Podcast appearances and mentions of kris krane

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture. This week Anne Donohoe and Kris Krane are back to sit down with Paul Armentano, Deputy Director of NORML. Paul joined our hosts this week to talk about his career of advocacy work within the cannabis space and to highlight the positives and shortcomings with the DEA's proposed move to reschedule cannabis. Paul walked us through his thoughts, which can also be found in his recent op-ed in the Orange County Register, as well as what he thinks will move the needle through the DEA open comment period.  Kris and Paul also dive into the debate of incrementalism vs full reform for cannabis as well as why it's critical to ensure advocacy organizations like NORML stay funded and operational, even as the U.S. becomes more accepting of cannabis.   If you are interested in learning more about Paul or how to get more involved in NORML's work, visit the links in our show notes. Also, be sure to follow NORML, as well as the organization's local chapters, across all social platforms. So, sit back and enjoy our conversation with Paul Armentano of NORML. Links, mentions, and socials: NORML Website: https://norml.org/marijuana  NORML Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natlnorml  NORML News: https://norml.org/subscribe  Paul's Appearance on The Disagreement: https://thedisagreement.substack.com/p/episode-7-marijuana-legalization Paul's review on scientific literature around cannabis and cannabinoids: https://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Applications-Cannabis-Cannabinoids-Scientific-ebook/dp/B09KSTZPDJ NORML on recent medical marijuana research: https://norml.org/marijuana/library/recent-medical-marijuana-research/ Recent bylines from Paul: https://otherwords.org/authors/paul-armentano/  Paul's OC Register byline: https://www.ocregister.com/2024/05/14/the-beginning-of-the-end-of-cannabis-prohibition/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Kris Krane of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: X: @The_GreenRush Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast Facebook: facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast  YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets, and culture.  This week Lewis Goldberg and Kris Krane sit down with long-time friend of the podcast Adam Smith, Founder and President of the Alliance for Sensible Markets, to talk about the DEA's historic decision to reclassify cannabis from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug. As a long-time advocate working behind the scenes for decades to reverse the US's draconian cannabis laws, Adam is cautiously optimistic about this development, noting that one of the most exciting changes will be the increase in research opportunities of cannabis for medical use. Adam and our hosts also discuss the potential impacts this development will have on the industry and markets, the elimination of the 280E tax, and the potential global rescheduling of cannabis under the UN Single Convention on Narcotics. As the industry awaits what comes next, the team identifies M&A opportunities and clarity on interstate commerce as key areas of interest to watch over the coming months.  If you are interested in learning more about Adam and how his organization is fighting for a more sustainable legal cannabis industry, visit the links in our show notes and be sure to follow Adam and the Alliance for Sensible Markets on LinkedIn. So, sit back and enjoy our conversation with Adam Smith, Founder of Alliance for Sensible Markets.  Links and mentions in the show https://www.sensiblemarkets.org/  Links to the guest's company and social media accounts Adam Smith LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatadamsmith/  Alliance for Sensible Markets Twitter: https://twitter.com/statescantwait  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Lewis Goldberg and Kris Krane of KCSA Strategic Communications. Special thanks to our Program Director, Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: X: @KCSAPodcastLabs Instagram: @KCSAPodcastLabs LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture.  Today we are back with another special hostful episode, a conversation between Lewis Goldberg, KCSA Partner; Phil Carlson, KCSA Managing Director, investor relations; and Kris Krane, KCSA's Director of Cannabis Development. In this episode, our trio convenes to discuss the recently published U.S. Department of Health and Human Services documents, which recommend to the Drug Enforcement Agency that Cannabis be rescheduled to schedule III. Listen to our hosts discuss how this will affect the legal cannabis market in the United States, possible implications for cannabis companies, and what the process looks like to move Cannabis from schedule I to schedule III. If you are interested in learning more about the latest cannabis news, visit the links in our show notes. Also, be sure to follow us on top social media platforms. So, sit back and enjoy our conversation about the latest news in the cannabis world with Lewis Goldberg, Phil Carlson and Kris Krane of KCSA Strategic Communications. Links, mentions, and socials: Green Rush Podcast: greenrushpodcast.com/ Biden Administration Calls on DEA to Move Marijuana to Schedule 3 Federal Scientists Recommend Easing Restrictions on Marijuana Release of Unredacted Rescheduling Letter Reignites Optimism in Cannabis Industry Green Rush X: @The_GreenRush Green Rush Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast Green Rush LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast   Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Lewis Goldberg, Phil Carlson and Kris Krane of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: X: @The_GreenRush Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast Facebook: facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast  YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture.  This week Lewis Goldberg, Anne Donohoe, Nick Opich and Kris Krane sit down for an internal hostful conversation as we reflect on 2023 and the evolution of the cannabis and psychedelic spaces. Our four hosts also discuss what they felt were the biggest moments in cannabis and psychedelics in the last year, their thoughts on the potential for rescheduling of cannabis in 2024 and what stories they want to see get more attention in 2024. For our new followers or ICYMI, check out our refreshed GreenRushPodcast.net website. Revitalized with style, enjoy the ease of locating your favorite episodes from the past and sign up for our Green Rush newsletter, brought back to keep you updated on the latest from the KCSA Green Rush team.  So, sit back and enjoy our end-of-year hostful episode featuring Lewis Goldberg, Anne Donohoe, Nick Opich and Kris Krane of the Green Rush.  Links, mentions, and socials: The Green Rush Podcast: https://greenrushpodcast.net/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Lewis Goldberg, Anne Donohoe, Nick Opich and Kris Krane of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter (formerly X): @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture.  This week Kris Krane is back for a new episode with special guests, former NBA star and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall-of-Famer Chris Webber, CEO of WebberWillis Ventures and Co-Founder of Players Only, and Peter Sack, Co-President of Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc., an affiliated mortgage REIT, and Managing Director at Chicago Atlantic. Chris and Peter join us this week to discuss what drew them to the path of becoming social equity advocates and their roles in New York's cannabis social equity program. If you are interested in learning more about WebberWillis Ventures, Chicago Atlantic and their efforts in social equity, visit the links in our show notes. Also, be sure to follow Players Only, Chris, Peter, and Chicago Atlantic on LinkedIn and other top social media platforms. So, sit back and enjoy our conversation with Chris Webber of WebberWillis Ventures and Players Only, and Peter Sack of Chicago Atlantic. Links, mentions, and socials: WebberWillis Ventures: http://webberwillisventures.com/ Players Only: https://playersonlycannabis.com/ Chicago Atlantic: https://www.chicagoatlantic.com/ Former NBA All-Star Chris Webber Launches $100M Cannabis Social Equity Fund - Ganjapreneur Armani White & Sean Berte, Owners of Firehouse Green Rush Episode: https://greenrushpodcast.net/armani-white-sean-berte-owners-of-firehouse/ Chris Webber X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/realchriswebber Players Only LinkedIn: https://www/linkedin.com/company/playersonlyholdings Players Only X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/playersonlylife Players Only Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playersonlylifestyle Peter Sack LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersack/ Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Kris Krane of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: X (formerly Twitter): @The_GreenRush Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

