In this episode of the Cannacurio Podcast, Ed Keating chats with Brett Gelfand, founder of CannaBIZ Collects and the Cannabiz Credit Association. They discuss Brett's journey from Colorado's cannabis market to pioneering solutions for credit and collection challenges in the industry. Learn how these organizations are transforming financial practices by leveraging data and collaboration to drive smarter credit decisions and foster business stability. Tune in for insights on navigating the industry's financial complexities and predictions for its future.

Ed Keating

December 10, 2024

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In this episode of the Cannacurio Podcast, Ed Keating sits down with Nohtal Partansky, CEO of Sorting Robotics, to explore how automation is transforming the cannabis industry. Nohtal shares the story of his evolution from working with NASA, to developing cutting-edge robotic systems designed to streamline cannabis production.

Ed Keating

October 25, 2024

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Discover insights from Joseph Lustberg, Managing Partner at Upwise Capital, on cannabis financing in Cannacurio Podcast #68. Learn how Upwise navigates industry challenges, secures capital for startups, and supports cannabis businesses with innovative financial solutions.

Ed Keating

September 26, 2024

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Discover the global expansion and regulatory challenges in the cannabinoid industry with Bret Worley, CEO of MC Nutraceuticals, on this episode of the Cannacurio Podcast. Gain insights into compliance, lobbying efforts, and the future of the cannabinoid market.

Ed Keating

September 6, 2024

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On this episode of the Cannacurio podcast, host Ed Keating interviews Brett Puffenbarger. Discover his unique journey to the cannabis industry, the power of radical transparency, and insights on the ever-evolving cannabis industry.

Ed Keating

August 20, 2024

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On this episode of the Cannacurio podcast, host Ed Keating interviews Guillermo Rodriguez, a Virtual CFO specializing in the cannabis industry. They discuss various topics including the roles and benefits of a Virtual CFO, the challenges of managing cash flow, the impact of 280E, and so much more!

Ed Keating

July 23, 2024

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On this episode of the Cannacurio podcast, host Ed Keating interviews Kevin Brooks, the CEO of Conception Nurseries, the world's largest cannabis plant provider. They discuss his transition from Silicon Valley to the cannabis industry, how they are revolutionizing the cannabis industry with their innovative tissue culture techniques, and so much more!

Ed Keating

June 7, 2024

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On this episode of the Cannacurio Podcast, Ed Keating chats with Shahbaaz Kara-Virani, Principal at SKVentures. They dive into Shahbaaz's unique career journey from Salesforce to the cannabis industry and discuss the key challenges and trends in cannabis business operations and technology. Learn about the importance of actionable data, the evolving cannabis tech stack, and how to navigate the fast-paced cannabis market.

Ed Keating

May 31, 2024

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On this episode of the Cannacurio Podcast, Ed Keating chats with Patricia Rosi, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer at Acreage Holdings. Their conversation touches on the evolution of cannabis brands, operational excellence, and the impact of federal policy changes. Tune in to learn about the key factors driving growth and innovation in the cannabis sector.

Ed Keating

May 17, 2024

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On this episode of the Cannacurio podcast, host Ed Keating sits down with Chris Violas, CEO and founder of BLAZE. Chris shares his journey into the cannabis industry, dating back to 2010 when he co-founded his first dispensary with his father during California's Prop 215 days. Drawing from his firsthand experience, Chris discusses how his time as a cannabis operator inspired him to create BLAZE®, a company dedicated to improving operational efficiency for cannabis businesses.

Ed Keating

April 11, 2024

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Cannabiz Media’s Chief Data Officer, Ed Keating, leads a discussion with industry leaders, on how they survived 2023 and what they plan for 2024 for the Cannabis Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Series.

Ed Keating

March 7, 2024

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Cannabiz Media’s Chief Data Officer, Ed Keating, does a recap of the 2023 Licensing Leaderboards and shows you what we've seen in looking back at all the licenses that were issued.

Ed Keating

February 14, 2024

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On this Cannacurio episode, Ed and Lou Rinaldi, a cannabis patient advocate, discuss how he got his start in this very public advocacy role, the truth about cannabis testing and the expose that blew the lid off of testing lab standards, the state of movement in Connecticut, and so much more!

Ed Keating

December 20, 2023

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On this Cannacurio episode, Ed and Jacques Santucci of Opus Consulting discuss his years of leadership experience that eventually led him into the cannabis space, his success in working with Indigenous American tribes, the current state of the market, and what trends we should be looking out for, and so much more!

Ed Keating

November 28, 2023

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On this Cannacurio episode, Ed and Lisa Buffo of the Cannabis Marketing Association discuss how she got her start in marketing, why she decided to start CMA, the benefits of being a member, their awards program, and so much more!

Ed Keating

October 31, 2023

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On this Cannacurio episode, Ed and Liesl Bernard of CannabizTeam discuss her start as a CPA and how she got her initial start in Recruiting, the current state of hiring within the industry, how they are approaching the market here in the US and beyond, and so much more!

Ed Keating

September 19, 2023

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On this Cannacurio episode, Cannabiz Media’s Chief Data Officer, Ed Keating recaps the Dispensary & Retailer, Cultivation and Manufacturing licensing activity & leaderboards for Q2 2023. Plus he touches on the unlicensed market, and the current moratoriums in place.

Ed Keating

August 24, 2023

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On this Cannacurio episode, Ed and David Friedman of Panther Capital discuss his background in finance and how he entered the cannabis space, all things mergers and acquisitions in the software space, trends that we should be looking out for, and so much more!

Ed Keating

July 26, 2023

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On this Cannacurio episode, Ed and Kaliko discuss how he became a full time cannabis activist, all things MCBA and the objectives behind the association, a deep dive on social equity programs from regulators, and so much more!

Ed Keating

June 19, 2023

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On this Cannacurio episode, Cannabiz Media’s Chief Data Officer, Ed Keating, does a recap of the new store, cultivation, and manufacturing licensing activity & leaderboards by state between January-March 2023. He also discusses what the heck is going on with Oklahoma.

Ed Keating

May 19, 2023

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