#Cannabis #IPO The initial wave of cannabis SPACs have largely completed their qualifying transactions producing over $5B of M&A transaction value from their $1.8 billion of IPO proceeds. Viridian expects the second wave to be equally significant with approximately $5.9B of deals announced or projected.
   
9 SPAC mergers have been completed totaling $5.4B in merger value from $1.8B in IPO proceeds, 2 SPAC mergers are pending totaling $2.1B in merger value from only $270 M in IPO proceeds, and 7 SPACs are searching for a target after raising $1.2B from IPOs.
    
Completing cannabis SPAC deals has been difficult, particularly for larger US listed SPACS who are limited to non-plant touching deals. This has led 5 SPACs that started out searching for cannabis targets, to complete a merger in a different industry. On top of that, cannabis SPACs have generally paid above market multiples for their acquisitions.

Show Notes:
Awaiting the Second Wave of Cannabis SPACs 
https://www.viridianca.com/chart2

Host:
Josh Kincaid, Capital Markets Analyst & host of your cannabis business podcast.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/

Episode 775 of The Talking Hedge:
Your Cannabis Business Podcast.
​Covering cannabis business news, interviews, investments, events, products, reviews, and some random stuff. But as Jay-Z said "it's only entertainment."
https://www.theTalkingHedgepodcast.com

Music Info:
Song: Beat | Keep On | 2020 
Artist: Milochromatic Beats
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Song: Dark Trap Beats Hard Rap Instrumental | Gang | 2018
Artist: LuxrayBeats

Keywords:
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Josh is not an investment adviser. The Talking Hedge is long gold and silver. Listeners should always speak to their personal financial advisers.

Awaiting the Next Wave of Cannabis IPOs

#CompliantAF
Simplifya was founded by partners of the law firm that drafted the original rules governing marijuana in Colorado, and investors with proven track records in technology startups. Today, we are the leading software compliance solution for the cannabis industry.

Scott Daly is a leader who gets results…from people to process...to product and profit. Consistently recruited to accelerate new and established business ventures. 

Results-oriented leader with abilities to lead teams with superior results. Instinctively attracts/retains people with powerful performance. Expertise in combining strategic vision, planning, and tactical implementation strengths. 

Core competencies include building and scaling sales teams, SaaS technologies, GM leadership, sustaining growth with scalable business modeling, operations management, organizational change, P&L performance, profit generation.

Show Notes:
Scott Daly Chief Revenue Officer at Simplifya 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jscottdaly/

Host:
Josh Kincaid, Capital Markets Analyst & host of your cannabis business podcast.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/

Episode 776 of The Talking Hedge:
Your Cannabis Business Podcast.
​Covering cannabis business news, interviews, investments, events, products, reviews, and some random stuff. But as Jay-Z said "it's only entertainment."
https://www.theTalkingHedgepodcast.com

Music Info:
Song: Beat | Keep On | 2020 
Artist: Milochromatic Beats
&
Song: Dark Trap Beats Hard Rap Instrumental | Gang | 2018
Artist: LuxrayBeats

Keywords:
Hemp News, Weed News, Cannabis News, Marijuana News, Cannabis Business, Marijuana Business, Cannabis Industry News, Marijuana Industry News, Weed News 420, Talking Hedge Podcast, Cannabis Podcast, Marijuana Podcast, Business Podcast, CBD podcast, THC podcast, Cannabis Pitch Deck, Marijuana Pitch Deck, Marijuana Investment Deck, Cannabis Investment Deck, Cannabis Compliance, Cannabis Data, Cannabis Banking, Cannabis Investment, Pot Stocks, Cannabis Stocks,  Weed Stocks, Marijuana Stocks, Cannabis Data, Marijuana Data, Cannabis Analytics, Marijuana Analytics, Cannabis Sales Data, Marijuana Sales Data

Josh is not an investment adviser. The Talking Hedge is long gold and silver. Listeners should always speak to their personal financial advisers.

Simplifya Compliance in the Cannabis Industry

#Delta8 found its place in smoke or vape shops and convenience stores with many positioning it as a mildly psychoactive product for people without access to legal cannabis. 

