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High Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast#106 - Weed for the People—Taxed or Otherwise: Elliot Lewis UnfilteredSend us a textElliot Lewis, CEO of Catalyst Cannabis and famously dubbed "the angriest weed CEO in California," pulls no punches in this revealing conversation about the state of California's cannabis industry. Having built Catalyst into one of California's largest retail chains with over 25 stores, Lewis speaks from experience when he describes the maddening reality of operating under excessive regulation and taxation.The conversation begins with Lewis reflecting on his journey from Berkeley student during the Prop 215 era to cannabis entrepreneur, acknowledging the unexpected path that led him to become California's second-largest cannabis retailer. "...
2025-09-251h 07
First Smoke of The DayCatalyst CEO: Cannabis War Goes Public, Lawsuit with GlassHouse, Snitching on CopsThis is the episode you’ve been waiting for, with possibly one of our most highly-requested guests, talking about the dirt, grime, poor legislation, break-ins, and incredibly tough decisions of the industry that no one else has the cajones to say with their chest, let alone on camera. Grab your popcorn for this one.Blackleaf sits down in the FSOTD studio with the Elliot Lewis, the notoriously outspoken CEO of Catalyst Co, a vertically integrated operation with over 33+ dispensaries statewide, plus a consumption lounge, who also produce a slew of in-house brands, to get down to th...
2025-08-243h 22
Believe.Behave.Become - A Pennant Group Podcast20. The Pennant Way: Building Life-Changing Leadership with Brent GuerisoliIn this special episode of Believe. Behave. Become. Pennant CEO Brent Guerisoli joins hosts Rich Lewis and Elliot McMillan to unpack what it really means to be a Level Five Leader. From his early days as a CEO-in-Training to leading a high-growth, locally-led organization, Brent reflects on humility, ownership, the power of building up others, and even shares his thoughts on competitive eating and cinematic leadership icons.Expect insight, humor, and some unexpected food analogies as Brent reveals Pennant’s “secret sauce” for sustained growth, culture, and leadership development. Whether you're new to Pennant or a s...
2025-08-051h 03
Smarter Online Safety with Jocelyn KingHacking, Cybercrime & AI: Elliot Lewis Reveals the Dark Web’s SecretsIn this episode of the Smarter Online Safety Podcast, host Jocelyn King sits down with Elliot Lewis, CEO of MOVIA Robotics and cybersecurity veteran with experience at Microsoft, Dell, and Wall Street. With a background in hacking, government service, and corporate security, Elliot shares insider insights into the world of cybercrime, the dangers of AI-driven scams, and how to protect yourself from phishing attacks, social engineering, and fraud.
🎙 In this episode, we cover:
✅ The different types of hackers: Cybercriminals, hacktivists, and nation-state actors
✅ AI-powered scams and how to detect them
✅ Social engineering tactics that cybercrim...
2025-03-2142 min
Living Not So FabulouslyAngels give you wings: this investor's insights on picking startups that soarAngel investing is somewhat of a mystery to many. Where does their money come from? How do they spot a good startup? How does the market and politics impact their investments? However, small business owners and entrepreneurs know that an angel investor’s insights might hold the key to their big break.On this week’s episode of Living Not So Fabulously, hosts David & John Auten-Schneider speak with ASTRSK PR Founder & CEO and angel investor Elliot Tomaeno. Tomaeno’s funding and PR efforts focus on startups in the tech industry, working with brands like Groupon, STASH, Prime Video...
2025-02-1225 min
Motley Fool MoneyRates Go Down, Market Goes UpLow rates are great for stocks, as long as we’re looking at a soft landing.(00:21) Ron Gross and Asit Sharma discuss:- The Fed’s 50 bps rate cut, the market’s reaction, and what history has to say about cuts this dramatic.- Nike’s CEO swap, what went wrong for John Donahoe and whether Elliot Hill has what it takes to turn the company around.- A new partnership masking bad results from Olive Garden, and FedEx’s signals about shipping trends.(19:11...
2024-09-2040 min
All Made UpFaizan Shah - Nine LivesEP60 - Faizan Shah - Nine LivesJoining us on the AllMadeUp sofa is comedian - Faizan ShahBritish soldier Esteban has been stationed in Mongolia for the past two years, on a critical mission to uncover the reason pets worldwide are turning on their owners. The first signs of this eerie phenomenon appeared when a Mongolian tribesman noticed his normally docile horses growing increasingly restless. Soon after, another tribesman was found covered in bite marks from various animals. Now, Esteban is hot on the case, armed with unlimited resources provided by WWF...
