Benzinga Cannabis Hour

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Benzinga Cannabis Hour episodes

July 27, 2020 Hunter + Esquire, MediPharm Labs, Britannia Life Sciences
This week guest hosts Elliot Lane and Tony Noto interview Bryan Passman of Hunter +Esquire and The GIGG, Pat McCutcheon from MediPharm and Peter Schippen of Britannia Life Sciences.

Bryan Passman is the co-founder of the cannabis industry executive search firm and consultancy Hunter + Esquire, as well as the staffing agency The GIGG® which also exclusively serves the cannabis industry. Bryan has spent his entire career succeeding in retained executive search - with a foundation of classical training by the MRINetwork and Dale Carnegie. Before co-founding Hunter + Esquire and The GIGG®, Bryan spent nearly 20 years as an SVP Recruitment and Client Leader at two different well-known search agencies where he and his teams were responsible for successfully managing talent searches globally. Bryan is internationally renowned in executive search and advisory in the Cannabis, MedTech/ Pharma/Biotech, and Food & Beverage (FMCG) Consumer Packaged Goods industries. Clients have included small and large U.S. and International Cannabis companies, hundreds of startup and blue chip companies in the Healthcare life sciences and (food and adult beverage) Consumer Packaged Goods industries in every imaginable corner of the world, as well Tech and Packaging companies serving the CPG and Hospitality industries.

Pat McCutcheon, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
Before founding MediPharm Labs, Pat enjoyed a 15-year career in the pharmaceutical industry in top sales roles, successfully launching a wide range of medical products. He most recently worked at Janssen Pharmaceuticals (Johnson & Johnson) where he led the Hospital Division for Renal and Mental Health products. Pat’s foresight in creating a business that focuses on advanced cannabis concentrates bodes well for medical research, investors and consumers alike. Pat holds an HBSc (Biology) degree from the University of Western Ontario.

Peter Schippen is a British-born entrepreneur, best known for his work in the Canadian financial services industry, where he founded a business that he grew and ultimately sold to Purpose Investments.

Peter spent 7 years working in Canadian banking, in investment research, holding increasingly senior positions at Bank of Montreal and TD Bank. In 2007, Peter acquired a company that would eventually become Redwood Asset Management. Under his tenure, AUM grew steadily despite market challenges, and was acquired by Purpose Investments in 2016. As an early investor in the Canadian cannabis market, Peter was involved in the conception the Medical Cannabis and Wellness ETF that is listed on the LSE under CBDX.

Peter is a CFA Charterholder, CAIA Charterholder and recently received his ICD designation through the Institute for Corporate Directors and the University of Toronto. Peter completed his undergraduate degree in economics at Wilfrid Laurier University.
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1 hr 14 min
July 20, 2020 Curaleaf, Hoban Law, JW Funds
This week Elliot and Jason speak with Jason White from Curaleaf, Brent Johnson from Hoban Law, and Jason Wild from JW Funds.
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1 hr 17 min
July 20, 2020 Treehouse Ventures and ISIAH International
This weeks episode Patrick and Jason speak with Gaynell Rogers of Treehouse Ventures and Mohit Shah and Joshua "Zeke" Thomas

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1 hr 21 min
June 29, 2020 Vanguard Scientific, Zuber Lawler, and Halo
Today Patrick is joined by his Brother and Elliot to speak with Matthew Anderson, CEO of Vanguard Scientific, Tom Zuber Managing Partner of Zuber Lawler and Kiran Sidhu Co-Founder and CEO of Halo.

Vanguard Scientific: is a very interesting company that offers a full range of project based or end-to-end extraction services as well as equipment.

Tom and Zuber Lawler partner with several Fortune 500 companies, Funds, Government entities, and--to the point--have been representing Cannabis companies for well over a decade.
Halo: a global cannabis company with international production and distribution. Halo aspires to be a leader in the US Cannabis extraction space
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1 hr
June 19, 2020 David Leider, Barrington Miller and Aric Klar
On this weeks episode of Patrick is joined by guest host Alan Brochstein of 420 Investor! The pair speak with David Leider of FocusGrowth Capital, Barrington Miller from the Canadian Securities Exchange, and Aric Klar from Quality Roots.

David: is a Partner with FocusGrowth Capital Partners. FGCP is a U.S.-based investment firm that is uniquely qualified to solve complex finance, legal, regulatory and operational issues in the legal cannabis industry. Prior to forming FGCP, David has been an active investor, advisor and board member to numerous companies in the cannabis industry. He has extensive experience in the digital advertising industry, having co-founded and served as the CEO of GSTV (Gas Station TV). David has a demonstrated history of business innovation, executive management, driving profitability, successful sell-side transactions and M&A. Prior to GSTV, David held senior management positions at Yahoo! and a number of leading advertising and marketing firms.
Barrington: Barrington Miller currently serves as the Director of Listed Company Services at the Canadian Securities Exchange, and is primarily responsible for helping retain listed companies through promotion and marketing efforts. In addition, he is a primary touch point for Business Development, and also conducts educational and outreach initiatives about the CSE.
Aric: Aric Klar leads Quality Roots as our Chief Executive Officer (CEO), utilizing his extensive skill set of running business operations, staffing, purchasing, process and procedure management and vendor relations. Aric is an expert in business management. Aric, an established CEO has had success in building and establishing consumer facing retail brands by influencing and staying ahead of marketing and branding trends. Aric's track record of building experiential and educational based retail will be pillar as our retail footprint continues to evolve.
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1 hr 7 min
June 17, 2020 Morgan Paxhia, Al Harrington and Alan Brochstein
On this weeks episode Patrick and Jason speak with Morgan Paxhia from Poseidon, Al Harrington of Viola Inc. and Alan Brochstein from 420 Investor.

