The Exchange for Entrepreneurs™ Podcast
236 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIf you are an avid follower of financial markets, stocks, or anything entrepreneurial, then The Exchange for Entrepreneurs™ podcast is your source for must-listen conversations with business leaders and influencers in capital markets. Stay informed and connected to the brightest minds in finance and public markets and benefit from the professional insights offered by our esteemed guests.
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Jay Rosenthal on Compelling Storytelling in the Cannabis Industry | #HashtagFinance
July 31, 2019 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBJay Rosenthal, Business of Cannabis Co-Founder and President, joins Barrington Miller to discuss the importance of sharing compelling stories from the cannabis space (1:15), his thoughts on the issues surrounding current cannabis regulations and product offerings, and how these might evolve in the future (7:50), and the persistent Canadian interest in cannabis-infused beverages (21:40). Listen until the end to hear Jay’s thoughts about the ongoing “CBD craze,” and to learn what Business of C...
Dafina Lovelace and Kellie Sauls on Investing in What You Consume | #HashtagFinance
July 30, 2019 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBDafina Lovelace and Kellie Sauls, Co-Founders of the investment group Get Rich or Die Trying (G.R.O.D.T.), join Barrington Miller to discuss the origins and structure of their group (2:22), how looking at personal consumer habits can affect investment choices (9:00), and the societal shifts around the cannabis space that influenced their decision to enter that market (16:45). Listen until the end to hear Kellie and Dafina’s thoughts on increasing financial literacy for young women of colour,...
Paul Duffy on Evolving the Retail Experience Using Augmented Reality | #HashtagFinance
July 25, 2019 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBPaul Duffy, President of NexTech AR Solutions Corp. (CSE:NTAR), joins Barrington Miller to discuss the practical applications of “ARitizing” products into the augmented reality space using the NexTech platform (1:01), the differences between augmented reality and virtual reality (4:44), and how augmented reality is fundamentally changing the way people shop (12:51). Listen until the end to learn about Paul’s personal experiences with augmented reality, what’s next for AR in entertainment, an...
Fabrice Taylor on the Value of Promotion and Messaging in the Public Markets | #HashtagFinance
July 23, 2019 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBIn his podcasting debut, Fabrice Taylor, Founder and Publisher of The President’s Club Investment Letter, joined James Black to discuss the origin of The President’s Club (2:56), the evolution of journalism and media (4:22), and some telltale signs that an investment may (or may not) be worth considering (12:28). Listen until the end to learn why he feels surprises are a good thing, the importance of having a strong network, and his recommendation on where to have lunch in Edmonton! 🔴 Subsc...
Emma Andrews on Bringing a Cannabis Beverage Brand to Life | #HashtagFinance
July 18, 2019 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBEmma Andrews, Chief Commercial Officer at BevCanna Enterprises Inc. (CSE:BEV), sat down with Grace Pedota to share her thoughts on the type of beverages we should expect when infused cannabis beverages go legal in Canada this October (2:13), how she applies her background as a nutritionist into the cannabis industry (6:26), her experience with cannabis as an endurance runner (8:14), and her perspective on plant-based food in the fast food industry (10:44). Listen until the end to hear her th...
Alex Freedman on the Critical Role of Social Equity in Cannabis | #HashtagFinance
July 17, 2019 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBAlex Freedman, from the LA Department of Cannabis Regulation joins Barrington Miller for the inaugural #HashtagFinance Skype interview. This educational discussion focuses on the topic of 'social equity' including a definition of the term as it relates to the cannabis sector (2:00), how social equity works to have a positive impact on those negatively impacted by the "War on Drugs" (4:50), and the differences and similarities between social equity programs in Northern and Southern California...
JB and Bear on Navigating the Travel Dining Scene and Business Lunches | #HashtagFinance
July 09, 2019 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this special "all killer, no filler" edition of #HashtagFinance, Barrington Miller (2X Ontario Chili Cook-Off Champ) joins James Black (habitual eater, and sometimes host) to discuss their eating experiences as frequent business travelers and share some "pro tips" for dining on the road. A full plate is served on this episode including: Barrington's recent food experience in Colombia, the 60-year-old food stand, and the world's best fruit (NOT apples) Where the world's best shawarma is ...
