Thinking Outside The Bud

 Danny Murr-Sloat inspires many as the famed owner of AlpinStash who credits consuming and growing cannabis with losing 70 pounds, transitioning off over 19 prescriptions including opiates for an array of medical issues, and eventually becoming one of the most revered micro-cultivation brands in Colorado. But, few know Danny as an emerging prolific breeder. Since 2014, he’s steadily built the AlpinStash brand through his meticulously bred in-house cultivars, several of which are cult favorites among Colorado connoisseurs. Murr-Sloat’s Lemmiwinks, Sparrow King, Falkor, Grape Grimoire, and Platinum Tiger Cookies cultivars are flying off the shelves, which is especially notable in a state where the retail system pays little homage to growers, if at all. Regardless, Danny’s secret is keeping operations small-scale, paying attention to the finest details, and adding his personal touch to everything AlpinStash grows. 

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Dale has been a practicing California attorney for more that 30 years and active in the California cannabis space for 20 years. In 1999, he and his (then) wife, Dr. Mollie Fry, opened one of the first 5 medical cannabis recommendation clinics. His persistent political action, on behalf of medical cannabis patients, led to a federal DEA raid, arrest and a 60 month prison sentence. However, the California State Bar found no moral turpitude and so he is a practicing attorney to this day. Since the transition to a regulated cannabis system, in California, Dale has focused his practice on lobbying jurisdictions to allow commercial cannabis activity and assisting operators to transition into the regulated market. Additionally, he mediates commercial cannabis disputes and acts as an expert witness in similar legal issues. Dale has recently participated in the advocacy for the compassion program in California and, as a member of the International Cannabis Bar Association, he sits on the Appellations Project. Additionally, Dale is focused on business education for social equity applicants.

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Gillian Levy, the Co-Founder & CEO at Humboldt Apothecary, a women-owned and run company in the heart of Humboldt County is passionate about crafting the highest quality cannabis-based tinctures and topicals, offering safe, effective solutions to target a wide variety of conditions and support general health and wellness. Together with her business partner Susan Cleverdon, she formulates unique botanical blends, combining cannabis and complementary herbs to create products with maximum therapeutic benefits. Committed to using the highest quality, and most environmentally sustainable ingredients including Humboldt County sun-grown cannabis, the company supports small farmers and organic practices. As a Botanist, Herbalist, business owner, and mom to two teens, Gillian believes strongly that entrepreneurship and business growth can go hand-in-hand with environmental stewardship and responsibility.

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Thinking Outside the Bud is a business podcast devoted to driving innovation in the cannabis space. During each episode, we speak with founders, investors, thought leaders, researchers, advocates, and policy makers who are finding new and exciting ways for cannabis to positively impact business, society, and culture. Have each episode delivered to your inbox by subscribing here: http://www.thinkingoutsidethebud.com/subscribe

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As the founder, owner and CEO of QAcanna Jon brings 20 years of practical experience within the pharmaceutical, medical device, combination products and dietary supplement industries.

His thorough comprehension of industry regulations and standards, along with an understanding of how to effectively apply those standards to various business models, has allowed him to successfully navigate and lead through various sectors of regulated industries. His current 2-year participation on the ASTM International’s technical committee “D37 on Cannabis” has allowed him to participate in the construction of standards that will guide the cannabis industry on a global scale, while gaining valuable insight as to future regulatory expectations.

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