Morgan: is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Poseidon, one of the longest running funds in the cannabis industry. With over ten years experience in investing and finance, Morgan has developed a deep understanding of individual company analysis, portfolio construction, and risk mitigation. Since 2012, he has dedicated his investment focus primarily to the cannabis industry.
Al: As Founder of cannabis company Viola Inc., Al Harrington is the mastermind behind the brand named after and inspired by his grandmother, Viola Harrington. Working with a team of industry leaders, he has created a premium cannabis brand that is founded in purpose and social equity. While in and after the NBA, Al Harrington has been a strategic investor in startups across the cannabis market. Prior to Viola, Al Harrington was a professional basketball player for 16 seasons playing in the NBA.
Alan: is one of the first professional analysts to focus on the cannabis industry back in 2013. Alan runs the 420 Investor on Benzinga's Marketfy platform, helping investors identify promising cannabis companies and avoid dangerous ones, and he also runs the New Cannabis Ventures website.
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1 hr 19 min
June 17, 2020 Tahira Rehmatullah, Nick Kovacevich and Nancy Whiteman
On this weeks episode Patrick and Jason speak with Tahira Rehmatullah of T3 Ventures, Nick Kovacevich of Kushco Holdings and Nancy Whiteman of Wana Brands
Tahira: is an investor and advisor to numerous cannabis and hemp businesses and entrepreneurs and has expertise in brand development, investment strategy, and operational growth. She has previously held positions at Hypur Ventures, MTech Acquisition Corp., Marley Natural, Privateer Holdings, City First Enterprises, Perry Capital, and Ernst & Young, and currently serves as President of T3 Ventures and on the board of directors of Akerna Corp., Ceres Acquisition Corp., and Superette. An established thought leader in the space, Tahira is a frequent speaker at conferences and events around the world and has been featured in press outlets such as Forbes, Business Insider, Fortune, and Marie Claire. Tahira earned her MBA from the Yale School of Management and B.S. in Finance from The Ohio State University. She resides in New York City.
Nick: is the CEO of KushCo Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX:KSHB), the premier provider of ancillary products and services to the legal cannabis and CBD industries. Under Nick’s leadership the company has grown revenues between 100-285% each year - achieving nearly $150M in annual sales last year with operations in nine states and three countries.
Nancy: Heralded as “The Queen of Legal Weed” by Inc. (May 2017) and “The Martha Stewart of Edibles” by Entrepreneur (Jan. 2019), Nancy Whiteman is CEO of Wana Brands, the producer of top selling cannabis infused products featuring a portfolio of diverse forms including edibles, vapes and extended release capsules, four different CBD/THC ratios as well as a variety of different dosages, onset times and duration of effects. Wana Brands is ranked the No. 1 edibles brand in sales revenues in the United States, according to BDS Analytics 2019 Brand Share Report. Nancy leads the company’s strategic vision and has been instrumental in Wana Brands’ growth into new and emerging markets. She also directs the development of partnerships and licensing agreements domestically and internationally. Nancy founded Wana Wellness Hemp Herbal Supplements leveraging her expertise in cannabinoid innovation and product development. Nancy was named MJBizDaily’s 2019 Industry Impact Award Winner in December 2019 and was one of six women included in High Times 100 in March 2019. She is a member of the Colorado Cannabis Manufacturers Association, National Cannabis Industry Association, Cannabis Trade Federation and Marijuana Policy Project.
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1 hr 12 min
June 17, 2020 Premium Vape, Pineapple Inc, and Kings Garden
On this episode of Cannabis Hour Patrick and Jason speak with George Sadler of Premium Vape, Shawn Credle of Pineapple (PNPL) and Lauri Kibby of Kings Garden.

Premium Vape: In the case of father and son business owners, George Sadler and Cody Sadler, the establishment of their family-owned cannabis business was anything but stereotypical. In less than a decade, this father son duo have bootstrapped to the top of the industry, having built a $70 million dollar cannabis empire across California and Michigan that’s showing no signs of slowing down.
Pineapple: As a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Shawn leads Pineapple with both vision and purpose. His years of military, corporate, and entrepreneurial experience as well as his tenure as a college professor, multiple Master’s degrees covering business, organizational leadership, information technology, and education, afford him a unique perspective on leadership; which translates to overall organizational success and team unity. Recognized as a thought leader, Shawn serves as the public voice and culture carrier for Pineapple, Inc. and its affiliates (Pineapple Express, Pineapple Wellness, & THC).

Kings Garden: As the original and largest cultivator in California’s renowned Coachella Valley, our promise is simple and true. To produce a family of perfectly consistent, creatively curated, superior quality strains of cannabis. All on a scale never been before accomplished in the industry. Guided by this deep-rooted commitment, we’re the #1 recommended brand by budtenders for new smokers. And it’s enabled us to empower anyone with the confidence and enjoyment of getting exactly what you want. To know and trust how it makes you feel. To elevate any experience beyond expectation. To Live Like A King.
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1 hr 13 min

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Benzinga Cannabis Hour is a podcast focused on marijuana and all things weed, CBD, hemp and psychedelics. Hosts include Elliot Lane, Javier Hasse and Patrick Lane.