Cannabis Capital
25 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsCannabis Capital: The Podcast builds upon Cannabis Capital: How To Get Your Business Funded in the Cannabis Economy. Co-hosts Ross O’Brien and Maggie Kelly focus on the business, finance, and investment of the cannabis economy. Listen in for interviews with the people building the best businesses of tomorrow and the investors that help them get there.
Produced by PodConx
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Ed Perlmutter | former member of the U.S. House of Representatives
October 25, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MB."From Cannabis to Banking: Ed Perlmutter's Journey and the Changing Landscape of Cannabis Laws" In this podcast episode, Ross O'Brien from Bonaventure Equity, interviews Ed Perlmutter, a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives and a leading figure in the cannabis reform and regulation space. Perlmutter discusses the long journey to reforming banking regulations around cannabis, including the historic passage of the Safe Banking Act, which has faced numerous roadblocks in Congr...
Michael McCormick | Venture Partner | BVE
August 10, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MB"Exploring the Intersection of Intellectual Property and Emerging Bioactive Compounds in Cannabis and Psychedelics" Ross O'Brien from Bonaventure Equity, is joined by Mike McCormick, a chemist and expert in intellectual property (IP) within the cannabis and psychedelics industries. They discuss the significance of patents and how they grant exclusivity to inventions, emphasizing that patents can be obtained for compounds even if they are illegal, as long as they meet patentability criteria...
Steve Ham | Altmore Capital
August 03, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB"Unraveling the High-Flying Cannabis Industry's Trends, Challenges, and Success Stories" Ross O'Brien from Bonaventure Equity, welcomes listeners to another episode of the Cannabis Capital podcast and introduces his guest, Steve Ham, founder of Altmore Capital. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in the cannabis industry, including the importance of strong management teams and the emergence of successful brands. They also touch on the complexities of regulatory compliance and the...
Jeremy Burke | Cultivated News
July 13, 2023 21:09 - 43 minutes - 40.6 MBUnveiling the Cannabis Industry: Insights, Risks, and Regulation Ross O'Brien from Bonaventure Equity welcomes Jeremy Burke, a leading thinker and journalist in the cannabis industry. Jeremy discusses his new venture, Cultivated News, a B2B newsletter providing insights on the cannabis industry for professionals. They also delve into the public health risks associated with the illicit cannabis market and the need for effective regulation in the industry. Produced by PodConx Ross O'Brien ...
Alleh Lindquist | FloraWorks
March 16, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBJust because you're in a frontier market doesn't mean there aren't fundamentals. Alleh Lindquist the Co-Founder & CEO of FloraWorks Holding Inc a Global Supplier of Wholesale CBN Isolate and other hemp-derived minor cannabinoids joins Ross O'Brien the CEO of Bonaventure Equity. They discuss both general entrepreneurial challenges and those specific the cannabis and hemp. The also talk about some of the traits necessary to succeed as an entrepreneur including "Grit"! Produced by PodConX...
Caitlyn Krebs | Nalu Bio - Encore
January 05, 2022 21:44 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBLearning from nature, delivering through chemistry. The end of cannabis prohibition has made cannabis research possible which has generated a wave of cannabis biotech start-ups. Caitlyn Krebs the co-founder and CEO of Nalu Bio joins Ross O'Brien and Maggie Kelly from Bonaventure Equity to talk about the challenges and opportunities of being at the intersection of biotech and cannabis. As an entrepreneur with many successful exits under her belt she also shares advice for aspiring entr...
TJ Stouder | MyHi - Encore
December 29, 2021 23:23 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBCannabis beverages, A new category of high Imagine a cup of coffee without the jitters, an edible without the sugar or a joint without the smoke TJ Stouder believes that the future of cannabis will be in beverages. As the Founder of HoliSTIK Wellness and Myhi he joins Ross O'Brien and Maggie Kelly to explain why the opportunities for cannabis beverages are so great. He also advises aspiring cannabis entrepreneurs to adhere to business basics and not fall victim to the "green-rush" hyp...
Brianna Kilcullen | Anact
December 23, 2021 00:54 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBTowels that are better for you and the planet While transitioning from a career as a sustainability expert for large corporations, Brianna Kilcullen identified a need for a better towel. Realizing that hemp fiber is more durable, more absorbent and more odor resistant than cotton she founded Anact to create a hemp towel. She joins Ross O'Brien and Maggie Kelly from Bonaventure Equity. to talk about why it is important to design products to be reused and why we should stop purchasing...