We are live! Or,  were live for that matter.Cannabis pioneer Kris Krane joins the High Rise at Benzinga in Chicago to reflect on his 25+ year career. He discusses pivotal moments like legalization in 2012 and his shift from advocacy to industry. Krane also provides an insider perspective on dynamics shaping the Illinois market and future growth opportunities. Tune in for a fascinating, in-depth interview with one of the leading voices in the cannabis reform movement.

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture.  This week Nick Opich and Anne Donohoe are back for a new episode with special guest Kris Krane, Director of Cannabis Development for KCSA Strategic Communications. Kris joins us this week to discuss his recent Forbes column that dissected the HHS call to reschedule cannabis and why this is a big deal. In this conversation, Nick, Anne and Kris discuss the potential implications that rescheduling will have for business, culture and social equity within cannabis, as well as Kris' perspective on how this will continue to unfold, including how it may affect capital, banking and M&As. If you are interested in learning more about KCSA, Kris' perspective and insight on the latest in the cannabis industry or reading his Forbes column, check out the links in our show notes. Also, be sure to follow KCSA and Kris on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), and other top social media platforms. So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Kris Krane, Director of Cannabis Development for KCSA Strategic Communications.  Links and mentions in the show Kris Krane's Forbes article, “HHS Call To Reschedule Marijuana Is A Big Deal: Here's Why” KCSA Strategic Communications: https://www.kcsa.com/ Links to the guest's company and social media accounts KCSA's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kcsa-strategic-communications KCSA's X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/kcsastrategic KCSA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kcsastrategic/ Kris Krane's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kriskrane/ Kris Krane's X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/Kranewreck/ Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Nick Opich and Anne Donohoe of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: X (formerly Twitter): @The_GreenRush Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture.  This week we are revising a conversation our hosts Anne Donohoe and Kris Krane had earlier this year with Adam Smith, Founder of Alliance for Sensible Markets. In that conversation, Adam talks about all of the latest developments around interstate commerce in the cannabis industry including recent legislation passed in Washington State and California Governor Gavin Newsom's push to lead on this issue following a letter he recently sent to his state Attorney General back in January.  Adam also walks us through all facets of these developments including what it means for MSOs and single state operators, the likelihood the federal government would allow interstate commerce to proceed and ultimately how it will benefit consumers in the long run. In this episode, Adam also previewed his May 10 Webinar where he, Matt Lee, the General Counsel to the California Department of Cannabis Control; Rafi Aliya Crockett, the Commissioner with the D.C Alcoholic Beverage (*and cannabis*) Control Board; and Marc Hauser, Founder of Hauser Advisory, discussed these issues in greater detail. We've included a link for our listeners to tune into the webinar in our show notes. So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Adam Smith, Founder of Alliance for Sensible Markets.  Links and mentions in the show Sensible Markets: https://www.sensiblemarkets.org/ Interstate Webinar: https://landing.hedgeye.com/cannabis-webcast/ Links to the guest's company and social media accounts Adam Smith LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatadamsmith/  Alliance for Sensible Markets Twitter: https://twitter.com/statescantwait    Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Kris Krane of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture.  This week Kris Krane is back for a new episode with special guests Armani White and Sean Berte, Owners of Firehouse, a Boston-based cannabis dispensary set to open in 2024. Armani and Sean join us this week to build upon Kris' Forbes column, “What's Killing Social Equity In Cannabis? Lack Of Banking,” to discuss their mirrored journeys as cannabis consumers-turned-advocates, their advocacy work and the accompanying challenges, the duo's path to cannabis retail, ownership and raising capital, impacts of the Social Equity Fund and Safe Banking, and the social equity-focused retail dispensary, Firehouse, which is poised to disrupt the way companies select and showcase cannabis brands for retail sales. Today's episode marks the second installment of the new edition of the Green Rush that follows Kris' latest Forbes column. In these episodes, Kris will welcome a guest, typically someone who is quoted in the column, to further discuss and flesh out the narrative. If you are interested in learning more about Firehouse and the advocacy work that Armani and Sean are involved with, visit the links in our show notes. Also, be sure to follow Firehouse, Armani and Sean on LinkedIn, Twitter and other top social media platforms. So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Armani White and Sean Berte of Firehouse.  Links and mentions in the show https://www.shopfirehouse.com/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/kriskrane/2023/08/01/whats-killing-social-equity-in-cannabis-lack-of-banking/?sh=7e13aca95a9f Equitable Opportunities Now: https://masseon.com/ Links to the guest's company and social media accounts Firehouse LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/firehouseboston/ Firehouse Twitter: https://twitter.com/Firehouse_MA Firehouse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firehouse_ma/ Firehouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Firehouse-MA-105258278885900 Armani White LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/armani-white-78b0aa229 Sean Berte LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-berte-49426390 Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Kris Krane of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture.  