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On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Nadia Vattovaz , CFO and EVP Operations at Fire & Flower. As a leading Canadian cannabis retailer, Fire & Flower leaders like Vattovaz have a unique perspective on the Canadian cannabis retail market, how the sector has addressed COVID and how they aim to meet the needs of consumers in the future.

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Hilary Bricken of the law firm Harris Bricken. Bricken started practicing law in the cannabis sector in the early days of legalization in Washington state. From there, her practice has evolved and grown. She joins us on BofC Live to talk about her experience in the sector as well as where she believes the US industry is headed. Bricken’s firm Harris Br...

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Denis Adigamov, a Senior Consultant at CannDelta Inc. CannDelta is the Official Regulatory Advisory of Business of Cannabis. In this segment, Adigamov provides insight into varying security requirements in the cannabis sector, from retail to microcultivation to nurseries to licensed cultivation facilities and cannabis processors. By sharing these insig...

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Krista Raymer of Vetrina Group – a retail consultancy with deep experience working with cannabis retailers. The Vetrina Group team penned a piece for Business of Cannabis this week titled: Why inventory management is important (beyond compliance audits) to your cannabis store Raymer connected with Business of Cannabis to talk about the perspective and...

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Daniel Lantela from Whistler Therapeutics and Whistler Technologies. Lantela will share is journey in the cannabis sector – from North Vancouver to Montreal to Whistler. As well, he will share his previous work at Whistler Medical Marijuana and how it led him to developing world-class bubble hash techniques in British Columbia. Learn more about Daniel...

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Mandesh Dosanjh, CEO of Pure Sunfarms – a British Columbia-based cannabis producer. We wanted to connect with Dosanjh about the background he brings to the cannabis sector, as well as the insights which Pure Sunfarms used to be one of the first Canadian companies to launch a large-format cannabis product. In addition to the focus on Pure Sunfarms, we w...

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Leah Thiel, the Marketing Director at Indiva. Indiva has launched several successful edibles brands into the Canadian market, including Wana gummies and Bhang chocolates. We wanted to connect with Thiel to hear her perspective on building brand loyalty within the Canadian landscape.

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Bernie Yeung, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing at Aphria Inc. Yeung has a deep background in consumer packaged goods as well as beverage/alcohol and will share the similarities – and differences – brand building in each.

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Shahbaaz Kara-Virani from Dutchie. Dutchie announced this week a $200 million capital raise based on a $1.7 billion valuation. We connected with Kara-Virani to talk about what the financing round means for Dutchie and for cannabis retailers in the US and Canada. Learn more about Dutchie .

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Clint Sharples, CEO of Heritage Cannabis about how his company is launching brands across Canada while at the same time executing on opportunities in the US. Heritage has recently announced new product and brand launches throughout Canada, including their RAD and feelgood brands, and we wanted to connect. Learn more about Heritage Cannabis and their br...

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Canadian musician Raine Maida about one of his latest ventures, LOOP/POOL. LOOP/POOL is an artist co-owned brand of cannabis products and a portion of every sale is used to support emerging artists. LOOP/POOL’s grant program will support emerging artists and music not-for-profit organizations by funding and helping them bring their creative endeavors t...

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Larry Lisser, the CEO of HelloMD. Last year, at the beginning of COVID, we connected with Lisser about how patients were accessing medical cannabis in the early days of the pandemic. We wanted to reconnect with him to talk about trends, insights and difference with how patients were navigating the medical cannabis regime in Canada one year into COVID....

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Nalin Thillanayagam, a Business Analyst at CannDelta Inc. CannDelta is the Official Regulatory Advisory of Business of Cannabis. In this segment, Thillanayagam shares insights into the differing municipal zoning regulations governing cannabis retail. Specifically, he shares a view of four communities in three provinces: Toronto, Ontario, North Vancouve...

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with MMA fighter Elias Theodorou. Theodorou has become one of the most recognized athletes at the intersection of cannabis and sport. His use of medical cannabis has made him a vocal advocate. In advance of his March 13 fight on the ImagineBC platform we wanted to connect with him about the fight, about cannabis and about the direct way ImagineBC allows cre...

On this episode of BofC Live we connect with Amanda Cochrane of Indigro Organics, a microcultivator in Alberta. Cochrane’s introduction and education in cannabis through Mount Royal University’s cannabis education program has allowed her to play multiple roles in the Indigro Organics’ operation. We connected with her to find out more about her education, experience and about Indigro Organics overa...

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Greg Engel, the CEO of Organigram . Engel joined Business of Cannabis to talk about how the sector has changed since he took over the helm at the company, how he and Organigram has addressed COVID and are continuing to have nationwide reach into provinces and retailers. Learn more about Organigram , the company and its brands.

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Dana E. Shoched of 02Vape to talk about how a US COVID relief package passed in the US has impacted the vape sector in the US. The relief package had a provision banning shipping of products and components in the vape category. Shoched is raising awareness around the consequences of the relief package and joined BofC Live to talk about what the provisi...

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Tanner Stewart of Stewart Farms. Along with other New Brunswick-based stakeholders, Stewart was a signatory of a recent letter sent to the Province regarding the proposed privatization of Cannabis New Brunswick. We wanted to connect with Stewart to hear about the letter, his position on privatization of Cannabis New Brunswick and what the issue means t...

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Matt Maurer and Vlad Mihaescu of Torkin Manes LLP , the Official Law Firm of Business of Cannabis. Maurer and Mihaescu talked about the current state of affairs as it relates to cannabis beverages, including marketing regulations, potency equivalency levels and a possible path forward for regulatory changes. The conversation follows two beverage-relate...

On this episode of BofC Live we connect with Susan Kumar, Senior National Account Manager Western Canada at Organigram. Kumar has a deep background in consumer packaged goods – working for some of the world’s most recognizable brands. When she made the transition to cannabis and Organigram, she enrolled in the Cannabis Education Program at Mount Royal University to get a deep dive into the sector...

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Dan Sutton, the CEO of Tantalus Labs. The Maple Ridge, BC-based cultivator has made a name for itself for its premium cannabis – but also about how Sutton leads the company transparently. A frequently-Tweeting voice on Twitter, Sutton responds to consumers and patients directly and chimes on issues of the day as the affect Tantalus Labs and their opera...

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Lisa Bigioni of Stok’d Cannabis. As an original Ontario retail cannabis lottery winner, Bigioni has had a front-row seat to how cannabis retail has rolled out in Ontario. She opened the Choom Niagara Falls store as part of her first round lottery win and recently opened Stok’d Cannabis’ first location in Scarborough, Ontario. Learn more about Stok’d Ca...

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Phil McDonald and Abbey Bortolotti of Headset to talk about the new partnership between Headset and Business of Cannabis. This year, Headset will be the Official Insights Partner of Business of Cannabis – providing data and insights to the BofC audience through our newsletters, website, content and events. Learn more about Headset’s offerings for the c...

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Dana Baranovsky of the CannDelta team. CannDelta is the Official Regulatory Advisory of Business of Cannabis. In this segment, Baranovsky shares her perspective and expertise in the best practices about how to prepare for planned and unplanned Health Canada inspections. Having worked at a license holder herself, and now on the consultancy side, Baranov...

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Alison Gordon of Other People’s Pot (OPP). Gordon is a long-time leader in the Canadian cannabis sector and recently launched OPP. OPP is built as an organization to help producers and brands effectively reach and sell products into Provinces as well as help retailers understand and build engagement around those brands. Learn more about Other People’s...