The Cannabis Conversation Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Stefan Adomeit, Managing Director of Remexian Pharma, one of Europe's leading medical cannabis distributors and Germany's largest importer by volume. Stefan shares the remarkable journey behind building Remexian into a market leader through a disciplined, profitable business model, despite operating with a remarkably lean team and without the excessive s...

In this episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we sit down with Finn Age Hänsel, Founder and Managing Director of Sanity Group, one of Europe's most influential cannabis companies. Finn shares the remarkable journey behind building Sanity Group into a leader in the European cannabis market, from raising some of the industry's largest investment rounds to navigating Germany's rapidly...

We've all been holding on to the edges of our seats to see how the situation in the German cannabis market unfolds. Today, we have the pleasure of having a conversation with Alfredo Pascual, CFA who is renowned as one of the "voices of reason" in the cannabis industry, wherein we go deep into the possible outcomes of the recent regulatory changes. We're sure this episode will b...

In this episode, COO of Lumino recruitment and show host, Nikita Cretu, sits down with Timo Bongartz for an in-depth conversation recounting how Timo convinced a global lighting giant to make its entry into the cannabis industry, his journey into cannabis, what he is up to in his new role at Kündig, his philosophy for building a close-knit, high performing team, and discussing bottlenecks in the g...

In dieser Episode haben wir das Vergnügen, Tobias Bosse zu begrüssen, mit dem wir erkunden, wie man eine Marke in einer Branche wie Cannabis aufbaut, in der die konventionellen Regeln oft nicht gelten. Tobias Bosse ist derzeit CMO der Grünhorn Group und Geschäftsführer bei CanDoc. Mit einem Hintergrund im Online-Marketing hat er seine Erfahrung in stark regulierten Märkten aufgebaut — sowohl aus e...

Chatting in-depth with Dr. Nigel Gale about EU-GMP cannabis cultivation best practices, what led to his latest success, debunking some popular cannabis cultivation myths, building happy & high performing cultivation teams, and more. Dr Nigel Gale is the Director of Grow and Production at Nova Soma, an EU-GMP certified cannabis facility in Sintra, Portugal, operating under SOMAÍ. He oversees cu...

On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, our host, Anuj Desai, speaks with Thomas Gray & Nikita Cretu, the co-founders of Lumino, Europe's leading recruitment agency for the legal cannabis industry. We explore the history of the podcast, delve a little bit into Anuj's story, and share the big news on the podcast's future going forward. ❇️ Get in touch at https://www.t...

On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we speak with Dr. Franjo Grotenhermen, Chairperson at the International Association of Cannabinoid Medicines (IACM). We explore his journey into cannabis medicine, its diverse uses, and the challenges of its regulation. Together, we look at the importance of patient experiences and the need for a balance between clinical trials and real-world exp...

On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we speak with William Muecke of Artemis Growth Partners & Daniel Grözinger of Park Lane Capital. We look at the European Cannabis Industry from an investment perspective, including the benefits of the legal cannabis market in Germany and France, the potential for mergers and acquisitions in Europe, and Will and Daniel’s thoughts on what’s nee...

On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Mike Roberts, a medical cannabis patient in the UK.  We explore Mike’s journey with cannabis, the potential benefits of incorporating cannabis into cancer treatment plans, and his trailblazing story of becoming the first patient to successfully get his cannabis flower prescription reimbursed by the NHS. The Cannabis Conversation i...

On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Robert Jappie of Fieldfisher - a European Law Firm with a strong Life Sciences practice. We explore cannabis regulation in the UK, and overcoming opposition in the industry as well as the wider challenges facing the medical cannabis industry, including political support and lack of research and funding. The Cannabis Conversation i...

On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Will Lawn of King’s College London - an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. We explore cannabis use disorder, the concept of addiction as a spectrum, as well as the biological underpinnings of cannabis use disorder, potential treatment options, and the link between canna...

