What happens when biotechnology and cannabis collide? Here to answer this is Ronan Levy of Trait Bio, a biotech company that just cracked the code on how to create flavorless, water-soluble cannabinoids - and without using nanoemulsion. 

Learn more at https://www.traitbio.com 

Key Takeaways:

• Ronan’s background in cannabis and how he came to start Trait Bio
• An inside look at Trait Bio and its mission to make hemp and cannabis into purer, safer products 
• The value of water-soluble cannabinoid products and where Trait Bio is in the process of achieving this
• The risks versus benefits of using nanoemulsion in the manufacturing of cannabis products 
• Glycosylation and how Trait Bio is using this instead of nanoemulsion to create water-soluble cannabinoid products
• How trait amplification works to increase the yield of cannabinoids in hemp and cannabis plants
• Trait Bio’s work with minor cannabinoids and why the industry is beginning to take more interest in them
• How yield differs between yeast and trait application
• Ronan’s long-term goals for Trait Bio and where the company currently is in the capital-raising process
• Where Ronan sees biotech and cannabis heading in the next five years

Could mushrooms be the next cannabis? Here to answer this and provide us some key insights into the fascinating world of psilocybin is Max Montrose, President of Trichome Institute.

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DISCLAIMER: DO NOT USE ANY DRUGS OR SUBSTANCES WITHOUT CONSULTING A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. THIS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

Key Takeaways:

• Max’s background in cannabis and how he came to start Trichome Institute
• An inside look at Trichome Institute and its mission to set the highest standard for science, education, and certification in the cannabis industry
• Counterfeit cannabis strains and why the products you’re buying may not be what you think they are
• Why Max believes we need to change our terminology for sativa and indica
• Factors that determine a strain’s potency and why THC isn’t everything
• Trichomes and Max’s recent discovery of a seventh cannabis trichome
• Terpenes and the importance of smell in deducing good terpene chemistry
• What the term “OG” actually means
• The Trichome Institute’s new Interpening book and what sets it apart from other books on cannabis
• A deep dive into psilocybin mushrooms and their life-changing benefits
• How the decriminalization of psychedelic mushrooms is gaining traction and what that could mean for you
• Common misinformation surrounding psilocybin
• Max’s advice on how to achieve an optimal mushroom experience
• Where Max sees psychedelic mushrooms heading over the next 5-10 years

By making investments in other companies, large cannabis brands are attempting to capture exponential growth within specific corners of the marketplace.

This not only works to increase ROI for investors, but it also provides these companies the chance to form strategic partnerships with rising startups ahead of the curve.

Here to tell us all about this is Narbé Alexandrian of Canopy Rivers, a cannabis venture capital firm and the $1 billion investment arm of the largest cannabis company in the world, Canopy Growth.

Learn more at https://www.canopyrivers.com 

Key Takeaways:

• Narbé’s background in cannabis and how he became CEO of Canopy Rivers
• An inside look at Canopy Rivers and how it works to identify strategic partnerships with Canopy Growth’s large portfolio of companies
• Vertical integration and why Narbé doesn’t believe in it
• A breakdown of the thirteen segments Narbé has identified in the cannabis value chain and which ones he predicts will be most profitable
• Narbé’s advice on the do’s and don'ts for entrepreneurs looking to pitch to investors
• Narbé’s investment philosophy and what he takes into consideration when deciding where to invest
• A deep dive into some of Narbé’s biggest investments to date, including PharmHouse and Headset Inc.
• Narbé’s shocking insight on the falling prices of products including dry flower, isolates, and extracts
• Where Narbé sees the industry heading over the next few years

Since launching in 2016, LeafLink has quickly become the largest e-commerce wholesale cannabis platform with $1 billion in annualized sales as of June 2019. 

In this episode, LeafLink CEO Ryan Smith gives us an inside look at what’s happening in the industry’s busiest marketplace.

Learn more at https://leaflink.com  

Key Takeaways:

• Ryan’s background in cannabis and how he came to start LeafLink
• An inside look at LeafLink and the ways in which it helps brands and retailers streamline the ordering process
• A breakdown of the companies using LeafLink and the number of new brands launching each week
• How the marketplace on LeafLink has evolved over the last two years
• A snapshot of the bestselling products on LeafLink and Ryan’s insight on up-and-comers
• The data points Ryan finds most interesting about today’s cannabis marketplace
• Ryan’s advice to entrepreneurs interested in creating a new cannabis product
• Ways in which brands and retailers can differentiate themselves in the competitive cannabis space
• Products LeafLink offers cannabis brands and retailers, including streamlined ordering, CRM, reporting tools, and fulfillment and shipment queues
• Where LeafLink is currently at in the capital-raising process
• Where Ryan sees LeafLink and the cannabis marketplace heading over the next few years

Widely known as the “Guru of Ganja,” Ed Rosenthal is a leading cannabis horticulture authority, author, educator, and legalization pioneer.

He’s the most renowned cannabis cultivator in the world and has authored numerous books on the topic, including Marijuana Grower’s Handbook (which Oaksterdam University uses as their cultivation textbook to this day) as well as his newest book, Marijuana Garden Saver.

In this episode, Ed shares his advice to growers looking to achieve the perfect grow and discusses new and exciting discoveries in cultivation like creating cannabis compounds with yeast – a topic we recently discussed on the show with Kevin Chen of Hyasynth Bio.

Learn more at https://www.edrosenthal.com

Key Takeaways

• Ed’s celebrated background in cannabis and how he’s seen the industry evolve throughout the years
• The most common mistakes Ed sees among new growers
• Ed’s thoughts on traditional lighting vs LEDs and what he believes to be the optimal lighting arrangement
• How to design the best grow space from scratch
• The best methods for trimming and manicuring commercial grows
• Simple solutions to common problems Ed sees among new and seasoned cultivators alike, including how to avoid mold growth
• The up and coming practice of growing cannabinoids in yeast
• Ed’s insights surrounding the future of terpenes and different cannabinoids like CBN
• Where Ed predicts cannabis trending in the years ahead
• An inside look at Ed’s new book, Marijuana Garden Saver: A Field Guide to Identifying and Correcting Cannabis Problems