In this episode, we sit down with Guillermo Rodriguez, a Summit virtual CFO with expertise in the cannabis industry. We discuss the role of a virtual CFO, the financial strategies for cannabis companies, and the impact of rescheduling cannabis and the IRS tax code on the industry. Rodriguez emphasizes the importance of profitability and maintaining relationships with banks. He also shares upcoming projects, including a podcast and webinars, aimed at educating and sharing knowledge within the cannabis industry. _______________________________________________________________________ Featured Gue ..read more

In this episode, Javier and Elliott interview Dan Neville, the CEO of Advanced Flower Capital (AFCG), a NASDAQ-listed cannabis-related business. They discuss AFCG's approach to the cannabis industry and its unique perspective as a lender in the space. They also talk about AFCG's spin-off of Sunrise Realty Trust and the rationale behind it. Dan explains the current opportunities in the cannabis market, including the rise of cannabis 3.0 operators and the demand for capital in states transitioning to adult-use and medical cannabis. They also touch on AFCG's dividend strategy and the state of deb ..read more

In this episode of Benzinga's Cannabis Insider, Caleb Counts, CEO of Connected Cannabis Co., shares his journey in the cannabis industry and the success of their premium strains like Biscotti and Gelato. The popularity of their products among artists like Migos and Travis Scott has helped propel their brand. Counts discusses the challenges and opportunities of expanding into new markets, such as Arizona and Florida, and their plans for further national expansion. He also emphasizes the importance of genetic development in creating unique and targeted products. Counts highlights the sustainabil ..read more

In this hilarious episode of Benzinga's Cannabis Insider, Lucky Yates, the voice of Dr. Krieger on Archer, joins the hosts to talk about his latest venture in the cannabis world. Lucky has teamed up with Grasshopper Farms to launch exclusive cannabis strains. He shares his journey with cannabis and how it has impacted his life. The conversation also touches on the cannabis industry in Michigan and the need for legalization across the country. Favorite Quotes from this interview: "Grasshopper Farms will bring you the finest products that will make you laugh until you uncontrollably sob and perh ..read more

Sourcing capital in cannabis is notoriously difficult, but it’s not impossible and the second half of 2024 is poised to be one of the strongest fundraising years in recent cannabis industry history. Join the Benzinga Cannabis team and cannabis finance titans, Adam Stettner, Seth Yakatan, and Henry Miller for a special virtual event about the ins and outs of cannabis capital. Register below to save your seat! Featured Speakers ? Adam Stettner, CEO | FundCanna https://fundcanna.com/ Seth Yakatan, Partner | Katan Associates International https://www.katanassociates.com/ Henry Miller, Vice Preside ..read more

In this episode of Cannabis Insider, the hosts interview Christine Apple, CEO and Founder of Grön, and Dan Neville, CEO of AFC Gamma. They discuss the partnership between AFC Gamma and Grön, the current investment landscape in the cannabis industry, and the importance of social fairness. They also talk about the expansion plans of Grön, including entering new markets and developing new products. The episode highlights the availability of capital in the industry and the potential for growth and innovation. Featured Guest(s): Christine Apple, CEO & Founder - Grön Dan Neville, CEO - AFC Gamma ..read more

Kevin Hart, CEO of Green Check, discusses how his company has revolutionized how cannabis businesses connect with necessary financial services. Green Check has developed technological innovations to facilitate efficient and compliant financial transactions for the cannabis industry. They focus on getting data at the atomic level, monitoring each individual transaction to ensure compliance. Green Check has been successful in partnering with financial institutions and has facilitated over $1 billion in capital into the cannabis industry. They also collaborate with other companies like Coda Capit ..read more

In this episode of Cannabis Insider, Abbey Higginbotham and Pato Liddle interview Cameron Saner, Co-Founder & COO of Kosmik Brands, a company known for its innovative edibles and products. They discuss the story behind founding Kosmik Brands, the marketing strategy of using space as a theme, the challenges of scaling across different states and markets, the importance of quality and consistency in products, the plans for international expansion, the potential impact of rescheduling and regulation changes, and the partnership with Hero Grown Foundation to support military and first responde ..read more

In this episode of Cannabis Insider, host Pato and co-host Nico interview Anthony Coniglio, CEO of New Lake Capital Partners, a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on the cannabis industry. They discuss New Lake's role in providing real estate capital to cannabis companies and the factors contributing to their Q1 revenue growth. They also explore the strategic importance of partnerships, the underwriting process for tenant selection, and the potential impact of cannabis rescheduling on New Lake and the industry. Featured Guest(s): Anthony Coniglio, CEO - New Lake Capital Partners https ..read more

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