Cannabis Tech Talks

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...

In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, Cannabis & Tech Today Managing Editor Patricia Miller sits down with Feel State Incorporated CEO David Melnick. Launched in 2019, Feel State is a startup working to create a nationwide franchise model for dispensaries. Feel State works with franchisees to procure a license and provide operational support and branding recommendations. Melnick shares how Feel...

In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, join Editor-in-Chief Charles Warner at MJBizCon 2021 as he speaks with Dan and Jackie Rosek. The Roseks are the owners of Glazed and Confused, a Michigan-based dispensary that took home the title of America’s best dispensary logo, as awarded by David Wallach in the fall issue of Cannabis & Tech Today. The Roseks share their long journey to launching a dispen...

In this special episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, Former NFL player and Heisman trophy winner Ricky Williams shares his journey with medicinal cannabis. Pulled from the Emerge archives, this moving keynote speech explores Williams’ battle with anxiety and pain brought on from years of intense athletic performance. Discover how he’s using Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine as companions to ca...

In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, Managing Editor Patricia Miller sits down with George Jage, co-founder and CEO of MJ Unpacked. MJ Unpacked is a unique trade event designed to connect retailers and brands with investors, taking place October 21-22 in Las Vegas. In this discussion, Jage explores the future of trade shows, how brands should measure their event ROI, and offers tips for taking...

Jason Gann is the creator and star of the cult comedy series Wilfred. He is also the CEO of the Wilfred Cannabis and Wilfred CBD & Hemp brands. In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, Cannabis & Tech Today Editor-in-Chief Charles Warner and Managing Editor Patricia Miller explore Gann’s inspiration for launching his cannabis brands. The trio discuss branding, ancient aliens, and the surprising sim...

In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, Editor-in-Chief Charles Warner speaks with Chris Day, co-founder of the Global Cannabis Network and Project Evolve. Day explores the evolution of the global cannabis marketplace and discusses the future for the cannabis event space. How has the pandemic shaped live events and the development of a more robust virtual-event atmosphere? How is technology playin...

There are few people in the cannabis industry who are as knowledgeable and outspoken about cannabis as Montel Williams. The veteran, TV host, and cannabis advocate shares his thoughts on the state of the industry, the impacts of COVID-19, and what’s next for the evolving cannabis space. Williams joins Cannabis & Tech Today Editor-in-Chief Charles Warner to explore the demand for education, leaders...

When will we see the beer of the cannabis world? There are so many companies doing innovative work, surely one of them can come up with a product that sets in quickly, wears off predictably, and provides a party-like buzz. CEO of Lively Spirits Matt Cohen says that’s exactly what they’ve created. His newest product, purejuana, is set to disrupt the alcohol industry by offering customers a cannabis...

Fighting pests, mold, and mildew is a pervasive problem in big agriculture. Cannabis cultivation, however, is unique. The pesticides used on edible products aren’t safe to combust or inhale, so what’s a grower to do? Cannabis & Tech Today Managing Editor Patricia Miller speaks with Terra Vera CEO Carlos Perea to learn about his company’s new solution to an age-old problem. He’s using tech from the...

Salvador Santana believes in the power of the cannabis plant. His grandmother created tinctures from the medicinal herb. His father Carlos often used it for inspiration when creating his award-winning rhythms. Now, Salvador is using his legacy of cannabis knowledge to craft VAYA, a socially-conscious cannabis brand based out of California. In this interview recorded during the Spring Emerge Virtua...

Join Cannabis & Tech Today Editor-in-Chief Charles Warner as he chops it up with special guest Codie Sanchez, managing director and partner at Entourage Effect Capital (EEC). Since 2014, EEC has poured over $100 million into investments in the cannabis industry. Sanchez’s work with the Arcview Group, Magma Partners Venture Fund, Texans for Veterans, and the Marijuana Policy Project give her a uniq...