In this conversation, Jack speaks with Paul Naske and Panapa Ehau from Rua Bioscience about their journey in the cannabis industry, focusing on sustainable economic development for their community. They discuss the evolution of the company, the transition to a capital light model, and the current state of their sales and market presence. The conversation also touches on their share raise initiative, advocacy for decriminalisation of cannabis, and the broader societal implications of cannabis legalisation. Throughout, they emphasise the importance of community impact and intergenerational wealth.

Rua's Captial Raise:

https://www.ruabio.com/news/capital-raise
Rua's Push to Decriminalise:

https://www.ruabio.com/tell-parliament-decriminalise

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Ruhr Bioscience

01:10 The Journey of Ruhr Bioscience

07:41 Founders' Perspectives and Company Values

12:02 Pivoting Business Models in Cannabis

15:52 Current Market Strategies and Sales Growth

22:12 Future Aspirations and Share Raise Discussion

24:26 Intergenerational Goals and Community Impact

28:10 Investment Opportunities and Company Growth

33:21 Navigating the Cannabis Market: Medical to Recreational

36:27 Advocating for Decriminalization and Social Acceptance

42:35 The Unique Mission of the Company: Beyond Profit

Keywords

Rua Bioscience, cannabis industry, economic development, medicinal cannabis, share raise, decriminalization, sustainable business, community impact, intergenerational wealth, New Zealand cannabis

Music by Lenny lawns.