In our second “Live from Lift” episode, we’re chatting with the guys from Detonate Cannabis Agency. Based in Toronto, Detonate designs packaging, print collateral, and trade show booths for many of the cannabis industry’s top brands. Detonate’s President & CEO, Imraan Khan and Brand Manager, Taylor Keefe join us to discuss the challenges and opportunities of marketing cannabis in Canada, and share why they believe cannabis represents change.

To read more about this episode, visit: https://www.valensgroworks.com/news/extracted-episode-8-explosive-design-with-detonate-cannabis-agency

Learn more about Detonate at: detonategroup.com/cannabis 

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Instagram: @detonatecannabis

Twitter: @detonateca

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Live from Lift in Vancouver! Our guest is Michael Williamson, Director of Cultivation for Pipp Horticulture in San Francisco. Listen in as Michael takes us through the evolution of horticulture and cannabis client care, the differences between Canada and the US, and what’s next in cultivation and cannabis consumer offerings. Plus Michael shares his inspiring personal journey with cannabis, which is sure to blow you away. 

For more on this episode, head to: https://www.valensgroworks.com/news/extracted-episode-7-the-future-of-horticulture-with-michael-williamson/ | 

Find out more about Pipp Horticulture: pipphorticulture.com | 

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Hot on the heels of the draft regulations for edibles, we’re talking with renowned Seattle-based chef Derek Simcik about cooking with cannabis. Derek shares his process for curating seven course cannabis-infused dinners and offers some practical advice for the home chef. The salivating starts now.

For more on this episode, head to: https://www.valensgroworks.com/news/extracted-episode-6-culinary-cannabis-with-derek-simcik/ | 

Follow Derek on Instagram: chef_derek83  | 

Look for Derek’s recipes in Kitchen Toke: kitchentoke.com  | 

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It’s time to talk finance. StoneCastle’s Founder and Portfolio Manager, Bruce Campbell drops by to help make sense of the cannabis financial markets. We get into company valuations, what to look for when investing, and sectors on the rise. 

For more on this episode, head to: https://www.valensgroworks.com/news/extracted-episode-5-investing-in-cannabis-with-bruce-campbell/ | 

Learn more about StoneCastle’s Cannabis Growth Fund here: stonecastlefunds.ca | 

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We’re thrilled to have Deepak Anand on this episode! A thought-leader and renowned voice in the industry, Deepak is an expert in cannabis regulations and a global policy enthusiast. We discuss the regulations in Canada and abroad, and get a little taste of what’s in store for edibles.   

Read more about this episode here: valensgroworks.com/news/extracted-episode-4-regulation-across-the-nation-with-deepak-anand | 

Visit Canadian Compliance Inc at: cannabiscomplianceinc.com | 

Learn more about CFAMM at: cfamm.ca | 

Follow Deepak on Twitter: @_deepakanand  | 

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CEO Dan Sutton & CFO Luke Jenkins from Tantalus Labs are live in the studio! We’re talking quality, supply and demand, and what true transparency means. Plus, hear more about their sungrown process and why they believe cannabis isn’t a commodity.

Read more about this episode here: https://www.valensgroworks.com/news/extracted-episode-3-supply-sunlight-tantalus-labs/

Learn more about Tantalus Labs at: tantaluslabs.com |  

To support the Cannabis Substitution Project on the Downtown Eastside, visit: gofundme.com/support-csp | 

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Cannabis educator extraordinaire, Emma Chasen calls in from Portland to drop some science and knowledge. Listen to her discuss terpenes, cannabinoids, and the importance of cannabis education for the industry and the people. Find out why Emma calls cannabis “The Great Illuminator.”

Read more about this episode, here: https://www.valensgroworks.com/news/extracted-episode-2-getting-educated-with-emma-chasen/

Find Emma Chasen at: emmachasen.com | Eminent Consulting: eminentconsultingfirm.com | Instagram: @echasen | This is Cannabis Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-cannabis/id1411470326 

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Weed did it! In our very first episode, we’re talking with writer and renowned cannabis advocate, Jamie Shaw about the first week of cannabis legalization in Canada. Listen in as she discusses the raids, the roll-out across each province, and why cannabis is a lot like carrots. Plus find out why cannabis is personal to Jamie.

For more on this topic, head to: valensgroworks.com

Follow Jamie Shaw on Twitter: @jamiesashaw
BC Independent Cannabis Association: facebook.com/independentcanna
Groundwork Consulting: facebook.com/GR0UNDW0RK/

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