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The Cannabis Conversation is the leading English-speaking podcast exploring the legal cannabis industry from a European perspective. Founded in 2019 by commercial lawyer Anuj Desai, the show has spent six years bringing together the people shaping this industry - operators, scientists, investors, clinicians, policymakers, and entrepreneurs, for honest, evidence-based conversations that go beyond the headlines. With 194 episodes, The Cannabis Conversation has become a trusted resource for professionals navigating one of the world's fastest-moving sectors. In late 2025, Anuj passed the reins to Nikita Cretu & Thomas Gray from Lumino - Europe's leading cannabis recruitment agency, who have taken stewardship of the podcast's next chapter. Powered by the belief that an industry is only as good as the people in it, the show continues its mission: to illuminate the industry by bringing the right voices into the seat. Guests span the full spectrum, from founders and operators deep inside the cannabis world to leaders from other highley regulated markets like pharma, Tobacco, Alcohol, and beyond who are paying close attention.
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In this episode, we sit down with Stefan Adomeit, Managing Director of Remexian Pharma, one of Europe's leading medical cannabis distributors and Germany's largest importer by volume. Stefan shares the remarkable journey behind building Remexian into a market leader through a disciplined, profitable business model, despite operating with a remarkably lean team and without the excessive spending that defined much of the early cannabis industry. We discuss: 🌿 How Remexian became Germany's largest medical cannabis importer with just a handful of employees 🌿 Why profitability, not fundraising, was the foundation of Remexian's growth 🌿 The importance of pharmaceutical standards, compliance, and patient safety 🌿 Why affordable pricing has been one of Remexian's biggest competitive advantages 🌿 The current state and future of Germany's medical cannabis market 🌿 How upcoming political decisions could shape the industry's next chapter 🌿 The role of pharmacies and why medical cannabis has become increasingly important to their businesses 🌿 Why the cannabis industry must do more to separate medical cannabis from recreational use 🌿 The debate around who should qualify as a medical cannabis patient 🌿 Lessons learned from building one of Europe's most successful cannabis businesses Stefan also shares his views on cannabis regulation, telemedicine, industry consolidation, cultivation, supply chains, international sourcing, and why the industry needs a clearer societal definition of what constitutes a medical cannabis patient. Whether you're a cannabis operator, investor, entrepreneur, healthcare professional, policymaker, or simply interested in the future of medical cannabis in Europe, this episode offers valuable insights from one of the industry's most experienced and respected leaders. ❇️ Get in touch at https://www.thecannabisconversation.co.uk Connect with Nikita Cretu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-cretu-b24b83a8/ Connect with Thomas Gray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-c-s-gray/ 🔋 The Cannabis Conversation is powered by Lumino - Europe's leading HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the legal cannabis industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant-Facing. From HR advisory and executive search services to hiring support for full-time placements, consultants, or contract staff, Lumino has helped hundreds of companies of all sizes in the industry scale sustainably through the right people. 🌱 Need support finding the right talent to GROW your business? Book a call with our recruitment team at: https://calendly.com/d/zvg-y2d-tgc
In this episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we sit down with Finn Age Hänsel, Founder and Managing Director of Sanity Group, one of Europe's most influential cannabis companies. Finn shares the remarkable journey behind building Sanity Group into a leader in the European cannabis market, from raising some of the industry's largest investment rounds to navigating Germany's rapidly evolving medical cannabis landscape and ultimately securing a strategic investment from British American Tobacco (BAT) and a landmark acquisition by Organigram. We discuss: 🌿 How Finn built his entrepreneurial skillset through consulting, startups, and venture-backed businesses 🌿 Why Sanity chose an asset-light strategy instead of building cultivation facilities 🌿 Lessons learned from the rise and collapse of the CBD market 🌿 The behind-the-scenes story of how BAT first approached Sanity Group 🌿 Why honesty helped Sanity stand out from other cannabis companies 🌿 The future of medical cannabis in Germany and across Europe 🌿 Cannabis M&A, investment trends, and industry consolidation 🌿 Why political engagement is critical for cannabis businesses 🌿 The role of research and data in shaping cannabis policy 🌿 The opportunities Finn sees in Germany, the UK, Switzerland, and beyond Finn also shares his views on vertical integration, cannabis branding, patient growth, telemedicine, pilot projects, and what cannabis companies should be doing today to prepare for the next phase of industry growth. Whether you're a cannabis operator, investor, entrepreneur, policymaker, or simply interested in the future of the European cannabis industry, this episode is packed with valuable insights from one of the sector's most influential leaders. ❇️ Get in touch at https://www.thecannabisconversation.co.uk Connect with Nikita Cretu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-cretu-b24b83a8/ Connect with Thomas Gray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-c-s-gray/ 🔋 The Cannabis Conversation is powered by Lumino - Europe's leading HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the legal cannabis industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant-Facing. From HR advisory and executive search services to hiring support for full-time placements, consultants, or contract staff, Lumino has helped hundreds of companies of all sizes in the industry scale sustainably through the right people. 🌱 Need support finding the right talent to GROW your business? Book a call with our recruitment team at: https://calendly.com/d/zvg-y2d-tgc
