The Cannabis Review

In this episode, we are joined by Debra Borchardt. Debra is the Co-Founder and Executive Editor of Green Market Report. She has covered the cannabis industry for several years at Forbes, Seeking Alpha, and TheStreet. Before becoming a financial journalist, Debra was a Vice President at Bear Stearns where she held a Series 7 and Registered Investment Advisor license. Debra has a Master's degree in Business Journalism from New York University.

Topics:

1. The Green Market Report Story

2. Open Source Insights & Analysis

3. Florida Update

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In this episode, we are joined by Nohtal Partansky. Nothal is the founder and CEO of Sorting Robotics. Sorting Robotics is the premier technology company currently innovating the cannabis industry. Specialising in robotics, computer vision, and AI they provide cannabis brands and processors with valuable solutions; reducing costs and enhancing profitability.

Topics:

1. Cannabis & Robotics

2. Leveraging Technology For Growth

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In this episode, we are joined by Bryan Gerber. Bryan is a co-founder and CEO of the popular smoking accessory subscription box Hemper, and the rolling paper manufacturing company Hara Supply, which is on its way to becoming the world’s largest distributor of pre-rolled cones.

Topics:

1. Hara Supply | Hara Brands

2. The Future Of Pre-Rolls

3. The King of Cones

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In this episode, we are joined by Guillermo Rodriguez. Guillermo is a virtual CFO for cannabis operators. Leveraging his accounting and financial expertise, Guillermo became a Virtual CFO for the cannabis industry, aiding operators in achieving profitability through dynamic forecasting, KPI understanding, and profit-focused accounting strategies. Topics: 1. What Is A Virtual CFO? 2. Growing Valuable Companies 3. Solid Accounting - Mitigating Risk - Improving Cash Flow. * Twitter - @TheCannabisRev2 * LinkedIn - @thecannabisreview * Episode Library - https://www.thecannabisreview.ie + https://anderscpa.com/team-member/guillermo-rodriguez/

In this episode, we are joined by Yoran Penn. Yoran is a co-founder of Hortica. Hortica is a precision horticulture company that develops and manufactures propriety technologies to bridge the gap between agriculture, industrial production, pharmaceutical quality, and sustainability.

Topics:

1. What Is An EwE Closed Loop System?

2. GaaS Model

3. Journal Of Cannabis Research

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In this episode, we are joined by Isabelle Francois Ph.D. Isabelle is one of the foremost experts on extraction techniques in the E.U. With decades of experience at the very top of the industry, she is well-placed to give insights into extraction techniques such as supercritical extraction.

Topics:

1. Super Critical Fluid Chromatography

2. Industry Adoption

3. Future Trends

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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Michelle Sexton. Dr. Sexton is a naturopathic doctor (N.D.), professor, and researcher who has studied the use of cannabis to treat disease and disorder for more than a decade. Dr Sexton acted as a trailblazer in the Washington healthcare community by opening the first cannabis testing facility in the state in 2010. She also developed its professional standards of operation principles that are still in use today. Topics: 1. Cannabinoid-Based Medicines 2. Cannabinoids & Neuropathic Pain 3. Cannabinoid Research & Efficacy * Twitter - @TheCannabisRev2 * LinkedIn - @thecannabisreview * Episode Library - https://www.thecannabisreview.ie + https://www.msextonnd.com

In this episode, we are joined by Tim Daly. Tim is a co-founder and the CEO of True Green Global. TrueGreen’s smart ID platform manages the digital identification of each cannabis package. It easily integrates with all the leading seed-to-sale systems and other business intelligence systems - making deployments easy and inexpensive to implement and effectively embedding licensed producers' and operators' key business system functions into the package itself.

Topics:

1. Smart Packaging Systems

2. Truen Green Global

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In this episode, we are joined by Gary Allen. Gary is a visionary thought leader in the tech space. He is the Chief Executive Officer of New Frontier Data, the premier data, analytics, and technology firm specialising in the global cannabis industry.

Topics:

1. Data Gathering In Cannabis

2. Utilising Analytics and Technology To Implement Strategies in Cannabis

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In this episode, we are joined by Patrick Conlin. Patrick is the founder of Hell's Kitchen Cannabis Collective in New York. The Hell’s Kitchen Cannabis Collective is an autumn pop-up retail enterprise, organised by Greenleaf Cannabis, dedicated to strengthening the connection between New York’s finest local cannabis farmers and New Yorkers.

