The Cannabis Review

On this episode, we are joined by Rob Sechrist. Rob is the co-founding President of Pelorus Equity Group and has more than 18 years of experience in the real estate finance industry. Since the formation of Pelorus in 2010, he has raised more than $175,000,000 in secured real estate transactions. Rob’s primary role at Pelorus Equity Group is the development of strategic alliances with both private and institutional investors, formation of equity partnerships, coordinating the company’s growth into new markets and as an underwriter of transactions. Rob also oversees the direction of the marketing programs to borrowers, brokers and investors.  

Topics:  

1. Cannabis Lending  

2. How To Value A Cannabis Company

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On this episode we are joined by Niall Neligan. Niall is a graduate of Maynooth University and the Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business, University College Dublin. He studied law at the Honorable Society of Kings Inns and was called to the Irish Bar in 1999 practising on the Dublin & Eastern Circuit in Civil, Employment and Criminal Law. His research interests include: Criminal Law, Employment Law, International Cannabis Law (Medical and Adult Use Regulation) Drug Policy Law Reform and Regulation. Niall is a member of the Advisory Board of the INCBA  (International Cannabis Bar Association) the representative global body for lawyers who specialise in Cannabis Law and who work in the Regulated Cannabis Industry.

Topics:  

1. The Argument for Legal Cannabis in Ireland  

2. The Politics Against It 3. What is the INCBA?  

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On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Markus Roggen. Markus is a co-founder and chief scientific officer for Delic Labs. DELIC Labs is a federally-authorized psilocybin and cannabis research laboratory focused on extraction, analytical testing, and chemical process development. DELIC Labs serves as the engine for the DELIC ecosystem, conducting research and developing innovative product lines and intellectual property (IP).  

Topics:  

1. Artificial Intelligence and Cannabis  

2. Cannabis Compound Database   

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In this episode, we are joined by George Jage. George is a co-founder and CEO of Jage Media. Jage Media is a business to business company that produces distinctive events and focused content that accelerate the growth and profitability of cannabis brands and retailers.  Jage Media also produces B2B event MJ Unpacked and publishes MJ Brand Insights, providing up-to-the-minute industry intelligence and in-depth research.  Previously, Jage served as CEO of Dope Media, leading its acquisition of High Times. He's also held senior posts at Marijuana Business Daily, F&W's Beverage Group, World Tea Media and the Off-Price Show.  

Topics: 

1. Events & Engagement  

2. What Makes a Good Media Acquisition  

3. Cannabis Media   

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On this episode we are joined by Aurélien Bernard. Aurélien is the founder of Newsweed France. Newsweed is the leading French media platform focusing on local and global cannabis news. They deal with the state of legalisation and its evolution, research on medical cannabis, the scientific side of the plant, the latest trends, people and artists, and films / series on the subject.  

Topcis: 

1. European Cannabis Media 

2. Overview of French Cannabis   

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On this episode we are joined by Jorge Sanchis Guillén. Jorge is the CTO of ECanna Farming based in Valencia, Spain. ECanna are breeders of hemp plants. They make the cultivation process, harvest and dry the plants in their drier warehouse ready for customers, manufactures and labs extractors. they also have farmers associates, where they dry their biomass plants and we commercialise their production in EU countries.

Topics: 

1. Overview of Spain 

2. Trimming at Scale 

3. CBD Flower

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On this episode we are joined by Mark Jenkins. Mark is the founder of CBD dispensary called ReLeaf, based in Waterford & Tipperary. Mark is challenging Ireland's drug laws, notably the 1977 drugs act, in the high court. He joins us to give us an update on his recent court case with the DPP, which has real implications for the Irish CBD and cannabis industry.

Topics:  

1. ReLeaf Court Case  

2. 1977 Drugs Act

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On this episode, we are joined by Sonny Moerenhout. Sonny has been consulting growers for years on cannabis cultivation in countries where medicinal cannabis is legalized. His cultivation experience and expertise is strengthened as result of his involvement in trials at Wageningen University. Not surprisingly, Sonny holds a master’s degree in plant science from Wageningen University with greenhouse horticulture as his specialisation  

Topics: 

 1. Overview of Dutch Cannabis  

2. Greenhouse Cultivation   

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In this episode, we are joined by Roger Forsberg Jr aka Puuf_Daddy_Jr. Roger is a cannabis retail investor and social media influencer. He has built up a large following on twitter with the retail cannabis investor community as he dispenses his opinions on MSO's in America and Canada.   

Topics:  

1. American MSO's Vs Canadian MSOs 

2. M&A Activity  

3. Market Positions   

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On this episode we are joined by Jason Spatafora. A social media phenom, Jason Spatafora has greatly impacted the cannabis sector through his alter ego Wolf of Weed Street. He holds one of the biggest audiences in the cannabis sector through his Twitter (@wolfofweedst) as well as his website, marijuanastocks.com. Jason has been featured in many publications such as Men's Journal, Vice, and BBC online for his ability to spot trends, gauge sentiment, and find great trades for investors from all walks of life.  

Topics:  

1. Penny Stocks to Unicorns  

2. The Wolf of Weed Street  

3. True Trading Group  

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