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Dexter John on the Experience of Being Black on Bay Street | The CSE Podcast Ep12-S2

CSE’s Barrington Miller is joined by Dexter John, CEO of Morrow Sodali (Canada), for a special Black History Month episode to discuss the experience of being a Black executive in Canada’s corporate world, including the importance of seeking mentorship and taking advantage of opportunities. The conversation also includes Dexter’s advice for young people to succeed and for executives to promote greater diversity.

Here’s an overview of what Barrington and Dexter discuss in this edition of the “Exchange for Entrepreneurs” podcast:

0:00 – Introduction and background
1:52 – Thoughts on being a Black executive in Canada
5:30 – The importance of finding mentors among people of influence
8:33 – On entering business and corporate Canada
10:59 – His experience dealing with prejudice among coworkers and classmates
13:06 – Dexter’s experience being a CEO
15:59 – His advice for the youth of tomorrow to succeed in business
22:25 – On the future of corporate Canada in terms of diversity

About Dexter John
Dexter is the Chief Executive Officer at Morrow Sodali (Canada). He represents and advises clients on a wide range of issues, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, executive compensation issues, public company reporting, capital markets transactions and general corporate matters.

About Morrow Sodali
Morrow Sodali provides corporate boards and executives with strategic advice and services relating to corporate governance, shareholder and bondholder communication and engagement, capital markets intelligence, proxy solicitation, shareholder activism and mergers and acquisitions.

Learn more about Morrow Sodali at https://morrowsodali.com/ 

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Kings Entertainment Group Inc. (CSE:JKPT) Joins the CSE for a Virtual Market Open

The CSE warmly welcomed Kings Entertainment Group Inc. (CSE:JKPT) for a virtual Market Open on February 2, 2022.  

Kings Entertainment is the parent company of global lottery brands LottoKings and WinTrillions. As international online service providers for lottery, casino, and sportsbook gambling, these brands leverage their ability to acquire pre-qualified players through renowned lottery offerings, then engage players in a range of casino and sportsbook offerings. 

CEO Steven Budin and other members of the amazing Kings Entertainment team kicked off the day’s trading at the virtual Market Open. 

“Our launch on the CSE this week is a key milestone in the company’s growth strategy, and we’re very excited for this next phase,” said Budin. “The CSE is a leading exchange for entrepreneurial and growth-focused companies globally, and our listing will build visibility with the significant class of investors that is seeking strong growth and expansion prospects. It’s an ideal fit for Kings Entertainment.”

James Black, CSE’s VP of Listings Development, added “Online gaming and wagering have clearly grown as people have been forced to stay at home throughout the pandemic. With a new era for online gambling emerging in Ontario, it is a growing playing field for companies like Kings Entertainment Group. We wish them well in their endeavour as a newly listed company on the CSE!”

For more details about the CSE, including information on other Market Opens, please visit the CSE website or follow us on social media.

Chris Beals on Legalization and its Effects on the Market | The CSE Podcast Ep11-S2

CSE’s Barrington Miller is joined by Chris Beals, CEO of Weedmaps, to discuss their role as a technology company that provides a comprehensive platform allowing consumers to access and locate cannabis goods and services. The conversation also addresses the effects of legalization on Weedmaps as well as the larger cannabis business community.

Here’s an overview of what Barrington and Chris discuss in this edition of the “Exchange for Entrepreneurs” podcast:

0:00 – Introducing Chris Beals and Weedmaps
2:31 – Weedmaps’ connection to Toronto
4:41 – Interesting findings from data collected using the Weedmaps platform
7:21 – Ubiquity of Weedmaps’ software
8:45 – Legalization and how it affects Weedmaps
14:51 – How Europe deals with legalization relating to cannabis
17:51 – What to expect from Weedmaps in the future
20:16 – Will Weedmaps be joining the Metaverse?

About Weedmaps
The company was founded in 2008 with a strong belief in the power of cannabis and the importance of enabling safe, legal access to consumers worldwide. Since then, WM Technology has worked tirelessly, not only to be the most comprehensive platform for consumers, but to build the software solutions that power businesses compliantly in the space, to advocate for legalization, social equity, and licensing in many jurisdictions, and to facilitate further learning through partnering with dozens of subject matter experts on providing detailed, accurate information about the plant.

Learn more about Weedmaps at https://weedmaps.com/

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PharmAla Biotech Holdings Inc. (CSE:MDMA) Joins the CSE for a Virtual Market Open

The CSE warmly welcomed PharmAla Biotech Holdings Inc. (CSE:MDMA) for a virtual Market Open on January 26, 2022.  