Topics:

1. Hell's Kitchen Cannabis Collective

2. Green Leaf Cannabis

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In this episode, we are joined by Ronit Pinto, the founder and publisher of Honeysuckle, a well-renowned print and digital arts, culture, and lifestyle publication based in New York City. Founded in 2013 the award-winning, women-owned, internationally distributed media house Honeysuckle Media; is an umbrella company for Honeysuckle Magazine, Honey Pot Magazine, and Honeysuckle Girl.

Topics:

1. New York's Nu Wave

2. Intersection of Industries

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In this episode, we are joined by Joeri Perneel. Joeri is the CEO of NexGen Europe, Belgium's premier cannabinoid supplier. Based in Belgium, Nexgen is the leading distributor of CBD products in both the recreational and well-being markets. Nexgen distributes a vast range of CBD products from its very own product facility in Belgium. Brands such as Sensy, Jane’s Garden, and Edelweeds all hold a leading position within the Belgian recreational market. In addition, Sensy is the N°1 recreational CBD retail brand in Belgium. With over two decades of experience in business development, Joeri Perneel has made significant contributions to the corporate landscape. His collaborative efforts with blue-chip companies have solidified his reputation as an influential figure in the Belgian business world.

Topics:

1. Overview of Belgium

2. The NexGen Story

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In this episode, we are joined by Andrew Ward. Andrew is a Cannabis Copywriter, Journalist, and Content Marketing Specialist. Since 2017, he has been operating his own content marketing firm, helping build brands in and out of the cannabis space. Andrew is also an author. His works include Cannabis Jobs (2019) and The Art of Marijuana Etiquette (2021).

Topics:

1. Cannabis Media Content

2. New York Update

3. Should Hemp Farmers have been allowed to cultivate first in NY?

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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Shabnam Sarshar. Dr. Sarshar has a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Biology and Phytochemistry from the University of Munster and is a well-renowned Cannabis phytochemical researcher. Dr. Sarshar is passionate about cannabis for women’s health, having founded Laia’s FemBalance, a company that advocates for and encourages women’s health and other rights in Germany and worldwide. With an MBA in addition to a Ph.D., Dr. Sarshar is also a proficient and well-known business expert.

Topics:

1. Cannabis And Women's Health

2. The FemCan Story

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In this episode, we are joined by Loren DeFalco. Loren is a Partner of CB1 Capital and Head of Research. Loren cured himself of epileptic seizures through a regime of CBD and cannabinoids over a decade ago and continued to research ECS through medical journals and scientific developments.

Topics:

1. Opportunities in Medical Cannabis

2. Endocannabinoid Targeted Drugs

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In this episode, we are joined by André Silva. André is currently working at Merck in the Cannabis, F&B, and Clinical Testing fields. Merck is a leading pharmaceutical company that focuses on research and development in various areas, including cannabis and food and beverage.

Topics:

1. What are the main compounds tested by labs?

2. How do industry providers support research and quality control testing? 3. What are the main roadblocks in the development of the testing market in the E.U.?

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In this episode, we are joined by George Vlamis. George has developed relations with dozens of NYS cannabis farms, industry celebs, dispensary owners, national brands, and business titans to create a Cannabis Rolodex like no other. Currently, George and his teams will be launching Adult Use Cannabis Dispensaries in Manhattan, White Plains, Albany, and the Hudson Valley.

Topics:

1. Overview of his current projects, Qube, Northern Lights NY

2. The Current Retail Landscape in NY

3. Consumption Lounges

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In this episode, we are joined by Jon Purow. Jon is a partner in the Cannabis Law and Intellectual Property practice groups at Greenspoon Marder, specialising in general intellectual property litigation and transactions, as well as cannabis regulatory, intellectual property, and transactional matters. From start-ups to publicly traded multinational companies, Jon works with a broad array of clients to establish, protect, license, and enforce their intellectual property.

Topic:

1. Cuard Licenses Temporarily Suspended

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In this episode, we are joined by Hanna Hlushchenko. Hanna is a Business Development Director at Cannexpor Pharma. Cannexpor Pharma is an EU-based group of companies with an indoor pharmaceutical facility in Portugal that intends to supply premium quality cannabis products to their partners and to patients worldwide.

