Max Goldstein, CEO, Union Electric Launched one day after the Covid-19 lockdown, Union Electric has rapidly become one of California’s hottest cannabis brands (partnering with the most exclusive distributor in the state), offering premium flower fairly priced to everyday working-class consumers who have been priced out of top-shelf brands. Union Electric not only smells and tastes great, but it champions the people, the evolution of the industry, and the social acceptance of legal cannabis in lo...
Sep 21, 2021•32 min•Ep. 289
Stuart Tomc, Vice President of Science, Regulation & Education at CV Sciences™ Stuart Tomc is Vice President of Science, Regulation & Education at CV Sciences™, makers of PlusCBD™. With over 30 years of experience in the nutritional health industry, Stuart is regarded as an authority on functional foods and dietary supplements. Prior to joining CV Sciences, Stuart was Spokesperson and Global Educator for omega-3 market leader, Nordic Naturals, and Vice President of North American Herb and Spice....
Sep 17, 2021•34 min•Ep. 288
Robert Davis, Co-Founder, ALT Robert is a sales and marketing specialist whose career was previously focused on successfully bringing luxury real estate brands to market across North America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. After returning from a decade of living and working overseas, Robert felt it was time for a change in his personal and business life. A passionate believer in the healing and elevating powers of cannabis and other forms of plant medicine, Robert decided to join the cannabi...
Sep 10, 2021•30 min•Ep. 287
When Tyler got out of the Army as a 23 year-old, he witnessed Cannabis save the life of his grandmother, who was unable to treat her back pain with opioids. He then began working for one of the first licensed vertically integrated cannabis companies in Boulder, Colorado, Boulder Kind Care. He helped them relocate and build their cultivation facility, including equipment selection and installation. For a few years he worked his way through almost every one of the positions across the cannabis ver...
Sep 01, 2021•30 min•Ep. 286
David Paleschuck, Author and CPG Branding and Marketing Consultant With 15+ years of brand-building and consumer marketing experience serving American Express, MasterCard, PepsiCo and Microsoft, David has participated in developing and marketing many of today’s best-known brands. His career focus has been on brand strategy, brand development, brand management and integrated marketing. He has developed, activated and led comprehensive marketing programs designed to connect brands with relevant co...
Aug 27, 2021•30 min•Ep. 285
Brian Holler, Managing Consultant, Value Integrators Brian worked in media, education, business development, marketing, technology, and entertainment for many years before launching Value Integrators. Now, Brian advises business owners, entrepreneurs, and independent contractors on how to manage their outreach, sales, customer service processes, marketing, advertising, and communication strategies in efficient and cost-effective ways. Essentially, Brian is an advisor, educator, and strategist wh...
Aug 24, 2021•30 min•Ep. 284
Rob Woodbyrne, Chief Executive Officer at Regrow Rob Woodbyrne is the Chief Executive Officer at Regrow, based in San Diego, USA. Rob is an experienced leader with a demonstrated history of bringing innovative, disruptive technology to market. As a professional with a proven track record in cloud solutions, SaaS, PaaS, Enterprise Software, Partner Management, and Enterprise Architecture, Rob & the Regrow organization are focused on helping cannabis businesses manage their supply chain to grow mo...
Aug 17, 2021•38 min•Ep. 283
David Feldman, Partner, Hiller PC As a partner at Hiller PC, David's practice focuses on corporate, securities, and financing matters for public and private companies, investment banks, private equity firms, and high-net-worth individuals. He's considered a leading authority on alternatives to traditional initial public offerings, including the new Regulation A+. David published a book on that subject, called Regulation A+ and Other Alternatives to a Traditional IPO (John Wiley & Sons), in 2018....
Aug 13, 2021•31 min•Ep. 282
Dr. Russell Jaffe, MD, PhD, CCN Russell Jaffe ( www.drrusselljaffe.com ) has more than 40 years of experience contributing to molecular biology and clinical diagnostics. He pioneered “lymphocyte tests of immune function and hypersensitivity” and is focused on providing functional, predictive tests and procedures designed to improve the precision of both diagnosis and of treatment outcomes. He received his B.S., MD and Ph.D. from the Boston University School of Medicine, completed residency train...
Aug 10, 2021•34 min•Ep. 281
Andrew Pitsicalis, Cannabis Consultant, Mentor, Radio Talk Show Host Cannabis Consultant , Mentor , “Radio Talk Show Host “(Haze Radio Network) Professional Moderator, Marketing , PR , Influencer, Licensing & Intellectual Property - Keynote Speaker. 25 Years in the Cannabis Industry. 10X High Times Canna Cup Winner & High Times top 50 Worldwide Canna Trailblazers Awarded in Wash, DC 2015. 4X Jack Herer Cup Winner with Awards in Cannabis Industry - Magazines, Cover Pages , Featured & Interviewed....
