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Learn about the shifting landscape of the market directly from the experts, and get to know some of the leading minds in the industry as they tell stories of their struggles and success.
Today on Ganjapreneur Shango Los is joined by Mitzi Vaughn, Managing Attorney at Greenbridge Corporate Counsel. Vaughn oversees Greenbridge’s Washington state practice, advising the cannabis industry regarding corporate, transactional, and employment matters, as well as adult-use and medical cannabis regulations. Mitzi has represented a wide variety of cannabis industry leaders: nutrient manufacturers, cultivators, processors, retailers, real estate developers, investors, consultants, and software companies. She is a member of the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), the Coalition for Cannabis Standards & Ethics (CCSE), and the Cannabis Alliance. She is on the Advisory Council of Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), the founding committee of the Ad Hoc US Coalition for Global Drug Policy Reform, and the founding board of the National Cannabis Bar Association.
Today on Ganjapreneur Shango Los is joined by Joy Beckerman, Founder of Hemp Ace International and Industrial Hemp Professional & Public Relations Specialist.
Industrial hemp includes varieties of Cannabis sativa that are intended for agricultural and industrial purposes. Industrial hemp is commercially grown in virtually every industrialized country in the world, except the United States. The special varieties are grown for their seed and fiber content, as well as byproducts. Industrial hemp fiber is used for textiles, rope, paper and building products. Hemp seed is used for food, feed and oil. Hemp oil is also the basis for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, inks, lubrication, household detergents, stain removers, varnishes, resins, and paints! Industrial hemp may even prove significant in the biofuel industry. The difference between industrial hemp and marijuana, also of the Cannabis sativa species, is the content of the hallucinogenic compound known as THC. Industrial hemp is low (0.3% or less) in THC whereas marijuana is high in THC (6% or greater).
Industrial hemp describes a large class of plant varieties in the Genus Cannabis that includes what is commonly known as marijuana. Hemp is distinguished by having very low concentrations of tetrahydrocannabinols, the family of organic compounds found in marijuana that produce psychoactive effects. Hemp is not psychoactive. Hemp is genetically different and distinguished by its use and chemical makeup. Hemp has long been cultivated for non-drug use in the production of industrial and other goods. Some estimate that the global market for hemp consists of more than 25,000 products. It can be grown as a fiber, seed, or other dual-purpose crop.
Today on Ganjapreneur Shango Los is joined by Colin Bell, co-founder, co-inventor and Chief Growth Officer of Growcentia. Growcentia was founded by a team of three Colorado State University soil microbiologists with PhD degrees that share a passion for enhancing soil health and promoting sustainable agriculture. Growcentia developed an approach to identify and apply nature’s very best microbes to improve nutrient availability to plants using innovative proprietary technology. Their goal is to help growers maximize the health of their soils or growth media to enhance plant health and yields, while minimizing environmental impacts of agriculture.
Today on Ganjapreneur Sango Los is joined by Tad Hussey, Owner of Kis Organics. Tad received his BA from the University of Washington and his Masters from Macquarie University in Australia. Tad took over running the online business and the research and microscope testing for the company when he returned from Australia. He decided to take the business in a new direction which evolved into KIS Farm beacuse of his strong interest in urban farming, chickens and indoor growing.
Keep It Simple or “KIS” was founded and created by Leon Hussey, who conceptualized the idea of an affordable, home-use compost tea brewer. Keep It Simple, Inc has evolved as a family business over the past decade into a multi-faceted organization that offers unique biological, organic and mineral amendments at affordable prices for gardeners. KIS Farm is a combination edible nursery, production greenhouse, outdoor preschool, organic hydro shop, feed store, and is located in Redmond, WA.
Today on Ganjapreneur Shango Los is joined by Mark Hubbard, CEO of Integrity Labs. Integrity Labs LLC Analytical Laboratory is located in Olympia WA. They provide a Consulting Service for Distillers and Growers to refine their craft. From microscopic inspection for ideal harvest timing, to testing filters and rendered bud for ideal extraction. They follow good lab practices (GLPs), and maintain internal standard operating procedures (SOPs), and a quality control/quality assurance (QC/QA) program as specified by the board. Integrity Labs follows the most current version of the Cannabis Inflorescence and Leaf monograph published by the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia.