We've all been holding on to the edges of our seats to see how the situation in the German cannabis market unfolds. Today, we have the pleasure of having a conversation with Alfredo Pascual, CFA who is renowned as one of the "voices of reason" in the cannabis industry, wherein we go deep into the possible outcomes of the recent regulatory changes. We're sure this episode will be a treat for many. Alfredo Pascual, CFA, is Head of Strategy & Corporate Development at Cannamedical, one of Europe's leading independent medical cannabis companies. He brings a decade of experience in investment analysis, capital allocation, and market and regulatory intelligence within the cannabis industry, having previously served as Executive Director of Seed Innovations Ltd (LON:SEED), on the Supervisory Board of Avextra, and as International Analyst at MJBizDaily. Alfredo is also a CFA Charterholder with an MA in Governance and Public Policy from Universität Passau and a BBA from Universidad Católica del Uruguay, complemented by certifications in pharmaceutical drug regulation. --- Resources Mentioned in the Video: • FAZ article • another FAZ mention • Parliamentary inquiry response • EKOCAN reports • EU Council Framework Decision 2004/757/JHA of 25 October 2004 • German medical cannabis applications for insurance reach 100,000: MJBizDaily ❇️ Get in touch at https://www.thecannabisconversation.co.uk Connect with Nikita Cretu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-cretu-b24b83a8/ Connect with Thomas Gray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-c-s-gray/ 🔋 The Cannabis Conversation is powered by Lumino - Europe's leading HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the legal cannabis industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant-Facing. From HR advisory and executive search services to hiring support for full-time placements, consultants, or contract staff, Lumino has helped hundreds of companies of all sizes in the industry scale sustainably through the right people. 🌱 Need support finding the right talent to GROW your business? Book a call with our recruitment team at: https://calendly.com/d/zvg-y2d-tgc
In this episode, COO of Lumino recruitment and show host, Nikita Cretu, sits down with Timo Bongartz for an in-depth conversation recounting how Timo convinced a global lighting giant to make its entry into the cannabis industry, his journey into cannabis, what he is up to in his new role at Kündig, his philosophy for building a close-knit, high performing team, and discussing bottlenecks in the global cannabis supply chain. We're sure this episode will be a treat for many. Timo Bongartz is the Managing Director of Kündig Pharmaceutical Solutions (KPS), a GMP-certified contract processing unit within the Kündig Group serving the medical cannabis and pharmaceutical supply chain. With over 15 years of experience in business transformation, corporate strategy, and venture building, Timo has shaped companies at the intersection of technology, cultivation, and life sciences. His career spans leadership roles as CEO of Cannavigia and General Manager at Fluence, where he helped cultivators scale through software, data, and advanced lighting technology. ❇️ Get in touch at https://www.thecannabisconversation.co.uk Connect with Nikita Cretu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-cretu-b24b83a8/ Connect with Thomas Gray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-c-s-gray/ 🔋 The Cannabis Conversation is powered by Lumino - Europe's leading HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the legal cannabis industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant-Facing. From HR advisory and executive search services to hiring support for full-time placements, consultants, or contract staff, Lumino has helped hundreds of companies of all sizes in the industry scale sustainably through the right people. 🌱 Need support finding the right talent to GROW your business? Book a call with our recruitment team at: https://calendly.com/d/zvg-y2d-tgc
In dieser Episode haben wir das Vergnügen, Tobias Bosse zu begrüssen, mit dem wir erkunden, wie man eine Marke in einer Branche wie Cannabis aufbaut, in der die konventionellen Regeln oft nicht gelten. Tobias Bosse ist derzeit CMO der Grünhorn Group und Geschäftsführer bei CanDoc. Mit einem Hintergrund im Online-Marketing hat er seine Erfahrung in stark regulierten Märkten aufgebaut — sowohl aus einer B2C- als auch aus einer B2B-Perspektive. Er studierte Angewandte Ökonomie und Pädagogik und gründete während seines Studiums ein Online-Medienunternehmen, das er innerhalb von drei Jahren skalierte und verkaufte. Nach einer Ausbildung zum Redakteur bei der Funke Mediengruppe und mehreren Jahren im Journalismus wechselte er ins Marketing — zunächst in einer Agentur, dann in einer Inhouse-Position. Seitdem baut und skaliert er Marken mit kleinen, engagierten Teams. --- ❇️ Kontakt: https://www.thecannabisconversation.co.uk Vernetze dich mit Tobias Bosse auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobias-bosse-547515147/ Vernetze dich mit Nikita Cretu auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-cretu-b24b83a8/ Vernetze dich mit Thomas Gray auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-c-s-gray/ 🔋 The Cannabis Conversation wird unterstützt von Lumino – Europas führender HR- und Recruiting-Agentur, spezialisiert auf den Aufbau leistungsstarker Teams in der legalen Cannabisindustrie. Das Unternehmen arbeitet in drei Hauptbereichen: Commercial, Medical und Plant-Facing. Von HR-Beratung und Executive Search bis hin zur Unterstützung bei Festanstellungen, Freelancern oder Vertragskräften hat Lumino bereits Hunderten von Unternehmen jeder Grösse geholfen, durch die richtigen Talente nachhaltig zu wachsen. 🌱 Brauchst du Unterstützung dabei, die richtigen Talente zu finden, um dein Unternehmen zum WACHSTUM zu bringen? Buche ein Gespräch mit unserem Recruiting-Team: https://calendly.com/d/zvg-y2d-tgc --- Tritt unserem WhatsApp-Kanal bei, damit du keine zukünftigen Episoden verpasst! ✳️ https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb7Q7Ra2phHPbNLtc12q ❇️ Get in touch at https://www.thecannabisconversation.co.uk Connect with Nikita Cretu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-cretu-b24b83a8/ Connect with Thomas Gray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-c-s-gray/ 🔋 The Cannabis Conversation is powered by Lumino - Europe's leading HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the legal cannabis industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant-Facing. From HR advisory and executive search services to hiring support for full-time placements, consultants, or contract staff, Lumino has helped hundreds of companies of all sizes in the industry scale sustainably through the right people. 🌱 Need support finding the right talent to GROW your business? Book a call with our recruitment team at: https://calendly.com/d/zvg-y2d-tgc
