Claire Moloney: How are cannabis marketplace insights fueling industry growth?

03/31/21 • 23 min

LeafLink, the go-to wholesale marketplace for retailers, brands and distributors, has played an integral role in the maturation of the industry. In this episode, we talk to the company’s first hire, Claire Moloney about the greatest shifts in the wholesale market and how retail insights are being leveraged by policymakers. As LeafLink’s current Senior East Coast Regional Director, Claire also shares what consumers may expect in this emerging market and how regulators can set up these future businesses for success.

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