Join host Karson Humiston on this week’s episode of Proud to Work in Cannabis as she speaks with Bruce Barcott, creator of the 2023 Cannabis Jobs Report – The leading resource for cannabis employment data.

Hear the fascinating story behind the report’s inception, gain insight into the state-by-state analysis of this year’s data, and learn about predictions for the future. Download the report now at vangst.com/reports/2023-jobs-report and tune in to this must-listen episode today.

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Karson Humiston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karson-humiston-64572b97/

Vangst - https://vangst.com/

2023 Cannabis Jobs Report - https://vangst.com/blog/2023-jobs-report

Bruce Barcott - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-barcott-b43b5116/

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Watch Video - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNZI8qZy0lKxLO4OTk6P-tw

Karson Humiston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karson-humiston-64572b97/

Vangst - https://vangst.com/

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Sound Design by Jamie Humiston

Join Vangst's Proud to Work in Cannabis podcast as host Karson Humiston chats with LeafLink's Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Ryan Smith, and the company's President and CEO, Artie Minson, on how they achieved 50% market share in the cannabis industry. 

Discover how LeafLink's innovative marketplace technology replaced outdated transaction methods (i.e. text messages and google sheets), and how they recently raised $100 million in their series D round. Gain insights from their journey, challenges, successes, and future plans in this inspiring and informative episode. Don't miss out on this week's must-listen episode!

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Karson Humiston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karson-humiston-64572b97/

Vangst - https://vangst.com/

Ryan Smith - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-g-smith/

Artie Minson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/artie-minson/

Leaflink - https://leaflink.com/ 

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Watch Video - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNZI8qZy0lKxLO4OTk6P-tw

Karson Humiston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karson-humiston-64572b97/

Vangst - https://vangst.com/

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Sound Design by Jamie Humiston

Get ready for another insightful episode of Proud to Work in Cannabis, featuring special guest, Jeremy Berke, the Founder & Lead Write at Cultivated. He joins Karson Humiston, Founder & CEO of Vangst, to shares his experiences of building the Business Insider cannabis vertical from the ground up, and the best ways for cannabis companies to get noticed by the media. 

Jeremy also reveals the exciting story behind his decision to start his own media outlet, and leaves listeners with insider advice on how to grab the attention of top-tier outlets to give your brand the exposure it deserves. It’s a journey filled with twists and turns, and one that we can’t wait to share with you.

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Karson Humiston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karson-humiston-64572b97/

Vangst - https://vangst.com/

Jeremy Berke - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyberke/

Cultivated - https://www.cultivated.news/

Business Insider - https://www.businessinsider.com/

Recorded on Squadcast

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Watch Video - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNZI8qZy0lKxLO4OTk6P-tw

Karson Humiston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karson-humiston-64572b97/

Vangst - https://vangst.com/

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Sound Design by Jamie Humiston

At the intersection of marriage and business sits Karen and Matt Mayberry, CMO & CEO of Trym, who along with their third co-founder, Benjamin, have built a cannabis technology platform for growers and cultivators that has revolutionized the cannabis industry. And the best part? They’re doing it together as a team, and loving every minute of it! 

In this week’s episode of Proud to Work in Cannabis, host Karson Humiston, Founder & CEO of Vangst, interviews the duo behind Trym and uncovers the secrets to their success. Discover how they built a product that caters to the needs of the cannabis industry and how they navigate the ups and downs of fundraising, marketing, parenting, and marriage. Don’t miss this inspiring story, tune in now!

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Karson Humiston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karson-humiston-64572b97/

Vangst - https://vangst.com/

Trym - https://trym.io/

Matt Mayberry - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-mayberry-trym/

Karen Mayberry - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-mayberry-288b07154/

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Watch Video - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNZI8qZy0lKxLO4OTk6P-tw

Karson Humiston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karson-humiston-64572b97/

Vangst - https://vangst.com/

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Sound Design by Jamie Humiston

Last quarter cannabis Venture Capitalist Emily Paxhia  was less than pleased with the response from SVB when talking about the financial potential of cannabis; now along with her brother, Morgan Paxhia, co-founder of Poseidon Asset Management, she’s breaking down why SVB could have taken a lesson from the industry on this week’s episode of Proud to Work in Cannabis.

With host Karson Humiston, Founder & CEO of Vangst, listeners learn how SVB’s risk management issue could have been avoided (spoiler: their Chief Risk Officer departed the company in April), advice for companies who service high risk businesses, and what the future of SAFE Banking may hold as a result of SVB’s collapse. Overall, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of finance and cannabis.

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Karson Humiston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karson-humiston-64572b97/

Vangst - https://vangst.com/

Emily Paxhia  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilypaxhia/

Morgan Paxhia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganpaxhia/

Poseidon Asset Management - https://www.poseidonassetmanagement.com/

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Watch Video - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNZI8qZy0lKxLO4OTk6P-tw

Karson Humiston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karson-humiston-64572b97/

Vangst - https://vangst.com/

Recorded on Squadcast

Sound Design by Jamie Humiston

At the center of the New York cannabis community sits a female changemaker who is walking the walk when it comes to creating space and opportunities for everyone.  

