com/california-completes-marijuana-regulatory-agency-merger/https://mjbizdaily.com/nevada-cannabis-consumption-lounges-on-pace-to-open-in-2022/https://mjbizdaily.com/leafly-challenges-floridas-ban-of-third-party-online-marijuana-services/

In this latest episode of the Cannabis Packaged Goods Podcast, Cy Scott interviews Douglas ‘Duffy' MacKay, ND, who is Senior Vice President of CV Sciences, makers of PlusCBD™. Dr. MacKay is responsible for scientific and regulatory affairs functions that drive product quality, safety and innovation. He serves as a member of the CRN Board of Directors, American Botanical Council (ABC) Advisory Board, and FDLI CannabisDerived Products Committee, as well has earned his naturopathic medical degree from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. We are thrilled to Dr. MacKay here on CPG and we hope you enjoy the discussion! Please remember to subscribe and share this episode.https://www.linkedin.com/in/duffy-mackay-6ab19b12/https://www.cvsciences.com

At the half-way mark in 2021 as we emerge from the pandemic, one has to wonder what the rest of the year will be like for cannabis businesses … Read More » The post EP. 27: These Cannabis Questions Must Be Answered in Final Six Months of 2021 appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Market intelligence matters, for manufacturers, and ultimately for consumers, When companies understand what consumers want, they can offer better options. This idea is the basis of Headset, a cannabis market intelligence firm serving product producers and retailers across North America. Cofounder and CEO Cy Scott is our guest, and he shares insights into how:Headset gathers and analyzes sales data from dispensaries that in turn can help businesses optimize customer retention.Cannabis is not just a recession-proof product, it's pandemic proof.Banks, hedge funds, venture firms use this data in deciding what products and companies to back financially.Cannabis beverages are a product category that is gaining popularity.Federal decriminalization is coming sooner, rather than later. 

In this episode recorded on 04/05/2021, Jason Kitamura is joined by Cy Scott, CEO and co-founder of Headset.IO. Cy talked about how he began as a software developer and created Leafly to help people choose the right strain of cannabis, and how he transformed that into what it is today. They also talked about Headset and how treating cannabis like a consumer packaged good is positively changing the outlook of the industry and its data collection. Cy also gives a valuable insider's look into the future of cannabis based on current trends in the market.   Headset's Website : http://headset.io/       LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/headset/          Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/headset.io/ Twitter: @headset_io       Instagram: @headset_i   TRICHOMES.com talks with game changers in the tech community to gain valuable insights into the future of the fast paced cannabis industry. To reach the show email: techincannabis@trichomes.com

The products being purchased in cannabis retail stores are changing, and this leaves cannabis companies with two options: adapt and look ahead...or get left behind. Here to help us stay on the right side of that equation is Cy Scott of Headset. Learn more at https://www.headset.io  Key Takeaways: [00:55] An inside look at Headset, the leading cannabis data analytics company [1:34] Cy’s background as a co-founder of Leafly and how that led him to start Headset [3:43] The fast-evolving cannabis beverage market [11:16] Cross-category attachment rates for cannabis drinks and the product categories that sell most frequently with beverages [14:59] Why the California vapor pen market is becoming more and more popular among younger generations [20:24] How new celebrity-led cannabis brands could influence the industry [25:44] Cy’s advice to new brands trying to get shelf space in an increasingly competitive market [30:26] How Headset helps businesses leverage real-time cannabis market data to grow and stay ahead of the curve

Cy Scott has been immersed in legal cannabis long before many entrepreneurs recognized the industry’s potential and has founded two of the most impactful technology companies in the space. In this episode, Cy talks about the market pain points he aimed to address when he founded Leafly and Headset and how data has enabled consumer-facing companies to rapidly scale and mature. Cy will also discuss how real-time cannabis data is increasingly being leveraged by established industries and how these insights will pave the way for mainstream acceptance.

