Kyle Moffitt is the co-founder and CEO of STEM Cultivation. After becoming a medical marijuana patient in 2016, Kyle quickly experienced the pain of high prices, short supplies, and inconsistent quality shared by many patients across the market and realized that the cannabis industry suffered from a broken supply chain. He and his co-founder started STEM Cultivation in 2017 to develop a manufacturing solution that would consistently lower the cost to grow high-quality cannabis at a commercial sc...
Jul 24, 2020•32 min•Ep. 137
Kimberly Stuck is founder of Allay Consulting and was the first Marijuana Specialist for a public health authority in the Nation in Denver CO. She is a leading cannabis compliance expert and a Certified Professional of Food Safety (CP-FS). Conducting compliance inspections, license sign offs, running pesticide investigations, writing press releases, conducting recalls, conducting shelf stability and CBD source approvals, she’s done it all. The industry lovingly started calling her the “weed-whac...
Jul 23, 2020•33 min•Ep. 136
Steve Loveday, the Product Development Manager for Target Specialty Products, earned his Bachelors of Science from Michigan State University and has worked in the golf industry for the past 25 years. Steve spent 9 years working in golf course management and maintenance prior to honing his skills in plant nutrition, biostimulation and defense activation. Steve has used his expertise and education to lead the Turf Fuel development team over the past 8 years and has presented in multiple countries ...
Jul 21, 2020•33 min•Ep. 135
Clayton has over a dozen years of working experience with lawyers, engineers, biochemical engineers, investors, financiers, banks and companies for Cannabinoid and Terpene formulations. His skills and history working in distillery businesses has ideally positioned him to work with the largest molecular extraction companies in the world related to the newly expanded worldwide hemp market. Clayton has started multiple scaled pilot facilities for Industrial Hemp CBD Oil and Isolate extraction as we...
Jul 17, 2020•41 min•Ep. 134
Trent is the CEO of 14th Round, a design and technology company building the best brands in cannabis. 14th Round offers integrated product development, product design, branding and manufacturing plus unrivaled experience in tuning the hardware to each brand’s unique consumable, to functionally elevate the brand while aesthetically differentiating the form factor.
Jul 16, 2020•34 min•Ep. 133
Dr. Emek Blair, Ph.D. is an award-winning chemist, the Founder of Valimenta Labs, Puffin Hemp, the CELLg8 Technology (a patented all-natural liposomal manufacturing process) and the formulator of more than 100 unique liposomal formulas that have successfully been brought to market by some of the largest brands in the world. Dr. Emek Blair earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from Occidental College in Los Angeles, Calif. before going on to earn his Doctorate in Chemistry from the U...
Jul 14, 2020•32 min•Ep. 132
Lisa Buffo is an entrepreneur and marketer with a passion for launching companies with experience in both the cannabis and technology industries. Lisa is the Founder & CEO of the Cannabis Marketing Association, a membership based organization focused on education and best practices for industry marketers with the vision of rebranding cannabis at the national level. She was named one of 2019's 40 Under 40 Rising Stars in Cannabis by Marijuana Venture Magazine in 2019 and named “The Marketing ...
Jul 08, 2020•31 min•Ep. 131
Dr. Jenelle Kim, DACM, L.Ac., is founder & formulator for JBK Wellness Labs. Dr. Kim is carrying on the medical knowledge and wisdom of her lineage, which is rooted in the teachings of the great Dr. Heo Jun (1539-1615), a royal doctor of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Dr. Heo Jun compiled the Dongui Bogam, a 25-volume medical encyclopedia, that was completed in 1613, with its basic theories based on the Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic (Huangdi Neijing). Dr. Kim is the first female in her lin...
Jul 07, 2020•34 min•Ep. 130
Jessi Rae is COO of CannaConnections and works to provide quality education and networking opportunities for the cannabis community. She believes continued education and research are keys to strengthening the cannabis industry. Jessi currently resides in Eugene, OR, and holds a Bachelors of Arts in History and English from Newman University in Wichita, KS. CannaGrow is a bi-annual, two-day educational expo dedicated to the art and science of growing cannabis. With cultivation-focused educational...
Jul 02, 2020•29 min•Ep. 129
Ryan Lewis is the #1 distributor, wholesaler and manufacturer of CBD in the U.S. using American Grown Hemp. As CEO of Global Cannabinoids, Lewis utilizes SEO technology and statistics to enable a B2B model that offers on trend products for both big box retailers and high end companies. With his initial focus on CBD, Lewis is committed to offering product solutions in a variety of cannabis strains. In addition, Lewis has a book coming out soon on CBD with ALL profits going to support childhood ca...
