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Welcome to the Green Rush, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets, and culture, produced by KCSA Podcast Labs.
This week, we sat down with Hirsh Jain, Founder of Ananda Strategy. Ananda Strategy is a strategy consultancy advising leading cannabis brands, retailers, technology businesses, and venture capital funds across the United States, Canada, and Western Europe.
Ananda Strategy represents many of California’s leading cannabis retailers, helping lead their expansion strategy, competitive licensing efforts, and M&A activity. Ananda also serves operators in the Arizona, Colorado, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New York, Ohio, and Oregon markets, as well as operators in Canada and Western Europe.
Hirsh is Vice Chair of the Cannabis Chamber of Commerce and serves on the boards of NORML California as well as SC Labs, a leading cannabis testing company. He previously held leadership roles at Caliva and MedMen, and worked as the Global Policy Lead at Airbnb, managing public policy in key markets worldwide. Before that, Hirsh was with McKinsey & Company in their Public Sector Practice.
Hirsh holds a B.A. in Philosophy from UC Berkeley and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. He has a deep commitment to cannabis law reform, having studied the impacts of the War on Drugs.
Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/anandastrategy/
https://twitter.com/anandastrategy
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hirsh-jain-b896b080/
Other Links/Mentions:
Ananda Strategy - https://www.anandastrategy.com/
Ohio adult-use cannabis - https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2024/08/21/adult-use-recreational-marijuana-sales-surge-across-ohio
Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana, Crista Egger - https://greenrushpodcast.com/crista-eggers-nebraskans-for-medical-marijuana/
Show Credits:
This episode was hosted by Phil Carlson and Anne Donohoe of KCSA Strategic Communications.
Special thanks to our Program Director, Shea Gunther, and Executive Producer, Maria Petsanas.
Check out our new podcast Alternatively Speaking where our hosts dive into the advancements and challenges surrounding the pursuit of living longer, healthier lives in our first 10-episode series. Visit https://altspeaking.com.
You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels:
X: @KCSAPodcastLabs
Instagram: @KCSAPodcastLabs
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kcsapodcastlabs/
Jim Belushi, Hollywood Star and Cannabis Entrepreneur (REVISIT)
Thursday, August 29, 2024 • Duration 48:44
This summer, the Green Rush team is revisiting our extensive archives, curating a selection of over 300 past episodes. This collection will feature memorable moments, insightful interviews, and some of the team's favorite episodes, providing both new listeners and long-time fans an opportunity to explore or rediscover the best of Green Rush. Stay tuned for the upcoming launch of our new podcast in the fall, "Alternatively Speaking."
We’re revisiting our interview with Jim Belushi, actor, musician, comedian, all around entertainer as well as cannabis entrepreneur and the founder of Belushi’s Farms.
Jim has long been a household name due to his distinguished acting career but he’s also incredibly active in the cannabis community with a nearly 100 acre farm in the heart of Oregon’s beautiful banana belt, he is out there getting his hands dirty and producing some of the most-talked about cannabis in the state. With brands like Captain Jack, The Blues Brothers and Good Ugly Weed and Belushi’s Secret Stash, Jim Belushi’s cannabis products are quickly becoming the most talked about product line across the state.
So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy!
Links to guest’s social media:
Jim’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/JimBelushi
Jim’s IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000902/
Belushi Farm’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belushisfarm/
Links and Mentions:
Belushi’s Farm homepage: https://www.belushisfarm.com/
Belushi’s Farm’s Products: https://www.zazzle.com/store/belushis_farm
Jim Belushi and Steve Deangelo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtCpUu0pK7E
Jim on the Farm: https://www.instagram.com/p/CAsqcwehu7i/
Jim on the Farm Part 2: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-XX1FNhlIG/
Show Credits:
This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Phil Carlson of KCSA Strategic Communications.
Special thanks to our Executive Producer Maria Petsanas and Program Director Shea Gunther.
You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels:
X: @KCSAPodcastLabs
Instagram: @KCSAPodcastLabs
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kcsapodcastlabs/
Tim Pickett, CEO of KindlyMD
Thursday, June 6, 2024 • Duration 40:08
Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture.
This week Anne Donohoe sits down with Tim Pickett, CEO of KindlyMD, a patient-first healthcare and healthcare data company uniquely integrating traditional primary care with medicinal cannabis. In our conversation, Anne and Tim explore his professional evolution from being a board-certified physician assistant to founding a medical cannabis business in one of the most conservative states in the union in Utah.
Anne and Tim touch on a number of topics including KindlyMD’s IPO on the Nasdaq, DEA rescheduling and the company’s unique position as the only service provider of its kind that has Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial insurance payer contracts. Tim also gives our listeners insight into the machinations of the Utah cannabis marketplace, how it structurally differs from its neighboring states and how rescheduling or descheduling would potentially impact the market.