Topics:

1. Cultivation In Portugal

2. Ukraine's Potential In Cannabis

3. New Markets In The E.U.

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In this episode, we are joined by Daniel Levinson. Daniel is the founder of Atlas Canna Consulting based in Israel. After gaining experience in the real estate market in New York, Daniel made the move to Jerusalem where he entered into the cannabis industry. With his personal network now containing contacts around the globe, he began helping Israeli and other international cannabis companies expand to other emerging cannabis markets, by assisting them with company exposure, partnerships, directing cash flow, and fundraising opportunities.

Topics:

1. New Market Entry Opportunities

2. Overview of Israel

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In this episode, we are joined by Col. Philip Blair MD. Col. Philip Blair, MD, is a board-certified Family Physician licensed in Washington State. After retiring from the Army in 1996 he managed workers injuries and provided primary care above the Arctic Circle in Alaska. In 2000 he became Vice President for Disease Management at AWAC, Inc., an medical management company, where he co-developed a highly successful interventional approach to chronic kidney disease. In 2011 he formed his own company consulting for employer-based health insurers and providing a revolutionary style of chronic disease management achieving success in over 75% of patients with diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease, and metabolic syndrome.

Topics:

1. Endocannabinoid Receptors

2. Systematic Inflammation

3. Receptor Targeting Formulations

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In this episode, we are joined by Ruth Fisher Ph.D. Ms. Fisher is an economist with a passion for understanding how components of systems work together to create outcomes. She is the principal at Quantaa. Quantaa applies economic modeling and game theory to assess system dynamics. Quantaa helps companies better understand past, present, and future market dynamics and provides them with the information and strategies they need to be able to better compete in today’s complex and swiftly changing marketplaces.

Topics:

1. Cannabis Emuslion Technology

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In this episode, we are joined by Professor Dr Markus Veit. Prof. Dr. Markus Veit is the managing director of ALPHATOPICS GmbH. He studied pharmacy in Frankfurt, obtained his doctorate at the Julius-Maximilians-University in Würzburg, and habilitated there. He is a pharmacist with special training and experience in pharmaceutical analysis and validation. He is a member of the German pharmacopeial expert committee at BfArM. In the past 25 years, he has worked as a managing director in companies providing services for the pharmaceutical industry with a focus on pharmaceutical development, testing, and regulatory affairs.

Topics:

1. Explain Phytopharmaceuticals

2. What Is The European Pharmacopoeia?

3. What Role Does The EMA Play in Drug Discovery & Development?

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In this episode, we are joined by David Traylor. David is Senior Managing Director at Golden Eagle Partners, a firm he founded in 2012 to advise life science companies. After advising on various transactions in the life science sector, he took an interest in the cannabis sector and started advising cannabis companies in 2013.

Topics:

1. M&A Activity

2. Licensing & Co-Development Agreements

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In this episode, we are joined by Adria G. Berry. Adria is the Director of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority. The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) is a regulatory agency responsible for overseeing the medical marijuana program in Oklahoma. It is responsible for issuing medical marijuana licenses, regulating dispensaries and growers, and enforcing compliance with state laws and regulations.

Topics:

1. Implementation Vs Impact

2. Regulatory Framework

3. Patient Care & Education

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In this episode, we are joined by Bret Worley. Bret is the CEO of MC Nutraceuticals, the largest global supplier of cannabinoids. MC Nutraceuticals is a subsidiary of MC Global Holdings and is focused on bringing brands the highest quality input materials for their customers.

Topics:

1. The Future Of The Wholesale Supplier

2. Distribution In The Cannabis Sector

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In this episode, we are joined by Alex Rogers. Alex is the founder and executive producer of ICBC Barcelona and Berlin. International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) is one of the biggest B2B events in Europe regarding professional networking in cannabis. Attracting visitors from over 70 countries worldwide, the ICBC is expecting over 2,500 visitors for the ICBC Berlin event this year.

Topics:

1. ICBC Berlin 23

2. Germany's Announcement

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In this episode, we are joined by Spiros Malandrakis. Spiros has been providing prescient insights into the evolution, branding, and innovation within the global alcoholic drinks industry for the past 2 decades. he was one of the first analysts to highlight the parallels, opportunities, and pitfalls for the nascent cannabis market and its intersection with other FMCG industries and a pioneering voice within the no/lo alcohol category.

Topics:

1. Cannabis Beverages

2. Brands Will Be The Winners

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