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POTENT

The LOOK.Legal Pods from Nolan Heimann LLP

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POTENT explores the intersection of cannabis, law, and policy—bringing you insider insights from industry leadership, regulators, and advocates. In this series, Nolan Heimann LLP partners speak with thought leaders to explain how cannabis producers navigate licensing, regulation, and stakeholder resistance. From clearing bureaucratic hurdles to building advocacy coalitions, POTENT shines a light on what it actually takes to succeed in cannabis.
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​​Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for Startups

Aurora Patent Consulting | Ashley Sloat, Ph.D.

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A patent focused podcast for inventors, founders, and IP professionals, covering the finer points, sharp edges, and nuances of startup patent strategy. Each monthly episode will feature a round-table style discussion amongst experts in the field of patenting. Patently Strategic is brought to you by Aurora Consulting, a patent strategy boutique that specializes in working with early stage life science, medical​ device, digital health, and software companies to develop valuable patent portfoli ...
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The Cannabis Business Minds Show

Simone Cimiluca-Radzins, CPA

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Upskill on your cannabis business, finance, and compliance skills! If you’re looking for quick, easy, and value-added information about doing business in the cannabis industry, then look no more. Each episode of Cannabis Business Minds will provide you with valuable tips and insight from industry leaders that you can apply to your own business or career. Hosted by CPA and Cannabis Advisor, Simone Cimiluca-Radzins, CPA.
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The Cannabis Accounting Podcast discusses the ins and outs of cannabis/cbd/hemp accounting. Topics include 280E, chart of accounts, starting & growing your own firm, overcoming software challenges, and more! Looking to get into cannabis accounting? To learn more visit dopecfo.com.
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Joint Ventures

Jordan Tritt

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Welcome to Joint Ventures, a look inside the ecosystem of one of the top advisory firms in the cannabis industry. Each week we will be joined by investors and operators who share their unique perspectives on the budding industry. The Panther Group is an advisory firm and Ecosystem founded to solve business problems that impede growth for companies in the cannabis industry. They provide core solutions essential to growth marketing, business improvement, and capital raising. The Panther Ecosys ...
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Welcome to CLTVTD media group Audio Journal, a startup cannabis indoor nursery in Sacramento, CA. Follow us through this amazing journey as we navigate the rough seas of the legal cannabis market in arguably, the epicenter of this booming industry. ~ This show captures the insight of CEO & Co-Founder, Sergio Picazo, along with interviews from industry professionals along the way. Interested in being a guest on the show? Send me an email! [email protected] #CannabisStartup #CannabisNursery ...
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The Pink Fox Podcast

The Pink Fox

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Join Pink Fox owners Mark and Keo for a weekly Washington, D.C.-based discussion of current events, politics, art, and culture. Established in 2015, Pink Fox is an Initiative 71-friendly forward-thinking retail startup that has been featured in VICE’s MUNCHIES, the Staten Island Advance, The Washington Post, NPR, and the DCist.
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Welcome to the Under the Microscope with Jenny Podcast! I’m your host, Jenny Germano - the founder of ICS Consulting. With over 16 years of hands-on experience in the Regulated Cannabis Industry, I’ve spent 6 years operating vertically integrated licensed facilities in Colorado and the last 10 years consulting nationally across the U.S. This podcast is dedicated to new and existing Cannabis operators and to those looking to launch a licensed Cannabis business, whether it’s a Dispensary, Cult ...
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The Mouthpiece Hustlers Podcast is the podcast for StartUp Talk, HipHop Culture, Urban commentary, Adult Entertainment, and much more. Cisco Lucci is a Podcast and Social Media personality with a background in Radio, Cannabis, Insurance, & Talent Management.
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Tech In Chicago

Colin Keeley

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Tech In Chicago takes you inside the Chicago tech world. Each week Colin Keeley is joined by Chicago’s top startup founders and venture capitalists to talk about the amazing companies being built right here. Visit TechInChicago.co for more information.
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What Comes Next?