Today on Ganjapreneur Shango Los is joined by Tom Burns, CEO of PDX Partners. Tom Burns is a 4th generation Northwest entrepreneur. He originally went to Oregon State University to study metallurgical engineering, but instead he came out a yogi into the early 70’s with a desire to turn his new found natural lifestyle into a symbiotic business venture. Along with his fellow yogis, Eugene started and built a cereal and a tea business that grew up in the beginnings of the organic foods industry. As a founding partner and the former CEO, he lead both companies to become leaders in this fast growth industry where Yogi Tea remains the top rated tea brand. He has moved on to new ventures and now this new industry as CEO of PDX Partners, Inc.
Today on Ganajepreneur Shango Los is joined by K, Founder of Trichome Technologies. K is one of the most noticeable names in the cannabis industry today. He has contributed to more High Times articles than anyone else in the publication’s history. K also helped draft the instructional book, Marijuana Horticulture Fundamentals: A Comprehensive Guide to Cannabis Cultivation and Hashish Production.
Trichome Technologies has been providing scientific standards to intelligent, ecologically friendly product and systems designs for over 30 years. K and Trichome Technologies have been committed to the development of related and peripheral products, replicable and standardized procedures as well as quality control technology. Their indoor to outdoor growing systems have been built to commercial and laboratory standards and tested in both Israel and the USA.
Today on Ganajepreneur Shango Los is joined by K, Founder of Trichome Technologies. K is one of the most noticeable names in the cannabis industry today. He has contributed to more High Times articles than anyone else in the publication’s history. K also helped draft the instructional book, Marijuana Horticulture Fundamentals: A Comprehensive Guide to Cannabis Cultivation and Hashish Production.
Trichome Technologies has been providing scientific standards to intelligent, ecologically friendly product and systems designs for over 30 years. K and Trichome Technologies have been committed to the development of related and peripheral products, replicable and standardized procedures as well as quality control technology. Their indoor to outdoor growing systems have been built to commercial and laboratory standards and tested in both Israel and the USA.
Today on Ganjapreneur Shango Los is joined by Marcus "Bubbleman" Richardson, constant at Cannabis Research and Development Limited. Cannabinoid Research and Development Company Limited was founded by a small group of Jamaican cannabis advocates, with the belief that it was high time for "freeing up the weed" as Jamaicans say. Marcus has been around the hash industry for over 20 years. In this time Marcus had many achievements including the creation of bubble hash processing bags known as "Bubblebags," which may be purchased on www.freshheadies.com. Bubbleman also hosts a live show every Sunday on YouTube called "Hash Church." Hash Church has become an open forum with discussion about industry events and milestones, innovations in technique, debates over various pressing topics, testimonials from patients, and lots of dabbing!!
Today on Ganjapreneur Shango Los is joined by Bamboo co-founder of Coastal Seed Company. Coastal Seed Company was founded in Santa Cruz County, by Kagyu and Bamboo. Bamboo is Kagyu's apprentice. They view seed as being the sacred keepers of genetic wisdom. They did not start the fire, but they are among the flames to make the future possible. Breeding is tertiary to thier preservation work. Seed increases to their "heirloom and landrace stock lead to some amazing F1’s" when they include modern day classics in the mix. This provides them with amazing flavor and vigor, and teaches them much about their foundation. They openly invite others to contribute to the research, development and preservation of our international cultural heritage by saving, planting and making seeds.
Today on Ganjapreneur Shango Los is joined by Chris Horyn, founder of Patient Cannabis Exchange. They discuss the importance of artisan micro producers in the cannabis market. As Washington, Colorado, Oregon and California have all seen, one of the down sides of moving from a medical market to a regulated commercial market is an exclusion of small family growers and producers who have pioneered the industry. The exclusion of these growers is a huge missed opportunity for quality products and economic development.
Today on Ganjapreneur Shango Los is joined by Andrew Rosener, CEO of Media Options LLC/Ganjapreneur.com. Shango and Andrew discuss some key points to consider when buying and selling domain names. Andrew gives wonderful tips for anyone looking to make a profit in this business.
Today on Ganjapreneur Shango Los is joined by Jeremy Moberg, owner of Cannasol Farms. They discuss the unique benefits, as well as some obstacles of sun-grown flowers compared to indoor. Jeremy also shares his experiences while deciding which strains to grow, and some of his processes for growing outdoor cannabis.
Today on Ganjapreneur Shango Los id joined by Alen Nguyen from Green Thumb Industries. They discuss his how the nature of his business model is new to cannabis, and what it provides to the cannabis industry.
