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130: Inside look at Cannabis M&A Strategy ft. Olivier Blechner
This week we are joined by Olivier Blechner EVP of Jushi Holdings to discuss:
Early Jushi Holding Strategy
How Jushi thinks about Buying vs. Building
M&A Opportunities and Obstacles
Going Deeper vs. Wider in States
About Jushi Holding:
In 2018, Jim Cacioppo collaborated with fellow cannabis and finance experts Erich Mauff and Jon Barack and realized that by combining their shared industry know-how, they could make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals across the globe. They quickly gathered an impressive team of experts to create Jushi Holdings Inc., with the ambition to be a leading multi-state owner and operator of cannabis licenses. Today, Jushi’s operations have grown rapidly with new cultivation, manufacturing and retail licenses across the United States. Our team has grown to ~1,550 members and counting.
About Olivier: Olivier brings over 20 years of principal investing and corporate finance experience to his role as Executive Vice President of Business Development. Prior to Jushi, Olivier worked with Jim Cacioppo as the Senior Portfolio Manager at One East Capital Advisors. Olivier has previously held several senior roles at hedge funds including Chief Investment Officer of the Polygon Distressed Opportunities Fund, Research Director at Alden Global Capital, Partner at TPG Credit Management. Initially, Olivier worked for Jim Cacioppo as Head of European Credit Opportunities at Sandell Asset Management. Prior to those positions, Olivier concentrated on leveraged finance and rescue financing transactions at Houlihan Lokey and Credit Suisse First Boston / DLJ. Olivier received a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1998.
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At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.
8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain
The Dime is a top 5% most shared global podcast
The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast
Contact us directly at [email protected] Bryan Fields: @bryanfields24 Kellan Finney: @Kellan_Finney
129: One Plant = 30,000+ Opportunities, Breaking Down Industrial Hemp ft. Coleman Beale
This week we are joined by Coleman Beale, CEO of Bastcore to discuss:
Sustainability
Sequestering Carbon
Industrial Hemps Opportunities
Textiles & US Manufacturing
About Bastcore The company has been consistently innovating, tailoring and perfecting the creation of premier hemp products from the bast and hurd (wood) and expanding the use-cases for the full hemp plant – sustainable use cases that benefit producers and manufacturers in construction, as well as textile (woven, and non-woven) industries.
Located in Alabama, BastCore is a leader in the natural fiber supply chain and the creator of the patented hemp technology that is helping to spur more efficient and broader use capabilities for the original fabric of America: HEMP.
At the farm, facility and warehouse are bales of hemp that the BastCore team harvest for use by textile brands, energy producers, green building companies, and more.
BastCore, an innovator in the technological advancements of hemp, invites you to experience what American HEMP can do for you.
https://bastcore.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bastcore-llc/
At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.
8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain
The Dime is a top 5% most shared global podcast
The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast
Contact us directly at [email protected] Bryan Fields: @bryanfields24 Kellan Finney: @Kellan_Finney
128: The Kush Queen, Disrupting the Beauty Industry ft. Olivia Alexander
This week we are joined by Olivia Alexander, CEO of Kush Queen to discuss:
How Olivia’s disrupting the Beauty Industry
Cannabis as a wellness product
Building a brand for your targeted customer
And so much more
Olivia Alexander has grown Kush Queen into a multi-million dollar, multi-channel brand manufacturing only the finest cannabis infused products. The Kush Queen product line includes award-winning bath bombs, pain relief lotions, indigestible, wellness supplements, and skincare.
Referenced as the Queen of CBD by the LA Times, Olivia has a knack for being able to develop, connect and relate cannabis to the community, health, and wellness.
As a voice for progressive change and industry inclusion, Olivia was recognized as one of the cannabis industry’s top women founders by Variety Magazine, Green Entrepreneur and Ganjapreneur in 2020, as Dope Magazine’s 2017 Social Media Influencer of the Year and shouted out as “The Mariah Carey of Weed” by ELLE In 2020. Olivia’s book, The Essential Guide to Cannabis for Women: How to Buy, Use, and Enjoy Cannabis for Recreation and Wellnessreleases on sale on March 29, 2022.
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#Cannabis #CannabisWellnes #Cannabiscommunity
At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.
8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain
The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast
Contact us directly at [email protected] Bryan Fields: @bryanfields24 Kellan Finney: @Kellan_Finney
127: Bringing Art, Style & Personalization to Cannabis ft. Kristina Adduci
This week we are joined by Kristina Adduci, Founder & CEO of House of Puff, to discuss :
Pairing Art & Cannabis
Personalizing the First-time Experience
Bringing Style to Cannabis
and so much more
House of Puff designs approachable, luxe products & content to help the next generation of consumers. Our sophisticated puffware is made up of curated objects you can be proud of. Think of each piece as your own little work of art. Relax with them after a long day’s work, display them as part of your newest tablescape, or throw them in your bag when you’re on the go.
House of Puff replaces stigma with empowerment. We leverage our deep understanding of the role art plays in advancing cultural and social movements. House of Puff was built to be a vehicle for the future of the plant—to evolve and elevate the conversation about everything from consumption rituals to criminal justice reform.
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#Cannabis #Art #Cannabiscommunity
At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.
8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain
The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast
Contact us directly at [email protected] Bryan Fields: @bryanfields24 Kellan Finney: @Kellan_Finney
126: ButACake, Feeding and Educating consumers ft. Matha Figaro
This week we are joined by Matha Figaro, CEO, and Founder of Cannpowerment, to discuss:
Culinary Edibles
Advancing the industry by helping others
From legacy to legal
And so much more
About Matha: With An Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) degree in Baking and Pastry Arts from Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts Graduating Class of 2010, ButACake takes the CAKE in 100% handmade from scratch treats. ButACake is a cannabis brand specializing in educating and feeding consumers on the benefits of alternative cannabis consumption. Click the photo above for more.
#Cannabis #CannabisChef #Cannabiscommunity
At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.
8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain
The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast
Contact us directly at [email protected] Bryan Fields: @bryanfields24 Kellan Finney: @Kellan_Finney
125: Ganjier Program, Educating the Cannabis Industry ft. Max Simon
This week we are joined by Max Simon CEO of Green Flower, to discuss: Adopting universities to cannabis education Why trained employees stay longer Certified Ganjier Program And so much more […]
124: From Bartender to CanTrip – Unlocking Cannabis Beverages ft. Adam Terry
This week we are joined by Adam Terry, Co-Founder of Cantrip, to discuss:
How the Minnesota law is changing the beverage market
The Future of Cannabis Distribution
How to unlock the Cannabis Beverage Category
About Cantrip
Cantrip is, at its core, a fun way to consume and experience cannabis.We’re a sessionable, social beverage that is made for everybody looking for a way to hangout without the hangover.
About Adam Terry:
Adam is the CEO and co-founder of Cantrip. He’s a chemist that has spent over a decade working in extractions, coffee, cocktails, and developing cannabis products. Adam set out to create a new product with one goal in mind – to bring to market a cannabis product that was all about fun with friends.Cantrip was designed at the nexus of Adam’s interests in interesting beverages, the joy of cannabis, and connecting people through shared experience. As a person who does not connect with the binary gender system, Adam has made it his mission that Cantrip be a product truly created for all to enjoy.
#Cannabis #CannabisBeverages #Cannabiscommunity
At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.
8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain
The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast
Contact us directly at [email protected] Bryan Fields: @bryanfields24 Kellan Finney: @Kellan_Finney
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