Andrew Berman on What Quality, Trust, and Choice Mean in Cannabis | #HashtagFinance
July 02, 2019 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBHarborside CEO Andrew Berman sat down with James Black to share the origins of the company and its founder Steve DeAngelo (1:12) his thoughts on the importance of "clean cannabis" (6:45), and the traits of a premium cannabis product (9:30). Listen until the end to learn more about Andrew's brief life in politics, Harborside's success in fighting federal government over civil forfeiture, and his predictions around relaxing cannabis advertising standards. 🔴 Subscribe for more great CSE insi...
Margot Micallef on Building a Wellness Brand Through Passion and Experience | #HashtagFinance
July 02, 2019 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBMargot Micallef sat down with Barrington Miller to discuss her company Gabriella's Kitchen (CSE:GABY), including what she did when she was fired from her high profile communications job (2:00), how cannabis become a key ingredient at Gabriella's Kitchen (6:43), and why they are applying a consumer packaged goods business model (14:08). Listen until the end to hear about Margot's favourite product, the company's recent (and over-subscribed) financing, and the five-year outlook for the company...
Mark Bunting on the Constant Evolution of Financial News Media | #HashtagFinance
June 26, 2019 02:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBMark Bunting, President of Capital Ideas, dropped into the #HashtagFinance studio to chat with Grace Pedota and share his favourite podcasts and thoughts on the format for financial interviews (1:15), observations on what's next in financial news media (5:12), and play a game of financial "word blurt" (a #HashtagFinance first at 10:43). Listen until the end to learn about his most interesting interviews, his thoughts on the Beyond Meat IPO, the cannabis sector, and blockchain stocks! 🔴 Subs...
Rosy Mondin on the Hard Road to Cannabis Legalization in Canada | #HashtagFinance
June 19, 2019 21:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBRosy Mondin, CEO of Quadron Cannatech (CSE:PUMP), sat down with Grace Pedota to share her story as a reformed lawyer and cannabis advocate and how her experience and passion led to the origin of Quadron Cannatech (3:00), the role she has played as a champion for cannabis within the tiers of Canadian government (9:30), and the circumstances that led her to build the "Boss" extractor (12:00). Listen until the end to hear Rosy's plans for vape pens, hemp extraction, and the introduction of the ...
Alex Tapscott on his Unshakeable Belief in the Blockchain Revolution | #HashtagFinance
June 06, 2019 10:00 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBAuthor and co-founder of the Blockchain Research Institute, Alex Tapscott, sat down with James Black to discuss the origins of writing "Blockchain Revolution" with his father, Don Tapscott (:45), the gut feeling that led him to leave his career in institutional sales (3:00), the resiliency and viability of bitcoin (8:45), and the role security token offerings (STOs) will play in venture financing (14:30). Listen until to end to hear Alex's thoughts on how Tesla could utilize security tokens,...
Traci Costa on Leveraging Digital Innovation to Grow a Children's Clothing Brand | #HashtagFinance
June 04, 2019 09:00 - 15 minutes - 7.07 MBPeekaboo Beans (CSE:BEAN) CEO Traci Costa sat down with Grace Pedota to talk about her lifestyle children's clothing brand and how they recently pivoted to an omni-channel distribution model (1:00), the network effect of social retailing (3:15), and utilizing technology to bring a brand to life (7:00). Listen until the end to hear Traci's personal story on why she started the business, the importance of speaking to, and learning from other women entrepreneurs, and her advice for ANYONE start...
Roger Dent on Small Caps and the Perfect Marriage Between Cannabis and Public Markets | #HashtagFinance
May 28, 2019 12:00 - 16 minutes - 7.38 MBQuinsam Capital CEO (and Harvard Business School graduate) Roger Dent sat down with Grace Pedota to discuss his love of small cap stocks and his career analyzing and investing in this asset class over the past 30 years. In this discussion Roger shares the distinctions between companies that should go public versus those that should raise venture capital (4:25), why cannabis companies have been a perfect fit in the public markets (7:00), and his initial impressions of Canopy Growth as an inve...
Jack Bensimon on the Benefits of STOs in a Post-Quadriga World | #HashtagFinance
May 21, 2019 16:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBJack Bensimon, Managing Director of Black Swan Diagnostics, sat down with Barrington Miller to draw the distinctions between blockchain and digital currency (0:45), the practicalities of security token offerings (STOs) as a vehicle to raise global capital (4:45), and the importance of having regulated exchanges that offer investor protections and liquidity (8:30). Listen to the entire episode to hear why Jack predicts STOs, real-estate, and fractionalization will be the common themes around ...
