Cannainsider - Interviews With The Leaders Of The Legal Cannabis - Marijuana Industry

Entrepreneurs are bringing pharmaceutical science to the cannabis world to create products that provide consistent and predictable benefits. Here to tell us more about it is Andreas Boeckl, founder and CEO of Dispersa Labs. Learn more at https://www.breathesula.com  Key Takeaways: [1:14] An inside look at Dispersa Labs, a biotech company using dry powder inhalation technology to create breathable cannabis [1:54] Andreas’ background and how he came to start Dispersa Labs [6:43] Why inhaling cannabis in powder form is better than smoking flower [11:05] Spray-drying and why it’s important to Dispersa’s manufacturing process [12:47] How Dispersa Labs suspends cannabinoids inside tiny aerosol particles to create Sula, a patented cannabis powder for pulmonary delivery [14:15] Examples of commercial inhalants similar to Sula, including the popular asthma drug Advair [22:20] How Sula is more discreet than other cannabis consumption methods [31:42] Where Dispersa Labs currently is in the capital-raising process  

What will the cannabis industry look like in the next few years? Paul Rosen of Global Go shares the nine trends shaping cannabis worldwide (and wait till you hear #4). Learn more at https://globalgo.consulting  Key Takeaways: [2:22] An inside look at Global Go, one of the world’s leading consulting firms for cannabis and hemp businesses [4:34] Paul’s background and how he got into the cannabis space [10:03] The nine trends shaping cannabis on a global scale, beginning with catastrophic failure  [16:20] The divergence of medical and recreational markets [21:36] The end of Canadian domination in cannabis and the rise of the US [29:02] New FDA rulings on CBD [35:39] Biosynthesis and what it could mean for the cannabis industry [40:57] Why “cash remains king” in cannabis  

Is it better to produce your own cannabis products? Or outsource to expert manufacturers while you focus on your brand? Here to tell us is Alex Rowland, CEO of NewTropic. Learn more at https://www.newtropic.com  Key Takeaways: [00:51] An inside look at NewTropic, a leading cannabis manufacturer based in Santa Rosa, California [1:18] Alex’s background in cannabis and how he came to start NewTropic [5:56] Examples of NewTopic’s average clientele - particularly unlicensed brands looking to overcome California’s strict regulatory hurdles  [7:47] How NewTropic helps relieve two of the biggest pain points for cannabis companies: financial resources and compliance [17:05] Why removing the regulatory overhead of fulfillment allows companies to focus their attention on core competencies [18:45] NewTropic’s extensive onboarding process and how the company’s team works to ensure all your needs are met as a client [20:30] Alex’s plans to expand NewTropic across the US [25:21] The requirements a company needs to meet befo

As the cannabis industry matures, new and innovative ways are emerging that allow investors to capture a stake in the growth of young cannabis companies. Here to tell us about it is Jeffrey Finkle of Arcview Ventures. Learn more at https://arcviewgroup.com  Key Takeaways:  [00:52] An inside look at Arcview Ventures, the leading private investment network and market research firm in the cannabis space [1:34] Jeffrey’s background and how he got into the cannabis space [4:39] How Arcview’s new member-managed cannabis fund is giving investors access to deals with greater ease and flexibility  [8:42] The requirements an investor needs to meet in order to join Arcview Collective Fund [10:03] A breakdown of the different investor archetypes and how Arcview Collective Fund benefits each [20:57] Jeffrey’s advice to entrepreneurs on how to successfully pitch their companies to investors [25:33] Arcview’s process for follow-on investments and liquidity events [31:03] Gaps emerging in the cannabis marketplace right now a

We just reached possibly one of the largest milestones in creating pure, consistent cannabinoids in a lab. Here to tell us about it is Kevin Chen of Hyasynth Bio. Learn more at https://hyasynthbio.com  Key Takeaways:  [1:32] An inside look at Hyasynth Bio and its work creating biosynthesized cannabis compounds [3:05] Hyasynth Bio’s first product, an ultra-pure CBD oil created using cultured cannabinoids [7:44] How Hyasynth Bio is improving CBD production in terms of both speed and purity [9:12] Why multinational companies are gravitating towards biosynthesized cannabinoids for better consistency and supply chain performance [13:14]  [16:55] How biosynthesized cannabinoids are paving the way for international cannabis brands and which products Kevin believes will go global first [21:23] How cellular agriculture is giving us better access to rare cannabinoids [27:48] Why cellular agriculture is easier to automate and how this might influence prices in the cannabis industry [32:21] Hyasynth Bio’s strategy to pro