Holly Bell | Director of Cannabis, Office of Commissioner Nikki Fried
December 16, 2021 02:33 - 24 minutes - 19.9 MBThe cannabis industry is it's own best friend and worst enemy With Florida moving closer to becoming an adult-use state and becoming on of the largest cannabis economies in the world there is a lot of pressure on the State's Department of Agriculture to create the rules that will govern the industry. Holly Bell Director of Cannabis, Office of Commissioner Nikki Fried is responsible for creating the rules that govern Florida's cannabis and hemp industries. She joins Ross O'Brien and Mag...
Holly Bell | Director of Cannabis, Florida Department of Agriculture
December 16, 2021 02:33 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB"The cannabis industry is its own best friend and worst enemy." How does a state start from scratch with a new cannabis or hemp program? Where does one even begin? There is enormous pressure to get it right and to create rules that not only align with the law and are implementable, but also make sense for the growers and founders who put these policies and rules into action. Florida has the potential to grow into one of the largest cannabis micro-economies in the U.S., and the Florida De...
Eleanor Kuntz | LeafWorks
December 09, 2021 00:44 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBKnow the plants that go into your products Eleanor Kuntz the Co-Founder of LeafWorks, a genetics business specializing in plant DNA testing for the Natural Products industry joins Ross O'Brien and Maggie Kelly from Bonaventure Equity. She explains why cannabis agronomy and genetic science is not up to pace with market needs or demands. They discuss how DNA-based solutions can help to improve brand security and build consumer confidence in plant-based products. Produced by PodConX C...
Rachael Rapinoe | Mendi
December 02, 2021 01:27 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB"Greatness is slow-cooked." Most of the traits found in successful athletes can also be found in successful entrepreneurs. Rachael Rapinoe, former professional soccer star, trainer and health scientist, and the co-founder of Mendi, joins co-hosts Ross O'Brien and Maggie Kelly from Bonaventure Equity to talk about CBD and why a "better recovery means a better you". As Rachael succinctly explains it, "CBD is not an MVP, but it's a great teammate" and is most effective when used with othe...
Peichen Chang | tCheck | Encore
November 24, 2021 23:43 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBFounders must have a "Failure is not an option" mindset. "Entrepreneurship is hard, entrepreneurship in the cannabis industry is even harder, you better be ready". Veteran entrepreneur Peichen Chang, CEO and Founder of TCheck joins Ross O'Brien and Maggie Kelly to talk about his entrepreneurial journey. He shares the unexpected conversation he had with a friend suffering from Parkinson disease that inspired him to launch his company. In addition to the TCheck story they also disc...
Peichen Change | tCheck | Encore
November 24, 2021 23:43 - 44 minutes - 38.8 MBFounders must have a "Failure is not an option" mindset. "Entrepreneurship is hard, entrepreneurship in the cannabis industry is even harder, you better be ready". Veteran entrepreneur Peichen Chang, CEO and Founder of TCheck joins Ross O'Brien and Maggie Kelly to talk about his entrepreneurial journey. He shares the unexpected conversation he had with a friend suffering from Parkinson disease that inspired him to launch his company. In addition to the TCheck story they also disc...
Andrew DeAngelo | Last Prisoners Project
November 18, 2021 01:47 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB"40,000 people are in prison for doing the same thing that we are doing every day". For most of the country, cannabis legalization is creating enormous opportunities. Unfortunately, many of the people responsible for creating this opportunity can not capitalize on it because they are in prison. Industry veteran and co-founder of The Last Prisoner Project, Andrew DeAngelo joins co-hosts Ross O'Brien and Maggie Kelly from Bonaventure Equity to explain how they’re addressing the inequi...
Venture Capital - How We VC
November 11, 2021 03:32 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB"We are in the service of entrepreneurship." In this episode of Cannabis Capital: The Podcast, hosts, Ross O'Brien and Maggie Kelly take a pause to discuss Ross's recent journal article, "How We VC," and publicly share their firm, Bonaventure Equity's, views on venture capital and the 10 core foundations to which their firm adheres. Produced by PodConX Cannabis Capital - https://podconx.com/podcasts/cannabis-capital Ross O'Brien - https://podconx.com/guests/ross-obrien Maggie Kelly - ...
