The Corner Office Podcast by AROYA

A candid conversation exploring the real-world applications and limitations of artificial intelligence in the cannabis cultivation business. With nearly a decade of experience in machine learning and AI, the guest cuts through the noise of industry hype to discuss where AI genuinely delivers value — and where it falls short. Topics covered include the risks of relying on AI models for precision ir...

In today’s episode of The Corner Office Podcast by AROYA, host Greg Dunaway sits down with Frank Colombo, Managing Director and Director of Data Analytics at Viridian Capital Advisors. As one of the most trusted names in cannabis investment, Frank brings decades of credit research and valuation expertise to help demystify the complex financial landscape of the industry. Greg and Frank dive into th...

In today’s episode of The Corner Office Podcast by AROYA, host Greg Dunaway sits down with Jeremy Berke, one of the most respected journalists in the industry—formerly of Business Insider and now with Cultivated News. With sources spanning Capitol Hill and deep ties across the sector, Jeremy brings his trademark candor and insight to dissect the volatile intersection of our market and politics. Gr...

In this episode, host Greg Dunaway sits down with Amy Larson, a seasoned leader in cannabis marketing and operations, for a raw and insightful conversation about the state of the industry. Together, they discuss the realities of market compression, eroding margins, and the painful lessons many brands and operators are facing in today’s cannabis landscape. Drawing from Amy's experience at companies...

Greg Dunaway and Beau Whitney discuss the decline in profitability.  If you’re in this business and aren’t waking up to the reality that oversupply is killing your profitability, you are operating on borrowed time. Beau’s data exposes exactly how and why so many are being driven out. If you continue on blindly, you may not survive the next correction. Listen to this podcast right now and make crit...

In this episode, host Greg Dunaway sits down with Timo Bongartz, co-founder and CEO of Cannavigia—a leading force in bringing transparency and compliance to the global cannabis market, with a special emphasis on Europe. Timo brings an unparalleled perspective, having navigated regulatory and operational challenges across Europe and beyond, including pioneering projects in Switzerland and adapting...

In today’s episode, Greg Dunaway sits down with none other than David Cohen—a name that’ll ring a bell for anyone in the cannabis or CEA space. David’s got three decades of experience scaling tech companies around the world. Still, you probably know him best as the guy who turned Fluence Bioengineering from a $15 million company into a $200 million industry giant, ultimately overseeing its massive...

Welcome to another episode of AROYA Office Hours Special Edition , where we sit down with the movers and shakers who shape the industry from behind the scenes.  In today’s episode, hosts Greg Dunaway and Bryan Passman—co-founder and CEO of Hunter Esquire, one of the leading talent acquisition firms in cannabis—pull back the curtain on the real state of hiring, leadership, and culture in the cannab...

On Office Hours Live Special Edition this week, host Greg Dunaway sits down with trailblazing executive Jamie Pearson. In this candid and wide-ranging conversation, Jamie shares her unique journey from a childhood surrounded by cannabis culture to leading industry mainstays like Bang and shaping cross-border expansion strategies at New Holland Group. 00:00 Generosity and  Entrepreneurship 06:23 Fo...

Get ready for a powerful story of resilience, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the industry. In this special edition of AROYA Office Hours LIVE, host Greg Dunaway sits down with multifaceted cannabis leader Jason Washington for a candid conversation about triumph over adversity and the relentless drive it takes to succeed in this fast-evolving space. From his early days as a college football qu...