Chatting in-depth with Dr. Nigel Gale about EU-GMP cannabis cultivation best practices, what led to his latest success, debunking some popular cannabis cultivation myths, building happy & high performing cultivation teams, and more. Dr Nigel Gale is the Director of Grow and Production at Nova Soma, an EU-GMP certified cannabis facility in Sintra, Portugal, operating under SOMAÍ. He oversees cultivation, production, post-harvest, engineering, warehouse, and supply chain operations across multiple export markets including Germany, the UK, Australia, and Switzerland. Nigel holds a PhD in Plant Physiological Ecology from the University of Toronto and has spent a decade leading cannabis operations across Canada and Europe, from large-scale indoor facilities managing hundreds of staff to early EU-GMP export programmes shipping flower to the UK and Germany. He has published 24 peer-reviewed papers with over 1,100 citations and brings an ecosystem-first approach to how cannabis facilities are designed, run, and scaled. ❇️ Get in touch at https://www.thecannabisconversation.eu Connect with Dr. Nigel Gale on Linkedin: / nigelgale-1188 Connect with Nikita Cretu on LinkedIn: / nikita-cretu-b24b83a8 Connect with Thomas Gray on LinkedIn: / thomas-c-s-gray 🔋 The Cannabis Conversation is powered by Lumino - Europe's leading HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the legal cannabis industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant Facing. From HR advisory and executive search services to hiring support for full-time placements, consultants, or contract staff, Lumino has helped hundreds of companies of all sizes in the industry scale sustainably through the right people. 🌱 Need support finding the right talent to GROW your business? Book a call with our recruitment team at: https://calendly.com/d/zvg-y2d-tgc ❇️ Get in touch at https://www.thecannabisconversation.co.uk Connect with Nikita Cretu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-cretu-b24b83a8/ Connect with Thomas Gray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-c-s-gray/ 🔋 The Cannabis Conversation is powered by Lumino - Europe's leading HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the legal cannabis industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant-Facing. From HR advisory and executive search services to hiring support for full-time placements, consultants, or contract staff, Lumino has helped hundreds of companies of all sizes in the industry scale sustainably through the right people. 🌱 Need support finding the right talent to GROW your business? Book a call with our recruitment team at: https://calendly.com/d/zvg-y2d-tgc
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, our host, Anuj Desai, speaks with Thomas Gray & Nikita Cretu, the co-founders of Lumino, Europe's leading recruitment agency for the legal cannabis industry. We explore the history of the podcast, delve a little bit into Anuj's story, and share the big news on the podcast's future going forward. ❇️ Get in touch at https://www.thecannabisconversation.eu Connect with Thomas Gray on LinkedIn: /thomas-c-s-gray Connect with Nikita Cretu on LinkedIn: /nikita-cretu-b24b83a8 --- You can also listen in via: 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XYFUEM... 🟢 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... --- Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to the EU cannabis industry and recent developments 01:31 - The Origins of The Cannabis Conversation podcast 05:08 - Anuj's favorite TCC episodes 08:36 - Lumino’s global operations in cannabis recruitment 09:35 - Past & present of the Cannabis Industry 13:08 - Misconceptions about Investing & Starting a cannabis business 15:12 - Future of the cannabis industry 17:27 - TCC's BIG announcement 22:14 - Where has Anuj been? 23:49 - On podcasting, the industry & risk-taking ❇️ Get in touch at https://www.thecannabisconversation.co.uk Connect with Nikita Cretu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-cretu-b24b83a8/ Connect with Thomas Gray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-c-s-gray/ 🔋 The Cannabis Conversation is powered by Lumino - Europe's leading HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the legal cannabis industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant-Facing. From HR advisory and executive search services to hiring support for full-time placements, consultants, or contract staff, Lumino has helped hundreds of companies of all sizes in the industry scale sustainably through the right people. 🌱 Need support finding the right talent to GROW your business? Book a call with our recruitment team at: https://calendly.com/d/zvg-y2d-tgc
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we speak with Dr. Franjo Grotenhermen, Chairperson at the International Association of Cannabinoid Medicines (IACM). We explore his journey into cannabis medicine, its diverse uses, and the challenges of its regulation. Together, we look at the importance of patient experiences and the need for a balance between clinical trials and real-world experiences. We also examine the risk profile of cannabis, potential side effects, contraindications, and interactions with other medications. The Cannabis Conversation is sponsored by Lumino - a boutique HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the European Cannabis Industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant Facing. Get in touch at www.luminorecruit.com/ About Franjo Grotenhermen M.D. Franjo Grotenhermen graduated in medicine and received his doctorate in Cologne. His fields of practice included internal medicine, surgery and naturopathy. He is head of the Centre for Cannabis Medicine in Steinheim (NRW) with a focus on therapy with cannabis and cannabinoids. Grotenhermen is Executive Director of the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Cannabis als Medizin e.V. (ACM) (since 1997), Executive Director of the International Alliance for Cannabinoid Medicines (IACM) (since 2000) and author of the IACM-Bulletin, which is published fortnightly in several languages on the IACM website. Grotenhermen is an employee of the Cologne-based nova Institute, co-owner of Endoxo GmbH (founded in 2019), a company that produces CBD and other hemp products. He is a lecturer