Cannabis Unlocked

In this episode of Cannabis Unlocked, Josh Rubin (CEO of Day Three Labs) and Tiby Erdely (KEY Founding Partner) discuss the needed evolution of cannabis products to increase consumer and patient outcomes. This conversation starts with an overview of Josh's journey into cannabis, the story behind Day Three Labs and their groundbreaking technology Unlokt. From there, Josh and Tiby speak to the importance of consistent dosing and effect of cannabis in relation to consumer experience and patient efficacy. The talk continues by diving into the science behind Day Three Labs' Unlokt technology and how it improves cannabis ingestibles by breaking down and stabilizing cannabinoids and terpenes in these products. The conversation wraps up with the research efforts Day Three Labs is conducting through their pharmaceutical lab in Israel. Please enjoy!

In this episode of Cannabis Unlocked, Natalie Papillion, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Last Prisoner Project and Jordan Youkilis (KEY Founding Partner) discuss Natalie's journey leading up to Last Prisoner Project followed by the impact Last Prisoner Project has on criminal justice reform. From here the conversation turns to the historical and current regulatory environments of cannabis policing, legality and its impact on various communities. Our conversation wraps up by highlighting the need for historical education regarding cannabis policies. With broader education on the topic, we can all learn how to create a more equitable cannabis industry moving forward. Please enjoy!

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In this episode of Cannabis Unlocked, Erich Maelzer and David Miller from Flow Gardens sit down with Jordan Youkilis (KEY Founding Partner) to discuss the beginnings of Flow Gardens, their hunt for ever varying hemp genetics and the hurdles they face as a hemp company in America. This conversation starts with Erich and David's journey into the hemp space followed by a discussion around Flow Gardens' focus on genetic testing to confirm seed viability and cannabinoid profiles. From there, Erich, David, and Jordan speak to the value of hemp grown with unique terpene and cannabinoid combinations in relation to the recent price compression. The talk continues with comments around the current state of cannabis in Flow Gardens' home state of Tennessee and how efforts on the federal level may be the driving force for state change. This episode wraps up with insights into current consumer trends. Please enjoy!

In this episode of Cannabis Unlocked, Alvaro Torres (Co-Founder, CEO & Director of Khiron Life Sciences Corp.) and Jordan Youkilis (KEY Founding Partner) discuss the growth of Colombian cannabis and it's competitive advantages on other international medical cannabis producers. Today's conversation starts with Alvaro's company, Khiron's, creation story and journey to its current international market dominance. From there, Alvaro and Jordan speak to the current financial edge cannabis operators in Colombia have when it comes to competing internationally. The conversation wraps up with the importance of educating medical practitioners about the medicinal values of cannabis and how doctors are the key to patient access and growth of the medical cannabis industry. Please enjoy!

In this episode of Cannabis Unlocked, Chris Walsh (CEO of MJ Biz Daily) and Jordan Youkilis (KEY Founding Partner) discuss the past and future of the legal cannabis industry. This conversation starts with a dive into the creation story behind Marijuana Business Daily and the journey towards their recent acquisition by Emerald X. From there, Chris and Jordan speak to the evolving sophistication of cannabis operators, leading to conversations around some of the largest mergers and acquisitions of the largest cannabis businesses in the world. The conversation wraps up with perspectives around the political future of the ever changing cannabis industry. Please enjoy!

In this episode of Cannabis Unlocked, Julia Germaine (Operating Partner at KreditForce) and KEY Founding Partner Jordan Youkilis discuss cannabis delivery and the legal, cashless payment platform developed by Julia and the team at KreditForce.  The two discuss evolving consumer purchasing trends as more states permit delivery of cannabis. From there, we discuss payment processing restrictions and how the team was able to develop a compliant solution that runs on its own rails. Next, we discuss the Massachusetts market and what attractive the team to that market for the proof of concept. Please enjoy!

In this episode of Cannabis Unlocked, Courtney Davis (Executive Director of Marijuana Matters) and KEY Founding Partner Jordan Youkilis discuss social equity legislation in the cannabis industry.  The two discuss Courtney's career background and how she got involved in cannabis social equity. From there, we discuss the history of the War on Drugs (which Courtney explains was truly a War on People) and the collateral consequences of that failed policy - particularly for communities of color. From there, we discuss the various legislative reforms passed at state and local levels, and why these social equity reforms have unfortunately lagged behind laws focused on developing the business of cannabis. We then discuss the specific initiatives Courtney and the Marijuana Matters team are employing to rectify these injustices, and how individuals and/or businesses can support these initiatives. Please enjoy!

In the latest episode of Cannabis Unlocked, join Cathy Iannuzzelli as she discusses the payments industry in cannabis. In the episode, Cathy and Jordan discuss Cathy's career path and how the massive opportunity in cannabis convinced her to leave consulting. Cathy discusses the issues facing payment processing in cannabis today, and why the dispensaries running cashless ATM models currently may need to find other solutions in the near-term. From there, we discuss how KindTap allows consumers to easily and legally use credit to make purchases in-store and for delivery with the click of the button. Finally, we dive into the SAFE Banking Act and how its potential passage could impact the payment processing landscape.

In this episode of Cannabis Unlocked, Jeff Harris and KEY Founding Partner Jordan Youkilis discuss marketing software & services in the cannabis industry.  The two discuss the challenges faced by retailers and brands in marketing to end customers today. From there, we discuss the recently announced SPAC acquisition of Springbig by TCAC. Jeff and Jordan then discuss Springbig's 2022 growth initiatives and expectations for the evolving competitive landscape amongst canna-tech players. Please enjoy!

In this special episode of Cannabis Unlocked, Ben Ross and KEY Founding Partner Jordan Youkilis discuss the past, present & future of psychedelics. Ben shares his story - from successfully exiting his software startup to focusing on plant medicine. They further discuss the different types of psychedelic substances and where each stands within the regulatory approval process. They further discuss the distinctions between drug vs. medicine and illegal vs. legal substances. They later discuss the recent history of psychedelics since the 1960s, as well as the more ancient, ceremonial traditions of plant medicine across the world. Finally, they discuss how we can ensure these medicines are treated respectfully as big pharma looks to enter the legal industry. Please enjoy!