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The Future of Growth

The Future of Growth

By Agrify

Connect with cannabis and agricultural industry thought leaders, changemakers, and disruptors who are exploring all things related to cannabis, agtech, controlled environment agriculture, vertical farming, cultivation science, industry trends, and more.


Informed by science, driven by data. Welcome to The Future of Growth, hosted by David Kessler.
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The Science of Cannabis with Dr. Ethan Russo

The Future of GrowthJul 20, 2021

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Raising the Standard of Cannabis Safety with Milan Patel of PathogenDx
Dec 14, 202157:47
Improving Cultivation Through Innovation, with Greg Baughman and Tracee McAfee of Cryo Cure

Improving Cultivation Through Innovation, with Greg Baughman and Tracee McAfee of Cryo Cure

GREG BAUGHMAN

President, Head of Cultivation & Extraction Artist

A caregiver, cultivator, and innovator, Greg made the leap into the fast-growing, ever-evolving cannabis industry in 2014, relocating from Ohio to Michigan to become a medical cannabis caregiver and cultivator.

Since changing careers from music production – he previously spent 10 years as the CEO of Trump Tight Entertainment – he has cared for dozens of patients, aiding those with conditions such as multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, and opiate use disorder.

Working closely with testing laboratories in Michigan, Greg has identified the unique profiles of his own cannabis strains, allowing him to apply each strain attribute to his patient’s conditions accordingly. As the head of cultivation and extraction of Cryo Cure, Greg applies his thorough and intricate strain knowledge to developing Cryo Cure’s patent-pending process.

TRACEE MCAFEE

CEO

A visionary known for her “wow” factor and steely determination, Tracee artfully blends impressive industry experience and moxie with a passion for cannabis medicine.

Tracee brings a lively flair to all undertakings, sharing her intuition, awareness, and experience in a style all her own. By envisioning, developing and executing products across new market sectors, Tracee’s diverse business background offers her a unique perspective to build and thrive in the cannabis industry.

Prior to founding Cryo Cure, Tracee spent 30 years in the consumer products sector, discovering, manufacturing, and selling innovative products to a global audience. Throughout her successful career, she has built multi-million-dollar brands brought to market through channels such as QVC, HSN, Goodyear, Famous Amos, Warner Brothers, Phillip Morris, RJ Reynolds, and Lorillard.

www.cryocure.com | Cryo Cure on IG

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Oct 26, 202101:01:03
Cracking the Cannabis Genetic Code with Dr. Eleanor Kuntz: Part 2

Cracking the Cannabis Genetic Code with Dr. Eleanor Kuntz: Part 2

Dr. Eleanor Kuntz is an entrepreneur bridging the gap between traditional herbalism and modern science. She co-founded and serves as the CEO of LeafWorks Inc., a botanical verification company using genetics to improve label fidelity and supply chain transparency for the global botanical supply chain, including cannabis and hemp. After earning her PhD, she spent her post-graduate career devoted to honoring plant culture, using plant genetics to design and implement best agricultural practices for natural product companies and becoming a trained herbalist under the mentorship of Rosemary Gladstar. Additionally, Eleanor serves as the co-founder of Canndor Herbarium, the world’s first cannabis herbarium. This institution functions as a repository for breeders and farmers to document and define their plants, a critically important step as this economically important crop comes out of prohibition.

LeafWorks on Instagram

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Oct 12, 202140:58
Cracking the Cannabis Genetic Code with Dr. Eleanor Kuntz: Part 1

Cracking the Cannabis Genetic Code with Dr. Eleanor Kuntz: Part 1

Dr. Eleanor Kuntz is an entrepreneur bridging the gap between traditional herbalism and modern science. She co-founded and serves as the CEO of LeafWorks Inc., a botanical verification company using genetics to improve label fidelity and supply chain transparency for the global botanical supply chain, including cannabis and hemp. After earning her PhD, she spent her post-graduate career devoted to honoring plant culture, using plant genetics to design and implement best agricultural practices for natural product companies and becoming a trained herbalist under the mentorship of Rosemary Gladstar. Additionally, Eleanor serves as the co-founder of Canndor Herbarium, the world’s first cannabis herbarium. This institution functions as a repository for breeders and farmers to document and define their plants, a critically important step as this economically important crop comes out of prohibition.

LeafWorks on Instagram

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Sep 28, 202143:40
Truth, Data, Facts: No Hype PR with Rosie Mattio of Mattio Communications

Truth, Data, Facts: No Hype PR with Rosie Mattio of Mattio Communications

Rosie Mattio is a strategic powerhouse, industry connector and influencer running the #1 ranked cannabis PR firm by Greenmarket Report: Mattio Communications. Based in New York City, her firm serves over 50 marquee cannabis clients, including Headset, Green Thumb Industries, Papa & Barkley, LeafLink, Greenlane and Curaleaf.

Rosie has helped usher in the New Cannabis Age. She garners global media coverage in mainstream publications for clients, including the first cannabis article ever published in Oprah Magazine. Over the past year, her firm has grown alongside the industry, adding several marketing and communications services for clients, including IR, social media marketing, SEO, event planning and influencer marketing. Rosie Mattio has been recognized with several career achievements: Marijuana Venture 40 under 40; High Times Female 50; Forbes 15 Powerful and Innovative Women in Cannabis.