Jun 30, 2020•33 min•Ep. 128
Blackbird Founder, Tim Conder, believes that legal cannabis sales shouldn’t be limited to traditional brick and mortar. His company was founded to solve the logistics and supply chain headaches of cannabis companies, and today delivers products to consumers in Nevada and California in two hours or less.Along with being the founder and CEO of Blackbird, Tim is also the Chief Operating Officer and Board Member for TILT Holdings and couple speak on a variety of topics along with all things cannabis...
Jun 25, 2020•29 min•Ep. 127
Tracy Ryan is the Founder of the 501c3 charity SavingSophie.org, CannaKids, and CKSoul, a California based medical cannabis brand. After her infant daughter Sophie’s brain tumor diagnosis in 2013, Tracy dedicated her life to helping patients who suffer from life altering ailments. In 2018 Tracy partnered with world-renowned cancer immunology research scientist Dr. Anahid Jewett to do clinical trials on her own daughter. Jewett and her team made incredible discoveries that led them to enroll 16 m...
Jun 20, 2020•35 min•Ep. 126
Pelin Thorogood is a tech executive turned social entrepreneur who has made a career out of being at the forefront of emerging business trends and technologies. The potential for CBD-rich therapeutics to deliver significant health benefits has led Pelin to co-found Wholistic Research and Education Foundation, a public non-profit (501c3), dedicated to CBD research, education and advocacy, where she serves as President. She is also co-founder of Mana Artisan Botanics, an organic CBD infusions comp...
Jun 19, 2020•31 min•Ep. 125
One of the founding partners of FUSE, an independent creative agency based in Toronto, Garo has a history of formulating marketing solutions and programs that deliver impact and results. He has helped lead FUSE to be a leading-edge agency, delivering groundbreaking solutions that exceed expectations of clients such as Ricola, the Las Vegas Convention Authority, the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games, Canadian Tire, CIBC, Tim Hortons, Kruger and Tetley. He recently launched Canna Commerce, a blog aimed at...
Jun 16, 2020•33 min•Ep. 124
Joe Dolce was introduced to medical cannabis while writing Brave New Weed (Harper Wave, 2016). The reporting led him into the laboratories and offices of the above mentioned scientists and clinicians. Learning about medical cannabis and the body’s endocannabinoid system caused him to rethink everything he had been taught about the plant in specific and plant medicines in general, and it redirected the course of his working life.
Jun 12, 2020•35 min•Ep. 123
Bill has over 20 years as a creative and business development professional. He is a creative thinker with the ability to see every side of a unique challenge. HIs unique approach allows him to maintain a 360° perspective on strategy, creative and technology. He has successfully applied his skills in pharmaceutical, consumer branding, film, digital, and entrepreneurial endeavors.
Jun 09, 2020•28 min•Ep. 122
Moriah Barnhart is committed to changing state and federal cannabis laws. Moriah’s daughter, Dahlia, was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer at the age of two. Moriah had already been advocating for many years against the drugging of children and for increased parental rights in the care of American children. While fighting for Dahlia’s life, Moriah quickly found herself personally immersed in the fight against bad laws as well. Within days of starting an experimental chemotherapy protocol, D...
Jun 05, 2020•39 min•Ep. 121
Vanessa Gabriel is the Co-founder and CEO of Drop Delivery, an all-in-one compliant SaaS platform specifically designed for cannabis businesses to offer delivery services. The Drop Delivery platform offers advanced technology that empowers business owners to manage inventory, dispatch and driver logistics, marketing tools, digital loyalty programs, and it provides their own white-label, e-commerce mobile app. With Drop Delivery, cannabis businesses can launch their own delivery services within h...
Jun 02, 2020•34 min•Ep. 120
Avis Bulbulyan is the CEO of SIVA Enterprises, a leading full-service cannabis consulting firm. Avis has over 12 years of experience in the cannabis industry and is recognized as an industry expert. He has gone on to win licenses in other states, such as Nevada, Illinois, Maryland and California. Because of his comprehensive understanding and deep insight into the nuances, regulations and trends of the cannabis industry, Mr. Bulbulyan was appointed to California’s 22-member Cannabis Advisory Com...