Just as oil powered the old economy of atoms, data powers the new economy of bits. Here to tell us how to leverage our cannabis business data and market more effectively is Nicholas Paschal of Alpine IQ. Learn more at https://alpineiq.com  Key Takeaways:  [1:02] An inside look at Alpine IQ, a data analytics and marketing platform for cannabis companies [1:27] Nick’s personal background and how he got into the cannabis space [7:24] Why it’s important for companies to take protective measures with their business data [11:18] How Alpine IQ not only offers analytics tools but also helps businesses determine the best ways to act on data [18:32] What companies can expect during Alpine IQ’s onboarding process, from integrating apps to ensuring compliance across the board [21:36] Alpine IQ’s audience feature and how companies are using it to generate ROI [31:45] How streamlining analytics tools using Alpine IQ can provide incredible value for cannabis companies [35:35] Alpine IQ’s journey achieving product-market fit

This startup took away all the complexity of growing your first cannabis plant at home and found product-market fit. Here to delve into the story of A Pot For Pot is founder Joshua Mezher. Get a 10% discount by using the coupon code "insider" at check out at https://www.apotforpot.com Key Takeaways:  [00:59] An inside look at A Pot For Pot, the best outdoor and indoor growing kits for marijuana, cannabis, and other fresh herbs [1:18] Joshua’s background and how he came to start A Pot For Pot  [4:49] What comes with A Pot For Pot’s growing kits that make them the easiest to use for home growers [8:54] How much plant A Pot For Pot can yield and why this makes it more cost-effective for the customer than purchasing flower [11:49] What auto-flowering is and why it’s important for home growers [17:44] Joshua’s advice to home growers on how to achieve the perfect harvest [25:32] How Joshua successfully bootstrapped A Pot For Pot and the story behind how he got his first hundred customers [32:47] What Joshua finds

What will the cannabis industry look like after COVID-19? CannaInsider host Matthew Kind forecasts the 7 disruptive changes that will take place in the years to come. Check out an infographic on these 7 changes at https://www.cannainsider.com/covid  Key Takeaways: How COVID-19 will impact cannabis in the next few years, including: Automated grow rooms Pathogen detection policies Contactless delivery and payment Pre-purchase of discounts cards and gift cards Results-only business partners Commercial drones for cultivation VR education

Are cannabis and hemp beverages on the verge of explosion? It all comes down to the fickle whims of beverage consumers. Here to tell us more about it is Jonathan Schultz of Backyard Soda. Learn more at https://www.backyardsodas.com  Key Takeaways:  [2:09] An inside look at Backyard Soda, a Denver-based startup creating all-natural, non-alcoholic, CBD-infused sodas and cocktail syrups [3:28] Jonathan’s background and how he came to start Backyard Soda [9:36] What beverage consumers are looking for in cannabinoid beverages right now [14:44] Why Backyard Soda chooses to use whole ingredients even though this drives up price points for customers [21:10] How Backyard Soda is partnering up with restaurants and hotels looking to add CBD cocktails to their menus [23:46] Why Backyard Soda uses full-spectrum CBD unlike most other cannabis beverage brands that use CBD isolate [29:03] The challenges of distributing CBD beverages and how Backyard Soda has overcome them [37:38] Where Backyard Soda currently is in the capit

We’ve seen some hemp skincare products, but now entrepreneurs are developing skin and beauty products with THC above the 0.3% threshold. Here to tell us about it is Bridget May of Green Bee Botanicals. Learn more at https://greenbeebotanicals.com  Green Bee Botanicals is partnering with the Clean Label Project which is a national nonprofit with the mission to bring truth and transparency to food and consumer product labeling. They give awards to products that pass their strict independent testing criteria and they also call out brands that are not doing such a great job. Key Takeaways: [1:10] An inside look at Green Bee Botanicals and its mission to revolutionize the beauty and wellness industries [2:27] Bridget’s background in the biopharmaceutical industry and how she came to start Green Bee Botanicals [7:37] Why Bridget decided to formulate Green Bee’s products with more than 0.3% THC [10:14] The most popular products at Green Bee Botanicals [11:00] Why Green Bee creates “clean” products and how this sets