This week Kris Krane is back for a new episode with special guest Adam Stettner, Founder and CEO of FundCanna. Adam joins us this week for a conversation that builds upon Kris' Forbes column, “Bet You've Heard This One Before…Now Is The Time To Invest In Cannabis,” to discuss the state of the cannabis industry, cannabis capital markets and why he's focusing on making investments in the industry at this time. Today's episode marks the beginning of a new edition of the Green Rush podcast, which will run each time Kris publishes a column in Forbes. In these episodes, Kris will welcome a guest, typically someone who is quoted in the column, to further discuss and flesh out the narrative. If you are interested in learning more about FundCanna and cannabis capital markets, visit the links in our show notes. Also, be sure to follow Adam and FundCanna on LinkedIn and Twitter. So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Adam Stettner of FundCanna.  Links and mentions in the show https://fundcanna.com/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/kriskrane/2023/06/07/bet-youve-heard-this-one-beforenow-is-the-time-to-invest-in-cannabis/?sh=613ea46e775c  Links to the guest's company and social media accounts FundCanna LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fundcanna FundCanna Twitter: https://twitter.com/fundcanna FundCanna Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fundcanna/ Adam Stettner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamstettner Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Kris Krane of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture.  This week Anne Donohoe and Kris Krane are back for a new episode with special guest Adam Smith, Founder of Alliance for Sensible Markets. Adam joined us this week to talk about all of the latest developments around interstate commerce in the cannabis industry including recent legislation passed in Washington State and California Governor Gavin Newsom's push to lead on this issue following a letter he recently sent to his state Attorney General back in January.  Adam walks us through all facets of these developments including what it means for MSOs and single state operators, the likelihood the federal government would allow interstate commerce to proceed and ultimately how it will benefit consumers in the long run.  Adam also previewed his upcoming webinar set for Wednesday May 10th where he, alongside Matt Lee, the General Counsel to the California Department of Cannabis Control, Rafi Aliya Crockett, the Commissioner with the D.C Alcoholic Beverage (*and cannabis*) Control Board and Marc Hauser, Founder of Hauser Advisory, will be discussing these issues in greater detail. We've included a link for our listeners to register for the webinar in our show notes and encourage everyone to sign up.  So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Adam Smith, Founder of Alliance for Sensible Markets.  Links and mentions in the show Interstate Webinar Registration Link: https://info.hedgeye.com/InterstateCommerceandCannabis   https://www.sensiblemarkets.org/  Links to the guest's company and social media accounts Adam Smith LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatadamsmith/  Alliance for Sensible Markets Twitter: https://twitter.com/statescantwait  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Kris Krane of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture.  This week Kris Krane chatted with Ira Weinstein, Managing Principal of Cannabis Industries for CohnReznick, a leading advisory, assurance, and tax firm that helps clients seize emerging opportunities and change the game in their industries. CohnReznick's cannabis practice helps cannabis companies adopt compliance, financial, and operating best practices to protect assets, strengthen balance sheets, and drive growth. In this episode Kris sat down with Ira to learn about the process of launching a cannabis practice within a 100 year old, institutionalized consulting firm as well as the growing environmental, social, and governance movement in the cannabis industry. Ira explains the need for professionalism and legitimacy within the cannabis industry in order to maintain a well regulated market and explains how his firm is helping to build it. He also discusses the potential of state level rollout programs in 2023 within the tri-state area.  So sit back and enjoy our conversation with CohnReznick's Managing Principal of Cannabis Industries, Ira Weinstein.   Links and mentions in the show https://www.cohnreznick.com/https://www.cohnreznick.com/insights/cannabis-quarterly-q4-2022 Links to the guest's company and social media accounts Ira Weinstein's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iraweinsteinCohnReznick Twitter: https://twitter.com/CohnReznickCohnReznick LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cohnreznick-llp Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Kris Krane of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, and a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture For an end of the year special treat for our loyal Green Rush listeners our hosts got together to commiserate, celebrate, bicker and pontificate on the year that was 2022 and forecast some of our expectations for 2023.  This episode, Anne Donohoe, Phil Carlson, Kris Krane and Lewis Goldberg look back on what turned out to be a very strange, but eventful year. They explore what the heck happened to SAFE banking, Anne ribs Kris about Joe Biden being the savior of cannabis and the team talks about what they are most looking forward to in the new year. So welcome to this season's Hostful Episode! We hope you enjoy!  Links and mentions in the show https://www.kcsa.com/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/kriskrane/?sh=6ef4deef9ed1  Links to the guest's company and social media accounts Lewis' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-goldberg-1839a22/ Anne's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agdonohoe/ Phil's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipecarlson/ Kris' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kriskrane/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Host Kris Krane speaks with legendary activist Ethan Nadelmann, founder of the Drug Policy Alliance and one of the most influential thinkers in drug policy reform. Produced by Heather Sullivan.