at Dresden International University. He is Chief Medical Advisor of canncura, an internet platform for telemedicine in the field of cannabis and cannabinoids. He is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the journals Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, edited by Prof. Daniele Piomelli at Mary Ann Liebert Publishing. He received the following awards: Hanf-Preis 1999 of Cannabusiness, IACM 2011 Special Award, ICBC 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award, Robert Newman Memorial Award 2018 of Akzept e.V., Honorary Award GFS-Award 2021 of Gemeinnützige Forschungsvereinigung Saluplanta e.V. Resources Connect with Franjo on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/franjo-grotenhermen-65624b19b IACM’s Website: https://cannabis-med.org/ ❇️ Get in touch at https://www.thecannabisconversation.co.uk Connect with Nikita Cretu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-cretu-b24b83a8/ Connect with Thomas Gray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-c-s-gray/ 🔋 The Cannabis Conversation is powered by Lumino - Europe's leading HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the legal cannabis industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant-Facing. From HR advisory and executive search services to hiring support for full-time placements, consultants, or contract staff, Lumino has helped hundreds of companies of all sizes in the industry scale sustainably through the right people. 🌱 Need support finding the right talent to GROW your business? Book a call with our recruitment team at: https://calendly.com/d/zvg-y2d-tgc
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we speak with William Muecke of Artemis Growth Partners & Daniel Grözinger of Park Lane Capital. We look at the European Cannabis Industry from an investment perspective, including the benefits of the legal cannabis market in Germany and France, the potential for mergers and acquisitions in Europe, and Will and Daniel’s thoughts on what’s needed to succeed in this sector in the next few years. The Cannabis Conversation is sponsored by Lumino - a boutique HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the European Cannabis Industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant Facing. Get in touch at www.luminorecruit.com/ About William Muecke Will Muecke is the Managing Member at Artemis Growth Partners, a private equity firm with $390 million in assets, specializing in ESG and impact investments within the global cannabis industry. He also co-founded CoreCo Private Equity, an ESG-focused fund, recognized as a "Best for the World" fund in 2017, with backing from institutions like the IFC/World Bank and European family offices. Previously, he served as global co-head of healthcare services at Goldman, Sachs & Co. in New York, with extensive networks across Europe, the United States, and Latin America. Currently, he holds the position of Chief Investment Officer at Artemis Growth Partners in London. About Daniel Grözinger Daniel Grözinger, a Partner at Parklane Capital in Germany, is a seasoned M&A expert with a focus on the tech sector. In 2021, he expanded his expertise into the cannabis market and played a pivotal role in the sale of Four 20 Pharma to Curaleaf in 2022. With a background in over 75 M&A deals, Daniel is also a serial entrepreneur. Notably, he co-founded getgo.de, an online ticketing industry leader, and sold it to CTS Eventim AG. He then managed two business units at CTS, generating over 500 million EUR in revenue. In 2003, he founded uniquedigital, a top-ranked online marketing agency, later acquired by Syzygy AG in 2008. Daniel has a history of founding and building customer-focused companies, including verwandt.de, Farbflut Entertainment, Emporis, and Animod, among others. He has also invested in various internet companies and startups as a business angel, including Prezi.com and Fiverr, before joining Parklane Capital in 2014. Resources Connect with William on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wmuecke Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/groezinger/ Artemis Growth Partners’ Website: www.artemisgrowth.com Parklane Capital’s Website: ❇️ Get in touch at https://www.thecannabisconversation.co.uk Connect with Nikita Cretu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-cretu-b24b83a8/ Connect with Thomas Gray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-c-s-gray/ 🔋 The Cannabis Conversation is powered by Lumino - Europe's leading HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the legal cannabis industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant-Facing. From HR advisory and executive search services to hiring support for full-time placements, consultants, or contract staff, Lumino has helped hundreds of companies of all sizes in the industry scale sustainably through the right people. 🌱 Need support finding the right talent to GROW your business? Book a call with our recruitment team at: https://calendly.com/d/zvg-y2d-tgc
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Mike Roberts, a medical cannabis patient in the UK. We explore Mike’s journey with cannabis, the potential benefits of incorporating cannabis into cancer treatment plans, and his trailblazing story of becoming the first patient to successfully get his cannabis flower prescription reimbursed by the NHS. The Cannabis Conversation is sponsored by Lumino - a boutique HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the European Cannabis Industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant Facing. Get in touch at www.luminorecruit.com/ About Mike Roberts Mike Roberts is a special needs teacher, musician, and father. His interests include photography, chemistry, and medical cannabis. In 2021 at the age of 43, Mike was diagnosed with incurable cancer. In 2023 he became the first person in the UK to receive NHS funding for cannabis flower. Resources Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-roberts-42a46122b Mike’s Website: https://www.michaelrobertstutoring.com/ ❇️ Get in touch at https://www.thecannabisconversation.co.uk Connect with Nikita Cretu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-cretu-b24b83a8/ Connect with Thomas Gray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-c-s-gray/ 🔋 The Cannabis Conversation is powered by Lumino - Europe's leading HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the legal cannabis industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant-Facing. From HR advisory and executive search services to hiring support for full-time placements, consultants, or contract staff, Lumino has helped hundreds of companies of all sizes in the industry scale sustainably through the right people. 🌱 Need support finding the right talent to GROW your business? Book a call with our recruitment team at: https://calendly.com/d/zvg-y2d-tgc
