In this episode, we are joined by Paul Finnegan. Paul is a co-founder of Naturecan. He has worked on business strategy and supply chain for several years, spending a large amount of time in the US sourcing the best quality CBD raw materials. Paul has also managed the Novel Food process with the Regulation team and the ACI. Topics: 1. Supply Chain 2. CBD in the U.K. * Twitter - @TheCannabisRev2 * LinkedIn - @thecannabisreview * Episode Library - https://www.thecannabisreview.ie...
Feb 10, 2023•16 min
In this episode, we are joined by Mariana Larrea. Mariana has solid experience in the life sciences and healthcare area. Her practice and experience are focused on providing legal advice and assistance to national and multinational companies, both private and public, regarding the analysis and research of Cannabis, Alcoholic Beverages, Health Inputs, Food, Health Risks, Establishments, Toxic and Dangerous Substances, and Advertisement of such products and services. Topics: 1. Overview of Mexico ...
Feb 06, 2023•16 min
In this episode, we are joined by Sâmia Joca. Sâmia is from Brazil and is interested in understanding the mechanisms associated with vulnerability to stress-related psychiatric disorders (primarily depression and anxiety) and the response to treatment. The overall aim of her research is to identify new targets for drug development and/or novel treatment options. Topics: 1. Effects of Cannabis on the Brain 2. Anxiety & Depression * Twitter - @TheCannabisRev2 * LinkedIn - @thecannabisreview * ...
Feb 03, 2023•16 min
In this episode, we are joined by Chris Davis. Chris is an experienced attorney, compliance professional, and business strategist with a focus on all things that live at the intersection of law and cannabis. His position as the leader of the International Cannabis Bar Association allows him to see the complex legal landscape of the cannabis industry emerge in real time at the local, state, federal, and international levels. His background in complex financial regulation gave him the tools to und...
Feb 03, 2023•14 min
In this episode, we are joined by Cyrus Engerer. Cyrus is a member of the European Parliament for Malta. After graduating in European Union Politics and Law, Cyrus became a Member of the European Parliament in 2020 whereby he sits as a full member on the Committee for Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) and on the Special Committee Beating Cancer. He is also a substitute member on the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice, and Home Affairs (LIBE) and on the Committee on Industry, R...
Feb 01, 2023•21 min
In this episode, we are joined by Jesse Redmond. Jesse is a former co-founder of two hedge funds and a rising retail cannabis collective. He began his career at Franklin Templeton and Fisher Investments and then spent a decade managing multiple hedge funds. In 2016 he changed course and opened a cannabis dispensary. Over the next three years, this business became the number one medical collective in his region. Through these experiences, he offers a unique perspective on how to make money invest...
Jan 18, 2023•16 min
In this episode, we are joined by Julie Houser. Julie is an award-winning chef and the founder and CEO of Flower Farma. Flower Farma allows the worlds of gourmet food and cannabis to play together to create something beautiful. Elevating gourmet cannabis is their mission. Topics: 1. Blends & Formulations 2. Elevating Cannabis Cuisine * Twitter - @TheCannabisRev2 * LinkedIn - @thecannabisreview * Episode Library - https://www.thecannabisreview.ie + Flower Farma https://flowerfarma.com...
Jan 12, 2023•15 min
In this episode, we are joined by Alexandre Gauthier. Alexandre is the vice president of research & development and the director of cultivation at the renowned Origine Nature based in Quebec in Canada. Alexandre has recently been voted Canada's Top Grower based on metrics such as innovation, sustainability, profitability, and ethics. Topics: 1. Canada's Top Grower 2. Overview of Quebec Cultivation * Twitter - @TheCannabisRev2 * LinkedIn - @thecannabisreview * Episode Library - https://www.th...
Jan 10, 2023•17 min
In this episode, we are joined by some of Ireland's leading cannabis voices. Brendan Minish and Ryan McHale from Crainn join Natalie O'Regan and Eoin Long to review the top five moments in cannabis this year. TOP MOMENTS of 2022 1. Joint Justice Committee Report 2. Gino Kennys Bill 3. Czech Republic 4. Thailand / Argentina / Mexico 5. Joe Biden signs Medical Marijuana Research Bill Thank you to our guests; Brendan Minish (@b_minish) Ryan McHale (@r_crainn) Natalie O'Regan (@NatalieORegan1) * Twi...
Dec 28, 2022•26 min
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Lutz Harms. Lutz is a Senior Director at GW Pharma Germany and has over 20 years of experience in leading orphan drug and specialty businesses in Germany and Europe. He has a proven track record in delivering growth and performance turnarounds. With over 15 years of experience in leadership of orphan drug and specialist medicines businesses in Germany including market access (AMNOG process) and launches/relaunches. Topics: 1. Orphan Drug Trials 2. Launching ...
