Cannabis Tech Talks

Digital menu boards seem to be a standard in cannabis dispensaries. Customers can identify what they want, what’s available, pricing, potency, and maybe even some educational tidbits as well — all while waiting in line. Digital signage is more than a digital picture frame, it’s an opportunity to talk to the captive waiting room and tell a story. That story could include advertising, how-to tips, a...

Building trust around cannabis has been a slow process. The U.S. Government spent billions of dollars over several decades smearing the plant and degrading users. Now it’s up to cannabis retailers and producers to change the narrative. The only way to do that is through transparent practices and education. New technologies are making this easier. In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, Isaac Balbi...

Cyber criminals can attack in unexpected ways. That USB charger in your hotel room could be a covert snake into your modem. A mysterious USB drive in the parking lot is more likely to be a hacker's key to your data than a lost drive loaded with bitcoin. Join the conversation as Cannabis & Tech Today managing editor sits down with Violet Sullivan, VP of client engagement at Red Point Cyber. Sulliva...

In this special episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, RAW Rolling Papers Founder Josh Kesselman sits down with Cannabis & Tech Today Editor in Chief Charles Warner. Kesselman shares why he’s so passionate about social media, how his papers are born from generations of craftsmanship, and why philanthropy is something everyone should get fired up about. This is one candid conversation you won’t want to mi...

Fast-acting, consistent, flavorless edible technology exists. The best part? It’s backed by science! Join Cannabis & Tech Today Managing Editor Patricia Miller as she sits down with Ripple Co-Founder and Brand Director Missy Bradley to explore the emerging world of dissolvable concentrates. Bradley reveals why human trials are so rare in the cannabis industry and how Ripple is using data from its...

If used correctly, data analysis is a powerful tool in the retailer's arsenal. But gathering market insights in the cannabis space has historically been a fragmented, slow-moving process. That’s changing. In today’s episode, Cannabis & Tech Today Managing Editor Patricia Miller sits down with Kris Walker, president and chief commercial officer for Hoodie. Walker’s data platform gathers retail info...

If you were launching a dispensary, what would be your primary concern? According to Gary Cohen, CEO of Cova Software, the majority of entrepreneurs are most concerned with compliance. He created Cova to meet that need. His point-of-sale (POS) software is one of the retail cannabis industry’s most popular interfaces. Cohen said his first priority when creating Cova was to provide retailers with a...

Iconic boxer, entrepreneur, and cannabis advocate Mike Tyson has conquered the world of boxing, featured in several shows and movies, and launched a successful podcast, among other endeavors. In 2019, he launched Tyson 2.0, his own cannabis brand. In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, he and Tyson 2.0 CEO Chad Bronstein sit down with Cannabis & Tech Today Editor-in-Chief Charles Warner and staff...

In today’s episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, content creator, actor, and comedian Brooke Burgstahler speaks with Cannabis & Tech Today Managing Editor Patricia Miller for the cover feature of the winter 2021 issue. Burgstahler recently launched Budding Mind, a wellness and lifestyle blog focused on holistic health. Cannabis has been a big part of Burgstahler’s journey, but her true passion is acting...

Josh Koppel is an entrepreneur at the intersection of content and technology. In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, Cannabis & Tech Today Managing Editor Patricia Miller sits down with Koppel to discuss cannabis media. Koppel launched Wowee, a cannabis-focused media company in 2021. Wowee is offering a fresh take on cannabis content with shows like The Flower Hour and Sell High. If QVC covered T...

Hemp is one of nature’s most versatile plants. It’s food, fuel, fiber, and so much more. In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, Nicole “Cole” Mitchell joins Cannabis & Tech Today Managing Editor Patricia Miller to explore the expanding world of hemp textiles. Mitchell is the founder of Urbane Luggage, the first Black-woman-owned hemp luggage and apparel manufacturing brand in the United States. A...

In today’s episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, discover the next big thing in cannabis investments. The Arcview Group CEO Jeffrey Finkle joins Cannabis & Tech Today Editor-in-Chief Charles Warner to discuss the evolution of the cannabis sector, what’s smart in investments, and how the industry will change as more markets come online. The Arcview Group is an event management and financial services firm...