Can you mix together compounds like caffeine and THC to create a thriving new market category? Here to help us answer that question is Peter Barsoom of 1906. Learn more at https://1906newhighs.com  Key Takeaways: [00:48] An inside look at 1906 and its mission to redefine the edibles category with better-tasting, more effective products [1:28] Peter’s background and how he came to start 1906 [3:19] How cannabis use changed after the Pure Food and Drugs Act of 1906 [4:12] 1906’s unique “drops” and how they’re formulated to meet different needs [6:29] 1906 versus other wellness experience brands like LucidMood and Dosist [11:15] Why Midnight Dark Chocolate for Sleep is the number one product at 1906 [13:29] How the products at 1906 provide a quicker onset than competing edibles [16:48] 1906’s plans to create an extended-release formula of Midnight to help consumers not only fall asleep but stay asleep [20:55] Where Peter sees the cannabis wellness experience category heading in the next 3-5 years [24:28] Peter’s

Advertising cannabis is banned in most of the US, so how can a cannabis company get the word out? Here to help us find solutions to this problem is Chad Bronstein of Fyllo. Learn more at https://hellofyllo.com  Key Takeaways: [00:56] An inside look at Fyllo, the world's first single-solution regulatory technology for cannabis [2:25] Chad’s background and how he came to start Fyllo [3:53] How Fyllo’s data ecosystem helps cannabis companies streamline regulatory tasks and target customers legally [9:51] What different cannabis companies can expect when using Fyllo [13:07] Success stories Chad has seen so far and how clients are using Fyllo to advance their companies [15:04] Chad’s advice on how to determine a good marketing budget for your brand [16:34] How Fyllo provides direct access to cannabis audience data through the Lotame, the world's largest marketplace for second- and third-party data [19:35] Requirements companies must meet before working with Fyllo, including becoming CCPA compliant [20:25] Chad’s t

While thousands of new cannabis products hit the market each year, most fail to create product-market fit due to a lack of differentiation or clear-cut benefits.  Today’s guest is CEO of Dosist Gunner Winston, who has simplified cannabis consumption with targeted formulas and precise dosing to create a product that is catapulting cannabis into the wellness arena. Learn more at https://dosist.com  Key Takeaways: Gunner’s background in cannabis and how he came to start Dosist An inside look at Dosist and its mission to simplify cannabis consumption with innovative delivery devices How taking the guesswork out of cannabis is attracting more people to the category Variables that are important to luxury brand consumers Customer reactions to Dosist’s new dose pen and dose dial The thought process behind Dosist’s high-end yet minimalist retail environment Why Gunner believes brick and mortar stores remain valuable in the age of online shopping  Where Dosist is in the capital-raising process How Gunner is planning t

Cannabis delivery platforms are evolving quickly as they find better ways to retain customers and reduce churn, and Emjay might just have the best approach yet. Here to tell us more about it is Chris Vaughn, CEO of Emjay. Learn more at https://heyemjay.com  Key Takeaways: [00:51] An inside look at Emjay, a premier cannabis delivery and retail company in Los Angeles, CA [1:48] Chris’ background in the alcohol industry and how he came to start Emjay [12:27] Emjay’s hub-and-spoke business model and how the company functions both as a retailer and delivery service [17:40] How Chris’ experience in the alcohol industry has influenced his approach to cannabis [23:08] Unplanned versus planned purchases and how this differs between alcohol and cannabis [26:25] The advantages of owning your own supply chain as a cannabis retailer or delivery service [38:39] Regulations around the types of vehicles that can be used to deliver cannabis  [40:12] Where Emjay currently is in the capital-raising process

While hemp is a huge and growing part of the cannabis legalization story, it’s often overlooked.  Here to tell us why we should be paying closer attention to hemp is John Manlove, CEO of Bushel44. Learn more at https://www.bushel44.com  Key Takeaways: [00:53] An inside look at Bushel44, a wholesale hemp software platform designed for businesses across the hemp supply chain [1:51] John’s background and how he got into the hemp space [4:16] How the hemp industry has evolved over the last few years and where it is right now [5:53] How different types of businesses from farmers to retailers use Bushel44  [10:35] Key differences between Bushel44 and Leaflink  [14:23] Ways in which the hemp space is developing the same way cannabis did [21:19] What buyers are looking for when purchasing hemp [25:23] How Bushel44 is advancing the hemp industry by holding companies to higher standards  [28:10] Why smokable hemp is trending and where John sees it heading [33:01] Success stories John has seen at Bushel44 and his advice