2024-07-091h 30
1 Question with Andrew Elliot Stern"How Do You Set A Vision?" with Meade LewisWelcome to 1 Question where creators, CEOs and innovators and artists answer 1 question. Today’s question:“What approaches do you take to mentor your team?” Andrew Elliot Stern is a Leadership Coach & Performance Coach for high performing individuals. He currently is focusing on tech startup founders. Andrew focuses on empowering individuals and organizations to come alive by creating and fulfilling their vision for the future. In this episode of the One Question podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing a tech startup founder who is making waves in the financial industry. Our guest, the CEO a Sa...
2024-03-0409 minMotley Fool MoneyActivist Investors are Acting UpTwilio’s co-founder and CEO steps down due to activist pressure, and Elliot Management’s $1B stake in Match means changes might be coming. (00:21) Ron Gross and Emily Flippen discuss:- The latest inflation numbers and why we shouldn’t bank on rate cuts yet- Activist investor activity at Twilio and Match Group, and potential plans to take Docusign private.- Big bank updates, a surprising pop from WD40, and things to watch heading into earnings season. (19:11) Documentarian Chris Temple talks about his ne...
2024-01-1240 min
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonMaster Plan For A Greener Hammer?The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:Hamilton wants to build more parks downtown, and they are going to make it happen with their “parks master plan.” All border crossings between Ontario and New York state have reopened following the tragic fiery crash at the Rainbow Bridge checkpoint this week that left two people dead and one border security agent with minor injuries. India has become more prominent in North America, recently, but along with that has come stories of alleged assassinations attempts. Most Canadians believe that Canada should play a neutral role or completely stay out of t...
2023-11-251h 15
Lasagna GanjaUnearthing the Weeds: Exposing Corruption in the Cannabis IndustryXzibit and Tammy the Cannabis Cutie talk about Prop 215 and how legal cannabis in California has changed over the years with the CEO of Catalyst Cannabis Company, Elliott Lewis. Elliott discusses the process of owning dispensaries and trying to grow your business in fierce competition while some owners are not playing by the rules. Listen in to hear about his monumental lawsuit against the largest cannabis-growing company in California.To see video of this Episode click the link below:https://open.spotify.com/episode/1lJiCTY1LdEydixU6Dizsjhttps://youtu.be...
2023-10-1252 min
The Cannabis ConnectionElliot Lewis-CEO Catalyst Cannabis Co. Jon Kolodinski-Creme De Canna, DJ Spleece 9/22/23The Cannabis Connection welcomes three guests live:Elliot Lewis, CEO and Co-Founder of Catalyst Cannabis Co.Jon Kolodinski, Founder & CEO Creme De CannaDJ Daddy Spleece of Reality Sound International.The show sheds light on their stories and roots in the cannabis community plus explore a new community activation happening September 30 at Catalyst Watsonville 1324 W. Beach St, Watsonville CA 9a-9p featuring live community concert with Ancestree, Kava Jah, Rocker-T and DJ Spleece.Apologies for a few technical gaps lost first part of the show and a few short segments...
2023-09-2644 minThe Cannabis ConnectionElliot Lewis-CEO Catalyst Cannabis Co. Jon Kolodinski-Creme De Canna, DJ Spleece 9/22/23The Cannabis Connection welcomes three guests live:Elliot Lewis, CEO and Co-Founder of Catalyst Cannabis Co.Jon Kolodinski, Founder & CEO Creme De CannaDJ Daddy Spleece of Reality Sound International.The show sheds light on their stories and roots in the cannabis community plus explore a new community activation happening September 30 at Catalyst Watsonville 1324 W. Beach St, Watsonville CA 9a-9p featuring live community concert with Ancestree, Kava Jah, Rocker-T and DJ Spleece.Apologies for a few technical gaps lost first part of the show and a few short...
2023-09-2614 min
Getting High With Show Potcast hosted by Adam IllThe OG PotCast with Adam Ill ft. Elliot Lewis Catalyst CEOIn this episode of the "Getting High With" show, highest host Adam iLL welcomes the outspoken, passionate, and some say controversial, CEO of Catalyst, Elliot Lewis.One of the most interesting and fun conversations we've had on the Versace Espresso Glider Recliners. We covered many topics from the beginnings growing up in LBC and how he became a long hair Birkenstock wearing hippie to the house flipping, weed growing, black market duffle bag boy. Yes, we even spoke about the city council meetings and law suits. Weed For the People.So, sit...
