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Cannaweek - Cannabis IntelligenceThe East Coast Cannabis Empire: New Jersey’s Adult-Use Cannabis Vote (Scott Rudder)As we continue our discussion surrounding the election, host Heather Wicklein talks with Scott Rudder, President, Board of Directors of New Jersey CannaBusiness Association and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss the importance and impact of New Jersey's forthcoming adult-use cannabis vote. They explore the impact the passing of this law could have on New Jersey's economy and the surrounding East Coast states.Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com
2020-10-0234 minCannaweek - Cannabis IntelligencePharmaceutical Industry Roadblock: Arizona’s 2nd Adult-Use Cannabis Vote (Steve White)Host Heather Wicklein talks with Steve White, CEO of Harvest, Inc. and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss the importance and impact of Arizona's forthcoming adult-use cannabis vote. They explore the impact the passing of this law could have on Arizona's economy and our country as as a whole.Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com
2020-09-2824 minCannaweek - Cannabis IntelligenceThe MORE Act: Cannabis Legalization OutlookHost Heather Wicklein talks with Sheri Orlowitz, founder of the Council for Federal Cannabis Regulation and Board member of Marijuana Policy Project and Patrice Angle Senior Advisor to New Frontier Data . They discuss the politics of the MORE Act, the likelihood of its passing, and what its lasting impact could be on the future of the North American cannabis Industry. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com InstagramTwitterwww.newfrontierdata.com
2020-09-1821 minCannaweek - Cannabis IntelligenceEuropean Hemp and CBD in Peril (Lorenza Romanese)Host Heather Wicklein talks with Lorenza Romanese, Managing Director at European Industrial Hemp Association and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss the potential impact of the European Commission's attempted rescheduling of CBD to a narcotic. They explore the implications this decision could have on the foundation of the Hemp/CBD industry in Europe and what the response has been from operators in the region. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com InstagramTwitterwww.newfrontierdata.com
2020-09-1135 minCannaweek - Cannabis IntelligenceUK Guidelines Adverse Effect on Medicinal CannabisHost Heather Wicklein talks with Nick Pateras, Managing Director for Europe at Materia Ventures and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss recent challenges to the NHS's interpretation of medical Cannabis' efficacy. They explore how the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) failure to recommend Cannabis as a viable treatment has led to nearly no prescriptions being offered by the UK's doctors. The also discuss the recent push for adult-use legalization amid budgeting shortfalls in the UK's government. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com InstagramTwitterwww.newfrontierdata.com
2020-09-0438 minCannaweek - Cannabis IntelligenceTransitioning From the Illicit Market (Mitch Baruchowitz): Part 2In part 2 of this special 2-part episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with Managing Director of Merida Capital Mitch Baruchowitz and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss how the Illinois market has managed its success to date and how it compares to other markets that are similar in size but differ in construct. They dive into how investors should be thinking about the opportunities available on both a market-by-market basis and nationwide and finish the conversation with an examination of how the national market has grown over the past few years and what the potential for growth...2020-08-2822 minCannaweek - Cannabis IntelligenceTransitioning From the Illicit Market (Mitch Baruchowitz): Part 1In part 1 of this special 2-part episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with Managing Director of Merida Capital Mitch Baruchowitz and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss how the legal market is faring against the enduring presence of the large and very well organized illicit market. They discuss why the industry has has such a tough time eliminating the desire for an illicit market, how the illicit markets enduring presence has impacted the growth of legal regimes, and hat steps lawmakers can take to incentivize legal market adoption. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com I...2020-08-2119 minCannaweek - Cannabis IntelligenceThe Realties of Banking (Tyler Beuerlein)In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks the Chief Revenue Officer of Hypur, Tyler Beuerlein and CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss how the lack of traditional banking in cannabis has spurred innovation from companies like Hypur and other financial processing companies. They also dive into the amendment in the latest Coronavirus relief package that promises to allow access to traditional banking and lending in the industry. They discuss what the practical applications of that amendment may be and the potential impact it could have on the market. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com In...2020-08-1225 minCannaweek - Cannabis IntelligenceCapital Flow in Cannabis (Urban Smedeby)In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with The President of Manifest 7, Urban Smedeby and COO of New Frontier Data, Gary Allen. They discuss new developments in how lenders are entering into the market through strategic debt financing and what that means for the future of liquidity in the market and the downstream benefits to investors. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com InstagramTwitterwww.newfrontierdata.com