Host Kris Krane speaks with legendary activist Ethan Nadelmann, founder of the Drug Policy Alliance and one of the most influential thinkers in drug policy reform. Produced by Heather Sullivan.

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, and a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture.  This week host Kris Krane is back in the booth for a new episode with guests Matthew Walter and Steve Balogh of HedgeRow Analysis, a data analytics company delivering qualitative and quantitative analysis to cannabis companies to identify and mitigate risk while optimizing potential.  In this episode, Kris connects with Matthew and Steve to learn about their new technology stack, Dispensary Defender, how they're helping companies maximize profits, and their thoughts on pending legislation at the federal level.  So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Matthew Walter and Steve Balogh of HedgeRow Analysis.  Links and mentions in the show https://hedgerowanalysis.com/  Links to the guest's company and social media accounts Matthew Walter's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-walter-59b32379  Steve Balogh LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-balogh-03960b5/ HedgeRow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hedgerow-analysis/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Kris Krane of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Founding-producer Shea Gunther announces his departure from ‘Marijuana Today’ to become a farming glampground operator. Also featuring an episode of the ‘Green Rush’ where Kris Krane interviews Michael Reardon, founder and CEO of Happy Valley. Produced by Shea Gunther

Founding-producer Shea Gunther announces his departure from ‘Marijuana Today' to become a farming glampground operator. Also featuring an episode of the ‘Green Rush' where Kris Krane interviews Michael Reardon, founder and CEO of Happy Valley. Produced by Shea Gunther

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, and a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture.  This week Anne and Kris are back for a new episode with special guest Chris Walsh, CEO of MJ Biz, one of the leading publications covering the burgeoning cannabis industry. Chris served as the founding editor of Marijuana Business Daily during the company's launch in 2011, becoming the first journalist in the United States to focus exclusively on covering the business of cannabis. As CEO of MJ Biz, he now guides the strategic vision of the company and its sister publication – Hemp Industry Daily – while educating mainstream industries about the marijuana and hemp sectors. In this episode, Anne and Kris connect with Kris ahead of the 2022 Marijuana Business Conference to preview that show as well as to cover some of the biggest news in the industry. So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Chris Walsh, CEO of MJ Biz. Links and mentions in the show https://mjbizconference.com/https://mjbizdaily.com/   Links to the guest's company and social media accounts Chris Walsh's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-walsh-8a15864/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Kris Krane of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

