Host Heather Wicklein talks with Sheri Orlowitz, founder of the Council for Federal Cannabis Regulation and Board member of Marijuana Policy Project and Patrice Angle Senior Advisor to New Frontier Data . They discuss the politics of the MORE Act, the likelihood of its passing, and what its lasting impact could be on the future of the North American cannabis Industry. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com Instagram Twitter www.newfrontierdata.com...
Sep 18, 2020•21 min•Ep. 24
Host Heather Wicklein talks with Lorenza Romanese, Managing Director at European Industrial Hemp Association and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss the potential impact of the European Commission's attempted rescheduling of CBD to a narcotic. They explore the implications this decision could have on the foundation of the Hemp/CBD industry in Europe and what the response has been from operators in the region. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com Instagram Twitter www.newfrontier...
Sep 11, 2020•36 min•Ep. 23
Host Heather Wicklein talks with Nick Pateras, Managing Director for Europe at Materia Ventures and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss recent challenges to the NHS's interpretation of medical Cannabis' efficacy. They explore how the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) failure to recommend Cannabis as a viable treatment has led to nearly no prescriptions being offered by the UK's doctors. The also discuss the recent push for adult-use legalization amid budgeti...
Sep 04, 2020•38 min•Ep. 22
In part 2 of this special 2-part episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with Managing Director of Merida Capital Mitch Baruchowitz and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss how the Illinois market has managed its success to date and how it compares to other markets that are similar in size but differ in construct. They dive into how investors should be thinking about the opportunities available on both a market-by-market basis and nationwide and finish the conversation with an examina...
Aug 28, 2020•22 min•Ep. 21
In part 1 of this special 2-part episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with Managing Director of Merida Capital Mitch Baruchowitz and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss how the legal market is faring against the enduring presence of the large and very well organized illicit market. They discuss why the industry has has such a tough time eliminating the desire for an illicit market, how the illicit markets enduring presence has impacted the growth of legal regimes, and hat steps la...
Aug 21, 2020•19 min•Ep. 20
In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks the Chief Revenue Officer of Hypur, Tyler Beuerlein and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss how the lack of traditional banking in cannabis has spurred innovation from companies like Hypur and other financial processing companies. They also dive into the amendment in the latest Coronavirus relief package that promises to allow access to traditional banking and lending in the industry. They discuss what the practical applications of that...
Aug 12, 2020•25 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with The President of Manifest 7, Urban Smedeby and COO of New Frontier Data, Gary Allen. They discuss new developments in how lenders are entering into the market through strategic debt financing and what that means for the future of liquidity in the market and the downstream benefits to investors. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com Instagram Twitter www.newfrontierdata.com...
Aug 06, 2020•35 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with The Canadian Securities Exchange CEO Richard Carleton and New frontier Data CKO John Kagia. They Discuss how the Canadian market has evolved since adult-use legalization was enacted in 2018 and how the push towards austere business fundamentals has impacted the trajectory of the industry. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com Instagram Twitter www.newfrontierdata.com...
Jul 29, 2020•34 min•Ep. 17
In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with Manifest 7 board member, Kristin Fox and New Frontier Data's Founder and C.E.O, Giadha Aguirre DeCarcer. They discuss the state of private investment and the role it plays in the current North American cannabis industry. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com Instagram Twitter www.newfrontierdata.com...
Jul 22, 2020•30 min•Ep. 16
In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the Co-Founder's of United Kingdom based Rize ETF, Rahul Bhushan and Stuart Forbes and New Frontier Data's Chief Knowledge Officer, John Kagia. They discuss the state of the investment landscape in Europe and how the emergence of ETF's and thematic investing has impacted the European Cannabis industry. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com Instagram Twitter www.newfrontierdata.com...
Jul 15, 2020•35 min•Ep. 15
In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with Senior Director of Industry Analytics, Kacey Morrissey and Director of Industry Analytics, Dr. Molly McCann . They discuss how the public's perception of Cannabis usage continues to evolve and the implications that may have on the politics of prohibition. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com Instagram Twitter www.newfrontierdata.com...
Jul 09, 2020•19 min•Ep. 14
In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the Founder and CEO of Minorities for Medical Marijuana Inc, Roz McCarthy and New Frontier Data's Chief Knowledge Officer, John Kagia. They discuss how markets and companies are addressing the disparities in minority representation within the cannabis industry. The outline what steps can be taken to ensure equitable representation for minorities as the industry continues to expand across the country. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com Instagr...
Jul 01, 2020•33 min•Ep. 13
In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the President of T3 Ventures, Tahira Rehmatullah and New Frontier Data's Founder and C.E.O, Giadha Aguirre DeCarcer. They discuss what the landscape of business development opportunity looks like in the United States while the country struggles to cope with the impacts of a global recession. They discuss emerging verticals and geographic markets that continue to show promise, despite the economic downturn.