Special Presentation: Security Token Offerings (STOs) at Blockchain Revolution Global | #HashtagFinance
May 21, 2019 16:00 - 54 minutes - 25.1 MBThis special presentation from the Blockchain Revolution Global Conference in April 2019 is brought to you by the CSE - Canadian Securities Exchange. This conversation between CSE CEO Richard Carleton and Blockstation CTO Jai Waterman, with hosting duties by CSE's James Black, dives into the world of Security Token Offerings and how industry will deliver this necessary evolution in equity capital markets. Highlights from the discussion include an interactive example of how transactions work ...
Elizabeth Naumovski on Financial Literacy and Climbing an Active Volcano In Italy | #HashtagFinance
May 16, 2019 15:00 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBElizabeth Naumovski, Vice President Marketing at Caldwell Securities, sat down with Grace Pedota to discuss her inspiring experience climbing Stromboli, an active volcano in Sicily (1:30), the development of her financial literacy show that was influenced from her own fear of finance (10:15), and the lessons she learned growing up in an immigrant family, including those that have led her to a debt free life (16:30). Listen until the end to learn more about Elizabeth’s nomination at the Wealt...
Steve White on Retail Innovation and Progressive Hiring Practices in Cannabis | #HashtagFinance
May 07, 2019 02:00 - 14 minutes - 6.51 MBHarvest Health and Recreation CEO Steve White sat down for the final #WeedWeek episode with Grace Pedota to discuss how his company created a cannabis retail experience that had never been seen before (1:45), the importance of opening employment opportunities for veterans, women, and minorities (5:00) and why the cannabis industry is populated by so many ex-lawyers (12:15). Listen to the entire episode to hear Steve's insight into how the $850m acquisition Verano Holdings materialized. 🔴 S...
Edward Fields on Applying a Silicon Valley Hypergrowth Mindset in the Cannabis Industry | #HashtagFinance
May 03, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBDionyMed CEO Edward Fields sat down with Grace Pedota during #WeedWeek to chat about his experience in making the shift from the Silicon Valley technology world to the cannabis industry (1:00), the challenges and advantages of keeping pace with rapid regulatory changes and new laws (9:15), and defining the characteristics of the "canna curious" consumer (13:45). Listen until the end to hear Edward's advice to young, cannabis startup entrepreneurs and how he was initially introduced to canna...
Susan Ameel on RegTech's Role in Managing Risk and Compliance in the Cannabis Industry | #HashtagFinance
May 01, 2019 00:00 - 21 minutes - 9.92 MBSusan Ameel, Partner at Global Regulatory Risk Advisors LLC, recently sat down with Grace Pedota during #WeedWeek to highlight how her firm is leveraging technology to keep up with the rapidly evolving regulatory framework for cannabis (3:45), juxtapose the ".com" bubble with the current boom in cannabis (10:45), and outline the important balance of having regulation that doesn't curb industry innovation (14:30). Listen until the end to hear Susan's impression of Hell's Kitchen in New York C...
Matt Nordgren on Cannabis Investment and the Lessons Learned from Pro Football | #HashtagFinance
April 29, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MB#WeedWeek spills over into its second week! Arcadian Fund founder and CEO Matt Nordgren sat down with Phillip Shum (ed. debut host!) to chat about his experience as a pro quarterback and his perspective on team building and investments (3:15), his funds' criteria for cannabis investments (7:00), and defining the consumer opportunity in Cannabis (e.g. akin to the early-days of Apple Computer) (15:00). Listen until the end of the pod to hear Matt's thoughts on the use-case for cannabis for ath...
Joseph Lusardi on How Cannabis is Helping America Recover from the War on Drugs | #HashtagFinance
April 26, 2019 13:00 - 15 minutes - 6.98 MBCuraleaf CEO Joseph Lusardi recently sat down with Barrington Miller during #WeedWeek to discuss why vertical integration is integral to controlling the quality and consistency of their product (4:00), how Curaleaf's biggest advantage might be in its boardroom (6:00), and how evolving legislation is helping America recover from the "war on drugs" (10:30). Listen to the entire podcast to hear why Joseph Lusardi defines himself as a "reluctant pioneer" of the cannabis industry and how the indu...