This week on The Green Rush, host Kris Krane is back with a new episode with special guest Michael Reardon, Founder and CEO of Happy Valley Ventures, a vertically integrated cannabis company serving adult-use and medical customers in Massachusetts.   In this episode, Kris connects with Michael to discuss how Happy Valley has grown since 2015 when it was an original client of Kris' consulting firm, 4Front Advisors; the complicated nature of the Massachusetts market, Happy Valley's unique approach to gaining market share in a crowded space, as well as Michael's own personal journey dealing with addiction and discovering the medicinal value of cannabis.  So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Michael Reardon, Founder and CEO of Happy Valley Ventures Links and mentions in the show https://www.happyvalley.org/  Links to the guest's company and social media accounts Happy Valley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HappyValleyMA/ Happy Valley Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyValleyMA Happy Valley LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/happy-valley-ventures/ Happy Valley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyvalleymass/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Kris Krane of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

This week on The Green Rush, Kris Krane and Anne Donohoe are back with a new episode with special guest Brett Novey, CEO of PharmaCann, one of the nation's largest privately held, vertically integrated cannabis companies. The company's footprint spans eight states, and it is vertically integrated in each of its markets with dispensaries and cultivation/manufacturing facilities across Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Michigan and Colorado.  In this episode, Kris and Anne connect with Brett to learn more about the core business of Pharmacann and what makes this private operator unique amongst its contemporaries vying for market share. Our hosts also touch on PharmaCann's recent acquisition of Colorado operator LivWell, interstate commerce and federal cannabis reform and what excites Brett the most about PharmaCann's future.  So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Brett Novey, CEO of PharmaCann.  Links and mentions in the show https://www.pharmacann.com/ https://www.verilife.com/https://livwell.com/ Links to the guest's company and social media accounts PharmaCann Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pharmacanninc/ PharmaCann LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pharmacanninc/ Livwell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livwellcannabis_/Verilife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verilifestores/ Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Kris Krane of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

This week on The Green Rush, our hosts Anne Donohoe and Kris Krane are back with a new episode with special guest Ankur Rungta, Co-Founder and CEO of C3 Industries, a multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis company headquartered with a portfolio including brands like award-winning Cloud Cover Cannabis and Galactic Meds, and a retail network, High Profile Cannabis Shop.  In this episode, Anne and Kris connect with Ankur to discuss the origins of C3, the company's choice to remain private instead of going public, the future of interstate commerce and Ankur's ideal endgame for C3. Ankur also provides insights into what he's seeing on the ground in the Michigan and Oregon markets and how the industry is adapting to rapidly changing market conditions.  So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Ankur Rungta, Co-Founder and CEO of C3 Industries Inc.  Links and mentions in the show https://c3industries.com/  Links to the guest's company and social media accounts Ankur Rungta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankur-rungta-21718a7/ C3 Industries's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/c3industries/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Kris Krane of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

This week on The Green Rush, Anne and first time host Kris Krane are back with a new episode with special guests Jigar Patel and Doug Cortina, CEO and Chief Strategy Officer of NorCal Cannabis, one of the leading producers of indoor grow cannabis in the highly competitive California market.  In a market filled with companies that have struggled or shuttered in the wake of the transition from gray market fully legalized and regulated cannabis, NorCal has emerged as a profitable company producing high quality products at competitive price points. In this episode, Anne and Kris connect with Jigar and Doug to discuss the state of the California Market, NorCal's ability to succeed where most have failed, their expansion plans into other states, and what the future of federal legalization and interstate commerce could mean for the company.  So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Jigar Patel and Doug Cortina, CEO and Chief Strategy Officer of NorCal Cannabis.  Links and mentions in the show https://norcalcann.com/  Links to the guest's company and social media accounts Jigar Patel's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jigar-patel-94b4b6a2/ Doug Cortina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-cortina-19416843/ NorCal Cannabis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/norcalcann/ NorCal Cannabis Twitter: https://twitter.com/norcalcann NorCal Cannabis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/norcalcannabis/ NorCal Cannabis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/norcalcann/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Nick Opich and Lewis Goldberg of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

We have another special treat for our Green Rush listeners, courtesy of our friends at MJ Today. Featuring KCSA's very own Kris Krane alongside Heather Sullivan and  Ben Larson to talk about the latest news in the cannabis industry.  In this episode, Kris, Heather and Ben discuss the recent court ruling finding that Delta 8 THC is legal, the vetoing of legal cannabis by the governor of Delaware, the embrace of legalization by Rhode Island, and a check-in on post-legalization life in New York. The  Marijuana Today is a podcast about the business and politics of marijuana. It is a nerdy and in-depth discussion for those who want a behind the scenes look at the latest marijuana news. Every week MJ Today aims to have the highest-level conversation around about the latest developments in the marijuana industry, the politics of legalization, and the effectiveness of public policy.  So don't sit back, lean forward and enjoy! Links and mentions in the show http://mjtodaymedia.com/ https://mjtodaydaily.com/  Links to the guest's company and social media accounts MJ Today Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjtodaypodcast  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Ben Larson of MJ Today Media.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