Today on Ganjapreneur Shango Los id joined by Eric Brandstad, Founder of Forever Flowering. They discuss light deprivation and what it emulates, a description of what a greenhouse modified for light deprivation would look like, as well as benefits like air circulation that greenhouses can provide for growing.
Shango Los talks about Spectacle Marketing and Cannabis with Dabstars founder and Marijuana Hype Man Jonah Tacoma. We learn how Jonahhas utilized social media, plus how he selects and approaches the industry clientele he chooses to work with.
Today on Ganjapreneur Shango Los id joined by Ethan Nadelmann, Founder of Drug Policy Alliance. Shango and Ethan discuss the role of individual citizens participating in drug policy. They also compare voicing your opinion when working at federal and state levels.
Today on Ganjapreneur Shango Los id joined by Shane Young, Owner of Natural Enemies. Change and Shane discuss how beneficial insects distributed by Natural Enemies can decrease the use of pesticides in cannabis.
Today on Ganjapreneur Shango Los id joined by Reggie Gaudino, Ph.D., VP of Scientific Operations and Director of Genetics Director of Intellectual Property at Steep Hill Labs, Inc.. They discuss patenting self made cannabis strains, tracking cannabis genetics, and how breeders can defend their plant lines.
Today on Ganjapreneur Shango Los is joined by John B. Davis, Executive Director of Coalition for Cannabis Standards & Ethics. They discuss working with state legislatures on cannabis reform, and some recommendations for someone new to following cannabis legislation at the state level.
Today on Ganjapreneur Shango Los is joined by Morgan Kristine, Founder of MJBA Women's Alliance. Shango and Morgan discuss the Women's Alliance, and why women are gaining a bigger influence in post legalization prohibition.
Today on Ganjapreneur Shango Los talks with Noah Stokes, Founder/CEO of Cannaguard Security, about what it is to be a cannabis security consultant. Customization, POS analytics, regulations, and inspections are all on Noah's list to insurance of his customers safety and comfort.
Shango Los chats with AH Werner, Founder and CEO of Cannabis Basics. Shango asks AH about attributes that make for a great topical, what "vehicles" to use when you mix with oils and why less is more.
Shango Los interviews Steve DeAngelo, the founder of Harborside Health Center and Co-Founder of The ArcView Group, who has released his new book entitled “The Cannabis Manifesto: A New Paradigm For Wellness.”
Shango talks with Jeremy Silva, founder of Build-A-Soil, about what it takes to build a healthy soil. They talk about the different inputs you can use for your soil and how Jeremy is able to build a healthy soil.
Talking Cannabis Product Development and Finding Delivery Systems from Scratch as Shango Los speaks with Graham Sorkin, Director of Business Development at Mary's Medicinals. Graham currently manages communications and business development for Mary's Medicinals, a leader in the emerging medical cannabis industry.
Shango Los discusses the changing trend as Cannabis users are turning from smoking to vaporizers to consume Cannabis. Jim Makoso, the Founding partner and VP of Vuber Technologies, makers of premium and innovative cannabis vaporizers, discusses this point and give his experience and expertise on the world of vaporizers.
Learn about Washington state's longest running Cannabis magazine. Shango Los speaks with Wes Abney, the founder, publisher and editor of Northwest Leaf. Wes takes us through the journey of the startup of Northwest Leaf, the struggles of managing a growing company in today's climate, and working with the love of your life towards a common goal.
Getting Started With a Career in Cannabis as Shango Los welcomes David Muret, Co-Founder and COO of Viridian Staffing, which specializes in staffing and recruiting for all sectors of the cannabis (marijuana, hemp) industry.
This week, Ganjapreneur heads out to Vashon Island to meet with with Vashon Velvet founder Susie Gress who runs a licensed recreational cannabis grow operation that is woman-owned and operated and uses environmentally friendly growing techniques to produce exceptional flower.
Discussion of Genetically Engineered Cannabis Strains with as Shango Los speaks with Tyler Markwart, the Executive Director at Allele Seeds Research and contributing photographer/writer for The Northwest Leaf, Culture and LadyBud Magazine.
In this episode of Ganjapreneur, Shango Los discusses high CBD strains with Jerry Whiting of LeBlanc CNE. Jerry works in cooperation with ProjectCBD.org to develop and distribute specialty CBD strains to patients. We discuss the CBD market, specific CBD strains and how to think about CBD:THC ratios.
Host Shango Los previews what listeners can learn on future episodes of Ganjapreneur coming to Cannabis Radio