Proud To Work In Cannabis

Unveiling Miss Grass: A Cannabis Brand Journey with Kate Miller Dive into the captivating journey of Kate Miller , CEO & Founder of Miss Grass , as she unveils the secrets behind building a powerhouse cannabis brand. Discover her evolution, community empowerment, fundraising tactics, and more. Don't miss this insightful podcast episode with host Karson Humiston on the Proud to Work in Cannabis. Tu...

Inside GlassHouse's Cannabis Revolution: A Journey from Seed to Ashtray Uncover the remarkable journey of Graham Farrar , President & Chief Cannabis Officer at GlassHouse , as he shares insights with host Karson Humiston . Join the cannabis industry's evolution, unity, and transformative strides. Tune in and be part of the thriving cannabis community! Produced by PodConx   Karson Humiston - https:...

Learn from the Nancy Whiteman the CEO behind North America's best-selling cannabis gummies, as she spills the trade secrets to cash-flow success and navigating mega-acquisitions. Join Karson Humiston in this mind-blowing episode as she delves into the extraordinary journey of a cannabis game-changer. Buckle up for an eye-opening ride into the future of the cannabis landscape.    Produced by PodCon...

The Story of How Brett Gelfand is Making Debt Collections Cool Join host Karson Humiston in a captivating episode with Brett Gelfand , Founder & Managing Partner at CannaBIZ Collects , the first-ever full-service collections agency devoted to the cannabis industry. Discover how Brett's entrepreneurial journey paved the way for innovative debt collection solutions, ensuring dollar gains for cannabi...

Karson Humiston  the CEO of Vangst, hosts an eye-opening episode featuring Beau Whitney , Chief Economist at Whitney Economics , and Jeremy Berke , Founder of Cultivated News . They delve into the detrimental effects of 280E on the cannabis industry, discussing the challenges faced by businesses and the urgent need for federal taxation reform. Discover the bleak reality of profitability, the cultu...

Discover the inspiring journey of Wendy Bronfein and Rebecca Bronfein Raphael , the sisters behind Curio Wellness , as they share their success story in the Maryland cannabis market, including their instrumental role in the launch of the state's adult-use market. Join them and host Karson Humiston  the CEO of Vangst , for an inside look at how these dynamic sisters are making waves in the industry...

In this captivating episode hosted by Karson Humiston  the CEO of Vangst , dive into the success story of Missy Bradley , the Co-Founder and Head of Marketing & Sales at Ripple . Explore how Missy's entrepreneurial spirit propelled Ripple to become a dominant force in the cannabis industry. Gain insights into their innovative products, marketing challenges, and their vision for continued growth in...

Tracy Brady Sets the Record Straight on Multi-State Operators in Cannabis Tracy Brady , Senior VP of Global Communications at Curaleaf , debunks myths about multi-state operators (MSOs) in the cannabis industry. She joins Karson Humiston the CEO of Vangst to share her journey and emphasizes the power of storytelling. Tracy discusses navigating challenges, crisis communication, and fostering intern...

Insights into the Current State of Cannabis From Todd Harrison's Perspective In this episode of Proud to Work in Cannabis, host Karson Humiston interviews Todd Harrison , Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer at CB1 Management . They discuss Todd's journey into the industry, the Mission [GREEN] campaign, insights into the current state of the cannabis industry, and his optimistic outlook f...

Unleashing the Power of Cannabis – Charlie Bachtell’s Journey of Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, and Advocacy Join host Karson Humiston , CEO & Founder of Vangst , as she sits down with special guest Charlie Bachtell, CEO & Founder of Cresco Labs. Discover Charlie's inspiring journey into the cannabis industry, his passion for social impact, and his insights on driving the industry forward. Don't...

CEO Michael Johnson on shifting perceptions while improving compliance processes. Join Karson Humiston , CEO & Founder of Vangst , in an intriguing conversation with Metrc's CEO, Mike Johnson . Discover how Metrc is transforming compliance, shifting negative perceptions, and becoming a crucial partner for cannabis businesses. Gain valuable insights into the evolving industry and explore Metrc's jo...

Changing the Game – How 1906 is Redefining the Cannabis Industry Join Peter Barsoom ,, CEO & Founder of 1906 , as he walks through the groundbreaking journey of building one of the cannabis industry’s fastest growing edibles  companies.   With host Karson Humiston , this episode of Proud to Work in Cannabis is filled with insight into building one of the cannabis industry’s most successful brands,...