2023-08-241h 25
The EdUp Experience616: How to Serve Student Parents - with Nicole Lynn Lewis, Founder & CEO of Generation HopeIt’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode,
YOUR guest is Nicole Lynn Lewis, Founder & CEO of Generation Hope
YOUR cohost is Elliot Felix, Founder of Brightspot Strategy & Author of #getthemostoutofcollege - How to Get the Most out of College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio &
YOUR sponsor is Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education!
What's the best way to serve student parents?
What are the key indicators to know if a campus is student parent friendly?
What does Nicole...
2023-05-0941 min
MITA Unshackled Cannabis Business PodcastChris & Elliot Lewis the CEO’s & Founders of Viscous Life | MITA.USDemitri Downing J.D. interviews the CEO's of Viscous Vape, Chris & Elliot Lewis and discusses their vape process.Hosted by https://www.getispire.com/ Sponsored by https://schedule6.org/ About #ViscousLife https://www.viscous.life/ Viscous Vape specializes in developing premium quality vape products using the highest quality ingredients, never containing harsh chemicals or heavy metals to ensure their full spectrum Cannabis cartridges are consistent, clean, and compliant. MITA YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/0Dwfg4Tlcws MITA Website https://mita.us/ MITA LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/1828...
2023-01-1419 min
The Outlier Ventures PodcastWhat to Expect from Web3 in 2023 - Part 2, with Outlier VenturesIn this second part of the special edition of The Metaverse Podcast, we speak with Outlier Ventures specialists, with the mission to help fund and develop an open ecosystem that onboards one billion people to a more open and inclusive Metaverse.
Our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, is joined by a panel of experts including Blake Lezenski (Farfetch Dream Assembly Base Camp), Elliot Leimer (Zero-Knowledge Base Camp), Rhian Lewis (Product and Engineering Team), Leo Sprueth (NFT Team), and Robert Mullins (Token Economies Team).
This episode is highly recommended for Web3 founders, investo...
2023-01-0951 min
Cannabis Talk 101The Insider's Guide to Penetrating Cannabis RetailersJenny-Beth Dills is up next as the moderator for this exciting panel at the Cannexs B2B event. She explains the different routes and variables needed to operate in the retail cannabis space. She is joined by Jason Beck, one of the longest continuous cannabis retailers in the US, and Elliot Lewis, the CEO of Catalyst Dispensaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-09-0931 min
Cannabis Talk 101Grass Roots Politics and Growers PanelLive at the Cannabis B2B event, Dale Sky Jones, Chancellor of Oaksterdam University, talks with Elliot Lewis, CEO of Catalyst Dispensaries, about the sacrifices and politics that come with being in the cannabis industry. Following up: Eviane Ita asks Daniel Hendrix, Doc Ray, and Steven Perez about their expert advice and experiences with growing in the cannabis industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-09-021h 07
Defense in DepthData Protection for Whatever Comes NextAll links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series Cybersecurity boils down to securing your data or data protection. But that simple concept has turned into a monumental task that is only exacerbated every time we move our data to a new platform. How do we secure data today, to be ready for whatever comes next in computing? Check out this post and this post for the discussion that are the basis of our conversation on this week’s episode co-hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), the producer of CISO Series, and gue...
2022-07-2825 min
CISO Series PodcastYuck! Now Everyone Has Touched My Data.All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series What can you do when your data keeps passing through different third party applications? Your data is being accessed and manipulated by more people, more applications, and more security policies that may not be aligned with your security policies. It seems once it leaves your environment, it's out of your control. This week’s episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), operating partner, YL Ventures. Our sponsored guest is Elliot Lewis (@ElliotDLewis), CEO, Keyavi...
2022-07-2633 min
Cannabinoid Connect#294: Elliot Lewis, Catalyst Cannabis Co.Elliot Lewis is the Founder and CEO of Catalyst Cannabis Co., a change-making cannabis company creating an impactful footprint throughout California.
2022-05-1036 min
The North American Weed TourNorth American Weed Tour Podcast Ep 62: Catalyst Cannabis CoOn this episode of the North American Weed Tour Podcast, Mitch interviews Elliot Lewis of Catalyst Cannabis.
Catalyst Cannabis has 9 dispensary locations throughout California with more on the way. Elliot is the CEO at Catalyst and has been outspoken about taxes, corruption, and looking out for the "little guy" in the legal cannabis industry.
