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Joseph Lusardi on How Cannabis is Helping America Recover from the War on DrugsCuraleaf CEO Joseph Lusardi recently sat down with Barrington Miller during #WeedWeek to discuss why vertical integration is integral to controlling the quality and consistency of their product (4:00), how Curaleaf's biggest advantage might be in its boardroom (6:00), and how evolving legislation is helping America recover from the "war on drugs" (10:30). Listen to the entire podcast to hear why Joseph Lusardi defines himself as a "reluctant pioneer" of the cannabis industry and how the indus...- Charles Bachtell and Joe Caltabiano on the Fundamentals of Becoming a Top 3 MSOA #HashtagFinance first, Barrington Miller hosts a three-way conversation with Cresco Labs' (CSE:CL) Charles Bachtell and Joe Caltabiano during #WeedWeek. Both gentlemen share the lessons they learned from a previous life in the mortgage industry (1:30), how they distinguish the differences between traditional and non-traditional cannabis consumers (3:45), and the thinking behind Cresco's acquisition of Origin House (8:15). Listen until the end to lean about Charles' appointment to the Cannab...
- Chuck Smith on Expanding his House of Brands for Infused Cannabis ProductsIndustry "OG" and CEO of Dixie Brands (CSE:DIXI.U), Chuck Smith, recently sat down with Barrington Miller as part of Public Entrepreneur's #WeedWeek podcast series. In this discussion Chuck shares why Dixie decided to focused on infused products and stay away from farming and cultivation (3:15), how the early origins of the company in medical cannabis have been integral to their efforts to build a portfolio of recreational product offerings (7:30) and the recent launch of CBD products for dog...
- Billy Levy on How Branding and Distribution are the Keys to Defining the Cannabis OpportunityBilly Levy, President of SLANG Worldwide (CSE:SLNG) sat down with Barrington Miller during #WeedWeek to share his insights from the pioneering "boot camp" days with Mettrum Health (0:30), how he is defining the cannabis opportunity in terms of consumer branding and distribution (3:30), and the important reasons why SLANG does not operate as a retailer (7:00). Listen until the end to hear how SLANG is applying tried-and-true sales methodologies from "boring" industries and the (somewhat accide...
- Kim Rivers on Emulating the Whole Foods Retail Model in CannabisTrulieve (CSE:TRUL) CEO Kim Rivers joined Grace Pedota during #WeedWeek to discuss the importance of inclusion as a value for the company and it's "Trulievers" (3:00), the lessons learned becoming the first company approved to sell flower in Florida (8:00), and taking their expertise into new, competitive states in the U.S. (12:30). Listen until the end to hear how Trulieve is emulating the Whole Foods retail model, the importance of loyalty programs and data, and her pivot to the Cannabis in...
- Jai Waterman on Building Fair and Compliant Securities Markets with BlockchainBlockstation's Jai Waterman sat down with Barrington Miller to discuss the inherent flaws of initial coin offerings (ICOs) (3:30), how his team is working hard to evolve the capabilities of stock exchanges by introducing blockchain-enabled securities (8:45), and the promise of unparalleled security through security tokens (15:15). Listen until the end to hear Jai's thoughts on how traditionally illiquid assets (e.g. publishing rights) can achieve liquidity with the help of blockchain technolo...
- David MacMillan on Digitizing the Agriculture Industry with DronesDavid MacMillan, CEO of Deveron UAS (CSE:DVR) recently sat down with Grace Pedota to discuss how drones are changing the manner in which farmers are collecting and using data (5:00), the important similarities shared by farmers and Bay St. bankers, (10:15) and an explanation of why Deveron is laser focused on the agricultural industry (for now) (15:00). Listen until the end to lean how a visit to Silicon Valley was the catalyst to focus on agriculture, what to wear (and not wear) to a farm me...