When we’re thinking about the future, one of the biggest pieces of the puzzle is this: how will our economy grow? Over the past few years, cannabis has been one of the most interesting industries to watch in that regard. It has had a rapid growth curve, and it’s more intriguing to many because of its complex legal situation. The best way to get a better understanding of the future of any industry is to enlist an expert, which is why we sought out Cy Scott. Scott is the co-founder and CEO of Headset, the leading real-time cannabis consumer trends & market intelligence company. We talk to Cy about how he identified a need for a cannabis-specific analytics company, the thorny and unpredictable topic of legalization and how Headset prepares for an uncertain future, and much more - and it all starts now.As always, we welcome your feedback. Please make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play.

The impacts of legal cannabis sales with Cy Scott, Founder, and CEO of Headset. Today we welcome the Founder of CEO of Headset, the leading provider of data and analytics to the cannabis industry, who recently announced the launch of an ongoing weekly report to make sense of the impacts of legal cannabis sales. The report provides a week-to-week overview, of how cannabis sales are affected by changes in regulations, consumer sentiments, and economic trends. Cy said "The COVID-19 pandemic has created a dynamic and shifting cannabis retail landscape. We felt the best way we could help our clients was to provide them with a better understanding of changing customer purchasing behaviors in order for them to supply their needs safely."

The impacts of legal cannabis sales with Cy Scott, Founder, and CEO of Headset. Today we welcome the Founder of CEO of Headset, the leading provider of data and analytics to the cannabis industry, who recently announced the launch of an ongoing weekly report to make sense of the impacts of legal cannabis sales. The report provides a week-to-week overview, of how cannabis sales are affected by changes in regulations, consumer sentiments, and economic trends. Cy said "The COVID-19 pandemic has created a dynamic and shifting cannabis retail landscape. We felt the best way we could help our clients was to provide them with a better understanding of changing customer purchasing behaviors in order for them to supply their needs safely."

Cy discusses how Headset is driving the emergence of market-intelligence data in the cannabis space, cannabis pricing patterns in a post-COVID world, and the most important data-driven trends to look out for.

Catching the entrepreneurial drive early, Cy Scott's first venture was selling Jolly Ranchers on the school bus back in 5th grade. This funded his love of playing video games at his family's store, seeding an early interest in Entrepreneurship and Technology. In the nascent days of the Modern Cannabis Industry, Cy Co-Founded Cannabis Education Site Leafly back in 2010. Starting as a side hustle, Cy and his co-founders grew the company to market success and a successful exit in 2015. Cy, and fellow Leafly co-founders then moved on to start Headset, an industry leading Cannabis Business Intelligence provider. Cy Scott, CEO & Co-Founder, Headset https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyscott/ https://twitter.com/cy_scott https://www.headset.io/ https://www.instagram.com/headset_io/ https://www.facebook.com/headset.io/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/headset/ https://twitter.com/headset_io Brian Weber, Producer & Host, Lit Up: A Founder's Journey https://linkedin.com/in/briancweber/ https://www.litupfounders.com https://www.facebook.com/LitUpFounders/ https://www.instagram.com/LitUpFounders/ https://www.twitter.com/LitUpFounders https://www.linkedin.com/company/litupmedia/ Listen to the episode here or on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or RSS to your favorite podcast app.

To know where the cannabis market is going, we need to examine where it’s been and where it is right now.  Here to help us is Cy Scott of Headset, a data-driven tech company that provides business intelligence for the cannabis industry. Learn more at https://www.headset.io  Key Takeaways: Cy’s background in cannabis and how he came to start Headset An inside look at Headset and its mission to help cannabis companies stay ahead of the curve Surprising trends Cy has observed in recent dispensary sales data  How data can help inform an entrepreneur looking to bring a new cannabis product to market Valuable takeaways from purchasing behavior data that have proven to maximize visitor engagement and drive sales How different products sell better on different days of the week as well as morning versus evening How purchasing patterns differ between generations What to expect in cannabis over the next few years based on Headset’s real-time data and market intelligence

Millennials represent the largest group of cannabis consumers. So what type of bud are they looking for? And which brands are reaching them? Cy Scott co-founder and CEO of Headset, an analytics service provider for the cannabis industry, joins the show to give us some insight on the major buying trends in the business.

Millennials represent the largest group of cannabis consumers. So what type of bud are they looking for? And which brands are reaching them? Cy Scott co-founder and CEO of Headset, an analytics service provider for the cannabis industry, joins the show to give us some insight on the major buying trends in the business.