As of June 2021, twelve states have completely banned delta-8 THC, including Washington state who's regulators said marijuana processors cannot convert hemp-derived CBD into delta-9 THC in the legal cannabis market, a move that is likely to be welcomed by MJ cultivators who feared the practice involving federally legal hemp would undermine their own businesses.

The process combines CBD with a solvent, acid, and heat to cause the reaction that turns CBD into THC.  And because the FDA has not yet provided any regulations, there is a lack of standardization in lab testing across the board.

With state limits on hemp-derived delta-8 THC beginning to impact sales for product manufacturers and retailers, businesses are considering how they will make up the gap.  Until federal agencies come to a final ruling and standardize regulations, laws will continue to change on a state and 
local level.

Show Notes:
Washington state bars marijuana processors from converting hemp CBD into delta-9 THC 
https://mjbizdaily.com/washington-state-processors-cant-convert-cbd-into-delta-9-thc-regulators-say/
Delta-8: The Good, The Bad, and the Insights (+ How Consumers are Reacting 
https://blog.brightfieldgroup.com/delta-8-thc
What’s the  Fate of Delta-8? 
https://global-uploads.webflow.com/596691afde3c5856d866ae50/60ccb681f666fc369e9cacb6_Q221_US CBD_Delta-8_Report_FINAL.pdf
As states limit delta-8 THC, industry operators plan next steps 
https://mjbizdaily.com/as-states-limit-delta-8-thc-industry-operators-plan-next-steps/

Host:
Josh Kincaid, Capital Markets Analyst & host of your cannabis business podcast.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/

The Talking Hedge:
Your Cannabis Business Podcast.
​Covering cannabis products, reviews, business news, interviews, investments, events, and more.
https://www.theTalkingHedgepodcast.com

Music Info:
Song: Dark Trap Beats Hard Rap Instrumental | Gang | 2018Artist: LuxrayBeats

Keywords:
Hemp News, Weed News, Cannabis News, Marijuana News, Cannabis Business, Marijuana Business, Cannabis Industry News, Marijuana Industry News, Weed News 420, Talking Hedge Podcast, Cannabis Podcast, Marijuana Podcast, Business Podcast, CBD podcast, THC podcast, Cannabis Pitch Deck, Marijuana Pitch Deck, Marijuana Investment Deck, Cannabis Investment Deck, Cannabis Compliance, Cannabis Data, Cannabis Banking, Cannabis Investment, Pot Stocks, Cannabis Stocks,  Weed Stocks, Marijuana Stocks, Cannabis Data, Marijuana Data, Cannabis Analytics, Marijuana Analytics, Cannabis Sales Data, Marijuana Sales Data

Josh is not an investment adviser. The Talking Hedge is long gold and silver. Listeners should always speak to their personal financial advisers.

What’s the  Fate of Delta-8?

Brian Yauger of Lemonhaze is known for providing first-class events for members of the cannabis industry for low or no cost. Each event focuses on a different segment in the industry with budtender parties, buyer meetings, and mixers, or events for executives and managers in order to bring people together to network and grow the industry.

When the global pandemic forced them into an exclusively virtual event model, they began looking at what would be their first live events that they would be able to bring back as COVID begins to wind down.  As vaccines began to be approved, they knew that golf tournaments would be the perfect events to come back with. Lemonhaze's executive golf tournaments offer a great day of fun and networking to all owners, executives, and managers of licensed dispensaries and brands in both adult-use and medical states.

Here is how they guarantee you the perfect audience at our executive golf tournaments:
*Foursomes will be composed of cannabis industry executives from the local area and nationwide.  Lemonhaze has searched high and low to bring together the biggest list of who's-who in the cannabis industry.  
*After the tournament rub-elbows and have drinks with all of the players, sponsors, and other cannabis executives who were unable to make it on the green.
*No matter the segment of the industry you focus on, we'll have decision-makers and valuable contacts there for you to meet.

See you on the green!