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Robert Jappie of Fieldfisher - a European Law Firm with a strong Life Sciences practice. We explore cannabis regulation in the UK, and overcoming opposition in the industry as well as the wider challenges facing the medical cannabis industry, including political support and lack of research and funding. The Cannabis Conversation is sponsored by Lumino - a boutique HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the European Cannabis Industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant Facing. Get in touch at www.luminorecruit.com/ About Robert Jappie Robert Jappie is a partner at Fieldfisher, a European Law Firm with a focus on Life Sciences and Tech industries. He is a Regulatory Lawyer and specialises in emerging Life Sciences sectors, providing regulatory and commercial representation to a range of nascent industries. He has particular expertise in Cannabis Regulation, Psychedelic Medicines, Food/Agri-Tech and Healthcare, and is considered one of the foremost legal authorities in the UK on the UK and European cannabis industry. Robert has advised many of the well-established cannabis companies operating in the UK and EU, and has provided regulatory support for a number of M&A and Capital Markets transactions. Resources Connect with Robert on LinkedIn: https://www.incegd.com/en/our-team-london/robert-jappie Fieldfisher’s Website: https://www.fieldfisher.com/en ❇️ Get in touch at https://www.thecannabisconversation.co.uk Connect with Nikita Cretu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-cretu-b24b83a8/ Connect with Thomas Gray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-c-s-gray/ 🔋 The Cannabis Conversation is powered by Lumino - Europe's leading HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the legal cannabis industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant-Facing. From HR advisory and executive search services to hiring support for full-time placements, consultants, or contract staff, Lumino has helped hundreds of companies of all sizes in the industry scale sustainably through the right people. 🌱 Need support finding the right talent to GROW your business? Book a call with our recruitment team at: https://calendly.com/d/zvg-y2d-tgc
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Will Lawn of King’s College London - an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. We explore cannabis use disorder, the concept of addiction as a spectrum, as well as the biological underpinnings of cannabis use disorder, potential treatment options, and the link between cannabis and tobacco use. The Cannabis Conversation is sponsored by Lumino - a boutique HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the European Cannabis Industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant Facing. Get in touch at www.luminorecruit.com/ About Will Lawn Dr Will Lawn is a psychology lecturer and psychopharmacology researcher at King's College London. By taking a multi-disciplinary approach, Will investigates the short and long-term effects of recreational drugs on the human mind and brain, as well as researching the therapeutic applications of cannabinoids and ketamine. Resources Connect with Will Lawn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-lawn-51724b215 King’s College London’s Website: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/ ❇️ Get in touch at https://www.thecannabisconversation.co.uk Connect with Nikita Cretu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-cretu-b24b83a8/ Connect with Thomas Gray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-c-s-gray/ 🔋 The Cannabis Conversation is powered by Lumino - Europe's leading HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the legal cannabis industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant-Facing. From HR advisory and executive search services to hiring support for full-time placements, consultants, or contract staff, Lumino has helped hundreds of companies of all sizes in the industry scale sustainably through the right people. 🌱 Need support finding the right talent to GROW your business? Book a call with our recruitment team at: https://calendly.com/d/zvg-y2d-tgc
Can the legal cannabis industry provide affordable and high-quality medicine for patients? On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by my good friends, Carly Barton from Cancard - the largest patient advocacy group in Europe - and Alex Fray and Charlie Price GLO - a British medical cannabis company headquartered on the Isle of Man. We explore the importance of community and patient-centred approaches to medical cannabis, as well as controlling the entire supply chain, from cultivation to distribution, in order to provide patients with choice. Support the crowdfund raise, help them grow, and let's improve patient access to quality medicine! 🌿 https://www.seedrs.com/grow-organics The Cannabis Conversation is sponsored by Lumino - a boutique HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the European Cannabis Industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant Facing. Get in touch at www.luminorecruit.com/ About Alex Fray Alex has held a range of positions including CEO, CFO and COO in regulated industries over the last 20 years. He is currently a Director within the Isle of Man Government's Department for Enterprise, advising the Government on cannabis and biomedical sectors. Having worked in both start-up and SME environments, he understands how to grow businesses with great culture. He is a qualified accountant with IPO experience. About Charlie Price Charlie has an academic background with a BSc, MSc and 6yrs PhD research in integrated farming and Ecotoxicology. A proven entrepreneur having co-founded both a £50m turnover renewable energy imports business as well as a social enterprise that developed horticultural projects in 5 continents and over 20 countries. About Carly Barton Carly Barton, a former arts lecturer, exhibited at Tate and Saatchi gallery. Health issues led her to discover Medical Cannabis as a more effective substitute for treating Fibromyalgia, lupus, and post-stroke Neuropathy. Now, she advocates for patient access to medical