Thinking Outside The Bud
Bruce Eckfeldt
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Saul Kaye, Founder & CEO, iCAN
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12/17/19 • 31 min
Saul Kaye is the Founder and CEO of iCAN and a true leader in the Israeli Cannabis ecosystem, as well as an industry advisor to the Medical Cannabis caucus of the Knesset. Saul is a licensed pharmacist and entrepreneur with both retail and e-commerce experience. He has founded multiple companies panning six countries across the US, Europe, Israel and Australia.
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Joe Dolce, Author, Founder, CEO, Medical Cannabis Mentor
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06/12/20 • 34 min
Joe Dolce was introduced to medical cannabis while writing Brave New Weed (Harper Wave, 2016). The reporting led him into the laboratories and offices of the above mentioned scientists and clinicians. Learning about medical cannabis and the body’s endocannabinoid system caused him to rethink everything he had been taught about the plant in specific and plant medicines in general, and it redirected the course of his working life.
Navigating the Cannabis Landscape with Kris Walker Co-Founder at Hoodie
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02/16/24 • 29 min
Navigating the Cannabis Landscape with Kris Walker Co-Founder at Hoodie
In this episode of "Thinking Outside the Bud," Bruce Eckfeldt welcomes Kris Walker, President and Co-founder at Hoodie, as the special guest. Together, they navigate the intriguing intersection of cannabis and data analytics, delving into the evolving landscape of the cannabis industry. The conversation explores how data insights are transforming various aspects of cannabis businesses, from product sales to strategic decision-making. Kris Walker, with a wealth of experience in data analytics and technology, sheds light on the unique challenges and opportunities within the cannabis space. The episode unveils how Hoodie is pioneering a revolution by making data as comfortable as a favorite hoodie, empowering businesses to thrive in the dynamic cannabis market. Join them for an insightful discussion on the current and future dynamics of cannabis and data.
Kris Walker is the Co-Founder, President, and Chief Commercial Officer at Hoodie. Hoodie tracks over 3.5MM daily unique offers in over 10,500+ dispensaries in the US & Canada, making Hoodie the largest and most impactful platform for next day insights into leading sales metrics such as cannabis pricing, promotion, stocking status, distribution and share of shelf. Hoodie combines this unparalleled coverage with first-of-its-kind, next-day insights so businesses can access market trends and data within hours. Kris leads Hoodie’s customer acquisition and customer experience efforts — overseeing sales, marketing, analytics, product strategy, and the delivery of successful client outcomes.
Prior to Hoodie, Kris was Senior Vice President and Global Client Leader for Nielsen, the S&P 500 firm and global leader in audience insights, data, and analytics that shape the future of media. At Nielsen, Kris drove product innovation, leveraging Nielsen's data marketplace and broad analytics capabilities to deliver exceptional value for clients' business performance worldwide. Kris is also the co-founder of Big Chalk Analytics, a technology-enabled analytics consulting firm that connects progressive companies with world-class analytics, insights, and talent — including individuals, teams, and suppliers through a proprietary talent network aligned with the most important analytics and insights issues facing the CPG/FMCG industry.
Kris is a passionate global executive with proven experience in transforming start-up and turnaround businesses. He’s awarded and recognized for leading through innovation, building enviable teams and clients, and leveraging strategic and analytical skills to consistently exceed revenue and EBITDA targets. Kris holds a Bachelors of Science in Commerce with Concentrations in Marketing and International Business from the University of Virginia.
https://www.hoodieanalytics.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hoodieanalytics/
Matt Hampton, Founder, Headshop
Thinking Outside The Bud
04/29/22 • 34 min
Matt Hampton, Founder, Headshop
Remember the first time you walked into a headshop; the amazing sights and smells, the sense of wonder? That memory is what led Matt Hampton to create Headshop.com. A keen student of the digital revolution, Matt founded the online home for those who want to explore and buy high-quality items related to cannabis and other plant-based medicine — safely and efficiently.