Jeremy Berke | Business Insider
November 03, 2021 23:54 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB"No one knows what will happen in the next five years." As the senior reporter at Business Insider where he focuses on the emerging cannabis economy, Jeremy Berke has an opportunity to view the space through an objective lens. He joins co-hosts Ross O'Brien and Maggie Kelly from Bonaventure Equity to share some honest cannabis sector observations and to provide valuable insights for both investors and founders. Produced by PodConX Cannabis Capital - https://podconx.com/podcasts/cann...
Tyler Beuerlein | Hypur
October 28, 2021 01:18 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB"The MSO's have won is my blunt truth" Compliance, it's the business that everyone in cannabis is in, whether they know it or not. Tyler Beuerlein of Hypur Inc. joins co-hosts Ross O'Brien and Maggie Kelly from Bonaventure Equity to reveal some very blunt truths about the cannabis economy, multi-state operators (MSO's), the limited license market, and what the SAFE Banking Act really means to cannabis operators. Produced by PodConX Cannabis Capital - https://podconx.com/podcasts/ca...
EduPod Series | Part 2
October 21, 2021 04:42 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBKeeping it moving because "unlike fine wine, deals don't get better with age" In each episode of the EduPod Series host Ross O'Brien and Maggie Kelly from Bonaventure Equity take deeper dives into the business and finance fundamentals discussed in their weekly interviews. In Part 2 they offer a high-level walk through of the pitch and diligence process. They discuss a number of related topics including researching and sourcing the right investor, identifying the gatekeeper and buildi...
EduPod Series | Part 1
October 13, 2021 23:24 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBEver wonder “how to raise capital” or “what is EBITDA?” The EduPod Series take a deeper dive into the business and finance fundamentals discussed in their weekly interviews. On today's episode host Ross O'Brien and Maggie Kelly from Bonaventure Equity provides a beginners guide with five key important takeaways including: assessing your readiness to raise capital, understanding the time commitment involved, managing expectations, assessing your investor market, and the importance of pres...
Caitlyn Krebs | Nalu Bio
October 07, 2021 01:06 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBLearning from nature, delivering through chemistry. The end of cannabis prohibition has made cannabis research possible which has generated a wave of cannabis biotech start-ups. Caitlyn Krebs the co-founder and CEO of Nalu Bio joins Ross O'Brien and Maggie Kelly from Bonaventure Equity to talk about the challenges and opportunities of being at the intersection of biotech and cannabis. As an entrepreneur with many successful exits under her belt she also shares advice for aspiring entr...
Mike Sanchez | Emergent Layer
September 30, 2021 01:45 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBWhat cannabis entrepreneurs need to know about public relations While both advertising campaigns and public relations campaigns can improve brand awareness there is a difference how and when they should be used. Unfortunately, many start-ups do not understand the difference and frequently fail to achieve the results that they desire. Mike Sanchez from Emergent Layer joins Ross O'Brien and Maggie Kelly from Bonaventure Equity to explain some important public relations dos and don't to he...
Stirring your way to CBD Wellness with TJ Stouder from HoliSTIK Wellness
September 23, 2021 01:55 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBCannabis beverages, A new category of high Imagine a cup of coffee without the jitters, an edible without the sugar or a joint without the smoke TJ Stouder believes that the future of cannabis will be in beverages. As the Founder of HoliSTIK Wellness and Myhi he joins Ross O'Brien and Maggie Kelly to explain why the opportunities for cannabis beverages are so great. He also advises aspiring cannabis entrepreneurs to adhere to business basics and not fall victim to the "green-rush" hyp...
Peichen Chang | TCheck
September 16, 2021 00:52 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBFounders must have a "Failure is not an option" mindset. "Entrepreneurship is hard, entrepreneurship in the cannabis industry is even harder, you better be ready". Veteran entrepreneur Peichan Chang, CEO and Founder of TCheck joins Ross O'Brien and Maggie Kelly to talk about his entrepreneurial journey. He shares the unexpected conversation he had with a friend suffering from Parkinson disease that inspired him to launch his company. In addition to the TCheck story they also disc...