Guest:
Brian Yauger, CEO at Lemonhaze.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-yauger-95209b37/
https://lemonhaze.com

Host:
Josh Kincaid, Capital Markets Analyst & host of your cannabis business podcast.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/

The Talking Hedge:
Your Cannabis Business Podcast.
​Covering cannabis products, reviews, business news, interviews, investments, events, and more.
https://www.theTalkingHedgepodcast.com

Music Info:
Song: Dark Trap Beats Hard Rap Instrumental | Gang | 2018Artist: LuxrayBeats

Keywords:
Hemp News, Weed News, Cannabis News, Marijuana News, Cannabis Business, Marijuana Business, Cannabis Industry News, Marijuana Industry News, Weed News 420, Talking Hedge Podcast, Cannabis Podcast, Marijuana Podcast, Business Podcast, CBD podcast, THC podcast, Cannabis Pitch Deck, Marijuana Pitch Deck, Marijuana Investment Deck, Cannabis Investment Deck, Cannabis Compliance, Cannabis Data, Cannabis Banking, Cannabis Investment, Pot Stocks, Cannabis Stocks,  Weed Stocks, Marijuana Stocks, Cannabis Data, Marijuana Data, Cannabis Analytics, Marijuana Analytics, Cannabis Sales Data, Marijuana Sales Data

Josh is not an investment adviser. The Talking Hedge is long gold and silver. Listeners should always speak to their personal financial advisers.

Bringing Back Live Cannabis Events With Golf Tournaments

Kan+Ade is an all natural medical cannabis tincture that will brighten your day and elevate your night.

Kan+Ade takes pride in using the highest quality ingredients to make our thc-infused tinctures. We strive to provide effective and consistent products our customers can trust and depend on. Our use of the purest form of extraction: 100% triple distillate oil ensures that each flavor is potent and delicious, without any of the harsh chemicals found in common edibles. Enjoy the magic in every bottle without the crash.

Mix your favorite Kan+Ade flavor into food, drinks, or anything your heart desires. With six delicious flavors and four potent dosages, you have an endless array of options. Find us in dispensaries throughout California.

Video Content:
00:00 - Intro
02:32 - Why not a retail license?
05:05 - Direct sales in Cali?
08:08 - Do brands matter?
11:11 - Does traditional marketing work (yet)?
17:54 - Cannabis Retailer's leverage
24:26 - Where to sell in CA
28:00 - Snoop Dogg (Leafs by Snoop) VS Berner (Cookies)
32:20 - Competing in the infused beverage sector
36:37 - How to make infused drinks
40:40 - Increased demand for edibles
44:24 - Where's demand once we have legalization?
48:33 - Advice for new entrants
51:50 - Red Flags in the cannabis industry
56:04 - How to dominate infused beverages
59:59 - Strategic cannabis partnerships

Guest:
Jerry Tut, Founding Partner Kan+Ade
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-tut-ceo/

Host:
Josh Kincaid, Capital Markets Analyst & host of your cannabis business podcast.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/

The Talking Hedge:
Your Cannabis Business Podcast.
​Covering cannabis products, reviews, business news, interviews, investments, events, and more.
https://www.theTalkingHedgepodcast.com

Music Info:
Song: Dark Trap Beats Hard Rap Instrumental | Gang | 2018Artist: LuxrayBeats

Keywords:
Hemp News, Weed News, Cannabis News, Marijuana News, Cannabis Business, Marijuana Business, Cannabis Industry News, Marijuana Industry News, Weed News 420, Talking Hedge Podcast, Cannabis Podcast, Marijuana Podcast, Business Podcast, CBD podcast, THC podcast, Cannabis Pitch Deck, Marijuana Pitch Deck, Marijuana Investment Deck, Cannabis Investment Deck, Cannabis Compliance, Cannabis Data, Cannabis Banking, Cannabis Investment, Pot Stocks, Cannabis Stocks,  Weed Stocks, Marijuana Stocks, Cannabis Data, Marijuana Data, Cannabis Analytics, Marijuana Analytics, Cannabis Sales Data, Marijuana Sales Data

Josh is not an investment adviser. The Talking Hedge is long gold and silver. Listeners should always speak to their personal financial advisers.

Cali Infused Beverages with Kan+Ade

Your cannabis business podcast covering cannabis products, business news, interviews, investments & events.