Aug 07, 2021•33 min•Ep. 280
Lamarr Houston, Co-Founder & COO, EZ Vending Lamarr is an 8 year NFL Veteran and Graduate of University of Texas in Corporate Communications (B.S.). He furthered his education after retiring from football and is a Graduate of VC Unlocked from Berkley as well as in Business Process Analyst and and holds a Modeling Certificate from University of Texas. Lamarr is a 500 Startups Alumni, and also founded League Ventures. https://www.ezvending.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamarr-houston-373a3ba9/ ...
Aug 03, 2021•33 min•Ep. 279
Patrick Bryant, Co-Founder, Shine Papers Co-founder of Shine Rolling Papers, Patrick Bryant loves the start-up process… that moment when you create something innovative that can scale… when you see that clear vision of how to get a unique product or service to everyone on the planet. And then build a company around it with talented creative people. Shine Papers is the inventor of the worlds first ever 24 karat gold rolling paper. The brand quickly gained popularity and became the "go to" brand f...
Jul 30, 2021•32 min•Ep. 278
Ron Silberstein, Co-founder, President and CFO, Bud's Place Franchising Ron is a Certified Franchise Executive and co-founder of Bud's Place Franchising, a franchisor of social cannabis consumption lounges and the only cannabis-related concept that is a member of the main franchising body in the US - the International Franchising Association. Bud's Place is a BYO lounge, with multiple revenue streams including memberships, food and beverage, retail of cannabis themed merchandise and accessories,...
Jul 27, 2021•39 min•Ep. 277
Jonathan McFarlane, Director of Strategy, Hybrid Marketing Co. Johnathan is the Director of Strategy at Hybrid Marketing Co, a cannabis-focused marketing agency with an impressive roster of clients spanning the U.S. and Canada. Prior to his entry into the cannabis industry, Johnathan earned his marketing bones in the fitness world, working with big brands and superstar athletes like NFL star Rob Gronkowski and UFC legend George St. Pierre. Marketing in a highly regulated industry forces you to t...
Jul 20, 2021•33 min•Ep. 276
Roxanne Mograbi, Marketing Director, 3C • Coast to Coast Cannabis Roxanne Dennant, 34, is a master at her craft in building brands in the cannabis industry. She is the Director of Marketing for 3C • Coast to Coast Cannabis. She is the former co-founder and CEO of Fruit Slabs, California’s premier healthy edibles, and has consulted for many other cannabis brands such as GoldDrop, The Clear, and Bon Vivant. Her passion for cannabis, it’s medicinal benefits and the stories surrounding it have been ...
Jul 16, 2021•33 min•Ep. 275
Courtney Moran, LL.M.,Founding Principal, EARTH Law, LLC Courtney N. Moran, LL.M., founding principal of EARTH Law, LLC is the leading expert on hemp law, championing legal policy for a sustainable Cannabis hemp industry. She litigated the landmark case KaB, LLC v USPIS , MLB 18-39 (2018) establishing precedent for the shipment of hemp through the US Postal Service. Playing a key role in drafting and negotiating the language included in the 2018 Farm Bill federally legalizing hemp, Moran is a so...
Jul 09, 2021•36 min•Ep. 274
Anand Shahi, President, BAR Capital LLC Anand has almost 20 years of experience in both public and private investments, including as Senior Analyst at Atlas Capital Partners, a hedge fund, where he supervised a research team. Anand was also VP and Quantitative Risk Analyst at Morgan Stanley, where he developed and managed complex stress scenarios to detect and mitigate market risks for the firm. Anand has over a decade of personal experience investing in private companies in the United States an...
Jul 07, 2021•30 min•Ep. 273
Mike Simpson, CEO, Co-Founder, Omura Mike Simpson is a seasoned entrepreneur specializing in transformational innovation across a wide variety of industries and countries. He has spent much of the last 15 years conceiving and developing next generation products for British American Tobacco in Japan, Hong Kong and in the US. Mike is one of the world’s leading experts in the field of Heat-Not-Burn technology and has spent the last 5 years researching the cannabis market. https://www.omura.com/ htt...