Dec 09, 2022•14 min
In this episode, we are joined by Ruben Lindo. As the founder of Blak Mar Farms and a former NFL player, Ruben Lindo has been involved in the legacy and legal cannabis space for 20 years. Ruben is the founder and CEO of Blak Mar Farms, a cannabis cultivation company, and Gridiron Enterprise Management, which is a consulting firm. They are mentoring and assisting individuals who are trying to enter the cannabis industry and acquire state licenses. Topics: 1. Collaboration Between MSO's & Lega...
Nov 30, 2022•15 min
In this episode, we are joined by Mike Sikorski. Mike is a co-founder and CEO of TRUSTT. TRUSTT is on a mission to make cannabis safe for patients and less risky for business. They are developing a next-generation, blockchain & AI-enabled supply chain tracking and verification platform for the highly regulated European medical cannabis industry. Topics: 1. Overview of Poland 2. Cultivation, Manufacturing, Software * Twitter - @TheCannabisRev2 * LinkedIn - @thecannabisreview * Episode Library...
Nov 29, 2022•16 min
In this episode, we are joined by Gem Marq Mutia MD of the Philippine Society of Cannabinoid Medicine. We discuss cannabis and the Philippines and the shape of the market and also we explain cannabis and the central nervous system. Topics: 1. Overview of the Philippines 2. Cannabis & The Central Nervous System * Twitter - @TheCannabisRev2 * LinkedIn - @thecannabisreview * Episode Library - https://www.thecannabisreview.ie...
Nov 17, 2022•16 min
In this episode, we are joined by Leonid Kotylar. Leonid is the founder of DéWarrior, a seed-to-IPO management consulting firm at the intersection of ag-tech, sustainability, and cannabis innovation. They build and promote regenerative solutions for the cannabis and hemp industries. With a focus on EU/US access services and business development, ESG+ design/integration/management, sustainable business strategy, M&A, deal negotiation, and biodynamic cultivation, Topics: 1. Sustainability in C...
Nov 14, 2022•15 min
In this episode, we are joined by Steve Néron. Mr. Néron has more than three decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with demonstrated success in numerous therapeutic sectors including cardiology, rheumatology, endocrinology, women’s health, asthma/COPD, OTC, and dermatology. Topics: 1. Cannabinoid-based Drug Discovery & Development 2. Clinical Trials * Twitter - @TheCannabisRev2 * LinkedIn - @thecannabisreview * Episode Library - https://www.thecannabisreview.ie + https://tetra...
Nov 10, 2022•17 min
In this episode, we are joined by Lars Oloffson. Lars has been a CEO and management consultant all of his, almost 40-year, business career. Developing new business concepts, and scaling up international businesses have been his specialty. He currently represents almost 800 people in their case against Juicyfields. Topics: 1. What Is Juicyfields? 2. Money Laundering & The Russian Mafia 3. Sitting On Documents * Twitter - @TheCannabisRev2 * LinkedIn - @thecannabisreview * Episode Library - htt...
Nov 09, 2022•23 min
In this episode, we are joined by Andrew Bonello. Andrew is the President of ReLeaf Malta and, since 2019, worked tirelessly to represent the voice of cannabis consumers in Malta. Andrew has been actively meeting various local actors and international experts to discuss issues related to cannabis, human rights, and public health, more specifically advocating for a more just, humane, and non-criminal approach. ReLeaf Malta is a community-based NGO that seeks the regulation of Cannabis in Malta th...
Nov 08, 2022•16 min
In this episode, we are joined by Nate Landau. Nate is a co-founder and the director of operations at leading premium cannabis cultivators Snowtill Inc. Snowtill Inc. has developed a unique cultivation method with indoor No-Till living soil that is going to disrupt the premium cannabis market. Topics: 1. Unique Cultivation Methods 2. Cultivating With Aesthetic 3. The Future Of Flower Is Craft Batches * Twitter - @TheCannabisRev2 * LinkedIn - @thecannabisreview * Episode Library - https://www.the...
Nov 07, 2022•13 min
In this episode, we are joined by Boris Moshkovits. Mr. Moshkovits is a co-founder and the managing director of alephSana, a pharmaceutical wholesaler, importer, and exporter. alephSana has been providing the supply of individual cannabis therapy for patients since 2019. Topics: 1. The Pharmaceutical Cannabis Industry 2. The Dawn Of BioSynthesis 3. Sourcing The Best Products * Twitter - @TheCannabisRev2 * LinkedIn - @thecannabisreview * Episode Library - https://www.thecannabisreview.ie + https:...
Nov 03, 2022•14 min
In this episode, we are joined by Erin Gorman-Kirk. Erin is a founding partner at Cannabis Government Strategies and has advised international clients on legal, maritime, trade, and political relations for over 25 years. Erin has served on non-profit organisations ranging from the United Way to the Sudanese-American Education Foundation, has worked with domestic and international governmental agencies from AID to UNHCR to WHO, and provided enhanced public and media relations for a multitude of c...