Cannabis banking has long been heavily regulated, but one company is weaving through the regulatory madness to create a service that delights both businesses and customers. Here to tell us about it is Tyler Beuerlein of Hypur. Learn more at https://www.hypur.com  Key Takeaways: [1:25] An inside look at Hypur, a payment and banking technology platform for the cannabis industry [1:51] Tyler’s background and how he got into the cannabis space [6:27] Obstacles the cannabis industry has faced in payments and banking and how Hypur is working to overcome them [10:32] Similarities between Hypur and Venmo [17:13] How Hypur profits off merchants, banks, and credit unions [19:44] Ways in which Hypur helps merchants market the service to customers  [22:13] How cannabis retailers can easily integrate Hypur into their point-of-sale software and delivery apps [23:22] Success stories Tyler’s seen among Hypur clients and his advice to retailers interested in using the service

Delivery and curbside pickup sales are booming as cannabis retailers seek new ways to accommodate customers during COVID-19. Here to tell us about it is Socrates Rosenfeld, CEO of I Heart Jane. Learn more at https://www.iheartjane.com  Key Takeaways: [00:54] An inside look at I Heart Jane, the first cannabis e-commerce marketplace [1:25] Socrates’ background and how he got into the cannabis space [8:32] The type of retailer I Heart Jane typically works with and how the company has grown over the last year [13:10] How I Heart Jane helps retailers streamline their businesses with automation and real-time integration [15:50] How dispensary delivery and curbside pickup sales jumped from 17 to 50 percent overnight and what that means for the future of cannabis [20:55] How I Heart Jane is helping retailers overcome obstacles with delivery and curbside pickup [23:24] Why I Heart Jane’s business model is superior to GrubHub’s [29:34] I Heart Jane’s integration services for retailers, including everything from point o

Founded in 2015, cannabis accessories company Hemper has quickly become an industry leader - and all thanks to their monthly subscription box. Here to tell us about it is Bryan Gerber, CEO of Hemper. Learn more at www.Hemper.co Key Takeaways: [1:56] An inside look at Hemper, a premium monthly subscription box for smoking essentials [2:25] Bryan’s background and how he got into the cannabis space [7:39] How influencer marketing helped Hemper get its start [10:59] Ways in which Hemper uses their subscription box to collect real-time data on customer behavior and preference [21:39] How COVID is affecting the community aspect of smoking and ways in which Bryan plans to bolster that community virtually [26:55] How Hemper became one of the largest pre-rolled cone manufacturers in the world [38:01] Why Bryan believes you must control the price in order to secure your place in the market  [40:56] How Hemper is working to become a leading manufacturer in different smoking accessory products [41:46] Where Hemper curren

A critical component of any cannabis cultivator’s business is establishing best practices around breeding plants. Here to tell us how to create thriving genetic nurseries is Matt Gaboury of House of Cultivar. Learn more at https://www.seattlecannabis.co/house-of-cultivar/  Key Takeaways: [1:04] An inside look at House of Cultivar, the largest cultivator in Seattle, WA [2:03] Why Matt has shifted his focus from designing grow facilities to plant breeding [4:51] Types of clients House of Cultivar works with, including I-502 licensed growers and processors [7:24] A breakdown of propagation through cloning, mother plants, and tissue culture [16:14] How House of Cultivar validates genetics to ensure they’re the best expression of the plant possible [19:31] What it means to “reinvigorate” a plant [24:11] The behind-the-scenes on how House of Cultivar delivers their clones to customers [29:18] Where Matt sees the cannabis industry heading as it undergoes more specialization across the supply chain  [33:17] How large

Can we deconstruct cannabis in the lab, reduce costs, and unlock a myriad of new applications and benefits? Here to help us answer this is Benjamin Chiarelli of Cellibre.  Learn more at https://www.cellibre.com  Key Takeaways: [00:51] An inside look at Cellibre, a cellular agriculture company that specializes in cannabis [3:10] Ben’s background and how he came to start Cellibre [8:07] How Cellibre “mimics” the cannabis plant to make cells that create specific isolates [13:02] How price points will shift in the cannabis industry as cannabinoid biosynthesis grows [21:20] The evolution of cellular agriculture and the obstacles it’s faced in commodity industries like cannabis [30:29] Why CBG will be the first product available from cellular agriculture [33:03] Where Cellibre fits into the cannabinoid market [35:51] Why Ben agrees cannabis is “the new vanilla” [41:40] Where Cellibre currently is in the capital-raising process