#9 - Dispensaries of the future - Dr. Jokūbas Žiburkus from MariMed

Smells Like Business

English - July 24, 2020 20:09 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB
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Previous Episode: #8 - A cannabis economist’s view on legalization in Europe - Natalia Janusz

Next Episode: #10 - Confessions of a Weed Dealer (Part 1) - Gonzo from Bristol, UK

On this episode Tom is having a chat with Dr. Jokubas Ziburkus, a neuroscientist and entrepreneur turned Chief Innovation Officer at MariMed. Dr. Žiburkus has been merging the world of science and cannabis for years, finding the best products and solutions for both recreational and medical cannabis users. Dr. Žiburkus’ views on how dispensaries of the future will (and should) look like, together with his top-notch advice on how to enter the cannabis industry, make this episode a must for anyone interested in starting a cannabis career.

Other topics discussed:

How did Dr. Jokūbas move from science to entrepreneurship?Why did Dr. Jokūbas decide to work with cannabis products and start Meditaurus? What does it mean to be a Chief Innovation Officer at a company like MariMed?What do cannabis dispensaries look like now?What should the role of a budtender or a dispensary employee be?Should we approach cannabis like we approach wine?How hard is it to get a cannabis license?How will dispensaries of the future look like?How will cannabis be categorised and sold?Is the “sativa and indica” system outdated?Will regionality be a thing in the cannabis world?Should Luxembourg introduce an upper THC limit when they fully legalise cannabis?Do we need an age limit for cannabis consumption?What is a social consumption lounge?Should Europe import cannabis or grow its own?What lessons can we learn from the Covid-19 pandemic?How will the dispensaries look like in Europe?Is cannabis legal in Lithuania?What do you have to do to become a cannapreneur?

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