We have another special treat for our Green Rush listeners, courtesy of our friends at KCSA and MJ Today. Featuring Andrea Brooks, Max Simon, and KCSA's own Sirita Wright and Kris Krane, the MJ Today and Green Rush teams got together to talk about the latest news in the cannabis industry.  In this episode, Andrea, Max, Sirita and Kris discuss the massive merger recently announced between MSO giants Cresco and Columbia Care and the upcoming vote in the U.S. House to deschedule marijuana.  The  Marijuana Today is a podcast about the business and politics of marijuana. It is a nerdy and in-depth discussion for those who want a behind the scenes look at the latest marijuana news. Every week MJ Today aims to have the highest-level conversation around about the latest developments in the marijuana industry, the politics of legalization, and the effectiveness of public policy.  So don't sit back, lean forward and enjoy! Links and mentions in the show http://mjtodaymedia.com/ https://mjtodaydaily.com/  Links to the guest's company and social media accounts MJ Today Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjtodaypodcast  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by  Brian Adams of MJ Today Media.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Andrea Brooks, Max Simon, and Sirita Wright joins host Kris Krane to talk about the massive merger recently announced between MSO giants Cresco and Columbia Care and the upcoming vote in the U.S. House to deschedule marijuana. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Andrea Brooks, Max Simon, and Sirita Wright joins host Kris Krane to talk about the massive merger recently announced between MSO giants Cresco and Columbia Care and the upcoming vote in the U.S. House to deschedule marijuana. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Andrea Brooks, Max Simon, and Sirita Wright joins host Kris Krane to talk about the massive merger recently announced between MSO giants Cresco and Columbia Care and the upcoming vote in the U.S. House to deschedule marijuana. Produced by Shea Gunther.

For our loyal Green Rush listeners we are happy to share another special crossover episode from our friends at MJ Today starring KCSA's Cannabis Czar Kris Krane and for the first time, our very own Sirita Wright.  In this special episode, Kris and Sirita are joined by Business Insider's lead cannabis reporter Jeremy Berke to talk about Amazon's endorsement of marijuana law reform, the ongoing push for social equity, and the latest good news out of Thailand for cannabis legalization.  The  Marijuana Today is a podcast about the business and politics of marijuana. It is a nerdy and in-depth discussion for those who want a behind the scenes look at the latest marijuana news. Every week MJ Today aims to have the highest-level conversation around about the latest developments in the marijuana industry, the politics of legalization, and the effectiveness of public policy.  So don't sit back, lean forward and enjoy! Links and mentions in the show http://mjtodaymedia.com/ https://mjtodaydaily.com/  Links to the guest's company and social media accounts MJ Today Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjtodaypodcast  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Kris Krane of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Jeremy Berke and first-time guest Sirita Wright joins host Kris Krane to talk about Amazon's endorsement of marijuana law reform, the ongoing push for social equity, and the latest good news out of Thailand for cannabis legalization. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Jeremy Berke and first-time guest Sirita Wright joins host Kris Krane to talk about Amazon's endorsement of marijuana law reform, the ongoing push for social equity, and the latest good news out of Thailand for cannabis legalization. Produced by Shea Gunther.

For our loyal Green Rush listeners we are happy to share another special crossover episode from our friends at MJ Today starring KCSA's Cannabis Czar Kris Krane.  In this special episode, Kris joined Heather Sullivan, Ben Larson and Brian Adams to talk about the lack of federal progress on legalization, how the ‘great resignation' has touched the cannabis industry, and the end of the DEA monopoly on growing cannabis for legal research.  The  Marijuana Today is a podcast about the business and politics of marijuana. It is a nerdy and in-depth discussion for those who want a behind the scenes look at the latest marijuana news. Every week MJ Today aims to have the highest-level conversation around about the latest developments in the marijuana industry, the politics of legalization, and the effectiveness of public policy.  So don't sit back, lean forward and enjoy! Links and mentions in the show http://mjtodaymedia.com/ https://mjtodaydaily.com/  Links to the guest's company and social media accounts MJ Today Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjtodaypodcast  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Kris Krane of KCSA Strategic Communications and Heather Sullivan, Ben Larson and Brian Adams of MJ Today.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Taylor West, Andrew Livingston, and Matt Walter join host Kris Krane to talk about a Republican lead effort in Congress to legalize marijuana and the prospects for legalization implementation in Virginia. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Taylor West, Andrew Livingston, and Matt Walter join host Kris Krane to talk about a Republican lead effort in Congress to legalize marijuana and the prospects for legalization implementation in Virginia. Produced by Shea Gunther.

Taylor West, Andrew Livingston, and Matt Walter join host Kris Krane to talk about a Republican lead effort in Congress to legalize marijuana and the prospects for legalization implementation in Virginia. Produced by Shea Gunther.

