Industry Leadership Interviews
Exclusive Interview with Akerna Chairman and CEO Jessica Billingsley New Cannabis Ventures last spoke with Akerna (NASDAQ: KERN) Chairman and CEO Jessica Billingsley just ahead of the company’s public...
Exclusive Interview with Jushi Holdings Founder, Chairman, and CEO Jim Cacioppo Multi-state operator Jushi (CSE: JUSH) (OTC: JUSHF) has $65 million in cash on its balance sheet, as of Dec....
Exclusive Interview with Kings Garden Co-Founders Michael King and Charlie Kieley Kings Garden started five years ago in the Coachella Valley region of California. Since then, it has grown...
Exclusive Interview with Cresco Labs CEO Charlie Bachtell New Cannabis Ventures last spoke with Cresco Labs (CSE: CL) (OTCQX: CRLBF) CEO Charlie Bachtell in early 2018. Since then, Cresco...
Exclusive Interview with KushCo CEO Nick Kovacevich Ancillary company KushCo Holdings (OTCQX: KSHB) is expanding its core business and focusing on new business divisions to drive its strong revenue...
Exclusive Interview with Legion of Bloom Co-Founder and Chief Procurement Officer Brandt Collings California cannabis company Legion of Bloom uses a proprietary extraction process to develop its vape products....
Exclusive Interview with springbig Co-Founder and CEO Jeffrey Harris In the fall of 2018, cannabis software company springbig had 1.9 million consumers on its platform. Now, the company has...
Exclusive Interview with Redbird Bioscience Chairman and CEO Bill Thurman Oklahoma cannabis operator Redbird Bioscience has structured its business for low-cost market entry, low-debt, and hard assets, according to...
Exclusive Interview with GreenAcreage CEO Katie Barthmaier GreenAcreage, an independently managed cannabis REIT, has built an experienced team and lined up an organic pipeline of growth due to its...
Exclusive Interview with Phyto Partners Managing Partner Larry Schnurmacher Phyto Partners, a venture capital firm focused solely on the cannabis industry, has invested in approximately 30 companies over the...
Gina Dubbé (Left) and Dr. Leslie Apgar (Right) Exclusive Interview with Blissiva Co-Founders Gina Dubbé and Dr. Leslie Apgar Cannabis brand Blissiva is “designed by women for women,” according to...
Exclusive Interview with Sunderstorm Co-Founder and President Keith Cich California cannabis company Sunderstorm values automation. It was one of the first edibles companies to invest heavily in equipment, including...
Exclusive Interview with Noa Botanicals Founder and CEO Brian Goldstein The Noa Botanicals name is taken from a Hawaiian word that refers to being freed from taboo, according to...
Exclusive Interview with Holistic Industries Founder and CEO Josh Genderson Vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator Holistic Industries got its start in Washington, D.C. Since then, the cannabis company has largely...
Exclusive Interview with MediPharm Labs Co-Founder and President Keith Strachan MediPharm Labs (TSX: LABS) (OTCQX: MEDIF) (FSE: MLZ), focused solely on producing cannabis concentrates, has a leading revenue position...
Exclusive Interview with Old Pal Co-Founder Jason Osni and CFO Joe Franciskovich Old Pal is a top-selling cannabis brand in the Nevada and California markets, and the company is...
Exclusive Interview with Cannafornia CEO Paul King Cannafornia has rapidly built its foundation in Salinas, California, but the company is prepared to expand its brand, which is selling...
Exclusive Interview with Viola Founder and CEO Al Harrington In 2014, former NBA player Al Harrington started a cannabis brand named after his grandmother Viola. Now, Viola is...
Exclusive Interview with Green Peak Innovations Co-Founder and CEO Jeff Radway When CEO Jeff Radway and his partner Joe Neller decided to launch a cannabis company, they focused on...
Exclusive Interview with Plus Products Co-Founder and CEO Jake Heimark Cannabis CPG company Plus Products (CSE: PLUS) (OTC: PLPRF) focuses exclusively on edibles. The company started in California four...
Exclusive Interview with Canopy Rivers President and CEO Narbe Alexandrian Over the past year, cannabis-focused venture capital firm Canopy Rivers (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) has seen more than 1,500...
Exclusive Interview with Cansortium CEO Jose Javier Hidalgo Multi-state operator Cansortium (CSE: TIUM.U) (OTCQB: CNTMF) has cut its annual costs by $4.5 million, restructured its leadership and announced plans for...
Exclusive Interview with Valens GroWorks CEO and Director Tyler Robson Valens GroWorks (TSXV: VGW) (OTC: VGWCF) is setting itself apart from other cannabis processors by offering a diverse range...
Exclusive Interview with Entourage Effect Capital Founder and Managing Partner Matt Hawkins Entourage Effect Capital launched in 2014 under the name Cresco Capital Partners. Now, the Texas-based firm is...
Exclusive Interview with Front Range Biosciences Co-Founder and CEO Dr. Jon Vaught The cannabis and hemp industries have yet to be flooded with biotechnology competition, but a number of...