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Sep 14, 202153:57
The Cannabis Cultural Shift with Nick Tennant (Part Two)
Aug 31, 202143:12
The Cannabis Cultural Shift with Nick Tennant (Part One)
Aug 17, 202143:12
Did Cannabis Shape Ancient Societies? A Conversation with Cannabis Historian, Chris Bennett
Aug 03, 202101:08:17
The Science of Cannabis with Dr. Ethan Russo

The Science of Cannabis with Dr. Ethan Russo

Ethan Russo, MD, is a board-certified neurologist, psychopharmacology researcher, and author. He is the Founder and CEO of credo-science.com.

Previously, he was Director of Research and Development of the International Cannabis and Cannabinoids Institute (ICCI) based in Prague, Czech Republic. Medical Director of PHYTECS (2015-2017), a biotechnology company researching and developing innovative approaches targeting the human endocannabinoid system, and from 2003-2014, he served as Senior Medical Advisor, medical monitor and study physician to GW Pharmaceuticals, United Kingdom for numerous Phase I-III clinical trials of Sativex® for alleviation of cancer pain unresponsive to optimized opioid treatment and initial studies of Epidiolex® for intractable epilepsy.

www.ethanrusso.org

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Jul 20, 202152:28
Exploring Social Equity and Cannabis with Devin Alexander of Rolling Releaf
Jul 06, 202147:24
Cannabis as Produce: Cooking, Healing and Wellness with Robyn Lawrence

Cannabis as Produce: Cooking, Healing and Wellness with Robyn Lawrence

On today’s episode of The Future of Growth podcast, Agrify CSO David Kessler sits down with Cannabis Kitchen Cookbook and Pot In Pans author Robyn Lawrence to chat about cannabis cooking becoming more palatable for the average consumer and how consistency contributes to trust among chefs and patrons alike.

Robyn Lawrence is a natural health and lifestyle expert who teaches people to safely prepare and consume sustainably grown cannabis edibles for health and wellbeing through books, media, workshops, and catered events.

Robyn wrote the bestselling Cannabis Kitchen Cookbook and the Rowman & Littlefield Studies in Food and Gastronomy series title Pot in Pans: A History of Eating Cannabis. Robyn has also taught a popular cannabis cooking course for Green Flower Media.

Robyn helped introduce America to sustainable, healthy lifestyles as editor-in-chief of Natural Home magazine for 11 years and was one of the first Westerners to write about the Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection with her books The Wabi-Sabi House and Simply Imperfect: Revisiting the Wabi-Sabi House. She's been featured in major media including the New York Times, Bloomberg, The Washington Post, Bon Appetit, Time, USA Today, Fast Company, The Guardian, CNN, and others.

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Jun 22, 202148:37
Craft Cannabis, Cultivar Preservation and Eco-Responsibility with Chris Kilham
Jun 07, 202159:09
The Indelible Mark of Cultivars: A Discussion with Jimi Devine

The Indelible Mark of Cultivars: A Discussion with Jimi Devine

On this episode, Chief Science Officer David Kessler speaks with Jimi Devine, Cannabis Critic at LA Weekly, who has made a living following and highlighting the current landscape of cultivars. A cannabis reform advocate since 2005, Devine is a prolific writer, columnist, and advocate for equity in the cannabis industry.

Jimi is one of the main journalists in the world covering the top shelf flower market. You can find his writings on cannabis products and policy in the San Francisco Chronicle, The Village Voice, The Boston Globe, The Hill, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Cannabis Now, Marijuana.com, High Times, Irvine Weekly, Weedmaps News, 7×7 Magazine, The East Bay Express, Leafly, Civilized, Thrillist and Ed Rosenthal’s book This Bud’s for You.

Find Jimi on Twitter and Instagram.

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May 18, 202154:03
Trust, Transparency + Confident Cannabis with Steve Albarran
Apr 19, 202156:15
Cultivation Innovations: Growing for the Future with Dr. Jon Vaught of Front Range Biosciences
Apr 19, 202101:00:57
Data in the Driver's Seat with Liz Connor of Headset
Apr 19, 202101:00:44
Terpenes: Enhancing Branding through Flavor and Scent
Apr 19, 202157:21
How Technology is Building Brands with Socrates Rosenfeld of I Heart Jane
Apr 19, 202101:02:56
Cannabinoids and the Endocannabinoid System with Tammi Sweet
Apr 19, 202101:01:48
Making Hash with The Dank Duchess
Apr 19, 202101:01:11
Cannabis + Hemp | Talking Topicals & Formulations with Laura Beohner of The Healing Rose
Apr 19, 202148:51
Demystifying Humidity
Apr 19, 202101:02:43
Signature Strains: Making the Most of Your Unique Genetics with Miles Durham + Trek Manzoni
Apr 19, 202158:35
Cannabis Genetics with Miles Durham
Apr 19, 202101:02:14