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The Green RushJohn Mueller, Scaling a Midwest Cannabis EmpireWelcome to the Green Rush, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets, and culture, produced by KCSA Podcast Labs.
Today our hosts sat down with John Mueller, veteran cannabis entrepreneur and CEO of Greenlight Dispensary. Greenlight is a vertically integrated multi-state operator with more than 30 dispensaries, 3 in-house brands, and more than 750 employees across Missouri, Ohio, West Virginia, Illinois, Nevada, and South Dakota. John is an expert in navigating the complexities of limited license markets and running a debt-free, profitable organization.
John has extensive experience in all areas of cannabis cultivation...
2024-10-2427 minThe Green RushAdam Smith, VP Harris’ Cannabis Plan and Future of Interstate CommerceWelcome to the Green Rush, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets, and culture, produced by KCSA Podcast Labs.
Today, we sat down with returning guest Adam Smith, Founder and President of Alliance for Sensible Markets to discuss the news that Vice President Kamala Harris will be rolling out her plan for cannabis legalization. Adam is a longtime activist in the industry, primarily working behind the scenes to develop, draft, and lobby for the passage of cannabis bills at both the state and federal levels. Adam conceptualized, co-wrote, and championed Oregon’s la...
2024-10-1744 minThe Green RushJhavid Mohseni, AI Grading with CannafaxWelcome to the Green Rush, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets, and culture, produced by KCSA Podcast Labs.
Today, our hosts sat down with Jhavid Mohseni, CEO of Aperon Corporation. Jhavid’s 27-year career spans multiple industries. In 2016, he founded Tamerlane Trading, which became the world’s leading quality-verified marketplace for bulk wholesale cannabis. He spearheaded the establishment of the International Cannabis and Hemp Standards (ICHS) to promote trust and transparency in the cannabis supply chain. Jhavid’s venture Big Tree Grading implemented ICHS standards, significantly improving cannabis quality grading. In 2023, Jhavid...
2024-10-0356 minThe Green RushGeorge Jage, MJ Unpacked by Jage MediaWelcome to the Green Rush, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets, and culture, produced by KCSA Podcast Labs.
Today, our hosts sat down with George Jage, Co-Founder and CEO of Jage Media, the driving force behind MJ Unpacked, the acclaimed cannabis trade event tailored exclusively for retail and brand executives.
Since 2019, George and his team have been dedicated to fostering community within the cannabis industry through dynamic business media and events. His previous roles include serving as President of Marijuana Business Daily and CEO of DOPE Magazine. Recognized for...
2024-09-2637 minThe Green RushLuna Stower, Cannabis Social Equity at Ispire TechWelcome to the Green Rush, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets, and culture, produced by KCSA Strategic Communications.
This week, we sat down with Luna Stower, Head of Impact at Ispire Technology. Luna is an industry veteran who has passionately advocated for cannabis legalization and social equity. At Ispire, she is at the forefront of efforts to drive positive social change through the development and distribution of cutting-edge vaping technologies. Luna’s leadership in advocacy, education, and technology has made her a prominent voice in the industry, and we’re thrilled to h...
2024-09-1952 minThe Green RushJavier Hasse, El Planteo CEO (REVISIT)The Green Rush team is revisiting our extensive archives, curating a selection of over 300 past episodes. This collection will feature memorable moments, insightful interviews, and some of the team’s favorite episodes, providing both new listeners and long-time fans an opportunity to explore or rediscover the best of Green Rush.
Back in 2020, we sat down with Javier Hasse, one of the leading voices in the cannabis industry about the cannabis news of the day including how cannabis companies are responding to the Black Lives Matter movement against police brutality, the launch of his Spanish language news site El...
2024-09-1257 minThe Green RushHirsh Jain, Ananda StrategyWelcome to the Green Rush, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets, and culture, produced by KCSA Podcast Labs.
This week, we sat down with Hirsh Jain, Founder of Ananda Strategy. Ananda Strategy is a strategy consultancy advising leading cannabis brands, retailers, technology businesses, and venture capital funds across the United States, Canada, and Western Europe.
Ananda Strategy represents many of California’s leading cannabis retailers, helping lead their expansion strategy, competitive licensing efforts, and M&A activity. Ananda also serves operators in the Arizona, Colorado, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ne...
2024-09-0545 minThe Green RushJim Belushi, Hollywood Star and Cannabis Entrepreneur (REVISIT)This summer, the Green Rush team is revisiting our extensive archives, curating a selection of over 300 past episodes. This collection will feature memorable moments, insightful interviews, and some of the team’s favorite episodes, providing both new listeners and long-time fans an opportunity to explore or rediscover the best of Green Rush. Stay tuned for the upcoming launch of our new podcast in the fall, “Alternatively Speaking.”
We’re revisiting our interview with Jim Belushi, actor, musician, comedian, all around entertainer as well as cannabis entrepreneur and the founder of Belushi’s Farms.
Jim has long been...
2024-08-2948 minThe Green RushBetty Aldworth, MAPS, Director of Communications (REVISIT)This summer, the Green Rush team is revisiting our extensive archives, curating a selection of over 300 past episodes. This collection will feature memorable moments, insightful interviews, and some of the team’s favorite episodes, providing both new listeners and long-time fans an opportunity to explore or rediscover the best of Green Rush. Stay tuned for the upcoming launch of our new podcast in the fall, “Alternatively Speaking.”
This week our host Anne Donohoe is joined by the incomparable Betty Aldworth, Director of Communications and Marketing for MAPS. An activist and advocate since her first anti-nukes demonstration as a pre...
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