- Russ Patterson on Using Everyday Spaces to Create One-of-a-Kind ExperiencesSpacefy (CSE:SPFY) CEO Russ Patterson recently sat down with Barrington Miller to explain how Spacefy is building the "Airbnb" for creative spaces (3:15), the weirdest booking he's seen (so far) on their platform (11:00), and ambitions for expansion into global, world-class cities (15:30). Listen until the end to hear about Russ' favourite creative space and his idea of the ultimate location in Toronto. Subscribe for more great CSE insights and interviews here: https://go.thecse.com/C...
- Prad Sekar on Leveraging Data to Bring Medical Cannabis to the MassesCB2 Insight's (CSE:CBII) CEO Pradyum Sekar recently sat down with Barrington Miller to discuss the importance of medically validated cannabis data (3:45), the challenge of breaking down barriers with physicians (9:45), and the impact of big pharma on medical cannabis (13:30). Listen until the end to hear about Prad's experience around launching the company, pivoting the business (hint - vertical integration!), and their recent launch on the CSE - Canadian Securities Exchange. Subscrib...
- Sarah Morrison on the Vital (and Not Boring) Role of the Transfer AgentSarah Morrison from Capital Transfer Agency sat down with Barrington Miller to explain what a transfer agent actually does (2min), what to do when you find an old share certificate in your attic (7min), and the role blockchain will (or won't) play in the future of deploying transfer agency services (12:30). Listen until the end to hear how her firm competes with the "big guys" and exciting news about the deployment of CTA's services across the U.S./Canada border! Subscribe for more gr...
- Colin Fisher on the State of the Canadian Tech Scene in 2019StableView's Colin Fisher joins Grace Pedota for a spirited chat about the recent and current trends in Canadian tech finance including an explanation as to why blockchain is still important, despite the initial failures of crypto currency (3:00), why he actually built a crypto mining rig in his office (11:30), and the opportunities emerging in the rapidly growing eSports sector (21:15). Listen until the end to hear his thoughts on going public versus staying private, his solution for tech fi...
- Gary Kaminsky on a Holistic Approach to Compliance for Cannabis CompaniesAcreage Holding's Director of Legal Compliance recently sat down with Barrington Miller to discuss the dynamics of working with regulators and lawmakers in the U.S. Cannabis industry (6:00), Acreage's M&A ambitions (10:30), and the real impact of the Farm Bill (15:15). Listen until the end to hear Gary's thoughts on the increasing legitimization of the cannabis industry, outlook for the STATES Act, and the integral role of social equity in the cannabis sector. Subscribe for more g...
- Omar Khan on Navigating the Challenges of Marketing CannabisHill+Knowlton Strategies' Omar Khan sits down with Barrington Miller to discuss his perspective on the SNC Lavalin Affair (1:45), the challenges of marketing cannabis products (7:15), and his analysis of the Ontario cannabis lottery (11:45). Listen until the end to hear Omar's thoughts on what the legal cannabis industry will need to do to bring more users over from the black market! Subscribe for more great CSE insights and interviews here: https://go.thecse.com/CSETV-Subscribe...
- Richard Carleton on Ushering the CSE into the Cannabis Era and Ukulele!In this wide-ranging discussion with Canadian Securities Exchange CEO Richard Carleton, he shows Grace Pedota his chops on the ukulele, discusses the exchange's recent trip to Davos, Switzerland (5:15), and shares how the CSE embraced the Cannabis industry (12:15). Listen until the end to hear Richard's origin story as CSE's CEO and for summer travelling tips! Subscribe for more great CSE insights and interviews here: https://go.thecse.com/CSETV-Subscribe #AlwaysInvested STAY CONNEC...
Miranda Werstiuk on Women in Finance and Building Sustainable Mining PracticesIBK Capital's Miranda Werstiuk sits down with Grace Pedota to reflect on her career in capital markets, being a woman in mining finance (4:15), and to share her vision for sustainable mining practices utilizing blockchain (9:45) and more. Subscribe for more great CSE insights and interviews here: https://go.thecse.com/CSETV-Subscribe #AlwaysInvested STAY CONNECTED WITH THE CSE ============================= - NEWSLETTER: https://go.thecse.com/CSE-Mailing-List-Subscribe - P...