GrantTree Studios

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From all-knowing AI to holidays in space, What Comes Next? is a podcast all about the amazing technologies that will shape your future. Each episode the show's trilogy of technophiles will be talking to one of the world's most forward-thinking minds. We'll be unboxing their inventions, sharing their secrets, and exploring what the future holds for technology and the human race. New episodes are published every two weeks. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Contact the show at wcn@grant ...
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At Built From the Dream Up: Founders' Stories, you'll hear stories from founders of businesses who’ve used perseverance, agility, and some good old-fashioned luck to build multi-figure companies from dream to reality, even if they stumbled along the way. Host Sharyn Konyak, Chief Storyteller and brand strategist at Story Powered Brands digs deep with Founders, who share stories of what they’ve tried, what they learned and how they put it all into practice. Built From the Dream Up is your boo ...
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What if you got insights into the brains of the world's top entrepreneurs and understand how they became successful? Each week, Thomas Reck interviews one of the world's top entrepreneurs to better understand their story and how they got to where they are today.
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In this episode, we reconnect with Peter Finn, Managing Director at BGL, to explore the evolving landscape of industrial technology, robotics, and AI. Peter shares insights on market trends post-COVID, the challenges and opportunities in the robotics sector, and the critical role of AI in shaping the future. We delve into the dynamics of mergers an…
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In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Josh Case, a seasoned energy executive, serial entrepreneur, and founder of Sober.Buzz. We explore Josh's fascinating evolution from a high-stakes career in renewable energy to launching a mission-driven digital recovery platform that’s already seeing global impact. Josh takes us through the highs and lows…
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In this episode of 'Under the Microscope Cannabis Operator Series’, host Jenny Germano welcomes Shawn Honaker, CEO of Yeti Farms, a Medical and Adult-Use Cultivation and Manufacturing Facility. The discussion dives into Shawn's unexpected journey into the cannabis industry, starting from his roots in central Indiana, to running a financial planning…
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In this month’s episode, we’re talking about patent marking – and its massive implications on your ability to collect on infringement damages. We’ve all seen patent numbers on physical products. Much like their copyright and trademark cousins, these designations are far from cosmetic. And instead serve a statutory requirement to provide public noti…
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In this episode of the Patent Hacks Podcast, I sit down with Will Haire, CEO and co-founder of BellaVix, to unpack his journey from working in the power industry to launching a successful e-commerce marketing agency. Will shares how he transitioned from a comfortable six-figure job into the chaotic but rewarding world of entrepreneurship, all while…
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On the show this week: Dustin Vaughan, VP of R&D for Robotics at Ascensus, discusses the strategic direction and priorities of his team, focusing on the development of the Luna platform. Vaughan highlights the importance of performance-guided surgery and the integration of augmented intelligence to enhance clinical support systems. Vaughan also add…
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🎙 In this episode of 'Under the Microscope,' host Jenny Germano welcomes Blaine Hatab, CEO of Distru, to discuss the evolving cannabis industry and key aspects of the industry from operations to compliance. They delve into the importance of technology in cannabis operations, the importance of staying data-driven, leveraging technology and how bette…
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In this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by Dean van Zyl, CEO of EISH Management Consulting, wh. Dean walks us through a remarkable entrepreneurial journey, from humble beginnings in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), through sweeping floors in a furniture workshop, to founding 17 startups across continents (some that soared, some that tanked). We pe…
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On the show today, Scott Kuindersma, VP of Robotics Research at Boston Dynamics, discusses the development and testing of large behavior models (LBMs) for Atlas, a humanoid robot. The Boston Dynamics team collected 20 hours of teleoperation data to train LBMs, which generalize manipulation tasks. They demonstrated this with Atlas performing bi-manu…
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🎙 In this episode of 'Under the Microscope,' host Jenny Germano dives into five primary compliance challenges that can make or break a regulated cannabis business. Jenny shares her extensive background in the cannabis industry, beginning in 2009, and the insights she has gained through her 16 years of working in the regulated market. She addresses …