Cy Scott covers the normalization and de-stigmatization of cannabis from a data and analytics perspective. Increasing entrepreneurial tendencies in the industry have built up business through partnerships across the country, focusing on improving how retail systems work and how they interact with customers. The cannabis industry has unique opportunities for testing new ideas and new systems to really optimize the business side of things.

Cannabis businesses need to understand what is selling in dispensaries so they can make informed decisions. Cy Scott, co-founder, and CEO of Headset.io delves into how to get this data and use it to make actionable business decisions now.  We also cover some cannabis items that are hot sellers right now. Learn more at https://www.headset.io/and https://www.cannainsider.com/ Cy's Favorite Tools: https://quip.com/ https://www.intercom.com Cy's Favorite Books High Growth Hand Book The Hard Thing About Hard Things

It has been four years since adult-use cannabis legislation took effect in Washington and Colorado, and in that time the market landscape has evolved and shifted at breakneck speed. As emerging markets in California, Canada, and elsewhere begin to take off, entrepreneurs are bound to face even greater obstacles and competition. In this special edition of the Ganjapreneur podcast, Headset co-founder and CEO Cy Scott joins Ganjapreneur co-founder and COO Noel Abbott for a conversation about how the first adult-use markets have evolved and matured over the past few years, and what entrepreneurs in emerging markets can learn from the market data that now exists. Learn more about Headset at http://headset.io! For a full transcript of this interview: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/cy-scott-how-data-can-help-startups-navigate-emerging-cannabis-markets/

For entrepreneurs in the volatile cannabis industry, keeping up to date on the market is a must. Due to volatility and competition, being aware of changes in the market as they are happening can spell the difference between success and failure for a cannabis startup. Since there are few reliable sources of historical data on cannabis market trends before legalization, business owners need to make the most of the data that exists since legalization took effect. Headset, a business intelligence software platform for the cannabis industry, aims to help them do just that. In this special edition of the Ganjapreneur.com podcast, our COO Noel Abbott sits down with Headset cofounders Cy Scott, Brian Wansolich, and Scott Vickers (who were also the original cofounders of Leafly) to talk about the data they have accumulated through point-of-sale systems in the Washington state cannabis market, including purchasing behavior among demographics, the shifting popularity of products on the market, who the market leaders are in terms of sales & revenue, and more! For a full transcript: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/headset-washington-marijuana-market-data-statistics/

If you have ever looked up information about a particular cannabis strain online, there is a good chance you are familiar with the website Leafly.com. Leafly is one of the most widely-used and well-known web resources for cannabis enthusiasts and medical patients worldwide, and it has greatly influenced the world of visual design in the cannabis industry. The website was launched in 2010 by Cy Scott, Brian Wansolich, and Scott Vickers, three friends & coworkers who still had day jobs in the tech industry. Two years later, they sold the company to cannabis investment firm Privateer Holdings, and embarked on a new mission to provide cannabis entrepreneurs reliable information to help them better run their businesses. In this special edition of the Ganjapreneur podcast, our Chief Operating Officer, Noel Abbott, sits down with the three original founders of Leafly to hear about their experience creating the world's largest online portal for cannabis information, and how that experience helped them prepare to launch their new company, Headset, a market data platform for cannabis business owners. For a full transcript: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/side-hustle-industry-leader-story-leafly/

Check out the first Founder Panel at Elevate​. This panel featured founders Cy Scott​ of Headset​, Geoff Doran​ of Tradiv​, and Cassandra Farrington of Marijuana Business Daily​! Their diverse backgrounds and experiences made this panel incredibly valuable to current and prospective cannabis founders. More content from ELEVATE to come! Tune in, listen up, get acquainted!

In this episode, we travel to Seattle for our first iC roadtrip! The trip started at the offices of Headset where Cy Scott and his team are building the next big thing in cannabis data. Cy and his team also co-founded Leafly and are one of the few in cannabis with a BIG win under their belt! This episode covers everything from Washington cannabis regulations, to building a incredible founder team, to how big data will revolutionize the cannabis experience. Tune in, listen up, get acquainted!