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Cannabis Tech Talks

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Cannabis Tech Talks is a high-spirited and informative 10-20 minute discussion with cannabis industry leaders about the business, science, and tech topics moving the industry forward! The podcast is produced by the team behind the award-winning quarterly publication Cannabis & Tech Today.
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Episodes

Episode 25 – Cannabis Manufacturing: Stepping Up and Adapting During Coronavirus

In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, Editor-in-Chief Charles Warner talks with President and CEO of STM Canna Aaron Ray. STM Canna is a top innovator in the field of cannabis & hemp processing technology. Ray and Warner discuss how STM Canna has been maneuvering during quarantine, discussing everything from production to business and sales. Plus, discover the idea behind and reception of the ‘Mini Rocket Box’. Visit https://stmcanna.com to learn more! Today’s Cannabis & Tech Talks we ...

Apr 30, 202026 min

Episode 24 – Dr. Jon Thompson Dives into Extraction, Marketing, and Manufacturing

In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, Editor-in-Chief Charles Warner talks with Dr. Jon Thompson, CEO of extraktLAB. His expertise in supercritical CO2 extraction techniques, market development, and strategic marketing, has helped numerous companies launch, expand, and thrive. extraktLAB specializes in the design of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliant extraction facilities. To learn more visit: https://extraktlab.com Today’s Cannabis & Tech Talks is brought to you by FRITSH - Mill...

Apr 23, 202036 min

Episode 23 – Cannabis Media and Brand Importance During COVID-19

With high-quality media and journalism being so important, Cannabis & Tech Today Editor-in-Chief Charles Warner talks with Founder and CEO of Grasslands: A Journalism-Minded Agency Ricardo Baca. Baca is a 20-year veteran journalist, keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, and thought leader in modern media and drug-policy circles. His enthusiasm for journalism and responsible drug policy has taken him all over the world. Sit back and enjoy the ride while we sit down with this pioneer. Visit Grassland...

Apr 15, 202052 min

Episode 22 – Everything You Need to Know About Hemp During Coronavirus

In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, Editor-in-Chief Charles Warner talks with Morris Beegle, hemp entrepreneur, advocate, educator, and president of WAFBA (We Are for Better Alternatives, which includes producing NoCo Hemp Expo, Southern Hemp Expo, Silver Mountain Hemp Guitars, and Let’s Talk Hemp media platforms). Charles and Morris talk about the state-of-the-state of hemp and how the industry is adapting to social distancing and the Coronavirus Pandemic. Visit https://wafba.org to learn m...

Apr 13, 202034 min

Episode 21 – The Importance of Science and Data in the Cannabis Industry

Why does science research and data matter so much in this day and age? And more importantly who are our sources from the information and data we get? Not all data is the same. In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, Editor-in-Chief Charles Warner talks with cannabis advocate, entrepreneur, and researcher, and founder of Aunt Zelda's and Zelira Therapeutics Ltd. Mara Gordon. Mara and Charles talk about how the cannabis industry has evolved and changed in such a short period of time and what data ...

Apr 07, 202051 min

Episode 20 – Polyscience Laboratory: What an Essential Cannabis Company Looks Like

Are cannabis businesses #essential during this unprecedented time of lockdown? In this episode Cannabis Tech Talks, Editor-in-Chief Charles Warner talks with David Wallach, Marketing Director at PolyScience Laboratory. David explains why Polyscience is proud to be an essential American manufacturer, doing their part in the fight against #coronavirus. Plus a behind-the-scenes story about working with the cannabis legend Tommy Chong. Visit https://www.polyscience.com https://www.durachill.com Toda...

Apr 02, 202033 min

Episode 19 – Essential Financial Planning for Your Cannabis Business During Lockdown

In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, Editor-in-Chief Charles Warner talks with Jim Marty, CEO of Bridge West LLC, CPAs and Consultants. Jim is a pioneer and a leader in the cannabis industry and is a nationally recognized and renowned expert on marijuana tax, accounting, and banking issues. Buckled down during the Coronavirus? What should cannabis companies focus on? How can cannabis businesses stay connected during the Coronavirus Pandemic Lockdown? Visit https://bridgewestcpas.com to learn ...

Mar 30, 202018 min

Episode 18 – Cannabis Labratory Information Managment System – Confident Cannabis

In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, Editor-in-Chief Charles Warner had the opportunity to talk with Brad Bogus, VP of Marketing at Confident Cannabis. Confident Cannabis is the world's first technology solution to bring transparency and consistency to legal cannabis through data and insights. Confident Cannabis provides wholesale cannabis and lab testing software to the industry and has one of the best laboratory information management systems (LIMS) designed specifically for the cannabis in...

Mar 27, 202039 min

Episode 17 – Network with Cannabis Professionals – Leafwire

In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, Editor-in-Chief Charles Warner had the opportunity to speak with Peter Vogel, CEO of Leafwire. Leafwire is the largest business network in Cannabis and has quickly become known as the Linkedin of Cannabis! Leafwire also just launched a Cannabis and Hemp job board and have 1,500 open jobs looking to be filled. Create your Leafwire account and start building your network. https://www.leafwire.com Today’s Cannabis Tech Talks is brought to you by Emerald Scien...

Mar 25, 202030 min

Episode 16 – How Cannabis Companies Can Help Fight Coronavirus (COVID-19)

In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, Editor-in-Chief Charles Warner had the opportunity to speak with Yobie Benjamin, San Francisco-based investor and activist. Yobie explains how cannabis companies can help fight COVID-19. The largest cannabis companies in the U.S. and beyond all have real-time PCR machines, which are capable of detecting the RNA of the COVID-19 virus. Yobie Benjamin is calling on the FDA to grant a CLIA waiver so that cannabis companies, and other companies and institutions...