In the 1990s, a new federal law banning any student with a drug conviction from receiving financial aid led to the formation of Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP). Created online by a swarm of young activists in the early days of the internet, the organization quickly grew into the largest student organization in the United States. Today SSDP has over 5,000 active members on 300 college campuses around the world, all of them dedicated to advocating for the legalization of cannabis and the end of the War on Drugs. To hear the antiestablishment history of this game-changing organization, Abdullah and Bean sit down with founding member Kris Krane, who has also served as SSDP's Executive Director. SUPPORT "GREAT MOMENTS IN WEED HISTORY" ON PATREON Sign up for our Great Moments in Weed History Patreon for special bonuses and fun surprises PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS! This episode is brought to you by Tweedle Farms, Northwest Oregon's premier, family owned hemp farm, specializing in farm-to-table, terpene rich, high CBD hemp flower, concentrates, vapes, edibles and topicals. Use promo code “greatmoments” for 20% off your next order shipped anywhere in the United States.

Join RJ & Claire for a conversation that covers more ground than 4Front Ventures itself as the show is joined by Josh Krane, VP of Operations in California for the industry giant.If you don't know, 4Front Ventures is a publicly-traded MSO which delivers 18 brands through facilities in 5 states, including a just-opened, 180k sq. ft. manufacturing facility in the California desert.Josh Krane's career experience is as impressive and diverse as 4Front's edible offerings - prior to launching Field Extracts, Krane's resume includes launching All Games which  was acquired and turned into the video game television channel G4.  Upon many firsts at G4, Josh was the first person to put Twitter on TV.After working at Comcast, Josh launched a web agency and an e-cigarette business before joining his brother Kris Krane in the cannabis industry and has not looked back.The conversation covers hype weed, the importance of repeatable experiences, the human impact of automating cannabis edible production, capturing cannabis consumers, the power of budtenders, building sustainable company culture, the fate of small cannabis retailers, the importance of social equity, managing the cannabis supply chain, federal legalization, the benefits of consolidation and more. Join RJ, Claire and Josh as they discuss everything and the kitchen sink on Episode 4 of Season 4 of the I'm with RJ Show. 

For our loyal Green Rush listeners we are happy to share a special episode recorded from early May by our friends at MJ Today starring friends of the podcast Kris Krane and Heather Sullivan.  In this special episode, hosts Kris and Heather interview each other and dive into their histories in legal cannabis and how they got started down their respective career paths. It's a great discussion providing a ton of insight into the early days of the industry and how each executive has navigated the highly complex waters of cannabis to find success.  In addition to Kris' work with KCSA, Kris has been a host with MJ Today for over 8 years, sharing with the podcast world his knowledge and experiences in the cannabis sector. Heather joined the cannabis world in 2015, playing a key role in the successful Adult Use Marijuana campaign in Maine. She currently works as a licensing, compliance and regulatory affairs expert with Curaleaf, a leading multi-state operator. The  Marijuana Today is a podcast about the business and politics of marijuana. It is a nerdy and in-depth discussion for those who want a behind the scenes look at the latest marijuana news. Every week MJ Today aims to have the highest-level conversation around about the latest developments in the marijuana industry, the politics of legalization, and the effectiveness of public policy.  So don't sit back, lean forward and enjoy! Links and mentions in the show http://mjtodaymedia.com/ https://mjtodaydaily.com/  Links to the guest's company and social media accounts MJ Today Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjtodaypodcast  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Kris Krane and Heather Sullivan of MJ Today.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

In this special episode, hosts Kris Krane and Heather Sullivan interview each other and dive into their histories in legal cannabis and how they got started down their respective career paths. Produced by Shea Gunther.

In this special episode, hosts Kris Krane and Heather Sullivan interview each other and dive into their histories in legal cannabis and how they got started down their respective career paths. Produced by Shea Gunther.

In this special episode, hosts Kris Krane and Heather Sullivan interview each other and dive into their histories in legal cannabis and how they got started down their respective career paths. Produced by Shea Gunther.

We're running a special substitute show this week with a very cool Green Rush episode featuring a discussion with our very own Kris Krane. Produced by Shea Gunther. Photo: Jim Toreli/Flickr

We're running a special substitute show this week with a very cool Green Rush episode featuring a discussion with our very own Kris Krane.  Produced by Shea Gunther. 

We're running a special substitute show this week with a very cool Green Rush episode featuring a discussion with our very own Kris Krane. Produced by Shea Gunther. Photo: Jim Toreli/Flickr