cannabis, advising UK and international advocacy groups. As the first UK patient prescribed herbal cannabis privately since the 2018 law change, she strives for NHS prescriptions to set a precedent. Carly initiated Carly's Amnesty and co-founded Cancard, connecting police, doctors, patients, and MPs to ease fears of interference. Cancard, Europe's largest patient advocacy group, represents over 80,000 registered medical cannabis patients. Carly, dedicated to advocacy, is currently Chief Community Officer at Grow Lab Organics. Resources Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-fray-a1934a11 Connect with Charlie on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-price-2290901b5 Connect with Carly on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carly-barton-11a098181 Cancard’s Website: https://cancard.co.uk/ GLO’s Website: https://growlaborganics.com/ ❇️ Get in touch at https://www.thecannabisconversation.co.uk Connect with Nikita Cretu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-cretu-b24b83a8/ Connect with Thomas Gray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-c-s-gray/ 🔋 The Cannabis Conversation is powered by Lumino - Europe's leading HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the legal cannabis industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant-Facing. From HR advisory and executive search services to hiring support for full-time placements, consultants, or contract staff, Lumino has helped hundreds of companies of all sizes in the industry scale sustainably through the right people. 🌱 Need support finding the right talent to GROW your business? Book a call with our recruitment team at: https://calendly.com/d/zvg-y2d-tgc
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Nicolas Martin & Andreas Becker journalists for DW in Germany, and presenters of the Cannabis Cowboys podcast series. We discuss the Juicy Fields scandal, an investment scam targeting investors in the medical cannabis industry, and what Nicolas and Andreas discovered as they investigated the story. Please check out the Cannabis Cowboys podcast here: DW: https://www.dw.com/en/cannabis-cowboys/program-62614055 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/cannabis-cowboys/id1662329269 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Yfw49Kkb91WQUe48ES5SZ The Cannabis Conversation is sponsored by Lumino - a boutique HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the European Cannabis Industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant Facing. Get in touch at www.luminorecruit.com/ About Nicolas Martin Nicolas Martin is a freelance editor, writer and presenter at the business desk of DW, Germany's international broadcaster. He also works as a trainer and consultant for national and international podcast projects. In 2017, he started to report on the cannabis industry and was astonished when, in 2021, he first heard about JuicyFields' e-growing offer. About Andreas Becker Andreas Becker is a senior editor, reporter, writer and presenter at the business desk of DW. His focus is on international trade and finance, and he's also covering development politics. This podcast is his first foray into the business side of Cannabis. Resources Connect with Nicolas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nmmedia Connect with Andreas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreas-becker-21b581155 ❇️ Get in touch at https://www.thecannabisconversation.co.uk Connect with Nikita Cretu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-cretu-b24b83a8/ Connect with Thomas Gray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-c-s-gray/ 🔋 The Cannabis Conversation is powered by Lumino - Europe's leading HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the legal cannabis industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant-Facing. From HR advisory and executive search services to hiring support for full-time placements, consultants, or contract staff, Lumino has helped hundreds of companies of all sizes in the industry scale sustainably through the right people. 🌱 Need support finding the right talent to GROW your business? Book a call with our recruitment team at: https://calendly.com/d/zvg-y2d-tgc
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Leonid Kotlyar, Co-Founder and Managing Director of DéWarrior Unlimited B.V. - a sustainability-focused managing consulting firm headquartered in The Netherlands. We explore the intersection of sustainability and the cannabis industry, the challenges of applying ESG to the cannabis sector, as well as the differences between the North American and European cannabis industries. The Cannabis Conversation is sponsored by Lumino - a boutique HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the European Cannabis Industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant Facing. Get in touch at www.luminorecruit.com/ About Leonid Kotlyar Leonid (Leo) Kotlyar is the co-founder and Managing Director of DéWarrior Unlimited B.V., a sustainability focused managing consulting firm headquartered in The Netherlands. DéWarrior ( www.dewarrior.com ) offers its advisory service in ESG, M&A, and Management Consulting, utilizing comprehensive data collection and advanced modeling techniques to drive integrated decision making. Prior to founding DéWarrior, Leo spent 12 years in institutional equity derivatives, building and delivering the early cornerstones of ESG to his customer base of pension plans, insurers, and sovereign wealth funds. Resources Connect with Leo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonid-d%C3%A9warrior-925747132 DéWarrior Unlimited B.V.: https://www.dewarrior.com/ ❇️ Get in touch at https://www.thecannabisconversation.co.uk Connect with Nikita Cretu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-cretu-b24b83a8/ Connect with Thomas Gray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-c-s-gray/ 🔋 The Cannabis Conversation is powered by Lumino - Europe's leading HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the legal cannabis industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant-Facing. From HR advisory and executive search services to hiring support for full-time placements, consultants, or contract staff, Lumino has helped hundreds of companies of all sizes in the industry scale sustainably through the right people. 🌱 Need support finding the right talent to GROW your business? Book a call with our recruitment team at: https://calendly.com/d/zvg-y2d-tgc