2020-08-0635 minCannaweek - Cannabis IntelligenceCanadian Cannabis: Moving Forward (Richard Carleton)In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with The Canadian Securities Exchange CEO Richard Carleton and New frontier Data CKO John Kagia. They Discuss how the Canadian market has evolved since adult-use legalization was enacted in 2018 and how the push towards austere business fundamentals has impacted the trajectory of the industry. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com InstagramTwitterwww.newfrontierdata.com
2020-07-2933 minCannaweek - Cannabis IntelligencePrivate Investments in Cannabis (Kristin Fox)In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with Manifest 7 board member, Kristin Fox and New Frontier Data's Founder and C.E.O, Giadha Aguirre DeCarcer. They discuss the state of private investment and the role it plays in the current North American cannabis industry. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com InstagramTwitterwww.newfrontierdata.com
2020-07-2230 minCannaweek - Cannabis IntelligenceInvesting in the EU (Stuart Forbes and Rahul Bhushan)In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the Co-Founder's of United Kingdom based Rize ETF, Rahul Bhushan and Stuart Forbes and New Frontier Data's Chief Knowledge Officer, John Kagia. They discuss the state of the investment landscape in Europe and how the emergence of ETF's and thematic investing has impacted the European Cannabis industry. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com InstagramTwitterwww.newfrontierdata.com
2020-07-1535 minCannaweek - Cannabis IntelligencePublic Perception vs. PolicyIn this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with Senior Director of Industry Analytics, Kacey Morrissey and Director of Industry Analytics, Dr. Molly McCann . They discuss how the public's perception of Cannabis usage continues to evolve and the implications that may have on the politics of prohibition. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com InstagramTwitterwww.newfrontierdata.com
2020-07-0918 minCannaweek - Cannabis IntelligenceRacial Disparities in the Cannabis Industry (Roz McCarthy)In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the Founder and CEO of Minorities for Medical Marijuana Inc, Roz McCarthy and New Frontier Data's Chief Knowledge Officer, John Kagia. They discuss how markets and companies are addressing the disparities in minority representation within the cannabis industry. The outline what steps can be taken to ensure equitable representation for minorities as the industry continues to expand across the country. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com InstagramTwitterwww.newfrontierdata.com
2020-07-0132 minCannaweek - Cannabis IntelligenceCareers in Cannabis: Current Climate (Vern Davis)In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the Managing Partner and SVP of Business Development for Protis Global, Vern Davis and New Frontier Data's Chief Knowledge Officer, John Kagia. They discuss how the Cannabis industry is being impacted by the wave of unemployment wrought by the current pandemic. They discuss ways in which the Cannabis industry can offer a unique opportunity for professionals looking to make a change in their career paths. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com InstagramTwitterwww.newfrontierdata.com
2020-06-1727 minCannaweek - Cannabis IntelligenceThe Future of Hemp (Cynthia Petrone-Hudock)In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the Founder & C.E.O of Hemp-Alternative and Advisor to New Frontier Data, Cynthia Petrone-Hudock and New Frontier Data's Chief Knowledge Officer, John Kagia. They discuss how the hemp supply chain has been impacted by COVID-19 as well as how recent investments into hemp fiber may present new opportunities for the industry to reach its full potential. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com InstagramTwitterwww.newfrontierdata.com
2020-06-1025 minCannaweek - Cannabis IntelligenceMSO’s in the Evolving Market (Kim Rivers)In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the CEO ofTruileve, Kim Rivers and New Frontier Data's Chief Operating Officer, Gary Allen. They discuss how multi-state operators are navigating dynamic market conditions and how recent efforts to enact banking regulations and adult-use legalization might impact the long term prospects of the cannabis industry. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com InstagramTwitterwww.newfrontierdata.com