If you are interested in learning more about Tim or KindlyMD, visit the links in our show notes. Also, be sure to follow Tim and KindlyMD, across all social platforms.
So, sit back and enjoy our conversation with Tim Pickett, CEO of KindlyMD.
Links, mentions, and socials:
KindlyMD Website: https://kindlymd.com/
KindlyMD Investors Site: https://investors.kindlymd.com/
Tim Pickett’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/utah/
Utah Marijuana: https://utahmarijuana.org/
KindlyMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindly.md/
KindlyMD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kindlymd
Show Credits:
This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe of KCSA Strategic Communications.
Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther.
You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels:
X: @The_GreenRush
Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast
Facebook: facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true
MJ Today Crossover – The Bibliometrics of Cannabis Research
Thursday, June 23, 2022 • Duration 01:08:54
We have another special treat for our Green Rush listeners, courtesy of our friends at MJ Today. Featuring MJ Today host Heather Sullivan and Dr. Jahan Marcu to talk about the latest news in the cannabis industry.
In this episode, Heather and Dr. Marcu discuss the recent bibliometric study on cannabis finding an increase in legal marijuana research as well as the science behind a recent appeals court ruling making Delta 8 THC legal.
The Marijuana Today is a podcast about the business and politics of marijuana. It is a nerdy and in-depth discussion for those who want a behind the scenes look at the latest marijuana news. Every week MJ Today aims to have the highest-level conversation around about the latest developments in the marijuana industry, the politics of legalization, and the effectiveness of public policy.
So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy!
Links and mentions in the show
http://mjtodaymedia.com/ https://mjtodaydaily.com/
Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts
MJ Today Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjtodaypodcast
Show Credits:
This episode was hosted by Heather Sullivan of MJ Today Media.
Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther.
You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels:
Twitter: @The_GreenRush
Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true
Jim Gilligan, Interim CEO & Chief Scientific Officer of Tryp Therapeutics
Thursday, June 16, 2022 • Duration 38:38
This week on The Green Rush, Anne Donohoe and Sirita Wright are back with a new episode with guest Jim Gilligan, Interim Chief Executive Officer & Chief Scientific Officer of Tryp Therapeutics (CSE: TRYP) (OTCQB: TRYPF), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing psilocybin-based compounds for diseases with unmet medical needs.
Jim Gilligan Ph.D. has over 35 years of experience in the life sciences industry, including R&D, clinical development, international regulatory affairs, and CMC manufacturing. Prior to joining Tryp, Jim helped lead multiple bio-pharma and biotech companies, including Tarsa Therapeutics, Herborium Inc., and Unigene Labs, where he was responsible for the entire spectrum of drug development activities, including pharmacology and preclinical activities, CMC, clinical Phase I-III, as well as US and international regulatory strategies. Jim received his Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of Connecticut and continued his post-graduate education at the Roche Institute of Molecular Biology
In this episode our hosts explore with Jim how Tryp is working to alleviate the suffering of patients with unmet diseases including, Fibromyalgia and binge eating disorders, the Company’s ongoing clinical trials, drug development pipeline, and what’s next in the psychedelic industry.
So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Jim Gilligan of Tryp Therapeutics
Links and mentions in the show
https://tryptherapeutics.com/
Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts
Tryp Therapeutics Twitter: https://twitter.com/tryptherapeutic Tryp Therapeutics LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tryp-therapeutics/ Jim Gilligan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-gilligan-94090211/
Show Credits:
This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Sirita Wright of KCSA Strategic Communications.
Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther and Producer Nick Opich.
You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels:
Twitter: @The_GreenRush
Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true
MJ Today Crossover – Delta 8 Goes Legal
Thursday, June 2, 2022 • Duration 01:14:52
We have another special treat for our Green Rush listeners, courtesy of our friends at MJ Today. Featuring KCSA’s very own Kris Krane alongside Heather Sullivan and Ben Larson to talk about the latest news in the cannabis industry.
In this episode, Kris, Heather and Ben discuss the recent court ruling finding that Delta 8 THC is legal, the vetoing of legal cannabis by the governor of Delaware, the embrace of legalization by Rhode Island, and a check-in on post-legalization life in New York.
The Marijuana Today is a podcast about the business and politics of marijuana. It is a nerdy and in-depth discussion for those who want a behind the scenes look at the latest marijuana news. Every week MJ Today aims to have the highest-level conversation around about the latest developments in the marijuana industry, the politics of legalization, and the effectiveness of public policy.
So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy!
Links and mentions in the show
http://mjtodaymedia.com/ https://mjtodaydaily.com/
Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts
MJ Today Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjtodaypodcast
Show Credits:
This episode was hosted by Ben Larson of MJ Today Media.
Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther.
You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels:
Twitter: @The_GreenRush
Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true
MJ Today Crossover – The Union of Cannabis and Labor
Thursday, May 26, 2022 • Duration 57:23
We have another special treat for our Green Rush listeners, courtesy of our friends at MJ Today. Featuring Betty Aldworth, Jeremy Berke and Heather Sullivan to talk about the latest news in the cannabis industry.
In this episode, Betty, Jeremy and Heather discuss the state of unionization within the legal cannabis industry as well as the intersection of medical marijuana and cancer treatments.
The Marijuana Today is a podcast about the business and politics of marijuana. It is a nerdy and in-depth discussion for those who want a behind the scenes look at the latest marijuana news. Every week MJ Today aims to have the highest-level conversation around about the latest developments in the marijuana industry, the politics of legalization, and the effectiveness of public policy.
So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy!
Links and mentions in the show
http://mjtodaymedia.com/ https://mjtodaydaily.com/
Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts
MJ Today Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjtodaypodcast
Show Credits:
This episode was hosted by Heather Sullivan of MJ Today Media.
Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther.
You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels:
Twitter: @The_GreenRush
Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true
Andres Fajardo, CEO of Clever Leaves
Thursday, May 19, 2022 • Duration 40:16
This week on the Green Rush, Anne is joined by guest host Sirita Wright with a new episode featuring Andrés Fajardo, newly appointed CEO of Clever Leaves, a leading multinational operator and licensed producer of pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoids.
Fajardo brings over 20 years of management experience, and as co-founder of the Company, he has led the development of Clever Leaves’ first 18 Hectares of GACP and EU- GMP certified cultivation and post-harvest facilities, the design and construction of a GMP certified extraction and formulation plant, and the creation of a robust pipeline of clients and brands. For the last 6 years, Fajardo has overseen the development, expansion and global marketing plans of the Company as the former president and has now assumed the role of CEO.
In this episode our hosts explore with Andrés Clever Leaves current global operations since we last caught up with the company in 2020 and how Clever Leaves has managed to effectively meet the needs and demands of cannabis consumers in various markets all over the world including, Australia, Brazil, Germany, Israel, the USA and Columbia.Through their robust supply chain, strong partnerships, and premium product portfolio, Clever Leaves has continued to demonstrate its ability to grow and potentialize It’s full capabilities.
So sit back, relax and enjoy our discussion with Andrés Fajardo.
Links and mentions in the show
https://cleverleaves.com
Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts
Clever Leaves Twitter: https://twitter.com/clever_leaves Clever Leaves LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clever-leaves/ Andres Fajardo’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andres-fajardo-3581a5/
Show Credits:
This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Sirita Wright of KCSA Strategic Communications.
Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther.
You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels:
Twitter: @The_GreenRush
Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true
The Shea and Lewis Show
Thursday, May 12, 2022 • Duration 55:10
This week on The Green Rush, we have a special treat for our listeners featuring the man behind the scenes who makes this show possible, Shea Gunther, Founder and Producer at MJ Today Media and the producer of this podcast.
In this episode, our host Lewis Goldberg sits down with Shea to talk about their origins in the cannabis industry, their thoughts on the development of legal psychedelics, and what it means to be happy with your work.
So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy!
Links and mentions in the show
http://mjtodaymedia.com/ https://mjtodaydaily.com/
Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts
MJ Today Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjtodaypodcast
Show Credits:
This episode was hosted by Lewis Goldberg of KCSA Strategic Communications.
Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther.
You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels:
Twitter: @The_GreenRush
Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true
MJ Today Crossover – The International Episode
Thursday, May 5, 2022 • Duration 01:13:23
We have another special treat for our Green Rush listeners, courtesy of our friends at MJ Today. Featuring Ben Larson hosting this week’s episode talking with some of the most knowledgeable folks in the space about the latest news in the cannabis industry.
In this episode, first-time-guests Sysamone Phaphon, John Farrell, and Niklas Kouparanis sit down with Ben to offer an international perspective and take a look at what the world of legal cannabis looks like in the rest of the world.
The Marijuana Today is a podcast about the business and politics of marijuana. It is a nerdy and in-depth discussion for those who want a behind the scenes look at the latest marijuana news. Every week MJ Today aims to have the highest-level conversation around about the latest developments in the marijuana industry, the politics of legalization, and the effectiveness of public policy.
So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy!
Links and mentions in the show
http://mjtodaymedia.com/ https://mjtodaydaily.com/
Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts
MJ Today Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjtodaypodcast
Show Credits:
This episode was hosted by Brian Adams of MJ Today Media.
Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther.
You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels:
Twitter: @The_GreenRush
Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true
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