Highly Enlightened, hosted by Jon Purow

Kristina Lopez, founder of House of Puff, discusses her journey in building a brand that offers stylish and accessible cannabis accessories.

She shares how her background in the art world and her own experience as a consumer of cannabis inspired her to create products that cater to different demographics.

Kristina highlights the importance of collaborating with artists and giving back to the community. She also discusses the challenges and opportunities in the New York cannabis market.

Takeaways

• Building a successful cannabis brand requires creating stylish and accessible products that cater to different demographics.
• Collaborating with artists and giving back to the community can create meaningful and powerful brand experiences.
• The New York cannabis market presents challenges and opportunities, with delays in regulatory processes and the presence of illicit stores.
• Low-dose products and innovative form factors, such as sprays, can appeal to a wide range of consumers and help normalize cannabis use.
• Navigating distribution, marketing, and regulatory restrictions in the cannabis industry requires creativity and adaptability.

Host:

Jon Purow, Partner - Greenspoon Marder

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Guest:

Kristina Lopez, CEO and Founder of House of Puff

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In this episode of the Highly Informed, Jon interviews 4 key players from the cannabis industry. They cover hardware manufacturing, product customization, safety considerations, branding, and market share. They also explore the potential of cannabis-infused beverages and their role in social acceptance and economic activity. The conversation highlights the importance of infrastructure in the cannabis industry and the need for education and community engagement. The speakers express optimism about the future of the industry and emphasize the role of convenience and innovation in driving its growth.

Takeaways:

• Customization and safety are key considerations in the cannabis hardware industry.
• Cannabis-infused beverages have the potential to drive social acceptance and economic activity.
• Infrastructure plays a crucial role in the growth and development of the cannabis industry.
• Education and community engagement are important for overcoming stigmas and building trust in the industry.
• Convenience and innovation will be key drivers of the cannabis industry's future success.

Host:

Jon Purow, Partner - Greenspoon Marder

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Guests:

Jacob Anderson, Partner & Senior Sales Associate, BOLD Carts

Diana Eberlein, VP of Marketing & Business Development, SõRSE Technology

Donny Moskovic, Retail & Cannabis Real Estate. Seasoned Cannabis Entrepreneur

Jordan Tritt, CEO, The Panther Group

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In this episode of Highly Informed, Jon talks with Scott Jordan, Founder of Alternative Finance Network, Blake Villa Founder of Qwik Liquids and Jocelyn Tse and Eric Frape, Co-Founders of Sweet Justice.

Host:

Jon Purow, Partner - Greenspoon Marder

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Guests:

Scott Jordan -Founder of Alternative Finance Network

Blake Villa - Founder of Qwik Liquids

Jocelyn Tse and Eric Frape - Co-Founders of Sweet Justice

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In this episode of Highly Informed, Jon talks with Jason Nelson, Former CEO of BeLeaf Medical, discusses the transition of Missouri's cannabis market from medical to adult use. He highlights the unique aspects of Missouri's market, including a relatively large number of licenses and robust retail and cultivation operations. Nelson also discusses the regulatory challenges faced by the industry, such as a crackdown on distillate products and packaging and labeling requirements. He explains the different brands and product lines of BeLeaf Medical, including their focus on affordability and inclusivity. Nelson predicts that Missouri's adult use market will continue to grow, but consolidation and expansion are expected in the coming years.

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Jon Purow, Partner - Greenspoon Marder

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Guest:

Jason Nelson, Former CEO - BeLeaf Medical

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In this episode, Jon discusses the potential rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III and the implications it would have for the industry. He also highlights the importance of the Farm Bill 2023 and its potential impact on the market. Jon covers federal news, state news from Florida, Virginia, Minnesota, and New York, as well as business news and international news from Germany and Thailand.

Takeaways:

-The potential rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III could have significant implications for the industry, including the elimination of 280E and increased access to banking services.

-The Farm Bill 2023, which was supposed to be passed in 2023 but has been delayed, is a crucial piece of legislation that could shape the future of the industry.

-States like Florida, Virginia, Minnesota, and New York are expected to make significant progress in cannabis legalization.

-The cannabis industry is facing challenges in terms of oversupply and market compression, but there are also opportunities for growth and investment.

-Germany is a key player in the European cannabis market, and there are ongoing discussions about comprehensive cannabis reform in the EU.

-Thailand's decision to backtrack on cannabis legalization highlights the need for careful regulation and oversight in the industry.

-The psychedelics industry is experiencing rapid growth, with more states legalizing the use of psychedelics for therapeutic purposes.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:13 Playing Tokadamus or Smokadamus for 2024

06:25 Highlight Story: Potential Rescheduling of Cannabis

10:24 Golden Nugget Story: Farm Bill 2023

15:39 Federal News: Safe Banking Act

17:40 State News: Florida

19:09 State News: Virginia

20:09 State News: Minnesota

20:39 State News: New York

24:08 Business News

25:08 International News: Germany

26:08 International News: Thailand

28:08 Psychedelics News

29:37 Conclusion

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Guest:

Jason Wild, Executive Chairman of Terrascend and Founderand CIO of JW Asset Management

Description:

In the PREMIERE episode of the new Highly Informed podcast, Jon Purow sits down for some dope discourse with Jason Wild, Executive Chairman of Terrascend and Founderand CIO of JW Asset Management.

Jason and Jon discuss diverse topics such as:

• Terrascend’s strategy in becoming listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange,
• TerrAscend’ssuccessful foray into the Maryland recreational market,
• thoughts on upcoming potential federal developments as the rescheduling of cannabis.

Disclaimer:Please note that this interview was recorded on October 30, 2023. In our humble (and completely unbiased) opinion, Jason’s knowledge bombs and insights are timeless, and so we have edited lightly.

Disclaimer:Any views that Jon states during an episode are his own, and notthose of his law firm Greenspoon Marder LLP or Benzinga.