Charles Bachtell and Joe Caltabiano on the Fundamentals of Becoming a Top 3 MSO | #HashtagFinance
April 25, 2019 03:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBA #HashtagFinance first, Barrington Miller hosts a three-way conversation with Cresco Labs' (CSE:CL) Charles Bachtell and Joe Caltabiano during #WeedWeek. Both gentlemen share the lessons they learned from a previous life in the mortgage industry (1:30), how they distinguish the differences between traditional and non-traditional cannabis consumers (3:45), and the thinking behind Cresco's acquisition of Origin House (8:15). Listen until the end to lean about Charles' appointment to the Canna...
Chuck Smith on Expanding his House of Brands for Infused Cannabis Products | #Hashtag Finance
April 24, 2019 03:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBIndustry "OG" and CEO of Dixie Brands (CSE:DIXI.U), Chuck Smith, recently sat down with Barrington Miller as part of Public Entrepreneur's #WeedWeek podcast series. In this discussion Chuck shares why Dixie decided to focused on infused products and stay away from farming and cultivation (3:15), how the early origins of the company in medical cannabis have been integral to their efforts to build a portfolio of recreational product offerings (7:30) and the recent launch of CBD products for do...
Billy Levy on How Branding and Distribution are the Keys to Defining the Cannabis Opportunity | #HashtagFinance
April 23, 2019 03:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBBilly Levy, President of SLANG Worldwide (CSE:SLNG) sat down with Barrington Miller during #WeedWeek to share his insights from the pioneering "boot camp" days with Mettrum Health (0:30), how he is defining the cannabis opportunity in terms of consumer branding and distribution (3:30), and the important reasons why SLANG does not operate as a retailer (7:00). Listen until the end to hear how SLANG is applying tried-and-true sales methodologies from "boring" industries and the (somewhat accid...
Kim Rivers on Emulating the Whole Foods Retail Model in Cannabis | #HashtagFinance
April 22, 2019 19:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBTrulieve (CSE:TRUL) CEO Kim Rivers joined Grace Pedota during #WeedWeek to discuss the importance of inclusion as a value for the company and it's "Trulievers" (3:00), the lessons learned becoming the first company approved to sell flower in Florida (8:00), and taking their expertise into new, competitive states in the U.S. (12:30). Listen until the end to hear how Trulieve is emulating the Whole Foods retail model, the importance of loyalty programs and data, and her pivot to the Cannabis i...
Jai Waterman on Building Fair and Compliant Securities Markets with Blockchain | #HashtagFinance
April 22, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBBlockstation's Jai Waterman sat down with Barrington Miller to discuss the inherent flaws of initial coin offerings (ICOs) (3:30), how his team is working hard to evolve the capabilities of stock exchanges by introducing blockchain-enabled securities (8:45), and the promise of unparalleled security through security tokens (15:15). Listen until the end to hear Jai's thoughts on how traditionally illiquid assets (e.g. publishing rights) can achieve liquidity with the help of blockchain technol...
David MacMillan on Digitizing the Agriculture Industry with Drones | #HashtagFinance
April 18, 2019 14:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBDavid MacMillan, CEO of Deveron UAS (CSE:DVR) recently sat down with Grace Pedota to discuss how drones are changing the manner in which farmers are collecting and using data (5:00), the important similarities shared by farmers and Bay St. bankers, (10:15) and an explanation of why Deveron is laser focused on the agricultural industry (for now) (15:00). Listen until the end to lean how a visit to Silicon Valley was the catalyst to focus on agriculture, what to wear (and not wear) to a farm m...
Russ Patterson on Using Everyday Spaces to Create One-of-a-Kind Experiences | #HashtagFinance
April 17, 2019 10:00 - 21 minutes - 9.69 MBSpacefy (CSE:SPFY) CEO Russ Patterson recently sat down with Barrington Miller to explain how Spacefy is building the "Airbnb" for creative spaces (3:15), the weirdest booking he's seen (so far) on their platform (11:00), and ambitions for expansion into global, world-class cities (15:30). Listen until the end to hear about Russ' favourite creative space and his idea of the ultimate location in Toronto. 🔴 Subscribe for more great CSE insights and interviews here: https://go.thecse.com/CSETV...