For more on the North American Weed Tour, check out www.respectmyregion.com
2022-01-181h 36
Cannabis Talk 101CEO of Catalyst Elliot Lewis, Attorney Freddy Sayegh, John Reese from Immersia & CEO of Five star extracts Jason Winkler.CEO of Catalyst Connect Elliot Lewis goes off on the government, Attorney at The Foxx Firm Freddy Sayegh tries to calm him down. CEO of Five star extracts & Co-Founder of Immersia Jason Winkler & John Reese share how their vision of Harvest for Heroes came to be. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-11-2337 min
Cannabis Talk 101Chris & Elliot Lewis the CEO’s & Founders of Viscous Vape. "Live the ride."Viscous Vape specializes in developing premium quality vape products using the highest quality ingredients, never containing harsh chemicals or heavy metals to ensure their full spectrum Cannabis cartridges are consistent, clean, and compliant. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-09-1551 min
Bluntly UsEpisode #2: Elliot LewisIn the second episode, Ian and Deena talk with Elliot Lewis about Catalyst, their aggressive expansion plans, community engagement, dealing with incompetent politicians, and how the cannabis industry is painfully overtaxed.
Prior to starting the Catalyst chain of dispensaries, Long Beach native Elliot served as Connected Cannabis Co.’s head of licensing and business development. Beyond running a successful retail business, Elliot is committed to contributing positive changes and developments in the community. Elliot believes that being good corporate citizens is key to having long-lasting success.
Follow Elliot on instagram: http://instagram.com/catalyst_ceo&nb...
2021-06-1858 min
Defense in DepthData Protection and VisibilityAll links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series (https://cisoseries.com/defense-in-depth-data-protection-and-visibility/) Where is your data? Who's accessing it? You may know if you have an identity access management solution, but what happens when that data leaves your control. What do you do then? Check out this post for the basis for our conversation on this week’s episode which features me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series, co-host Allan Alford (@allanalfordintx), and our sponsored guest is Elliot Lewis (@elliotdlewis), CEO, Keyavi Data. Than...
2020-11-1933 minCISO Series PodcastHow Will the Candidate Respond to "What's Worse?!"All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series (https://cisoseries.com/how-will-the-candidate-respond-to-whats-worse/) A potential candidate's response to a "What's Worse?!" question will show how they can handle risk decisions. This episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson. Our sponsored guest this week is Elliot Lewis (@elliotdlewis), CEO, Keyavi Data. Thanks to this week's podcast sponsor, Keyavi Data (formerly Encryptics) Now you can share data without ever losing control of it. Our a...
2020-07-2137 min
Millennium Live | A Leadership & Discovery PodcastEpisode 72 | Keyavi DataThis #millenniumlive virtual episode features Keyavi Data CEO, Elliot Lewis. Elliot recounts the challenges the data security world has encountered during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how protecting data while taking a "hands-off approach" to data is at the forefront of the company's mission at Keyavi Data.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
2020-06-1721 min
EE Times CurrentSelf-Protecting Data | How to Bring Back U.S. Manufacturing | GalvanizedProtecting data systems is a never-ending cat-and-mouse game. What if the data could just protect itself? An interview with security expert and Keyavi CEO Elliot Lewis. Also, the trade war exposed the peril of off-shoring production – a lesson the pandemic hammered home. How can the U.S. bring back manufacturing? An interview with international production expert Dan Breznitz.
EPISODE LINK: https://www.eetimes.com/podcasts/self-protecting-data-how-to-bring-back-u-s-manufacturing-galvanized/
2020-04-2446 minCISO Series PodcastDebunking the Misused "Chased By Bear" Cybersecurity MetaphorAll links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series (https://cisoseries.com/debunking-the-misused-chased-by-bear-cybersecurity-metaphor/) We don't want anyone to be caught by the bear on the latest episode of CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast. This episode was recorded in person in San Francisco. It is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson. Our sponsored guest this week is Elliot Lewis (@ElliotDLewis), CEO, Encryptics. Thanks to this week's podcast sponsor, Encryptics. Now you can share data...
2020-01-2136 minCISO Series PodcastGet Out! The Data Leak Is Coming from the InsideCISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast and Series is available at CISOSeries.com. Be afraid. Be very afraid of the latest episode of the CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast where it's possible that 90 percent of your security breaches are coming from within your own company. This show, like all the previous ones is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson, CISO of Lyft. Our guest this week is Leon Ravenna, CISO, KAR Auction Services. Synack provides crowdsourced security testing that provides more than older style penetra...
2019-01-1527 min