Jul 02, 2021•31 min•Ep. 272
Marie Montmarquet, Co-founder of MD Numbers, Inc. Marie Montmarquet is co-founder of MD Numbers, Inc., a family of vertically integrated cannabis brands — MD Farms, Marie’s Deliverables, and Legacy Coterie — that provide a range of goods and services to the California supply chain, retail customers, and equity community. Marie is a legacy cannabis operator who’s been passionate about the plant for over 13 years. Her cannabis business expertise and equity activism have put her in the national spo...
Jun 25, 2021•36 min•Ep. 271
Jenna Waters, Cybersecurity Consultant, True Digital Security Jenna Waters is a Cybersecurity Consultant at True Digital Security where she specializes in information security program development, industry compliance assessments, threat intelligence, and cloud security controls. She helps clients navigate the complexities of cybersecurity program development and conducts compliance assessments, gap analyses, and holistic security consulting. Jenna is an experienced professional who consults with...
Jun 23, 2021•35 min•Ep. 270
Joseph Ori, Co-Founder, General Council, Six Labs Joseph is a successful trial attorney, restaurateur, investor, entrepreneur, and also serves as general counsel to one of the nation's largest private security companies. Joseph is the founding partner of the multi-state law firm of Angelini, Ori & Abate, LLC. Joseph co-founded a highly successful restaurant company in Phoenix, Arizona, called Conceptually Social, LLC. Joseph has earned the respect of his peers, being recognized as an Illinois Su...
Jun 21, 2021•33 min•Ep. 269
Like many people in the cannabis community, Toni (MSN, RN, CYT), fondly known as “Nurse Toni”, has a very personal story that brought her into this space with a passion for helping people pursue health and wellness through cannabis. A nurse providing care for over 30 years within pediatrics and community health, Nurse Toni experienced what many healthcare providers do: professional burnout. As a long-time cannabis user, Toni recognized the benefits of cannabis for depression, anxiety, and mental...
Jun 15, 2021•31 min•Ep. 268
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
Jun 11, 2021•42 min•Ep. 267
Jade Daniels is founder and chief executive officer of Ladies of Paradise. Born into a military family, Jade spent her childhood moving around the world and quickly developed a knack for making friends and adapting to new situations. This was practice for the future, where she grew to become the ultimate connector and networker. Jade finds true happiness in bringing people together and making sure her friends and family are the happiest versions of themselves. She founded Ladies of Paradise in 2...
Jun 10, 2021•31 min•Ep. 266
Dubbé and Dr. Apgar are the founders of Greenhouse Wellness, an award-winning dispensary and Blissiva, a female-focused cannabis line, with one goal: to break up the stigma that marijuana should remain on the fringes of society, and help those looking for relief find solutions to the everyday chronic pain and qualifying illnesses or symptoms that constrain them.
Jun 08, 2021•34 min•Ep. 265
Peter Huson, PhD, is Chief of Operations at Backbone where he oversees Professional Services, Sales, and Partnerships. Peter holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara, a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (subcontracting for NASA), and a PhD in Structural Engineering from UC San Diego. Peter is also co-founder of the Northern Nights Music Festival in partnership with Starr Hill Presents/Red Light Management, having co-authored AB2020 allowing Northern Ni...
Jun 04, 2021•30 min•Ep. 264
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
Jun 01, 2021•48 min•Ep. 263
Sara Gullickson is an entrepreneur, investor, and corporate dealmaker with more than a decade of experience building and scaling businesses personally and professionally. A multi-state cannabis license holder, Gullickson has a proven track record in identifying new opportunities and infusing traditional business strategies into progressive markets. At age 27, she entered the nascent cannabis space and founded her first venture, consulting firm Dispensary Permits. She went on to build several oth...
May 28, 2021•31 min•Ep. 262
Michael Pallozzi counts his most satisfying career moment as the day HFM Investment Advisors became a fiduciary for all clients. The firm’s previous broker-dealer arrangement had left Michael chafing over the challenges the team needed to surmount to act in clients’ best interest. Now, as an independent Registered Investment Advisor, the firm could freely serve as clients’ fiduciary advisor in providing comprehensive financial planning and investment management.
May 26, 2021•31 min•Ep. 261
Lorenzo is an entrepreneur who sold one of his companies (Solace Technologies) to Turning Point Brands in 2019 for $15.25m. Lorenzo now works as a VP at Turning Point Brands (NYSE: TPB) and oversees product development, product launches along with the marketing and promotional campaigns that support strategic product introductions for the broader organization. Prior to joining the company, Lorenzo started and worked for a number of different startups that were at the intersection of technology, ...
May 25, 2021•35 min•Ep. 260