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Episode Summary In this captivating episode, I sit down with Kirsten Velasco to explore the intersection of invention, innovation, and cannabis industry challenges. Kirsten shares her journey of designing practical yet promotional accessories, VapenProp and Grip & Clip, that not only safeguard cannabis devices but also amplify brand presence in an …
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Our guest this week is Nohtal Partansky, CEO and founder of Sorting Robotics. Partansky shares his journey from working at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to pioneering automation in the cannabis industry. Partansky discusses his innovative work on the Moxie project, which produces oxygen on Mars, and how this experience influenced his approach to…
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🎙 In this episode of "Under The Microscope with Jenny Podcast," host Jenny Germano is joined by Maureen McNamara, Founder & Chief Facilitator at Cannabis Trainers, to explore the pivotal role of training in the cannabis industry. The conversation dives into Maureen’s journey as a leader in compliance and training, and how she is shaping the future …
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The focus this week is on the burgeoning field of physical AI and robotics in Singapore, highlighting the country's strategic initiatives, the role of robotics in various sectors, and the collaborative efforts between government, industry, and academia to foster innovation. The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) is leading the growth of the…
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In this episode of 'Under the Microscope,' host Jenny Germano is joined by Shahar Yamay, CEO of Hefestus USA, to explore the role of automation in the cannabis industry. The conversation delves into Shahar's journey from food packaging automation to cannabis, and how his company is revolutionizing pre-roll automation. The episode covers essential t…
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Summary In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant and battle-tested Adam Marez, CEO of SDA Agency and the visionary mind behind Neblit. Adam’s journey from humble beginnings to scaling multi-million-dollar businesses is nothing short of inspiring. We dive deep into his early struggles, the explosive success of his first startup, and the brutal…
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On the show this week, we catch up with Bren Pierce, CEO and founder of Kinisi robotics. Bren is a veteran of the mobile robotics market, having delivered 25,000 robots at his previous startup: Bear Robotics.​​In this episode, we delve into the world of humanoid robotics, uncovering invaluable lessons from Bren’s past ventures. Join us as we explor…
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I’m thrilled to introduce you to another inspiring journey on Patent Hacks – this time, with Jon Brewton, CEO and founder of Data Squared. Jon’s story begins in the U.S. Air Force, spans global engineering roles in oil and gas, and evolves through top-tier education at NYU, LSE, MIT, Stanford, and Harvard, to running a ML/AI consulting business in …
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In this episode of Under the Microscope, host Jenny Germano dives into the complexities of cannabis transportation with guest Joel Dickerson, CEO of GPS One LLC. Joel shares his journey from sports management to the cannabis industry, detailing his experiences working in vertically integrated cannabis operations in Colorado and the launch of Green …
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On the show this week, we highlight a session from Robotics Summit 2025 titled “Beyond Manufacturing: AI-Powered Robotics and the Long Tail of Commercial Innovation,” featuring Dave Coleman, Chief Product Officer and Founder from Picknik Robotics.Co-hosts Mike Oitzman and Gene Demaitre discuss news of the week, including the recent World Humanoid O…
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In this powerful episode of the Patent Hacks Podcast, I sit down with Douglas Crowe, the dynamic CEO of Author Your Brand, who's spent over four decades helping founders, CEOs, and visionaries shape their personal brands and legacies through storytelling. From the highs of multi-million dollar real estate deals to the depths of personal loss during…
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In this episode of Under the Microscope, host Jenny Germano discusses asset-light, market-ready expansion for cannabis operators with guest Xavier Jaillet, an Associate Attorney at McDonald Hopkins Law Firm. Jenny and Xavier explore various models for expanding cannabis brands into new markets, including license acquisition, business purchases, and…
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Hey everyone, it’s Trevor Skene, back with another episode of the Patent Hacks Podcast, where we dive deep into the minds of today’s top innovators and industry experts. This week, I’m joined by the incredible Nadja Fromm, powerhouse founder of Fromm Consulting and the strategic marketing mind behind billion-dollar brands like Lindt, Kraft, Heinz, …