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we speak with Luc Richner, CEO of Cannavigia - Europe’s pioneer compliance software for businesses to trace, secure and simplify transactions along the entire cannabis supply chain. We explore Switzerland's approach to cannabis legalisation and the pilot projects they are implementing, the importance of supply chain management as well as the challenges of international movement of cannabis goods. The Cannabis Conversation is sponsored by Lumino - a boutique HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the European Cannabis Industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant Facing. Get in touch at www.luminorecruit.com/ About Luc Richner Luc Richner was born in Switzerland, but raised in Asia. After finishing his education and studies in Switzerland, Luc followed his calling to be an entrepreneur. Based on his experience in logistics and management, Luc's first venture was dedicated to upcycling used materials to high-end furniture. In the following years, he ventured into the global logistics industry, established an expert consultancy to "bridge worlds" and has created a unique, local and sustainable farm to table restaurant in Bali, Indonesia. Back in Switzerland he successfully finished the first Executive MBA Digital Leadership program at the HWZ, “University of Applied Sciences” in Zurich. Based on his experience and extraordinary knowledge about highly efficient and transparent supply chains and logistics, Luc Richner has founded Vigia AG – a software platform for more transparency and compliance in the global and local supply chains, with its first dedicated industry being cannabis. Cannavigia is Europe’s pioneer compliance software for businesses to trace, secure and simplify transactions along the entire cannabis supply network. Resources Connect with Luc on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luc-richner-ab30845b Cannavigia’s Website: https://cannavigia.com/ ❇️ Get in touch at https://www.thecannabisconversation.co.uk Connect with Nikita Cretu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-cretu-b24b83a8/ Connect with Thomas Gray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-c-s-gray/ 🔋 The Cannabis Conversation is powered by Lumino - Europe's leading HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the legal cannabis industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant-Facing. From HR advisory and executive search services to hiring support for full-time placements, consultants, or contract staff, Lumino has helped hundreds of companies of all sizes in the industry scale sustainably through the right people. 🌱 Need support finding the right talent to GROW your business? Book a call with our recruitment team at: https://calendly.com/d/zvg-y2d-tgc
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Nikolaas Faes, a senior research analyst at Bryan, Garnier & Co - an independent full-service investment bank for European healthcare and technology-led companies and their investors. We discuss the size and potential growth of the European Cannabis market, the different sub-sectors such as CBD and medical cannabis, and the challenges of investing in an industry heavily reliant on regulatory change. The Cannabis Conversation is sponsored by Lumino - a boutique HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the European Cannabis Industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant Facing. Get in touch at www.luminorecruit.com/ About Nikolaas Faes As a senior research analyst at Bryan Garnier, Nik Faes examines not only the global cannabis sector but also the fields of alcoholic beverages and AgriTech. Based in London, he has worked over the past 35 years for a number of international financial institutions and has been a professor in financial analysis, fund management and financing. Resources Connect with Nik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolaas-faes-42b34b28 Bryan Garnier Website: https://www.bryangarnier.com/ ❇️ Get in touch at https://www.thecannabisconversation.co.uk Connect with Nikita Cretu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-cretu-b24b83a8/ Connect with Thomas Gray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-c-s-gray/ 🔋 The Cannabis Conversation is powered by Lumino - Europe's leading HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the legal cannabis industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant-Facing. From HR advisory and executive search services to hiring support for full-time placements, consultants, or contract staff, Lumino has helped hundreds of companies of all sizes in the industry scale sustainably through the right people. 🌱 Need support finding the right talent to GROW your business? Book a call with our recruitment team at: https://calendly.com/d/zvg-y2d-tgc
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Jorge Cervantes, Dr. Gary Yates, & Stefan Meyer. We explore some of the different ways to grow cannabis, focusing on seeds, as well as discussing some of their pros and cons, and we discuss the huge commercial trade in seeds. The Cannabis Conversation is sponsored by Lumino - a boutique HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the European Cannabis Industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant Facing. Get in touch at www.luminorecruit.com/ About Jorge Cervantes Jorge Cervantes’ public career spans 39 years. His books and DVDs (50 total) are published under his given name, George F. Van Patten and pseudonym, Jorge Cervantes, in Dutch, English, French, Italian, Japanese, German, Russian, and Spanish. Self-publisher, Cervantes’ (Indoor) Marijuana Horticulture book was christened “the Grow Bible” in 2000 by indoor, greenhouse and outdoor growers. His knowledge and hands-on experience inspired millions of growers worldwide to apply simple, effective techniques to grow more and better cannabis. About Dr. Gary Yates Dr. Gary Yates is a well-rounded plant scientist with experience in nearly all aspects of plant life. Dr. Yates, as a world-class genetic problem solver, offers scientific know-how aspects that are normally lacking in cultivation advice. Dr. Yates also brings to the forefront knowledge of the most recent technology in infrastructure/equipment and scientific advances, as well as pathogen mitigation and pest management. He is an experienced micro-grower and plant health assessor known for his ability to maximize limited resources to produce outcomes that exceed expectations. Having collected his first harvest over 20 years ago and before embarking on a career in