Can the legal cannabis industry provide affordable and high-quality medicine for patients? On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by my good friends, Carly Barton from Cancard - the largest patient advocacy group in Europe - and Alex Fray and Charlie Price GLO - a British medical cannabis company headquartered on the Isle of Man. We explore the importance of community and...

On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Nicolas Martin & Andreas Becker journalists for DW in Germany, and presenters of the Cannabis Cowboys podcast series. We discuss the Juicy Fields scandal, an investment scam targeting investors in the medical cannabis industry, and what Nicolas and Andreas discovered as they investigated the story. Please check out the Cannabi...

On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Leonid Kotlyar, Co-Founder and Managing Director of DéWarrior Unlimited B.V. - a sustainability-focused managing consulting firm headquartered in The Netherlands. We explore the intersection of sustainability and the cannabis industry, the challenges of applying ESG to the cannabis sector, as well as the differences between the No...

On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we speak with Luc Richner, CEO of Cannavigia - Europe’s pioneer compliance software for businesses to trace, secure and simplify transactions along the entire cannabis supply chain. We explore Switzerland's approach to cannabis legalisation and the pilot projects they are implementing, the importance of supply chain management as well as the...

On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Nikolaas Faes, a senior research analyst at Bryan, Garnier & Co -  an independent full-service investment bank for European healthcare and technology-led companies and their investors. We discuss the size and potential growth of the European Cannabis market, the different sub-sectors such as CBD and medical cannabis, and the c...

On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Jorge Cervantes, Dr. Gary Yates, & Stefan Meyer. We explore some of the different ways to grow cannabis, focusing on seeds, as well as discussing some of their pros and cons, and we discuss the huge commercial trade in seeds. The Cannabis Conversation is sponsored by Lumino - a boutique HR and Recruitment Agency specialising i...

On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Zach Klein, documentary maker and producer of "The Scientist," a film about Professor Raphael Mechoulam.  We pay tribute to the life and work of Professor Mechoulam, a pioneering scientist in the field of cannabis research, also dubbed ‘The Godfather of Cannabis Research’. Prof Mechoulam passed away on March 9, 2023, at...

On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we speak with Jeffrey Graham, CEO of Pistil Data - providers of data and analytics to cannabis brands and retailers. We explore cannabis consumer patterns, pricing strategies for retailers, and how the market is evolving, as well as the cannabis industry in North America in general. The Cannabis Conversation is sponsored by Lumino - a boutique HR...

How effective is CBD oil? On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Dr Sung Min Pyo - Head of Laboratory - Enabling Pharma Excipients for BASF. A 2018 report from the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimated the bioavailability from oral consumption of CBD to be only 6% (WHO Technical Report Series 1013 - https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241210225 )  We explor...

On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Nick Pateras of Materia and Andrew Bonello of ReLeaf Malta. We discuss Malta’s approach to cannabis, social clubs, home growing in its domestic market as well as how Malta fits into the European cannabis supply chain. The Cannabis Conversation is sponsored by Lumino - a boutique HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building h...

On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Carola Pérez, president of the Observatorio Español de Cannabis Medicinal, and founder of the patient association - dosemociones. We explore what’s happening with medical cannabis in Spain as well as recreational use, and how the social clubs work in Spain. The Cannabis Conversation is sponsored by Lumino - a boutique HR and Recru...

On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we speak with José Lugardo Espejel & Anndrea Hermann from HGrown Consulting - a hemp consultancy focused on Mexico. We explore what’s happening with hemp and the situation of medical cannabis in Mexico, alongside the adult-use scenarios, and how Mexico can play a part in the hemp ecosystem. The Cannabis Conversation is sponsored by Lumino - a...

On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Lukas Hurt, Publisher of Magazine Konopí and Cannabis Therapy Magazine. We explore what’s currently happening in the Czech Republic and the current status of medical cannabis and CBD, as well as recreational legalisation plans, and the Czech Republic and Germany’s future collaboration in furthering these aims. The Cannabis Convers...