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In Episode 4 of POTENT, hosts Wendy Heimann and Bryan Bergman talk with Maha Haq, a leading cannabis strategist and marketing expert, about the expanding role of cannabis in experiential spaces. From lounges in West Hollywood to events at the Oakland Coliseum, Maha shares how brands are navigating regulation, creating community, and leveraging ente…
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In this follow-up to Part 1, POTENT hosts Bryan Bergman, Wendy Heimann, and Nick Rosenberg continue their compelling conversation with Adam Spiker of Spiker Rendon Consulting. This episode dives into the local-level dynamics of cannabis legalization and how communities, regulators, and the entertainment industry can work together to shape a more fu…
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In Part 1 of this two-part episode of POTENT, Bryan Bergman and Wendy Heimann speak with Adam Spiker, partner at Spiker Rendon Consulting and a third-generation political consultant specializing in cannabis regulatory advocacy. They unpack the disconnect between state and local cannabis licensing, explain why many California cities still resist imp…
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In this follow-up to Part 1, Bryan Bergman, Wendy Heimann-Nunes, and Nick Rosenberg continue their conversation with cannabis consultant and advocate Jackie Subeck of Hey Jackpot! The team explores practical, hypothetical scenarios that producers of immersive and out-of-home entertainment might face when incorporating cannabis into their events — f…
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In Part 1 of this two-part episode, attorneys Bryan Bergman, Wendy Heimann-Nunes, and Nick Rosenberg of Nolan Heimann LLP sit down with cannabis industry trailblazer Jackie Subeck, founder of Hey Jackpot! Together, they explore the evolving relationship between cannabis consumption and out-of-home entertainment—from licensing lounges in West Hollyw…
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Attorney's Bryan Bergman and Wendy Heimann tee-up their new podcast exploring the opportunities and challenges emerging at the intersection of Cannabis and out-of-home immersive experiences. Bryan has served the burgeoning cannabis industry, state-by-state, where he has developed an unmatched legal expertise. Bryan speaks regularly on industry-rela…
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In this episode we replay a session from Robotics Summit 2025 on “The State of Humanoids“: The panelists include: Pras Velagapudi - CTO, Agility RoboticsAaron Prather - Director of Robotics, ASTM InternationalAl Makke, Director of Engineering - SchaefflerHosts Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman discuss various topics in the robotics industry, including l…
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Hey everyone! It’s Trevor Skene, back with another episode of the Patent Hacks Podcast, where we dive deep into the minds of today’s top innovators and industry experts. This week, I’m talking with Timothy Tello, a true visionary and the CEO of 3THIX. Tim’s career spans over a decade in the gaming world, with three successful gaming studio exits un…
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In this episode of 'Under the Microscope,' host Jenny Germano discusses the complexities and high costs of opening a regulated cannabis dispensary. With over 16 years of operations experience in the cannabis industry, she describes the various stages from licensing to the grand opening, emphasizing the importance of being organized and having an ex…
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Hey everyone! Trevor Skene here, back with another episode of the Patent Hacks Podcast, where we dive deep into the minds of top innovators and industry experts. In this episode, I’m joined by Mike Zimmerman, CEO and founder of Z-Polymers, and someone who’s literally building the future of materials from the molecular level up. We chat about Mike’s…
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Our guests this week are Aaron Prather, Director of the Robotics & Autonomous Systems Program at ASTM International, and later in the show, Rajat Bhageria, CEO and founder of Chef Robotics, in a conversation with Gene Demaitre at The Robotics Summit.Join us on a fascinating journey through time as we explore the evolution and significance of iconic…
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In this episode of 'Under the Microscope,' host Jenny Germano discusses the essential components of compliance in the cannabis industry, focusing on management, people, and systems. Drawing from her extensive experience in the field, Jenny outlines the importance of strong leadership, clear accountability, and effective risk management. She also ex…
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In this episode, we dive into the innovative world of Novanta Robotics and Automation with Nick Damiano, Senior Business Development Manager. Discover how Novanta is pioneering safety in robotics, focusing on component-level safety ratings and advanced joint-level control. Nick shares insights into the challenges and breakthroughs in creating safe,…
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Welcome to the very first episode of the Patent Hacks Podcast! I'm your host, Trevor Skene, and today I'm kicking things off with a personal deep dive into my own entrepreneurial journey and how Patent Hacks came to life. If you've ever wondered about the story behind a business or felt the sting of missing out on a big idea, this episode is for yo…