Jun 24, 2020•33 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the Managing Partner and SVP of Business Development for Protis Global, Vern Davis and New Frontier Data's Chief Knowledge Officer, John Kagia. They discuss how the Cannabis industry is being impacted by the wave of unemployment wrought by the current pandemic. They discuss ways in which the Cannabis industry can offer a unique opportunity for professionals looking to make a change in their career paths. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com Ins...
Jun 17, 2020•28 min•Ep. 11
In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the Founder & C.E.O of Hemp-Alternative and Advisor to New Frontier Data, Cynthia Petrone-Hudock and New Frontier Data's Chief Knowledge Officer, John Kagia. They discuss how the hemp supply chain has been impacted by COVID-19 as well as how recent investments into hemp fiber may present new opportunities for the industry to reach its full potential. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com Instagram Twitter www.newfrontierdata.com...
Jun 10, 2020•26 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the CEO ofTruileve, Kim Rivers and New Frontier Data's Chief Operating Officer, Gary Allen. They discuss how multi-state operators are navigating dynamic market conditions and how recent efforts to enact banking regulations and adult-use legalization might impact the long term prospects of the cannabis industry. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com Instagram Twitter www.newfrontierdata.com...
Jun 03, 2020•23 min•Ep. 9
In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the CEO of Bhang Corporation, Jamie Pearson and New Frontier Data's Director of Industry analytics, Molly McCann. They discuss how consumption habits and the retail environment have been impacted by the ongoing pandemic. They also discuss how operators may be able to effectively respond to shifts in consumer preferences during this period. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com Instagram Twitter www.newfrontierdata.com...
May 27, 2020•31 min•Ep. 8
In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with industry pioneer and the Chairwoman and CEO of Akerna Corporation, Jessica Billingsley and New Frontier Data's Chief Knowledge Officer, John Kagia. They discuss how the Colorado market has set the tone for the country and discuss how lessons learned have influenced conventional understandings on the benefits of full adult-use legalization. View the infographic here: newfrontierdata.com/co-data Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com www.instagram....
May 17, 2020•26 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with industry veteran and C.E.O. of Zelira Theraputics, Oludare Odumosu and New Frontier Data's Chief Knowledge Officer, John Kagia. They discuss a range of topics including how the medical Cannabis community is battling misinformation in the age of COVID-19, how the Federal Government's testing restrictions have impacted medical Cannabis adoption, and how Cannabis is being introduced into developing markets in Africa. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierda...
May 13, 2020•35 min•Ep. 6
In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with noted Cannabis investor and Managing Partner of Merida Capital, Mitch Baruchowitz and New Frontier Data's Director of Industry Analytics, Kacey Morrissey. They discuss how the correlation of COVID-19's impact and the general trajectory of the cannabis industry have reshaped the capital markets within the Cannabis industry. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com www.instagram.com/newfrontierdata www.twitter.com/newfrontierdata www.newfrontierdata....
May 06, 2020•28 min•Ep. 5
In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the host of the CNBC television series Fast Money, Tim Seymour and COO of New Frontier Data, Gary Allen . They discuss how the operators in the North American market are adjusting to the new market dynamics. They also touch on the impact that virtual events like the Global Cannabis Town Hall are having on the industry and how they are serving as a focal point for industry cohesion and deal flow in a world of social distancing. Contact: Cannaweek@...
Apr 29, 2020•23 min•Ep. 4
In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the CSO of New Frontier Data, Reggie Gaudino. They discuss misinformation being spread about the efficacy of Cannabis and CBD as a treatment for Covid-19 and the strides being made by scientists to unlock the many medical possibilities yet to be realized within the Cannabinoid chain. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com www.instagram.com/newfrontierdata www.twitter.com/newfrontierdata www.newfrontierdata.com...
Apr 28, 2020•28 min•Ep. 3
In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss how the North American Cannabis market is coping with the impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic the long term implications of the market disruption. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com www.instagram.com/newfrontierdata www.twitter.com/newfrontierdata www.newfrontierdata.com
Apr 17, 2020•18 min•Ep. 2
In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the CEO of New Frontier Data, Giadha Aguirre de Carcer, about the current state of the global cannabis industry. They discuss how markets are adjusting to the restrictions brought on by the sudden rise of the Covid-19 pandemic. They also explore the impact the pandemic may have on consumer behavior in the near and long term, as well as how industry operators and investors are responding, and the durability of the cannabis industry in the face of ...
Apr 17, 2020•27 min•Ep. 1