May 26, 2020•33 min•Ep. 119
NatureTrak, a company that has created a real-time compliance program and risk-free monetary system that is revolutionizing the relationship between the cannabis industry and banking. After being founded by Jontae James, the company is now disrupting the entire industry by being the only compliant banking solution and comprehensive platform.
May 19, 2020•35 min•Ep. 118
Thinking Outside the Bud is a business podcast devoted to driving innovation in the cannabis space. During each episode, we speak with founders, investors, thought leaders, researchers, advocates, and policy makers who are finding new and exciting ways for cannabis to positively impact business, society, and culture. Have each episode delivered to your inbox by subscribing here: http://www.thinkingoutsidethebud.com/subscribe
May 12, 2020•27 min•Ep. 117
Mr. Nordgren is currently CEO and Founder of ARCADIAN Fund and ARCADIAN Capital management, a venture fund focused on the ancillary service providing companies in and around the cannabis and hemp industries. More specifically, on Series A type opportunities where proven businesses are looking for growth equity to attack and win new markets. He was recently named one of the “Top 100 Most Influential People in the Cannabis Industry” by High Times Magazine. Additionally, he is the founder of NORDCO...
May 09, 2020•37 min•Ep. 116
Hugh O’Beirne is an attorney who has recently served as an Executive Vice President and the Chief Legal Officer of a publicly traded real estate investment trust. Prior to that, he practiced corporate and securities law with two major national law firms. Mr. O’Beirne is a long-time advocate for the legalization of cannabis and is an experienced investor in the medical marijuana industry on the east coast.
May 06, 2020•33 min•Ep. 115
Eric Sklar is an entrepreneur, Napa Valley vineyard owner and public official. He and his family have been growing grapes in Napa Valley for 40 years and he has recently planted his first licensed cannabis garden. Eric is CEO of Napa Valley Fume, LLC, a cannabis management/branding company based in St. Helena, CA. He is also the co-founder and a board member of the Napa Valley Cannabis Association.
May 05, 2020•30 min•Ep. 114
Brandon, Katrina, and Tosin are working together to create a unified cannabis network at NYU that will harness the institution's resources to shape the trajectory of the cannabis industry. In just one year’s time they have created a network of over 200 students, established NYU’s first cannabis recruiting pipeline, and are building out services for JDs and MBAs to assist victims of cannabis prohibition expunge their criminal records and get clemency for marijuana crimes.
May 01, 2020•38 min•Ep. 113
Andrew Livingston serves a unique role as an economist, business analyst, and general cannabis policy wonk in Vicente Sederberg’s Denver office. As Director of Economics and Research, Andrew helps clients develop and expand their enterprise across cannabis markets nationally and internationally. Marijuana and hemp-focused businesses depend on Andrew’s services to navigate regulatory intricacies influencing market dynamics and to create sophisticated revenue models and pro forma for investors and...
Apr 28, 2020•38 min•Ep. 112
Thinking Outside the Bud is a business podcast devoted to driving innovation in the cannabis space. During each episode, we speak with founders, investors, thought leaders, researchers, advocates, and policy makers who are finding new and exciting ways for cannabis to positively impact business, society, and culture. Have each episode delivered to your inbox by subscribing here: http://www.thinkingoutsidethebud.com/subscribe
Apr 23, 2020•33 min•Ep. 111
Kristen is the editor of Hemp Industry Daily, where she leads coverage of the hemp and CBD industries. Previously, she worked at the Associated Press for nearly 20 years. She started covering the marijuana legalization movement in 2009 – when medical stores started popping up around Denver – and wrote about the state’s first legal hemp harvest. Kristen also covered agriculture and politics in Maryland and her home state of Georgia.
Apr 21, 2020•33 min•Ep. 110
Veteran Northern California tour guides Misha Frankly and Chris Vardijan are the founders of NorCal Tour Company Inc., a company founded on the premise that making travel plans should be easy and exciting. They are also the producers of The Mendocino Experience Cannabis Tours, the tour is based on the Northern California wine tour model, taking tourists to licensed legal cannabis farms giving tourists a comprehensive look into Northern California's cannabis industry and culture
Apr 18, 2020•35 min•Ep. 109
Eli has been a data-driven researcher throughout his career. He previously worked as an analyst for Nielsen, where he provided analysis to Nielsen’s retail clients for use in pricing, promotion and assortment decisions. He’s also been a consultant for data companies in the cannabis industry. Eli now employs his analytical expertise for Marijuana Business Daily.
Apr 11, 2020•31 min•Ep. 108