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In this next episode of Under the Microscope with Jenny, host Jenny Germano dives into our Cannabis Operator Series featuring Jennifer McGuire, the COO and Co-Founder of CAMP Cannabis. CAMP is a craft cultivation and manufacturing operation based out of St. Louis, Missouri serving the Medical and Adult-Use market. Jenny sits down with Jennifer to d…
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Our guests this week are Charlie Kemp, CTO and cofounder of Hello Robot and Jan Zizka, CEO and cofounder of Brightpick.Join us as we explore the groundbreaking introduction of the Giraffe robot by Brightpick. In this episode, Jan Zizka shares the journey of creating a two-stage telescopic robot designed to revolutionize warehouse operations. Discov…
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In this episode of Under the Microscope, host Jenny Germano is joined by Bethany Niebauer from Axial Resolutions to discuss mediation as a compliance strategy for regulated cannabis operations. Bethany shares about her decade-long experience in the cannabis industry, starting with writing license applications, and transitioning into mediation to he…
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Our guests on this episode are John Santagate, Sr Vice President, from Infios, Elliot Helms from Novanta and Aleksandr Malashchenko from Revimo.In the featured conversation, John Santagate, Senior Vice President of Global Robotics at Infios, discusses his journey in the supply chain robotics industry, the recent rebranding of Infios, and the impact…
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Whether you’re a founder looking to take the next fundraising steps beyond bootstrapping, an aspiring angel investor looking to understand the risks of seed investing, or even a practitioner hoping to get a better grasp of how this all works hand-in-hand with patent strategy, today’s topic provides an incredible springboard into the high risk, high…
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🎙In this comprehensive episode of 'Under the Microscope,' host Jenny Germano and returning guest Alex Hearding delve into the critical topic of workplace safety in the cannabis industry. They discuss the hidden hazards in cannabis operations and explore effective prevention strategies. The discussion covers essential OSHA regulations, the significa…
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🎙 In this episode of 'Under the Microscope,' host Jenny Germano chats with Christy and Preston Essex, founders of Seven Staffing and Employment Solutions, about the intricacies of hiring in the cannabis industry. Tune in to learn more about this dynamic team who were on the ground floor supporting new operators when the State of Missouri launched t…
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Our guests on this episode are Tim Bucher, CEO of Agtonomy, and Sean Walters, General Manager, Captron.In this conversation, Tim Bucher, CEO of Agtonomy, discusses the intersection of agriculture and technology, emphasizing the importance of understanding farming to create effective tech solutions. He shares insights on Agtonomy's mission to automa…
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Every month DOPE CFO founder Andrew Hunzicker, CPA covers the latest news and current events in Cannabis and CBD/hemp to help you stay in the know. Let’s see what happened in June!! If you’ve been wondering what’s going on in the world of Cannabis legislation and business but haven’t had time to catch up on all the happenings, we’ve got you covered…
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In this episode of 'Under the Microscope Operator Series', host Jenny Germano sits down with Beatrice Carranza, Founder of Bachaz Mexican Gummies to discuss her journey into the cannabis industry. With a background in social work and hospitality, Beatrice talks about her motivation to create the first bilingual labeled edible product in Colorado, t…
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Our guests on this episode are Laura Major, CEO of Motional, and Sankaet Pathek, founder and CEO of Foundation.Cohost Mike Oitzman interviews Laura Major, CEO of Motional, about its advancements in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology. Major discusses Motional's focus on AI and machine learning, emphasizing the shift from technical to business leader…
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🎙In this special 10th episode of 'Under the Microscope,' host Jenny Germano explores the critical issue of burnout among cannabis operators. She shares insights from her extensive experience in the cannabis industry, offers a detailed list of ten reasons why cannabis operators get burned out, and provides practical strategies to prevent and manage …
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Social equity programs in Cannabis come with complex financial requirements that go far beyond standard business accounting. Many businesses participating in these programs struggle to meet ongoing compliance obligations, risking their licenses and partnerships. From detailed revenue sharing agreements to specific reporting requirements, social equ…
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