Ep 247 - The Best Opportunities for Cannabis Investors and Entrepreneurs in 2019

A firefighter out of college, Cody Shirk’s expertise in finance is self-taught. Today he’s a full-time investor and the founder of Explorer Equity Group (EEG), a global alternative asset manager that works to capitalize on investment opportunities off-the-beaten-path. With investments in industry household names including Kush Bottles and Regulated Solutions, Cody’s latest non-mainstream investments lie in - you guessed it - cannabis. In this episode, Cody shares his insights on the future of cannabis and advice for both entrepreneurs and investors looking to break into the industry. Follow Cody at https://www.explorerequity.com/canna Key Takeaways: - Cody’s background in investing and how he came to start Explorer Equity Group and Explorer Partnership - Ongoing propaganda against cannabis and how the industry is working to improve public perception - The cannabis businesses Cody has invested in thus far, including Kush Bottles and Regulated Solutions - What Cody looks for when investing in cannabis businesses and his advice to startups seeking funding  - Cody’s outlook on startup investment and the price of cannabis over the next 1-2 years - Asia and South America’s developing economies and the exciting investment opportunities within - Cody’s tips on how entrepreneurs should go about approaching investors as well as ways investors can determine the best entrepreneurs to get behind   To learn more, visit: https://www.explorerequity.com/canna