Nov 02, 2022•16 min
In this episode, we are joined by Andy Yates Ph.D. & Peter O'Brien of Artelo Biosciences. Artelo Biosciences is a clinical-stage company using cutting-edge science to improve patient care. They were founded in 2017 on the promise of therapeutic development based on lipid-signaling modification, including targeting the receptors of the endocannabinoid system. Their aim is to alter the course of treatment for those with a diagnosis of cancer and other serious conditions. Topics: 1. What are CB...
Oct 19, 2022•17 min
In this episode, we are joined by Tim McDowell. Tim is currently the COO of Bristol Extracts in Bristol, NY, and Chair of the Finger Lakes Committee of the New York Cannabis Growers & Processors Association. He was a founding partner of one of the first regulated marijuana-infused product manufacturing companies in the U.S. Tim was also a founding member of TreeFrog Cannabis Consulting and has managed multiple infused product manufacturing facility projects from conception through completion...
Sep 29, 2022•16 min
In this episode, we are joined by Sarah Sinclair. Sarah is a respected cannabis journalist writing on subjects related to science, medicine, research, health, and wellness. She is managing editor of Cannabis Health, the UK’s leading title covering medical cannabis and CBD, and sister titles, Cannabis Wealth and Psychedelic Health. Sarah has an NCTJ journalism qualification and an MA in Journalism from the University of Sunderland. Topics: 1. Overview of the U.K 2. Medical Cannabis Landscape * Tw...
Sep 26, 2022•15 min
In this episode, we are joined by Bryan Fields. Bryan is co-founder of Eight Revolution, a cannabis science and business consulting company. As service providers for the cannabis industry, their stated mission is to help grow profits and market share. Whether you need help with license acquisitions, facility design, equipment selection, optimisation of your process, strategic research, or informational guidance they are there each step of the process. Topics: 1. The Dime 2. The Most Interesting ...
Sep 21, 2022•16 min
In this episode, we are joined by Steve Rolles. Steve is a senior drug policy analyst at Transform Drug Policy Foundation in the United Kingdom. He is the author of After the war on drugs: Blueprint for regulation and has contributed to a number of publications on the subject. Steve has also written a range of journal articles, periodicals, book chapters, and many of Transform’s publications. He is a regular contributor to the public debate on drug policy and law in print and broadcast media and...
Sep 20, 2022•17 min
In this episode, we are joined by Martin O'Brien. Martin is the President and founder of a multi-jurisdictional vertically integrated family of cannabis businesses involved in cultivation, distribution, and retail. He established Patients Care Collective (PCC) in Berkeley in 2001, making it the oldest continuously operating cannabis retailer in the United States. In 2016, he and his team bought an 82-acre estate in Sonoma County and established Foxworthy Farms. That farm now supplies cannabis to...
Sep 18, 2022•16 min
In this episode, we are joined by Barry Pogson. Barry is a Global Cannabis M&A Consultant at Hyde Advisory & Investments Inc based in Ontario, Canada. As trusted advisors to the global cannabis industry, Hyde Advisory & Investments Inc. has hands-on experience providing expert guidance to cannabis companies and government bodies on matters relating to business/licensing strategy, regulatory/policy approaches, cannabis facility design, facility operations/security, cannabis transactio...
Sep 13, 2022•16 min
In this episode, we are joined by Owen Smith. With two decades of experience in the Canadian cannabis industry, Owen possesses a wide range of subject matter expertise based on two decades of working with patients, advocates, dispensaries, producers, and processors as well as one of the world's largest cannabis corporations. In 2009 Owen raised a constitutional challenge called RvSmith which is the most successful cannabis case in Canadian history, legalizing cannabis extracts, edibles, and oils...
Sep 12, 2022•16 min
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Shiksha Gallow. Dr. Gallow is a South African pioneer in the field of international medical cannabis research. Dr. Gallow holds four degrees in areas such as Biomedicine, & Clinical Pathology. Additionally, she has a Masters in Medical Science, and a master's in Public Health Medicine. She is also the lead investigator for the first medical cannabis trial in South Africa and is an advisor to local and national government and represents part of the Strate...
Sep 06, 2022•15 min
In this episode, we are joined by Jeffrey Hoffman. Jeffrey is a lawyer and the founder of 420Jurist.com. His legal practice focuses on clients in the cannabis industry, including licensees in the adult-use cannabis market, practitioners in the medical cannabis space, and cannabis adjacent product and service providers. Topics: 1. Ask Me Anything 2. The www.420Jurist.com 3. Licensing & Permits in NY * Twitter - @TheCannabisRev2 * LinkedIn - @thecannabisreview * Episode Library - https://www.t...
Aug 22, 2022•16 min