Cultivation and automation are becoming more and more synonymous. In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, Cannabis & Tech Today Managing Editor Patricia MIller discusses artificial intelligence, vertical cultivation, and all things soil to oil with Agrify’s Rob McEvoy. As vice president of customer success, corporate development, and government affairs, McEvoy has experience in every aspect of the...

In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, PAX Labs COO Steven Jung discusses the intersection between innovation, technology, and customer satisfaction. PAX Labs is a global cannabis brand specializing in award-winning technology. Jung shares how he graduated from West Point and worked in business and technology before finding his footing in the cannabis industry. PAX is pioneering research into can...

How do cannabis chemotypes shape market access? What’s the FDA’s position on CBD as a consumer product ingredient? Listen in as Dr. Duffy MacKay shares what he’s learned as the senior vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs at CV Sciences, a CBD company available in more than 7,300 retail locations. This business-focused discussion is adapted from a session at the Emerge Virtual Cannab...

There is so much to know about the world of cannabis. To enter this industry requires more than tenacity and passion, it requires an education in a topic that’s widely misunderstood. In today’s episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, Max Simon joins Cannabis & Tech Today Editor-in-Chief Charles Warner to discuss cannabis education. Simon is the CEO and co-founder of Green Flower, a cannabis education and...

Michael Kauffman, director of the CLIO Cannabis Awards, leads this conversation with Berner, Killer Mike, and El-P. The prolific rappers and cannabis entrepreneurs explore how the two industries overlap and share some of their earliest cannabis memories. Co-Managers of Run the Jewels Will Bronson and Amaechi Uzoigwe add their insights in this exclusive CLIO Fireside Chat. Listen in to hear about t...

In today’s episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, hear from members of the Last Prisoner Project (LPP) as they explore criminal justice reform. Co-Founder Andrew DeAngelo shares what inspired the launch of LPP. Sarah Gersten, executive director and general counsel for the organization, discusses how legalization is helping advance equity and expungement in the industry. Yet, she notes, there was still a...

What does democracy mean to you? If you’re ready for your elected officials to start voting in favor of the issues you care about, consider signing up for the National Cannabis Party. Today’s episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, adapted from the Emerge Virtual Cannabis Conference, reveals the party’s ambitions and strategies for advancing the nation’s cannabis agenda. Special guest Redman makes an appe...

Cannabis is more than a plant. It’s a network of cannabinoids, terpenes, and molecules that are shaping the future of medicine, manufacturing, and more. In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, President, CEO, and founder of the Cannabis Science Conference Joshua Crossney shares what he’s learned from years hosting one of the nation’s premiere, science-driven cannabis conferences. After a hiatus in...

Gerry Dumani from figgro joins Cannabis & Tech Today managing editor Patricia Miller for this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks. What is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and how can it help manufacturers in the cannabis industry? Dumani dives into the complexities of ERP tech, from machine learning to AI, and reveals how simple spreadsheets can transform into complex data algorithms designed to str...

Nadav Eyal, CEO and co-founder of Eybna joins Cannabis & Tech Today Managing Editor Patricia Miller to discuss huge advancements in cannabis research. Eybna has been studying cannabinoids and terpenes for nearly a decade. In that time, the company has made fascinating discoveries about the complexities of the entourage effect, the endocannabinoid system, and their potential to impact global wellne...

What if cannabis brands could bypass retailers and sell their goods directly to customers? No more haggling with storefronts for shelf space or cutting margins to appease a demanding business owner. Now, brands can reclaim their power and gather valuable customer data thanks to direct-to-consumer technology platforms. In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, Cannabis & Tech Today managing editor Pa...

If you’re growing in this industry, or looking to become a cannabis farmer, you’ll appreciate this conversation with Hawthorne’s Director of Technical Services Mike Anderson. Hawthorne is a one-stop solution provider, offering everything from water purification to lighting design, to HVAC, irrigation, fertigation, and more. Cannabis & Tech Today Editor-in-Chief Charles Warner dives into the depths...

Join Cannabis & Tech Today Editor-in-Chief Charles Warner as he chops it up with Chris Fontes, CEO of Trojan Horse Cannabis. How can you ship THC through the mail and what’s up with the evolving regulations around Delta-8 and Delta-9? Fontes shares his knowledge on isolated cannabinoids and reveals how he works with the USPS to ensure products reach their intended destination. What are the right q...