On this week’s episode of Proud to Work in Cannabis, Co-Founder & CEO of Humble Bloom and Honeypottt, Solonje Burnett, sits down with host Karson Humiston, Founder & CEO of Vangst, to talk about all things cannabis. From leading cannabis-centered reflection exercises at Lululemon retreats, to reinventing the traditional tradeshow and conference landscape, Solonje Burnett truly is the Queen of the Wild Wild East.  

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Karson Humiston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karson-humiston-64572b97/

Vangst - https://vangst.com/

Recorded on Squadcast

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Watch Video - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNZI8qZy0lKxLO4OTk6P-tw

Karson Humiston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karson-humiston-64572b97/

Vangst - https://vangst.com/

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Sound Design by Jamie Humiston

Five years ago, three female cannabis leaders learned the true power of women supporting women. The (unofficial) name of this group? “Rosilyon,” a combination of Rosie, Emily, and Karson – The names of the 3 leaders who make up the group.  

This week on Proud to Work in Cannabis Founder & CEO of Mattio Communications, Rosie Mattio, and Poseidon Investment’s Managing Director, Emily Paxhia, join host Karson Humiston, Founder & CEO of Vangst, to give listeners an inside look at what a conversation between three cannabis founders turned friends, really sounds like. From analyses of the current state of the economy, both in cannabis and beyond, actionable advice for cannabis businesses, and general recommendations for women who are looking to pursue professional dreams while growing their families, this episode is jam-packed with insightful direction for both women and men looking to make their mark on the cannabis industry.  

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Karson Humiston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karson-humiston-64572b97/

Rosie Mattio - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosiemattio/

Emily Paxhia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilypaxhia/

Vangst - https://vangst.com/

Recorded on Squadcast

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Watch Video - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNZI8qZy0lKxLO4OTk6P-tw

Karson Humiston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karson-humiston-64572b97/

Vangst - https://vangst.com/

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Sound Design by Jamie Humiston

From entry level sales rep to co-founder of one of cannabis industry’s top data companies, in less than a decade, Taylor Jones has seen it all.  

Taylor Jones, Pistil’s Co-Founder & VP of Revenue, sits down with host, Karson Humiston, Vangst’s CEO & Founder, on this week’s episode of “Proud to Work in Cannabis,” where these long-time industry friends get frank about the current landscape of the industry. Jones also gives listeners an insider look into Pistil’s successful go to market strategy, and relives how Vangst placed him in his last two cannabis roles which makes him Vangst’s (unofficial) favorite success story.  

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Karson Humiston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karson-humiston-64572b97/

Tyler Jones - https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-jones-cannabis-sales/

Pistil - https://www.pistildata.com/

Vangst - https://vangst.com/

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Watch Video - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNZI8qZy0lKxLO4OTk6P-tw

Karson Humiston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karson-humiston-64572b97/

Vangst - https://vangst.com/

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Sound Design by Jamie Humiston

What happens when a neuroscientist, turned Employee #1 at one of the country’s first cannabis brands, takes on a government role?  

Find out on this episode of Proud to Work in Cannabis with host Karson Humiston, Vangst’s Founder & CEO, featuring special guest Tristan Watkins, Program Manager at Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. In this episode, Watkins walks listeners through how he made the leap from neuroscience to being the first employee at LucidMoon, a cannabis brand established in 2015, and then selling that business and working in the Denver Cannabis Business Office. With inside perspective into every step of building a cannabis business, this is a must-listen episode. 
 

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Karson Humiston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karson-humiston-64572b97/

Tristan Watkins  https://oedit.colorado.gov/tristan-watkins

Vangst - https://vangst.com/

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Watch Video - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNZI8qZy0lKxLO4OTk6P-tw

Karson Humiston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karson-humiston-64572b97/

Vangst - https://vangst.com/

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Sound Design by Jamie Humiston

Have you ever wondered what two cannabis founders talk about on their monthly catch-up call?

Founder & CEO of Vangst,  Karson Humiston, sits down with Founder & CEO of Headset.io, Cy Scott, to discuss the past, present, and future of cannabis. They also address the elephant in the room: layoffs. With a lack of federal momentum in banking for the cannabis industry, leaders are forced to make tough economic decisions for their businesses. Cy and Karson give deep insights into leading their organizations though these industry headwinds.

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Karson Humiston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karson-humiston-64572b97/

Vangst - https://vangst.com/

Cy Scott - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyscott/

Headset.io - https://www.headset.io/

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Watch Video - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNZI8qZy0lKxLO4OTk6P-tw

Karson Humiston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karson-humiston-64572b97/

Vangst - https://vangst.com/

Recorded on Squadcast

Sound Design by Jamie Humiston