PharmAla is focused on the manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients of the substituted methylenedioxy- phenethylamines class (MDXX), including 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA). PharmAla also intends to develop novel formulations of MDMA and MDXX, as well as novel drug delivery pathways for these molecules.

CEO Nicholas Kadysh and other members of the amazing PharmAla team kicked off the day’s trading at the virtual Market Open. 

“We’re very excited to be listed on the CSE and to open the market – not only for ourselves but also for all of the good that we think we can do with MDMA and molecules in the MDXX class,” stated Kadysh. 

CSE CEO Richard Carleton added, “We really have struck a chord with teams that are looking to advance the understanding and application of various compounds for the treatment of a variety of mental health issues – CSE has been there on the forefront and we look forward to helping PharmAla Biotech advance their cause.” 

For more details about the CSE, including information on other Market Opens, please visit the CSE website or follow us on social media.

Bill Besenhofer on Being a B Corp & Making the Food Chain Efficient | The CSE Podcast Ep10-S2

CSE’s Barrington Miller is joined by Bill Besenhofer, Co-Founder and CEO of The Fresh Factory, to discuss consumer and investor “appetite” for plant-based, clean-label food, becoming a B Corp, and how technology plays a role in how they serve emerging and existing brands in this space. The conversation also highlights Bill’s thoughts on where he sees the clean food landscape going.

Here’s an overview of what Barrington and Bill discuss in this edition of the “Exchange for Entrepreneurs” podcast:

0:00 – Background of The Fresh Factory and COVID-19’s impact
3:44 – Achieving brand loyalty
4:31 – What it takes to be a B Corp
9:46 – Technology’s role in how they help brands
17:26 – Hurdles for companies in this space
20:05 – Will The Fresh Factory be joining the metaverse?
20:50 – The Fresh Factory’s team and stakeholders
22:50 – Where the clean eating landscape is going
26:50 – What investors can expect from The Fresh Factory

About The Fresh Factory
The Fresh Factory is a vertically integrated company focused on accelerating the growth of the plant-based, clean-label food and beverage brands of tomorrow. The Fresh Factory owns or partners with emerging brands in the plant-based space to develop, manufacture, and sell products made from fresh produce and recognizable ingredients. It operates from its centrally located manufacturing facility near Chicago, serving customers across the US. As a B Corporation, The Fresh Factory is ESG-focused, driven to make a lighter, greener impact on the environment and a stronger, positive impact on local communities and the food supply system as a whole.

Learn more about The Fresh Factory at The Fresh Factory B.C Ltd. | CSE – Canadian Securities Exchange (thecse.com)

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Planet Based Foods Global Inc. (CSE:PBF) Joins the CSE for a Virtual Market Open

The CSE warmly welcomed Planet Based Foods Global Inc. (CSE:PBF) for a virtual Market Open on January 19, 2022.  

Planet Based Foods is focused on producing natural, low processed, and nutritional choices that are better for people and the planet. They currently offer a high quality, cost-efficient vegan meat alternative derived from hemp proteins that includes burgers, breakfast sausages, burger crumbles, and sausage crumbles.

CEO Braelyn Davis and other members of the amazing Planet Based Foods team kicked off the day’s trading at the virtual Market Open. 

“Planet Based Foods represents another welcome addition to CSE’s stable of plant-based food companies who are leading the charge toward a healthier and more sustainable future,” noted CSE CEO Richard Carleton. 

Davis added, “We are thrilled to be listed on the CSE and share our sustainable hemp superfoods with the world!”

For more details about the CSE, including information on other Market Opens, please visit the CSE website or follow us on social media.

Adriana Kertzer on Representing the Power of the Plant | The CSE Podcast Ep9-S2

CSE’s Barrington Miller is joined by Adriana Kertzer, Co-Founder of Plant Medicine Law Group, to discuss the unique aspects of representing clients in the cannabis and psychedelics sectors, ongoing policy and regulation issues, and what makes their law firm different from others in this space. The conversation also highlights Adriana’s thoughts on how she sees the plant medicine landscape evolving.