Want to Know How Native Roots Transforms Cannabis Retail? Tune in to This Week's Episode of Proud to Work in Cannabis We’re back with another exciting interview! This week, host Karson Humiston interviews Denise DeNard i, Chief Sales Officer at Native Roots Cannabis Co . Denise shares her journey into the cannabis industry, discusses transforming retail experiences, and emphasizes the importance o...

Insights from Karan Wadhera, Managing Partner at Casa Verde on Thriving in a Dynamic Business Landscape In this week's episode of Proud to Work in Cannabis, hosted by Karson Humiston , CEO & Founder of Vangst’s , special guest Karan Wadhera , managing partner at Casa Verde, shares his journey from leaving his investment banking job in Asia to becoming a successful venture capitalist in the cannabi...

Jennifer Fisher , Co-Chair of the cannabis practice at Goodwin , a leading law firm in San Francisco, and Vangst’s personal lawyer, joins Karson Humiston . She discusses her background in handling complex cases for highly regulated industries, Jen shares her journey into the cannabis industry and her passion for supporting resilient clients.  Learn about the challenges and opportunities of financi...

Join host Karson Humiston on this week’s episode of Proud to Work in Cannabis as she speaks with Bruce Barcott , creator of the 2023 Cannabis Jobs Report – The leading resource for cannabis employment data. Hear the fascinating story behind the report’s inception, gain insight into the state-by-state analysis of this year’s data, and learn about predictions for the future. Download the report now...

Join Vangst's Proud to Work in Cannabis podcast as host Karson Humiston chats with LeafLink's Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Ryan Smith , and the company's President and CEO, Artie Minson, on how they achieved 50% market share in the cannabis industry.  Discover how LeafLink's innovative marketplace technology replaced outdated transaction methods (i.e. text messages and google sheets), and ho...

Get ready for another insightful episode of Proud to Work in Cannabis, featuring special guest, Jeremy Berke , the Founder & Lead Write at Cultivated . He joins Karson Humiston , Founder & CEO of Vangst, to shares his experiences of building the Business Insider cannabis vertical from the ground up, and the best ways for cannabis companies to get noticed by the media.  Jeremy also reveals the exci...

At the intersection of marriage and business sits Karen and Matt Mayberry , CMO & CEO of Trym , who along with their third co-founder, Benjamin, have built a cannabis technology platform for growers and cultivators that has revolutionized the cannabis industry. And the best part? They’re doing it together as a team, and loving every minute of it!  In this week’s episode of Proud to Work in Cannabi...

Last quarter cannabis Venture Capitalist Emily Paxhia  was less than pleased with the response from SVB when talking about the financial potential of cannabis; now along with her brother, Morgan Paxhia , co-founder of Poseidon Asset Management , she’s breaking down why SVB could have taken a lesson from the industry on this week’s episode of Proud to Work in Cannabis . With host Karson Humiston ,...

At the center of the New York cannabis community sits a female changemaker who is walking the walk when it comes to creating space and opportunities for everyone.   On this week’s episode of Proud to Work in Cannabis, Co-Founder & CEO of Humble Bloom and Honeypottt, Solonje Burnett, sits down with host Karson Humiston , Founder & CEO of Vangst , to talk about all things cannabis. From leading cann...

Five years ago, three female cannabis leaders learned the true power of women supporting women. The (unofficial) name of this group? “Rosilyon,” a combination of Rosie, Emily, and Karson – The names of the 3 leaders who make up the group.   This week on Proud to Work in Cannabis Founder & CEO of Mattio Communications , Rosie Mattio , and Poseidon Investment’s Managing Director, Emily Paxhia , join...

From entry level sales rep to co-founder of one of cannabis industry’s top data companies, in less than a decade, Taylor Jones has seen it all.   Taylor Jones , Pistil’s Co-Founder & VP of Revenue, sits down with host, Karson Humiston , Vangst’s CEO & Founder, on this week’s episode of “ Proud to Work in Cannabis ,” where these long-time industry friends get frank about the current landscape of th...

What happens when a neuroscientist, turned Employee #1 at one of the country’s first cannabis brands, takes on a government role?   Find out on this episode of Proud to Work in Cannabis with host Karson Humiston , Vangst’s Founder & CEO, featuring special guest Tristan Watkins , Program Manager at Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. In this episode, Watkins walks liste...

Have you ever wondered what two cannabis founders talk about on their monthly catch-up call? Founder & CEO of Vangst ,   Karson Humiston , sits down with Founder & CEO of Headset.io , Cy Scott , to discuss the past, present, and future of cannabis. They also address the elephant in the room: layoffs. With a lack of federal momentum in banking for the cannabis industry, leaders are forced to make t...