#12 - From Polish Pioneer to European Leader - Jacek Kramarz from HemPoland
Smells Like Business
English - September 04, 2020 17:36 - 24 minutes - 17 MBEntrepreneurship Business Society & Culture cannabis cbd hemp marijuana europe entrepreneur business start-up Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
On this episode Tom is having a chat with Jacek Kramarz, Partner and Director Of Business Development at HemPoland, the first privately owned Polish company to obtain a state license allowing it to grow and manufacture hemp in Poland. Jacek shares the story of why the company was formed, how they became pioneers and European leaders in the industry, and what lessons they learned along the way. He also dives into other topics such as the pros and cons to vertical integration, the importance of being organic and sustainable, and how fast R&D can put you ahead of the competition.
Other topics discussed:
How did HemPoland manage to acquire growing licenses from local authorities in Poland?Why did Maciej Kowalski decide to start HemPoland? What was the thought process behind Jacek's decision to invest into HemPoland?How did HemPoland create their dream team?Why is HemPoland a vertically integrated company?How important is it to test your products in-house?Is it necessary for a CBD producer to grow their own hemp?What is the role of farmers in the hemp industry?Are there any elements of the hemp industry that are not sustainable?How did CannabiGold manage to get through to multiple European markets?How to achieve consistency in your products?Links:
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