It's time for a new episode of the Green Rush and this week we have our old friends Lewis Goldberg and Kris Krane joining us for a riveting discussion on the evolution of the cannabis industry and to break some very exciting news.  In this episode, hosts Anne and Nick invite long-time host and friend Lewis Goldberg back into the booth as he returns to the show he hosted for 100+ episodes. We chat with Lewis about what he's been up to and tease some of the exciting content upcoming for our Green Rush listeners. Our hosts also had the pleasure of sitting down with friend of the podcast Kris Krane, who joined us to talk about his history within the industry, how the space has evolved over the last decade and what he anticipates will come next for the growing cannabis marketplace. Kris also talks about his future at 4Front and what he has planned for his next evolution in the cannabis space.  So don't sit back, lean forward and enjoy! Links and mentions in the show https://4frontventures.com/https://www.kcsa.com/  Links to the guest's company and social media accounts Kris' Twitter: https://twitter.com/kranewreck Kris's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kriskrane/ Lewis' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-goldberg-1839a22/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe, Lewis Goldberg and Nick Opich of KCSA Strategic Communications.   Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Before it became one of the biggest multistate operators in the United States, 4Front Ventures was a consulting firm, 4Front Advisors. But change in the cannabis industry coupled with frustration over collecting fees led Kris Krane and his colleagues to change direction. In this episode of Seed to CEO, Kris talks with MJBiz CEO Chris Walsh about the ups and downs of the decision – and what's next as he steps away from 4Front's day-to-day operations. Kris shares: How his team plugged the knowledge gaps in the shift from consulting firm to a vertically integrated operator. Tips on how to successfully scale a plant-touching business across diverse markets. How to know when it's time to exit your business. Who is Kris Krane? Industry veteran Kris Krane recently stepped down from his executive role at 4Front Ventures, which he co-founded in February 2011. Today the company is one of the most influential MSOs in the nation with more than 500 employees. Kris' cannabis roots are in advocacy, including as executive director of Students for Sensible Drug Policy. He's still in cannabis today as an independent consultant and CEO at Kranewreck Enterprises. He is also a principal owner and president of Anderson Leonard Pharmaceuticals, a licensed cultivator, producer and exporter in North Macedonia. 

Before it became one of the biggest multistate operators in the United States, 4Front Ventures was a consulting firm, 4Front Advisors. But change in the cannabis industry coupled with frustration over collecting fees led Kris Krane and his colleagues to change direction. In this episode of Seed to CEO, Kris talks with MJBiz CEO Chris Walsh about the ups and downs of the decision – and what's next as he steps away from 4Front's day-to-day operations. Kris shares: How his team plugged the knowledge gaps in the shift from consulting firm to a vertically integrated operator. Tips on how to successfully scale a plant-touching business across diverse markets. How to know when it's time to exit your business. Who is Kris Krane? Industry veteran Kris Krane recently stepped down from his executive role at 4Front Ventures, which he co-founded in February 2011. Today the company is one of the most influential MSOs in the nation with more than 500 employees. Kris' cannabis roots are in advocacy, including as executive director of Students for Sensible Drug Policy. He's still in cannabis today as an independent consultant and CEO at Kranewreck Enterprises. He is also a principal owner and president of Anderson Leonard Pharmaceuticals, a licensed cultivator, producer and exporter in North Macedonia. 

For our loyal Green Rush listeners we are happy to share a special episode by our friends at MJ Today starring friends of the podcast Kris Krane and Ben Larson.  In this special episode, hosts Kris and Ben sit down to interview each other and dive into their histories in legal cannabis and how they got started down their respective career paths. It's a great discussion providing a ton of insight into the early days of the industry and how each executive has navigated the ahighly complex waters of cannabis to find success.  The  Marijuana Today is a podcast about the business and politics of marijuana. It is a nerdy and in-depth discussion for those who want a behind the scenes look at the latest marijuana news. Every week MJ Today aims to have the highest-level conversation around about the latest developments in the marijuana industry, the politics of legalization, and the effectiveness of public policy.  So don't sit back, lean forward and enjoy! Links and mentions in the show http://mjtodaymedia.com/ https://mjtodaydaily.com/  Links to the guest's company and social media accounts MJ Today Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjtodaypodcast  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Kris Krane and Ben Larson of MJ Today.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

For our loyal Green Rush listeners we are happy to share a special episode recorded from early May by our friends at MJ Today memorializing the great cannabis activist Steve Fox.  While we never worked directly with Steve, his role in challenging the stigma of cannabis and the fight he took on for years is one of the reasons the industry exists today as it does and why we have legal marijuana in the first place. In this episode, Kris Krane, Betty Aldworth, Andrew Livingston, Jordan Wellington and Mason Tvert dive into the life and legacy of Steve and remember all the work he accomplished advocating for and advancing the legal cannabis industry.  The  Marijuana Today is a podcast about the business and politics of marijuana. It is a nerdy and in-depth discussion for those who want a behind the scenes look at the latest marijuana news. Every week MJ Today aims to have the highest-level conversation around about the latest developments in the marijuana industry, the politics of legalization, and the effectiveness of public policy.  So don't sit back, lean forward and enjoy! Links and mentions in the show http://mjtodaymedia.com/ https://mjtodaydaily.com/  Links to the guest's company and social media accounts MJ Today Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjtodaypodcast  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Kris Krane, Betty Aldworth, Andrew Livingston, Jordan Wellington and Mason Tvert of MJ Today.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Founding regulars Betty Aldworth and Taylor West join host Kris Krane to talk about the recent unjust snubbing of 21-year-old sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson from the U.S. Olympic team after she failed a drug test for cannabis, as well diving into the past seven years that Marijuana Today has now been publishing. Produced by Shea Gunther.... Listen