From Pot to Popular

SPACs have emerged as one of the hottest investment trends this year in lucrative sectors including tech, media, and even the automotive industry. But what will this popular investing strategy mean for legal cannabis? Joe Crouthers, the Co-Founder and CEO of Ceres Group Holdings and Chairman and CEO of Ceres Acquisition Corp., one of the most visible cannabis SPACs in the industry, sheds light on...

Public opinion about cannabis use has shifted considerably in the past decade. People from a variety of backgrounds are now enthusiastically embracing products that were once only deemed fitting for stoners. A large part of cannabis’ successful rebranding can be attributed to everyday consumers talking about how the plant has profoundly changed their lives. Cannabis consumption can be a deeply per...

Guy Rocourt has been ahead of the curve by helping patients and consumers alike understand the healing properties of cannabis since the nineties. As the current Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Papa & Barkley, the top-selling cannabis brand in California, he’s on a mission to encourage consumers and fellow industry leaders to embrace the most natural elements of the plant. This week, Guy sh...

In recent years, legal cannabis has become one of the fastest-growing industries and job creators in this country. So, how did this previously unconventional industry start attracting mainstream talent and employing some of the most advanced tech-driven recruitment platforms? Karson Humiston, the Founder, and CEO of Vangst, started her recruiting firm early into the legalization movement and has w...

Cannabis has emerged as one of the most salient health and wellness trends in recent years. CBD-infused beauty and wellness products are now widely available across the country, and plenty of consumers have been embracing their benefits. But how can companies differentiate their brand and engage with new audiences in this highly competitive market? This week, we speak to industry veteran Kimberly...

Only a few years ago, consumers had to navigate through a litany of foreign strain names and hope for the best experience. These days, consumers can easily find a wide variety of quality cannabis products that cater to their individual lifestyles and interests. Adrian Sedlin, the Founder and CEO of Canndescent, is largely credited with rebranding cannabis as a luxury lifestyle product and taking t...

In what feels like a blink of an eye, cannabis has gone from a highly taboo topic to the hottest product on the market being touted by celebrities including Martha Stewart and Kim Kardashian --but how exactly did we get here? This week, we speak to journalist Heather Cabot, author of The New Chardonnay: The Unlikely Story of How Marijuana Went Mainstream about why she decided to cover the prolifer...

There was a time not too long ago when Canada was considered the safer route for risk-averse cannabis investors, but many are now pivoting their strategies to capitalize on the thriving U.S. market. Jason Wild, Founder of JW Asset Management and Chairman of TerrAscend shares his insights on the most promising future opportunities in the U.S., why his fund invested in plant-touching companies when...

This week we sit down with Alan Brochstein, Founder and CEO of New Cannabis Ventures and 420 Investor. Alan talks with us about making the shift from a career in finance as an Independent Analyst to focusing solely on cannabis investing, becoming the go-to guy to help investors navigate the market. Alan shares some challenges of launching into this industry early on and paving the way in the onlin...

Consumer and investor behaviors have changed drastically since the beginning of the legalization movement and are evolving even more rapidly during the pandemic. Emily Paxhia, Managing Director of Poseidon Asset Management discusses how investor priorities and strategies have shifted in recent years, the key qualities she looks for in founders, and how the industry is on track to enter into a more...

So you've got a stellar brand and want to attract media coverage. How do you pitch it to reporters? Veteran journalist Jonathan Small, editor in chief of Green Entrepreneur, provides his insight into the kinds of stories and pitches media outlets are hungry to cover in the world of cannabis. Topics covered include: Figuring out which publication is the right fit for your story How to best approach...

Host Rosie Mattio, founder of MATTIO Communications, offers an inside look into how leading entrepreneurs, executives, and journalists are bringing cannabis into the mainstream. Each unfiltered conversation covers the highs and lows of growing a business in this rapidly changing industry. Join her every other week to hear from the best and brighest in the industry.  For more information, check out...