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Discussions on our Other Selves with Tarisai Madambi and Theresa Nyabeze | The CSE Podcast Ep14-S2

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CSE’s Barrington Miller is joined by Tarisai Madambi, Senior Manager at KPMG, and Theresa Nyabeze, Diversity & Inclusion Committee Co-Chair at The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM), for a special Black History Month episode. The group discusses representation, intentional inclusion, and feeling comfortable with being your authentic self in the workplace.

Here’s an overview of what topics Barrington, Tarisai, and Theresa cover in this edition of the “Exchange for Entrepreneurs” podcast:

00:00 – Introduction and Background
03:10 – Theresa’s professional journey
06:00 – Tarisai’s professional journey
10:25 – Bringing your full, authentic self to the workplace
20:05 – Intentional inclusion and professional friendships
24:05 – The importance of diversity of opinion
39:00 – The role of commercialization in diverse representation
48:30 – Calling people “in” vs calling them out
52:30 – Intentions and resulting impact

About Tarisai Madambi
Tarisai is a Finance leader providing strategic counsel to finance executives with a proven record of implementing transformation projects and programs. Currently, she maintains her focus on elevating the role of finance as a change leader and strategic business partner, embedding new technologies and innovation to deliver data-driven insights in decision-making. Tarisai is a passionate advocate for equity and inclusion with particular interest on matters related to mental health, gender, race and ethnicity. She was the motivating force behind establishing the Black Professionals Network in 2019 and continues to drive action on the firm’s Anti-Racism strategy to dismantle systemic barriers for under-represented groups.

About Theresa Nyabeze
Theresa Nyabeze is a Professional Mining Engineer who prides herself as a contributor to an industry that produces the materials with which the modern economy is built. In addition to her 20+ years career in mining, Theresa is actively engaged in promoting * Diversity and Inclusion in the mining industry as a whole*. As the co-Chair for Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM)’s Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, she has led engagements aimed at educating professionals and organizations on the positive impact of diverse and inclusive workplaces. Theresa is an advocate for women and girls, and has published papers peering into the careers of women in mining, and also written a children’s book – Underground my mining adventure – to spur young girls to take up careers in STEM, using mining as a gateway. Theresa was recently named among top 100 Accomplished Black Women in Canada, an honour she shares with many notable figures including the Honourable Jean Augustine.

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Alex Halperin on the State of the Cannabis Market in the US | The CSE Podcast Ep13-S2

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CSE’s Barrington Miller is joined by Alex Halperin, Editor of WeedWeek, to discuss the cannabis industry in the United States, with a particular focus on the markets in California, New York, and the southern states. The conversation also dives into the dynamic of politics in US federal legalization, WeedWeek’s 2022 outlook, and the potential role of Big Pharma in the sector.

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

00:00 – Introduction and background
04:30 – Cannabis culture in California
07:30 – The challenge of running a cannabis business in California
11:00 – New York’s cannabis market
13:30 – Oklahoma’s cannabis market
17:30 – Texas’ cannabis market
19:10 – Cannabis legalization in Washington
22:20 – WeedWeek’s outlook on 2022
25:10 – What is Delta-8?
28:50 – Big Pharma’s involvement in the cannabis market

About WeedWeek
Business journalist Alex Halperin started writing the WeedWeek newsletter in 2015. It now has more than 8,000 subscribers including many of the most influential figures in the cannabis world. They appreciate WeedWeek’s incisive writing, aggressive reporting and that they are editorially independent. Advertisers have no influence on their editorial content. In 2020, they launched a major expansion and they now publish original reporting and analysis daily.

Learn more about WeedWeek at https://www.weedweek.com/

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Market Open

EnviroGold Global Limited (CSE:NVRO) Joins the CSE for a Virtual Market Open

The CSE warmly welcomed EnviroGold Global Limited (CSE:NVRO) for a virtual Market Open on February 11, 2022.  

EnviroGold Global is a clean technology company that is capitalizing environmental stewardship and sustainably supplying the world’s increasing demand for precious, critical and strategic metals by profitably reclaiming unrecovered value from mine tailings and resource development waste streams. EnviroGold Global leverages proprietary technology, superior operationalized knowledge and an agile, efficient culture to recover valuable metals, recharge critical natural resources and accelerate the world’s transition to a sustainable circular resource economy.

CEO Dr. Mark Thorpe and other members of the amazing EnviroGold Global team kicked off the day’s trading at the virtual Market Open. 

“We are a company that believes that you can produce metals without mining. We work to deploy scalable, relocatable mobile equipment to actively reprocess tailings to produce metal concentrates,” stated Dr. Thorpe, who added, “We’re delighted to be working with the CSE for our initial listing back in 2021 and our continued achievements in 2022!”

Noted CSE CEO Richard Carleton, “EnviroGold presents an environmentally responsible approach to dealing with historic issues in the mining space, and clearly the story is resonating with the investor community. Congratulations to Dr. Thorpe and his team on their growth on the Exchange for Entrepreneurs.”

 

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

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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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Market Open

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.

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

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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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Market Open

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.” 

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

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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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Market Open

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!”

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

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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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