On this latest episode of Everything is Personal, David Traylor, founder and senior managing director of Golden Eagle Partners, shares his personal and professional journeys, meandering from childhood to entry into the professional world - particularly in the cannabis and biotech industries. Len and David reflect on the evolution of the cannabis industry, the scientific advancements, and regulatory challenges. They also share personal experiences with cannabis, from first trials to medical benefits and the societal shift towards accepting cannabis as part of a modern, healthy lifestyle. This conversation is an invitation to explore the multifaceted impacts of cannabis, music, and personal evolution on shaping lives and industries.

Golden Eagle Partners is a leading boutique investment bank serving North American and international public and private companies, venture firms, family offices, sophisticated investors and entrepreneurs in the cannabis (MJ and hemp) sector.

Golden Eagle Partners is one of few advisors servicing the cannabis sector that has expertise gained from the Life science industry and are uniquely qualified by having operational experience in both sectors.

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Welcome to Everything Is Personal: Meet David Traylor

00:23 David Traylor's Early Life and Family Background

03:08 Childhood Memories and Early Interests

06:13 Journey Through Education and Into Biotech

11:48 Exploring Europe and Embracing New Experiences

16:41 Transitioning to Investment Banking and the Cannabis Industry

28:56 Navigating the Cannabis and Psychedelic Spaces

35:20 Challenges and Opportunities in the Cannabis Industry

42:22 Exploring the Cannabis Industry: Challenges and Regulations

42:58 The Impact of Federal Regulations on Cannabis Businesses

43:34 Navigating the Complexities of the Cannabis Market

45:35 The Role of Leadership and Finance in Cannabis Companies

48:48 The Evolution of Professional Lacrosse and Cannabis Advocacy

52:50 Innovations and Patents: Beyond Cannabis

58:05 Personal Cannabis Experiences and Music Memories

01:08:23 The Transformative Power of Cannabis in Lives

01:15:43 Reflecting on Personal Journeys and Future Directions

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