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Next up is episode 8 with Amy Weinstein, co-founder, Other People's Pot. Join us as our host Shahbaaz Kara-Virani chats with Amy at Cannabis Europa 2024.
Business of Cannabis is a cannabis industry platform marrying cannabis news, video and podcast content, newsletters and online and real-world cannabis events. This channel highlights the cannabis companies, cannabis brands, cannabis leaders and cannabis trends driving the global sector.
www.businessofcannabis.com
Next up is episode 7 with Helene Servillon, Founding Partner, Journey One Ventures.
Helene Servillon is a Marijuana Ventures 40 under 40 awardee who has been investing in the cannabis industry since 2018. She is the Founding Partner of JourneyOne Ventures, an early to growth stage fund that invests at the frontier of wellness industries across software, biotech and consumer companies that innovate in physical, mental, sexual, financial, and social wellness.
Join us as our host Shahbaaz Kara-Virani chats with Helene about unlocking international markets, building a flourishing buisness and the international cannabis landscape at Cannabis Europa 2024.
Business of Cannabis is a cannabis industry platform marrying cannabis news, video and podcast content, newsletters and online and real-world cannabis events. This channel highlights the cannabis companies, cannabis brands, cannabis leaders and cannabis trends driving the global sector.
www.businessofcannabis.com
Next up is episode 6 with Nikos Beis, CEO & Vice President of the Board, Tikun Olam Europe.
Nikos Beis is an experienced executive with over 15 years of expertise in banking, real estate, and a profound dedication to the European cannabis sector for over 6 years. As a dynamic and results-oriented CEO, he excels in navigating intricate regulatory frameworks, spearheading strategic endeavors, and fostering sustainable growth within the rapidly evolving cannabis market.
Join us as our host Shahbaaz Kara-Virani chats with Nikos about the future of the European cannabis landscape at Cannabis Europa 2024.
Business of Cannabis is a cannabis industry platform marrying cannabis news, video and podcast content, newsletters and online and real-world cannabis events. This channel highlights the cannabis companies, cannabis brands, cannabis leaders and cannabis trends driving the global sector.
www.businessofcannabis.com
State of Play Session: Ukraine
◦ Olha Stefanyshyna - Member of Parliament (MP), Parliament of Ukraine
◦ Hanna Hlushchenko - CEO, Ukrainian Cannabis Consulting Group
Historically, Ukraine was a significant producer of hemp, cultivating over 150,000 hectares by the 1950s - primarily for oil and fiber. In 2019, a petition to legalise medical cannabis garnered momentum and by 2020, a referendum demonstrated 64.88% public support for medical cannabis. In 2023, Ukraine's parliament approved the legalisation of medical cannabis, which was signed into law, February 2024. This panel discusses the state of play in Ukraine, concerning advocacy groups, pilot programs, medical professionals, and progressive politicians who have championed legislative change.
Get tickets for 2025 at www.cannabis-europa.com
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Next up is episode 5 with Pat Cash, the 1987 Wimbledon Men’s Singles Tennis Champion.
Post-retirement in 1997, he transitioned into coaching elite players and hosting tennis-focused shows like CNN's Open Court. Despite enduring 14 sports-related surgeries, Cash remains active, crediting #CBD oil for alleviating his injuries. Recently, Cash announced plans to launch his own CBD product line, aiming to advocate for wider CBD accessibility globally. Check out the write-up on Cannabis Health here.
Join us as our host Shahbaaz Kara-Virani chats with Pat at Cannabis Europa 2024.
Business of Cannabis is a cannabis industry platform marrying cannabis news, video and podcast content, newsletters and online and real-world cannabis events. This channel highlights the cannabis companies, cannabis brands, cannabis leaders and cannabis trends driving the global sector.
www.businessofcannabis.com
State of Play Session: The Netherlands
◦ Paul Depla - Mayor of the city of Breda, Gemeente Breda
◦ Simone van Breda - Chairman of the Union of Coffeeshop Retailers, Bond van Cannabis Detaillisten
◦ Kaj Hollemans - Consultant, KH Legal Advice
◦ Tjalling Erkelens - CEO & Chairman of the Board, Bedrocan
Though the #Netherlands may be synonymous with cannabis liberalisation in Europe, its legal cannabis market has had a long and nuanced history. With the first phase of its controlled cannabis supply chain experiment launching in December 2023, the initial results of this trial are now beginning to filter through, with many more municipalities due to come online over the next few months. In this State of Play Session, the panel examines the continued regulatory and practical barriers facing the experiment, alongside the Netherlands’ rich history as a pioneer for cannabis reform.
