Interviews & Opinion: Page 10

Guy Rocourt: My American Cannabis Experience

The co-founder and CEO of Papa & Barkley shares his experiences as a black American, a U.S. military veteran and a cannabis advocate.

From 'Social Exclusion' to Social Equity: How We Get There

More must be done to account for and address the specific harm to the black community by the state-sanctioned war on drugs, writes Anthony Winston and Charles (Tré) Watkins.

Assessing Social Equity From an Oregon Perspective

Jesce Horton, LOWD co-founder and CEO, discusses how the cannabis industry can become more inclusive.

How I Became Dubbed the 'Olivia Pope' of Cannabis

Josephine & Billie's partner and COO Ebony Andersen shares her experience helping legacy operators transition to the regulated market.

Assessing the Future of Cannabis Beverages

Matt Melander, president and CFO of LEVIA, offers his perspective on what may be next for this product segment.

From Legacy Kingpin to Successful CEO

Chris Ball, owner and CEO of Los Angeles-based Ball Family Farms, details his journey from the legacy market to the legal market as one of LA's first social equity licensees.

Verano’s Preparedness Drives Anticipated Growth in New Markets

CEO George Archos says expecting and prepping for regulatory and legislative delays are key to successful growth.

Safety and Culture at Forefront of Cannabis Social Club vs. Dispensary Debate

Will U.S.-style dispensaries emerge supreme, or will social clubs be the dominant adult-use retail model?

Wading Through Social Equity in Los Angeles

Two owner-operators from Sixty Four & Hope discuss their journey entering Los Angeles' social equity market and the challenges faced along the way.

Inside Sacramento’s Social Equity Program: Q&A With the Office of Cannabis Management’s Davina Smith

The office’s manager shares how the city’s CORE program helps remove barriers to entry and provides support for minority-owned cannabis businesses.

Navigating California Cannabis Market Correction: Q&A With Aster Farms CEO Julia Jacobson

Julia Jacobson discusses her journey through the cannabis industry, the current state of the market in California, and the importance of sustainable practices. Jacobson also discusses challenges throughout the industry, as well as what she expects to see in 2022.

Ricky Williams: Education and Capital Are Keys to Social Equity

"To achieve social equity, we really have to think about how the industry can approach the equation differently," says the Highsman president and co-founder.

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