https://www.facebook.com/Headshop
Elliot Galdy, Founder, CEO, Hybrid Health
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09/14/20 • 28 min
Hybrid Health was founded in 2015 by Elliot Galdy after a successful 40+ year career in marketing and advertising. Elliot discovered the benefits of CBD and hemp for his own health and is passionate about bringing high quality, trustworthy products to his community and beyond.Hybrid Health is a company that sells hemp cannabidiol or, as it’s better known, hemp oil extract (CBD), as well as non-CBD supplements. We also think of ourselves as a community for those open to, and seeking, wellness alternatives.Elliot and his wife, Susan, are both New York City natives who moved the family to North Carolina in 1991. Still a rabid Yankees fan, he also loves his UNC Tar Heels, Carolina Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes.
Exploring the Sweet Side of Cannabis: Matha Figaro's Journey with ButACake
Thinking Outside The Bud
04/19/24 • 29 min
Exploring the Sweet Side of Cannabis: Matha Figaro's Journey with ButACake
In this podcast episode, Bruce Eckfeldt chats with Matha Figaro, CEO of ButACake, a cannabis edibles company. Matha shares her journey from culinary arts to cannabis entrepreneurship, highlighting her motivation for entering the cannabis space and her experience as one of the first black women to obtain a cannabis license in New Jersey.
She discusses how her passion for baking led her to create her own business, initially selling butter cakes at farmers' markets before transitioning to edibles. Matha candidly talks about the challenges of incorporating cannabis into her products and navigating the licensing process in New Jersey, including financial burdens and regulatory hurdles.
Matha gives insights into her product lineup, which includes items like peanut butter and jelly brownies, oatmeal raisin cookies, and oral dissolvable strips. She also discusses her venture into beverages, offering hibiscus and peach elixirs in Delaware's medical market.
Throughout the conversation, Matha emphasizes her commitment to providing affordable cannabis products for diverse demographics and advocates for social equity in the industry. She calls for more collaboration among independent operators to drive industry-wide changes.
The episode wraps up with Matha's excitement about launching New Jersey's first legal pot brownie and where listeners can purchase her products. Overall, Matha's journey offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in the cannabis industry and her vision for the future of her business.
https://butacake.com
https://www.discord.com/users/butacake
https://www.facebook.com/615435548604514
https://www.instagram.com/ButACake
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cannpowerment/
https://www.tiktok.com/@butacake
https://www.twitter.com/ButACakeTweets
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6DcePU0oe8tTIkNEgh4Lnm?si=n34irRnMQc2xcyQuZa51Hg&pi=u-N6H8Wpm6Q9e-
Joseph Lustberg, Founder & Managing Partner, Upwise Capital
Thinking Outside The Bud
10/21/22 • 34 min
Joseph Lustberg, Founder & Managing Partner, Upwise Capital
Joe Lustberg is a leader in the fintech industry with extensive knowledge of financial products and the marketplace. Joe’s experience and expertise is the main reason for his fast rise in the industry. His tenacious drive and deep network of relationships within the cannabis and lending industry have allowed for his success. He handles a multitude of functions as CEO of Upwise Capital, leading the company every day in funding large transactions while providing the best and most efficient service. Joe has held positions at some of the largest fintech companies in the United States rising the ladder to now managing partner and CEO of Upwise Capital. These experiences have helped to shape him into the leader and driving force he is today.
With a focus on real estate, CAPEX, and construction buildouts of cannabis facilities, Joe is well-versed in various financing options available for cannabis operators. As the CEO of Upwise Capital, Joe oversees the cannabis and alternative financing division of the firm. Upwise is a full-service cannabis marketplace, offering products such as real estate acquisition financing or real estate loans, equipment financing, unsecured non-dilutive working capital, purchase order financing, inventory financing, construction loans based on the as-completed cannabis value, sale-leasebacks, and more. He has been lending to the cannabis industry since 2014, Joe’s understanding of cannabis value and the cannabis debt markets is what gives him a competitive advantage in the market. His other areas of expertise include SBA loans, short-term financing, equipment financing, lines of credit, factoring, contract negotiations, underwriting, and financial analysis.