Here’s an overview of what Barrington and Adriana discuss in this edition of the “Exchange for Entrepreneurs” podcast:

0:00 – Introducing Adriana Kertzer and Plant Medicine Law Group
4:13 – Client segments across the psychedelic and cannabis industries
7:43 – A diversity of opinions on plant medicine policy
15:40 – Legality and the psychedelic ecosystem
23:49 – Unique differentiators of Plant Medicine Law Group
28:28 – Going public and being part of a larger community

About Plant Medicine Law Group
Plant Medicine Law Group expands equitable and legal access to plant medicine by helping companies in the psychedelic and cannabis industries thrive in a complex, emerging market. Their strategic expertise empowers clients to successfully launch, fund and scale their business.

Learn more about Plant Medicine Law Group at https://www.plantmedicinelaw.com/

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Iris Bincovich on Exporting Ingenuity and the Importance of Milestones | The CSE Podcast Ep8-S2

CSE’s Barrington Miller is joined by Iris Bincovich, CEO of InnoCan Pharma (CSE:INNO) to discuss the company’s focus as a specialty pharmaceutical company including the development of products that harness the unique properties of Cannabinoids combined with smart delivery formulations. The conversation also highlights the importance – and impact – that achieving milestones has had on the company’s life as a public company.

Here’s an overview of what Barrington and Iris discuss in this edition of the “Exchange for Entrepreneurs” podcast:

0:00 – Re-introducing Iris Bincovich and Innocan Pharma
3:31 – Iris’ background in chemistry and the healthcare industry
5:22 – Exporting Israeli innovation across the globe
8:41 – Going public in Canada and the importance of meeting milestones
13:47 – Opportunities for growth in 2022
16:19 – Accessing Innocan’s products
18:35 – Iris’ favourite restaurant

About InnoCan Pharma Corporation
The Corporation’s business can be described as three distinct operating segments relating to the incorporation in products of CBD in their formulation: (i) research, development, marketing, distribution and sales of InnoCan-branded OTC pharmaceutical products; (ii) research and development of non-pharmaceutical products for third parties in exchange for fees and/or royalties; and (iii) research and development of hydrogels containing liposomes intended for licensing or sale to third party pharmaceutical corporations for manufacturing, distribution and sales.

Learn more about InnoCan Pharma at InnoCan Pharma Corporation | CSE – Canadian Securities Exchange (thecse.com)

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Mehran Ehsan on Powering the Future with Oil and Natural Gas | The CSE Podcast Ep7-S2

CSE’s James Black is joined by Mehran Ehsan, CEO of Permex Petroleum (CSE:OIL) to discuss the company’s operations in the Permian Basin in Texas and New Mexico and why Mehran envisions a future where oil and natural gas contribute to world powered by “clean” energy.

Here’s an overview of what James and Mehran discuss in this edition of the “Exchange for Entrepreneurs” podcast:

0:00 – Introducing Mehran Ehsan and Permex Petroleum
0:45 – Why the Oil and Natural Gas Industry?
1:58 – What is impacting gas prices?
3:50 – The impact of Omicron on price
5:50 – What is Permex’s business model?
7:30 – The role of a junior in the Permian Basin
10:20 – Generating royalty interests
11:45 – JP Bryan’s impact on Permex
13:35 – Addressing “dirty oil”

About Permex Petroleum Corporation
Permex Petroleum is a uniquely positioned junior Oil & Gas company with assets and operations across the Permian Basin of west Texas and the Delaware Sub-Basin of south east New Mexico. Permex  has a current focus on identifying, evaluating and acquiring oil and natural gas assets in North America and enhancing and developing its currently held oil and natural gas assets in Texas and New Mexico. Permex owns and operates on Private, State and Federal land.

Learn more about Permex Petroleum at Permex Petroleum Corporation | CSE – Canadian Securities Exchange (thecse.com)

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The Fresh Factory B.C. Ltd. (CSE:FRSH) Joins the CSE for a Virtual Market Open

The CSE warmly welcomed The Fresh Factory B.C. Ltd. (CSE:FRSH) for a virtual Market Open on December 3, 2021. 

The Fresh Factory is a vertically integrated company focused on accelerating the growth of the plant-based, clean-label food and beverage brands of tomorrow. They own or partner with these brands to develop, manufacture, and sell products made from fresh produce and recognizable ingredients. As a B Corporation, The Fresh Factory is ESG-focused, and driven to make a lighter, greener impact on the environment and a stronger, positive impact on local communities and the food supply system as a whole.

CEO Bill Besenhofer and other members of the amazing team from The Fresh Factory kicked off the day’s trading at the virtual Market Open. 

For more details about the CSE, including information on other Market Opens, please visit the CSE website or follow us on social media.