science, Gary has had a keen eye on the progression of the medical use of Cannabis, including its biochemistry, genetic development, and cultivar suitability for many years. About Stefan Meyer Stefan Martin Meyer, MBA, was raised in the Italian side of Switzerland, near the city of Lugano. He then moved to Spain, where he co-founded Phytoplant Research SL, which was granted the first research license for medical cannabis in Spain in 2012. While there, he got various R&D grants from the European Union for projects related to cannabinoids and medicine and published results in high-impact scientific journals. In 2019 Stefan joined Plena Global Holding Inc (Canada) as Chief Strategy Officer, where he has been leading a project licensed to grow medicinal cannabis in Colombia. In 2020 Stefan founded Phytoflow GmbH, a Swiss-based company providing experience-driven strategic business advice to companies active in the medical cannabis sector. Stefan has worked with Jorge for over two decades and, like him, is a huge cannabis aficionado. Resources: Connect with Jorge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorge-cervantes-cannabis-author Connect with Gary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-yates-40176b92 Connect with Stefan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-meyer-cbd ❇️ Get in touch at https://www.thecannabisconversation.co.uk Connect with Nikita Cretu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-cretu-b24b83a8/ Connect with Thomas Gray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-c-s-gray/ 🔋 The Cannabis Conversation is powered by Lumino - Europe's leading HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the legal cannabis industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant-Facing. From HR advisory and executive search services to hiring support for full-time placements, consultants, or contract staff, Lumino has helped hundreds of companies of all sizes in the industry scale sustainably through the right people. 🌱 Need support finding the right talent to GROW your business? Book a call with our recruitment team at: https://calendly.com/d/zvg-y2d-tgc
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Zach Klein, documentary maker and producer of "The Scientist," a film about Professor Raphael Mechoulam. We pay tribute to the life and work of Professor Mechoulam, a pioneering scientist in the field of cannabis research, also dubbed ‘The Godfather of Cannabis Research’. Prof Mechoulam passed away on March 9, 2023, at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy that has had a profound impact on the study of cannabinoids and their therapeutic potential. Please check out the film here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csbJnBKqwIw The Cannabis Conversation is sponsored by Lumino - a boutique HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the European Cannabis Industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant Facing. Get in touch at www.luminorecruit.com/ About Zach Klein Zach Klein is a film director and cannabis researcher, who has been at the forefront of the medical cannabis movement. His documentary "Prescribed Grass" (2009), played a significant role in Israel accepting the medical use of cannabis. He is one of the founding fathers of the cannabis medical use programs. He has introduced the use of cannabis in nursing homes, which has improved the quality of life of the elderly. Later, he produced the documentary "The Scientist," which focuses on the life and work of Raphael Mechoulam, the “Grandfather” of cannabis research. Resources ‘The Scientist’ Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csbJnBKqwIw Zach Klein’s website: http://zaklein.com/home/ Dr. Mechoulam’s Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raphael_Mechoulam ❇️ Get in touch at https://www.thecannabisconversation.co.uk Connect with Nikita Cretu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-cretu-b24b83a8/ Connect with Thomas Gray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-c-s-gray/ 🔋 The Cannabis Conversation is powered by Lumino - Europe's leading HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the legal cannabis industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant-Facing. From HR advisory and executive search services to hiring support for full-time placements, consultants, or contract staff, Lumino has helped hundreds of companies of all sizes in the industry scale sustainably through the right people. 🌱 Need support finding the right talent to GROW your business? Book a call with our recruitment team at: https://calendly.com/d/zvg-y2d-tgc
On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we speak with Jeffrey Graham, CEO of Pistil Data - providers of data and analytics to cannabis brands and retailers. We explore cannabis consumer patterns, pricing strategies for retailers, and how the market is evolving, as well as the cannabis industry in North America in general. The Cannabis Conversation is sponsored by Lumino - a boutique HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the European Cannabis Industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant Facing. Get in touch at www.luminorecruit.com/ About Jeffrey Graham Jeffrey Graham is CEO of Pistil Data, which provides data and analytics to cannabis brands and retailers. He has built data science teams at The New York Times, Google and Twitter, where he was VP of Market Insight. Prior to founding Pistil, Jeffrey led business intelligence at NorCal Cannabis Company. Resources Connect with Jeffrey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreygraham1 Pistil Data’s Website: https://www.pistildata.com/ ❇️ Get in touch at https://www.thecannabisconversation.co.uk Connect with Nikita Cretu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-cretu-b24b83a8/ Connect with Thomas Gray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-c-s-gray/ 🔋 The Cannabis Conversation is powered by Lumino - Europe's leading HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the legal cannabis industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant-Facing. From HR advisory and executive search services to hiring support for full-time placements, consultants, or contract staff, Lumino has helped hundreds of companies of all sizes in the industry scale sustainably through the right people. 🌱 Need support finding the right talent to GROW your business? Book a call with our recruitment team at: https://calendly.com/d/zvg-y2d-tgc
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