Prad Sekar on Leveraging Data to Bring Medical Cannabis to the Masses | #HashtagFinance
April 15, 2019 17:00 - 16 minutes - 7.57 MBCB2 Insight's (CSE:CBII) CEO Pradyum Sekar recently sat down with Barrington Miller to discuss the importance of medically validated cannabis data (3:45), the challenge of breaking down barriers with physicians (9:45), and the impact of big pharma on medical cannabis (13:30). Listen until the end to hear about Prad's experience around launching the company, pivoting the business (hint - vertical integration!), and their recent launch on the CSE - Canadian Securities Exchange. 🔴 Subscribe fo...
Sarah Morrison on the Vital (and Not Boring) Role of the Transfer Agent | #HashtagFinance
April 12, 2019 04:00 - 17 minutes - 8.12 MBSarah Morrison from Capital Transfer Agency sat down with Barrington Miller to explain what a transfer agent actually does (2min), what to do when you find an old share certificate in your attic (7min), and the role blockchain will (or won't) play in the future of deploying transfer agency services (12:30). Listen until the end to hear how her firm competes with the "big guys" and exciting news about the deployment of CTA's services across the U.S./Canada border! 🔴 Subscribe for more great ...
Colin Fisher on the State of the Canadian Tech Scene in 2019 | #HashtagFinance
April 10, 2019 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBStableView's Colin Fisher joins Grace Pedota for a spirited chat about the recent and current trends in Canadian tech finance including an explanation as to why blockchain is still important, despite the initial failures of crypto currency (3:00), why he actually built a crypto mining rig in his office (11:30), and the opportunities emerging in the rapidly growing eSports sector (21:15). Listen until the end to hear his thoughts on going public versus staying private, his solution for tech f...
Gary Kaminsky on a Holistic Approach to Compliance for Cannabis Companies | #HashtagFinance
April 09, 2019 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MBAcreage Holding's Director of Legal Compliance recently sat down with Barrington Miller to discuss the dynamics of working with regulators and lawmakers in the U.S. Cannabis industry (6:00), Acreage's M&A ambitions (10:30), and the real impact of the Farm Bill (15:15). Listen until the end to hear Gary's thoughts on the increasing legitimization of the cannabis industry, outlook for the STATES Act, and the integral role of social equity in the cannabis sector. 🔴 Subscribe for more great CSE...
Omar Khan on Navigating the Challenges of Marketing Cannabis | #HashtagFinance
April 03, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.63 MBHill+Knowlton Strategies' Omar Khan sits down with Barrington Miller to discuss his perspective on the SNC Lavalin Affair (1:45), the challenges of marketing cannabis products (7:15), and his analysis of the Ontario cannabis lottery (11:45). Listen until the end to hear Omar's thoughts on what the legal cannabis industry will need to do to bring more users over from the black market! 🔴 Subscribe for more great CSE insights and interviews here: https://go.thecse.com/CSETV-Subscribe #always...
Richard Carleton on Ushering the CSE into the Cannabis Era and Ukulele! | #HashtagFinance
April 02, 2019 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this wide-ranging discussion with Canadian Securities Exchange CEO Richard Carleton, he shows Grace Pedota his chops on the ukulele, discusses the exchange's recent trip to Davos, Switzerland (5:15), and shares how the CSE embraced the Cannabis industry (12:15). Listen until the end to hear Richard's origin story as CSE's CEO and for summer travelling tips! 🔴 Subscribe for more great CSE insights and interviews here: https://go.thecse.com/CSETV-Subscribe #alwaysinvested STAY CONNECTED ...
Miranda Werstiuk on Women in Finance and Building Sustainable Mining Practices | #HashtagFinance
March 26, 2019 04:00 - 36 minutes - 16.5 MBIBK Capital's Miranda Werstiuk sits down with Grace Pedota to reflect on her career in capital markets, being a woman in mining finance (4:15), and to share her vision for sustainable mining practices utilizing blockchain (9:45) and more. 🔴 Subscribe for more great CSE insights and interviews here: https://go.thecse.com/CSETV-Subscribe #alwaysinvested STAY CONNECTED WITH THE CSE ============================= 📧 - NEWSLETTER: https://go.thecse.com/CSE-Mailing-List-Subscribe 🎧 - PODCAST: h...