Cannaweek - Cannabis Intelligence

This week's discussion is focussed on reviewing the cannabis industry shifts we've seen in 2020, and what we are likely to see going forward in 2021. Our experienced guests share their insights on a variety of topics and developments including consumer behavior, state and federal legalization, what we should expect to see in 2021, and more. 

This week's discussion is focused on the states that have legalized cannabis in the recent election, and how they may fair as they begin cannabis production. Eric gives insight into which newly legal states he is most interested in monitoring. Eric and John also discuss the impact these newly legal states will have on the potential of federal legalization in the United States down the road. 

This week's discussion is focused on the COVID-19 pandemic and how cannabis consumer behavior has either altered or remained the same over the past few months. The episode also explores the potential of federal legalization int he near future, as studies show that cannabis legalization is broadly popular and a potential bipartisan issue.

This week's discussion is focused on the U.S. election results. Our discussion focuses on what new adult-use and medical cannabis programs means for the industry as a whole, which states are likely to turn next, and what steps that lawmakers and industry professionals can take to assure a smooth opening to these new programs. The episode also explores the impact of COVID-19 on the industry's growt...

This week's discussion is focused on the consumer. Experts in cannabis emulsion technology and cannabis consumer insights discuss the dramatic increase in cannabis consumers and the impending shift from alcohol to cannabis consumption. The episode also explores the difference in young and older cannabis consumers, the positive effects of COVID-19, the opportunities that exist in a fragmented U.S....

As we continue our discussion surrounding the election, we shift our focus from individual state elections to the national conversation. Our discussion focuses on the current state of the U.S. cannabis industry and where we can expect to see real change in coming year. The episode also explores cannabis lobbying efforts in Washington D.C., the outlook for presidential and congressional support for...

As we continue our discussion surrounding the election, the topic of East Coast cannabis is back. Our conversation focuses on the impact of New Jersey's potential adult-use cannabis program and how states like New York can stay competitive. The episode also explores what is driving Florida's growing medical cannabis market and how multi-state operators like Curaleaf are focused on educating a more...

As we continue our discussion surrounding the election, host Heather Wicklein talks with Melissa Mentele, Campaign Manager at Yes on 26 - South Dakota's medical cannabis ballot measure and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss South Dakota's dual ballot initiative and the criminal justice issues facing cannabis consumers in the state. The episode explores the impact prohibition has on...

As we continue our discussion surrounding the election, host Heather Wicklein talks with Scott Rudder, President, Board of Directors of New Jersey CannaBusiness Association and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss the importance and impact of New Jersey's forthcoming adult-use cannabis vote. They explore the impact the passing of this law could have on New Jersey's economy and the su...

Host Heather Wicklein talks with Steve White, CEO of Harvest, Inc. and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss the importance and impact of Arizona's forthcoming adult-use cannabis vote. They explore the impact the passing of this law could have on Arizona's economy and our country as as a whole. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com 

Host Heather Wicklein talks with  Sheri Orlowitz, founder of the Council for Federal Cannabis Regulation and Board member of Marijuana Policy Project and Patrice Angle Senior Advisor to New Frontier Data . They discuss the politics of the MORE Act, the likelihood of its passing, and what its lasting impact could be on the future of the North American cannabis Industry.  Contact: Cannaweek@newfront...

Host Heather Wicklein talks with Lorenza Romanese, Managing Director at European Industrial Hemp Association  and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss the potential impact of the European Commission's attempted rescheduling of CBD to a narcotic. They explore the implications this decision could have on the foundation of the Hemp/CBD industry in Europe and what the response has been f...

Host Heather Wicklein talks with Nick Pateras, Managing Director for Europe at Materia Ventures and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss recent challenges to the NHS's interpretation of medical Cannabis' efficacy. They explore how the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)  failure to recommend Cannabis as a viable treatment has led to nearly no prescriptions being...

In part 2 of this special 2-part episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with Managing Director of Merida Capital Mitch Baruchowitz and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss how the Illinois market has managed its success to date and how it compares to other markets that are similar in size but differ in construct. They dive into how investors should be thinking about the opportunities a...

In part 1 of this special 2-part episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with Managing Director of Merida Capital Mitch Baruchowitz and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss how the legal market is faring against the enduring presence of the large and very well organized illicit market. They discuss why the industry has has such a tough time eliminating the desire for an illicit market,...

In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks the Chief Revenue Officer of Hypur, Tyler Beuerlein and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss how the lack of traditional banking in cannabis has spurred innovation from companies like Hypur and other financial processing companies. They also dive into the amendment in the latest Coronavirus relief package that promises to allow access to t...

In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with The President of Manifest 7,  Urban Smedeby and COO of New Frontier Data, Gary Allen. They discuss new developments in how lenders are entering into the market through strategic debt financing and what that means for the future of liquidity in the market and the downstream benefits to investors.  Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com  Instagram Tw...

In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with The Canadian Securities Exchange CEO Richard Carleton and New frontier Data CKO John Kagia. They Discuss how the Canadian market has evolved since adult-use legalization was enacted in 2018 and how the push towards austere business fundamentals has impacted the trajectory of the industry.  Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com  Instagram Twitter w...

In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with Manifest 7 board member, Kristin Fox and New Frontier Data's Founder and C.E.O, Giadha Aguirre DeCarcer. They discuss the state of private investment and the role it plays in the current North American cannabis industry.   Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com  Instagram Twitter www.newfrontierdata.com

In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the Co-Founder's of United Kingdom based Rize ETF, Rahul Bhushan and Stuart Forbes and New Frontier Data's Chief Knowledge Officer, John Kagia. They discuss the state of the investment landscape in Europe and how the emergence of ETF's and thematic investing has impacted the European Cannabis industry.   Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com  Inst...

In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with Senior Director of Industry Analytics, Kacey Morrissey and Director of Industry Analytics, Dr. Molly McCann . They discuss how the public's perception of Cannabis usage continues to evolve and the implications that may have on the politics of prohibition.  Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com  Instagram Twitter www.newfrontierdata.com

In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the Founder and CEO of Minorities for Medical Marijuana Inc, Roz McCarthy and New Frontier Data's Chief Knowledge Officer, John Kagia. They discuss how markets and companies are addressing the disparities in minority representation within the cannabis industry. The outline what steps can be taken to ensure equitable representation for minorities as...

In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the President of T3 Ventures, Tahira Rehmatullah and New Frontier Data's Founder and C.E.O, Giadha Aguirre DeCarcer. They discuss what the landscape of business development opportunity looks like in the United States while the country struggles to cope with the impacts of a global recession. They discuss emerging verticals and geographic markets th...

In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the Managing Partner and SVP of Business Development for Protis Global, Vern Davis and New Frontier Data's Chief Knowledge Officer, John Kagia. They discuss how the Cannabis industry is being impacted by the wave of unemployment wrought by the current pandemic. They discuss ways in which the Cannabis industry can offer a unique opportunity for prof...

In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the Founder & C.E.O of Hemp-Alternative and Advisor to New Frontier Data, Cynthia Petrone-Hudock and New Frontier Data's Chief Knowledge Officer, John Kagia. They discuss how the hemp supply chain has been impacted by COVID-19 as well as how recent investments into hemp fiber may present new opportunities for the industry to reach its full potentia...