2020-06-0322 minCannaweek - Cannabis IntelligenceShifts in Consumer Behavior (Jamie Pearson)In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the CEO of Bhang Corporation, Jamie Pearson and New Frontier Data's Director of Industry analytics, Molly McCann. They discuss how consumption habits and the retail environment have been impacted by the ongoing pandemic. They also discuss how operators may be able to effectively respond to shifts in consumer preferences during this period.Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com InstagramTwitterwww.newfrontierdata.com
2020-05-2731 minCannaweek - Cannabis IntelligenceCO Adult Use Market: Past, Present, Future (Jessica Billingsley)In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with industry pioneer and the Chairwoman and CEO of Akerna Corporation, Jessica Billingsley and New Frontier Data's Chief Knowledge Officer, John Kagia. They discuss how the Colorado market has set the tone for the country and discuss how lessons learned have influenced conventional understandings on the benefits of full adult-use legalization. View the infographic here: newfrontierdata.com/co-dataContact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com www.instagram.com/newfrontierdatawww.twitter.com/newfrontierdatawww.newfrontierdata.com
2020-05-1725 minCannaweek - Cannabis IntelligenceImproving the U.S. Research System (Dr. Oludare Odumosu)In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with industry veteran and C.E.O. of Zelira Theraputics, Oludare Odumosu and New Frontier Data's Chief Knowledge Officer, John Kagia. They discuss a range of topics including how the medical Cannabis community is battling misinformation in the age of COVID-19, how the Federal Government's testing restrictions have impacted medical Cannabis adoption, and how Cannabis is being introduced into developing markets in Africa. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com www.instagram.com/newfrontierdatawww.twitter.com/newfrontierdatawww.newfrontierdata.com
2020-05-1334 minCannaweek - Cannabis IntelligenceInvestor Perspective on Cannabis (Mitch Baruchowitz)In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with noted Cannabis investor and Managing Partner of Merida Capital, Mitch Baruchowitz and New Frontier Data's Director of Industry Analytics, Kacey Morrissey. They discuss how the correlation of COVID-19's impact and the general trajectory of the cannabis industry have reshaped the capital markets within the Cannabis industry. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com www.instagram.com/newfrontierdatawww.twitter.com/newfrontierdatawww.newfrontierdata.com
2020-05-0628 minCannaweek - Cannabis IntelligenceNavigating Volatile Capital Markets (Tim Seymour)In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the host of the CNBC television series Fast Money, Tim Seymour and COO of New Frontier Data, Gary Allen . They discuss how the operators in the North American market are adjusting to the new market dynamics. They also touch on the impact that virtual events like the Global Cannabis Town Hall are having on the industry and how they are serving as a focal point for industry cohesion and deal flow in a world of social distancing. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com www.instagram.com/newfrontierdataww...2020-04-2923 minCannaweek - Cannabis IntelligenceCoronavirus & Cannabis – Fake News?In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the CSO of New Frontier Data, Reggie Gaudino. They discuss misinformation being spread about the efficacy of Cannabis and CBD as a treatment for Covid-19 and the strides being made by scientists to unlock the many medical possibilities yet to be realized within the Cannabinoid chain. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com www.instagram.com/newfrontierdatawww.twitter.com/newfrontierdatawww.newfrontierdata.com
2020-04-2827 min
Cannaweek - Cannabis IntelligenceU.S. Market Response to the PandemicIn this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the CKO of New Frontier Data, John Kagia. They discuss how the North American Cannabis market is coping with the impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic the long term implications of the market disruption. Contact: Cannaweek@newfrontierdata.com www.instagram.com/newfrontierdatawww.twitter.com/newfrontierdatawww.newfrontierdata.com
2020-04-1717 min
Cannaweek - Cannabis IntelligenceGlobal Cannabis Industry & COVID-19In this episode, host Heather Wicklein talks with the CEO of New Frontier Data, Giadha Aguirre de Carcer, about the current state of the global cannabis industry. They discuss how markets are adjusting to the restrictions brought on by the sudden rise of the Covid-19 pandemic. They also explore the impact the pandemic may have on consumer behavior in the near and long term, as well as how industry operators and investors are responding, and the durability of the cannabis industry in the face of a recession. They also discuss the impact of the Global Cannabis Town H...2020-04-1726 min