The Green Peak

Zoned Properties with Bryan McLaren today on Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. Bryan is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Zoned Properties, a strategic real estate development firm whose primary mission is to provide real estate and sustainability services for the regulated cannabis industry. Mr. McLaren has a strong professional background in the social, economic, and environmental development of complex business organizations. Over his professional career, he has successfully implemented large-scale projects for corporate and community organizations. McLaren holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and Ethics Studies from the University of San Diego, a Masters of Sustainable Development from Northern Arizona University, an Executive Masters in Business Leadership from Arizona State University, and an MBA with a specialty in Sustainable Development. Throughout his graduate career, McLaren devoted time to community development and philanthropic efforts earning a number of honors and awards including Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society Membership and the Distinguished Walton Scholarship.

Gage Cannabis Co. with Fabian Monaco today on The Green Peak With Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. Fabian is Gage Cannabis Co.'s president and director. He previously worked at XIB Financial Inc., GMP Securities L.P., and Scotiabank. In addition to his vast investment banking and legal background, Mr. Monaco has 10+ years of capital markets experience. Gage Growth Corp. is a premier cannabis cultivator, retailer, and brand in Michigan that operates on the idea that “good is just not good enough.” Its core values of providing premium cannabis to market, positively shaping cannabis culture, and nurturing the community primes the company for success and rapid economic growth.

Pelorus Equity Group with Rob Sechrist today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. Pelorus Equity Group offers a range of innovative transactional solutions addressing the diverse needs of cannabis-related business operators. Our flexible acquisition and bridge lending programs are the direct result of our involvement in more than 5,000 transactions of varying size and complexity. Since 1991, our principals have participated in more than $1 billion of real estate investment transactions using both debt and equity solutions. We draw on our extensive experience to rapidly understand an opportunity, structure a logical solution, and execute a timely close.

Cannabis Grower’s Handbook with Ed Rosenthal today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. Ed is a leading cannabis horticulture authority, author, educator, social activist, and legalization pioneer. As one of the co-founders of High Times Magazine, Ed writes the much loved and long-running cannabis column, “Ask Ed.” The column continues to be published internationally. “Ed Rosenthal’s Cannabis Grower’s Handbook”, has become the definitive marijuana cultivation resource, inspiring millions to learn the best marijuana cultivation techniques. His book is the official course book of Oaksterdam University.

Flora Growth Corp. with President & CEO Luis Merchan today on The Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. Luis Merchan, President and CEO of Flora Growth Corp., is a New York and Miami-based executive with over a decade of proven experience in enterprise sales management, corporate strategy, merchandising and expense management, and customer experience. During Luis’ term as Flora CEO, the company has added over 10,000 new investors, went public on the Nasdaq in May 2021, and is now organized to support a portfolio of organic cannabis-based products rapidly growing through acquisitions and partnerships. Before joining the Flora Growth team, Luis previously served as Macy’s Inc.’s Vice President of Workforce Strategy and Operations where I managed the enterprise’s multibillion-dollar P&L expense line for the 540-store portfolio.

Ed Rosenthal is a leading cannabis horticulture authority, author, educator, social activist, and legalization pioneer. As one of the co-founders of High Times Magazine, Ed writes the much loved and long-running cannabis column, “Ask Ed.” The column continues to be published internationally. “Ed Rosenthal’s Marijuana Grower’s Handbook”, has become the definitive marijuana cultivation resource, inspiring millions to learn the best marijuana cultivation techniques. His book is the official course book of Oaksterdam University. Ed is the founder of many successful socially responsible cannabis organizations, including; Quick Trading Publishing, focused on continuously researching and publishing the most accurate, up to date cannabis education, Quantum 9, a marijuana consulting and technology company, Green Aid: The Medical Marijuana Legal Defense and Education Fund, a 501(c)(3), the International Cannabis Business Conference, and The Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum in Amsterdam. As an internationally known cannabis activist and advocate, Ed views marijuana law as a crucial social issue: one that hit him personally. In 1999, Ed was appointed, “Officer of the City of Oakland”, directed to cultivate cannabis for patients. Three years later, the federal government shut down his city-supported facility. Ed was arrested and put on trial twice for marijuana cultivation in federal court. Ed’s highly publicized trials shifted public opinion in favor of state medical marijuana laws, highlighting for many the fact that marijuana laws have become more harmful to society than the behavior they were intended to regulate.

The Poseidon Garden Fund with Managing Director Patrick Rea today on Green Peak With Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio.  Pioneering the Efficient Frontier of ‪Cannabis‬ ‪Alpha‬. Providing opportunities for a smarter crop of accredited investors interested in the Cannabis industry. The Poseidon business model is designed to identify attractive opportunities and take advantage of market dislocations for the benefit of our clients. With an eye on emerging opportunities and fields yet to be fully cultivated, Poseidon is unafraid to bring radical--yet proven--investment strategies to places and spaces others may balk, always knowing that with intelligent risk, a great reward is as inevitable as the tides. Poseidon was founded by siblings Emily & Morgan Paxhia in 2013, making their first fund one of the longest-running dedicated cannabis investment funds.

Health House Holdings Limited is an International distributor of medicinal cannabis and was founded to pursue opportunities in the burgeoning global medicinal cannabis market. Since 2014, the Board and founding shareholders of the Company have been pioneers in the medicinal cannabis sector establishing a number of publicly-listed companies including AusCann Group, Zelda Therapeutics, and CannPal Animal Therapeutics. In March 2019 Health House Holdings Limited acquired Health House International PTY Ltd a business that was granted the first license in Australia to import and distribute medicinal cannabis. Health House International PTY Ltd is a fully operational wholesale distribution business serving the expanding Australian market and is well-positioned to expand into New Zealand and South East Asia.

Cann Farm with the president of Cann Farm Andrés Vázquez Vargas today on Green Peak with Richard Zwicky only on Cannabis Radio. Cann Farm is a highly innovative, Impact Farming company, specialized in the cultivation and processing of botanicals with medicinal properties. At Cann Farm, they are dedicated to cultivating and processing medicinal plants under the highest quality standards and developing from them a broad portfolio of innovative products for health and well-being. Import and commercialization of products derived from cannabis and other plants for medicinal use. Cultivation and processing of medicinal plants, both for the Peruvian market and for export. They invest in scientific research projects on issues related to the application of medicinal plants for health, as well as on agronomic issues aimed at optimizing their production. Local solutions, Global impact: They help people maintain optimal health and well-being in a sustainable way.

EisnerAmper LLP with Eric Altstadter is an Audit Partner and the leader for cannabis and hemp services within the Manufacturing and Distribution practice at EisnerAmper LLP. Eric Altstadter is an Audit Partner and the leader for cannabis and hemp services within the Manufacturing and Distribution practice. He has more than 30 years of experience working with public companies and privately held businesses throughout the country. Eric has helped numerous clients through the complex financial reporting and compliance issues associated with the filing of registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and raising capital from other groups. He has significant experience with companies in the financial services, technology, manufacturing and distribution, and retail industries.

Eric is also a frequent speaker on accounting, auditing, and business topics. He is regularly recognized by the Long Island Business News (LIBN) in their Who's Who in Accounting and Who's Who in Audits editions. Eric was previously named by LIBN as one of the “Around 50” honorees in recognition of his leadership and support of Long Island businesses and the community.