https://upwisecapital.com/cannabis-financing/
https://upwisecapital.com/2021/11/01/cannabis-business-loans-guide/
https://www.instagram.com/upwise_capital/
https://www.facebook.com/upwisecapital
https://twitter.com/upwisecapital
https://www.linkedin.com/company/upwise-capital
Hannah Stitt, Mountain Mover & Partner at Tectonic, LLP
Thinking Outside The Bud
12/01/22 • 32 min
Hannah Stitt, Mountain Mover & Partner at Tectonic, LLP
Hannah loves resolving her client’s intellectual property and business problems. She provides services to clients throughout California and the United States. She focuses her law practice on solving issues involving trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, unfair competition law, and data privacy.
After a decade of working in the California legal field and in movement lawyering, Hannah is not intimidated by the innovative or unknown. A firebrand litigator, Hannah ardently supports clients at every stage of their brand creation and development process. Her intellect, unwavering persistence, and network connections enable her to move mountains for clients.
Hannah joined the legal community servicing the California cannabis industry in 2012 and has educated attorneys on panels and presentations since 2018. As the cannabis industry grew and evolved, her law practice transitioned from deal-making and compliance work into complex litigation over intellectual property rights and related business claims. Her advice and counsel to both attorneys and industry operators over the years have shaped the market.
Currently, Hannah sits on the Ethics Committee for the International Cannabis Bar Association, as well as both the Barrister’s Cannabis, Alcohol, and Regulated Industries committee and the Intellectual Property committee for the Bar Association of San Francisco. She has also worked with the Prisoner Advocacy Network, where she fought alongside California prisoners to improve their living conditions and uphold their civil rights. Her committee work and pro bono work directly inform her legal practice litigating for clients in highly regulated industries.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahstitt/
https://tectoniclaw.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tectonicllp/
Unlocking Opportunities in Cannabis: Compliance and Market Dynamics with David Zelinger, Partner at Canis Major Partners
Thinking Outside The Bud
07/05/24 • 30 min
Unlocking Opportunities in Cannabis: Compliance and Market Dynamics with David Zelinger, Partner at Canis Major Partners
David Zelinger, the founder and Managing Partner of Canis Major Partners (CMP), brings nearly 20 years of experience in global investment banking and fintech. He began his career managing credit derivatives and global USD swap trading, then transitioned to fintech in 2012, taking on leadership roles at various startups and multinational firms, where he drove significant growth and innovation.
In 2020, David founded Canis Major Partners, focusing on delivering innovative cannabis products and services in New York and beyond. CMP is well-positioned to meet the needs of the diverse and energetic New York City market. Under David's leadership, CMP has rapidly expanded, leveraging unique relationships and technology platforms to stay ahead of market trends.
David's vision for CMP includes launching a range of brands, from luxury cannabis products to unique offerings like Cannastrology, Brooklyn Bud Company, and Get Chai Gummies. CMP's innovative Tap4Token platform ensures product authenticity and enhances customer engagement. By centralizing brand relationships and maintaining full ownership of client data, CMP can offer customized and high-quality cannabis experiences to New Yorkers.
David is dedicated to building the relationships and infrastructure needed to support a diverse portfolio of brands and products in the fast-growing NY adult-use cannabis market. He lives in Long Beach, NY, and is the proud father of three.
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How many episodes does Thinking Outside The Bud have?
Thinking Outside The Bud currently has 439 episodes available.
What topics does Thinking Outside The Bud cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Alternative Health, Investing, Podcasts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Thinking Outside The Bud?
The episode title 'Saul Kaye, Founder & CEO, iCAN' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Thinking Outside The Bud?
The average episode length on Thinking Outside The Bud is 32 minutes.
How often are episodes of Thinking Outside The Bud released?
Episodes of Thinking Outside The Bud are typically released every 5 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Thinking Outside The Bud?
The first episode of Thinking Outside The Bud was released on Aug 6, 2018.
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