Ellis Soodak, co-founder of Verdi Cannabis, joins Cannabis Roundup to discuss the challenges and corruption in the New York cannabis industry. Ellis shares his background in math and finance, as well as his family's history in the retail industry. He explains the predatory loan program for cannabis businesses and the lack of oversight in the state's reporting system. Ellis emphasizes the need for enforcement of unlicensed dispensaries and a more equitable industry. Despite the obstacles, he remains grateful for the opportunity to sell legal weed. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation about the state of the New York cannabis market.