Get tickets for 2025 at www.cannabis-europa.com
#cannabisindustry #cannabisbusiness #europe
Next up is episode 4 with Chris Violas, CEO of BLAZE.
BLAZE was developed by former cannabis operators and tech entrepreneurs who understand the unique challenges that dispensaries encounter daily. The software is designed to be flexible, accommodating various fulfillment methods and compatible with multiple hardware configurations. BLAZE provides a comprehensive suite of tools for dispensaries and delivery services. The BLAZE team, consisting of former operators and industry experts, is dedicated to automating the daily tasks and compliance needed to run a successful business.
Join us as our host Shahbaaz Kara-Virani chats with Chris at Cannabis Europa 2024.
Business of Cannabis is a cannabis industry platform marrying cannabis news, video and podcast content, newsletters and online and real-world cannabis events. This channel highlights the cannabis companies, cannabis brands, cannabis leaders and cannabis trends driving the global sector.
www.businessofcannabis.com
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Next up is episode 4 with Nikos Beis, CEO & Vice President of the Board, Tikun Olam Europe.
Nikos Beis is an experienced executive with over 15 years of expertise in banking, real estate, and a profound dedication to the European cannabis sector for over 6 years. As a dynamic and results-oriented CEO, he excels in navigating intricate regulatory frameworks, spearheading strategic endeavors, and fostering sustainable growth within the rapidly evolving cannabis market.
Join us as our host Shahbaaz Kara-Virani chats with Nikos about the future of the European cannabis landscape at Cannabis Europa 2024.
Business of Cannabis is a cannabis industry platform marrying cannabis news, video and podcast content, newsletters and online and real-world cannabis events. This channel highlights the cannabis companies, cannabis brands, cannabis leaders and cannabis trends driving the global sector.
www.businessofcannabis.com
X @bofc_global, @bofc_europe
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Apple: http://bofc.me/applepod
Podcasts Online: https://bofc.me/bofclive
State of Play Session: Greece
◦ Jacqueline Poitras, Director & Founder, MAMAKA - Mothers for Cannabis
◦ Adonis Georgiadis, Minister of Health, Hellenic Republic
◦ NIKOS BEIS, CEO & Vice President of the Board, Tikun Olam Europe
◦ Ben Stevens, Editor, Business of Cannabis / Business of Cannabis | Europe
In February this year, Greece officially made medical cannabis available to patients for the first time, bringing a frustrating seven-year wait to an end. Now first medical cannabis products have been available to patients with a prescription in what the companies involved said marked ‘a new era for healthcare in Greece’. It follows a seven-year battle to make medical cannabis readily available to Greek citizens after Greece became one of Europe’s first countries to reschedule medical cannabis in 2017. With contributions from those instrumental in pushing this landmark legislation through, alongside the first movers in the fledgling market, the panel will explore the potential of this new European market for both businesses and patients #CE2024!
Get tickets for 2025 at www.cannabis-europa.com
#cannabisindustry #cannabisbusiness #europe
State of Play Session: Greece
◦ Jacqueline Poitras, Director & Founder, MAMAKA - Mothers for Cannabis
◦ Adonis Georgiadis, Minister of Health, Hellenic Republic
◦ NIKOS BEIS, CEO & Vice President of the Board, Tikun Olam Europe
◦ Ben Stevens, Editor, Business of Cannabis / Business of Cannabis | Europe
In February 2024, Greece officially made medical cannabis available to patients for the first time, bringing a frustrating seven-year wait to an end. Now first medical cannabis products have been available to patients with a prescription in what the companies involved said marked ‘a new era for healthcare in Greece’. It follows a seven-year battle to make medical cannabis readily available to Greek citizens after Greece became one of Europe’s first countries to reschedule medical cannabis in 2017.
With contributions from those instrumental in pushing this landmark legislation through, alongside the first movers in the fledgling market, the panel will explore the potential of this new European market for both businesses and patients. Listen now.
The podcast currently has 680 episodes available.