Mar 19, 202035 min

Episode 15 – Blu Gro System – Like a Greenhouse, But Better

In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, Editor-in-Chief Charles Warner had the opportunity to speak with Mike Wright, Operations Manager of Blu Room Enterprises, LLC and Blu Gro Systems. Blu Gro System is a fully automated Gro House with the addition of Blu LED’s, narrow-band UV-B lights, sacred geometry, charged water, and a state-of-the-art sound system. This allows the potential of each cannabis plant’s DNA to be fully relaxed. The future of agriculture is to provide a system in which truly h...

Mar 11, 202032 min

Episode 14 – Santé Laboratories – Testing Hemp in the Lone Star State

In our first Cannabis Tech Talks episode of the year, Associate Editor Anthony Elio had the pleasure to speak with two team members of Santé Laboratories, President Mike Sandoval and Chief Scientific Officer Brian Sloat. Santé Laboratories (also known as Santé Labs) is an accredited hemp lab based out of Austin, Texas. Our exclusive conversation covers how Brian and Mike first entered the cannabusiness and the intricate world of testing hemp. Make sure to check out Santé Labs at https://santelab...

Feb 07, 202021 min

Episode 13 – Cannabis Tech Entrepreneur – Roger Obando

In this exclusive episode, we learn about the journey of Roger Obando, cannabis entrepreneur, activist, and author! Roger shares with us what he’s learned from his experience inside the tech industry, his new book The Highest Common Denominator: Elevating the Base Self, his advocacy for equality in the cannabis Industry, and his thoughts on the cannabis bubble. See what he's got planned for the future in this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks. #TheHighestCommonDenominator #RogerObando #CannabisTech...

Dec 02, 201935 min

Episode 12 – Big Hemp Meets Big Business with BigMike

In this exclusive interview, we discuss the business of cannabis and hemp with the "Business Outlaw" BigMike Straumetis. BigMike shares with us what he’s learned from decades of experience inside the cannabiz. From his #1 selling hydroponics nutrients company Advanced Nutrients to his podcast Business Outlaws, Big Mike has experienced a great amount of success in the cannabiz, and he's not done yet... See what he's got planned for the future in this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks. Advanced Nutri...

Nov 14, 201922 min

Episode 11 – The Man, The Myth, The Legend – Tommy Chong

In this extra-special interview, we discuss cannabis, culture, stigmas, and stereotypes with the one-and-only Tommy Chong. Share a laugh, learn his secrets for the perfect smoke, discover how the government threatened his family, and hear exclusive insights into his spirituality in this legendary episode of Cannabis Tech Talks. Check out Tommy’s cover feature in the spring 2019 issue of Cannabis & Tech Today at - https://cannatechtoday.com/spring-2019-issue-ty/. Today’s Cannabis & Tech T...

Nov 06, 201933 min

Episode 10 – Vaping & The Illicit Market – Cannabis Compliance

Cannabis Tech Talks sits down with Mike Coner, President of ezGreen Compliance, LIVE at New West Summit 5 in San Francisco. ezGreen Compliance is a point-of-sale software company that empowers cannabis business owners with time-tested technology. In this episode we cover cannabis, hemp, CBD, and the illicit market. Plus, a look at the vaping epidemic - how quality control standards need to be established to assure safe, quality products to all consumers. Empower your company with the future of c...

Oct 29, 201923 min

Cannabis Tech Talks Episode 9 – Foreseeing the Future of Cannabis – Gaynell Rogers

In this episode, Cannabis & Tech Today sits down with Gaynell Rogers, Founder/Managing Partner of Treehouse Global Ventures (TGV), LIVE at New West Summit 5 in San Francisco. Treehouse Global Ventures is a female-founded fund designed to identify, mentor, and grow women- and minority-founded cannabis-related businesses. TGV creates both financial and social capital value for investors who want a solid ROI. In this episode, we talk about the new emerging tech, media, and innovations in the ca...

Oct 23, 201917 min

Cannabis Tech Talks Episode 8 – The Future Of Cannabis Events – Farechild Events

In this episode we talk with the brains behind Farechild, CEO and Co-Founder James Zachodni and David Tran Co-Founder of Farechild (Founders of DOPE Magazine) live at the CWCBExpo 2019 in LA. Farechild is an all-inclusive, ultra-high-end event production and marketing platform in the cannabis industry. And Zachodni and Tran are looking to change the game! For more info visit: https://farechild.com Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E96VTqr9I6w&t=4s

Oct 03, 201913 min

Cannabis Tech Talks Episode 7 – Cannabis Media Roundtable

In this special extended episode, we have a media roundtable at the Cannabis Science Conference. Featuring Cannabis & Tech Today Editor-in-Chief Charles Warner, Skunk Magazine Co-Owner Julie Chiariello, Curious About Cannabis founder Max Nash, CFN Media freelance cannabis writer Rachelle Gordon, and Principal of Canna Newswire John Sidline, this is one media talk you won't want to miss. For more info visit: https://cannatechtoday.com

Sep 17, 201937 min

Cannabis Tech Talks Episode 6 – GRAM – Athletes and Cannabis

We speak with Antonio DeRose, personal trainer, competitive trail runner, freelance writer, and speaker, to learn more about Grass Roots America Magazine. We discuss sports, athletes, and cannabis in this special episode. Discover more about GRAM at https://getgramnow.com

Aug 19, 20199 min
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