Professional wrestlers risk their lives every time they enter the ring. They endure rigorous training to ensure no one is injured during a match, but the dangers remain. Paralysis, brain damage, concussions, and spine injuries are all shockingly common among this group of extreme athletes.
Even in the absence of critical...
This article first appeared in the Summer 2022 issue of Cannabis & Tech Today.
As the leaves change from deep greens to hues of yellow and red in the fall of 2022, New York State will open the doors to its first conditional adult-use cannabis dispensaries.
Lulu Tsui will experience the historic shift from her neighborhood in...
We’ve come a long way since the days of pot brownies being the go-to (and only) edible available on the “market” — the market being your brother’s roommate’s basement bakery.
The edibles industry has flourished in the last decade, with new combinations of gummies, cookies, hard candies, mints, and even beverages...
Mike Tyson is a man of many talents, but one particular set of skills is heralded above all others by his fans — the ability to knock highly trained heavyweight fighters to the ground.
With a record of 50 wins (44 by knockout) and only six losses in his career, it’s no wonder many boxing pundits consider him one of the greatest...
Alex Broom, University of Sydney
Since news of Olivia Newton-John’s death this week, many have paid tribute to her character, humble nature and cultural significance.
She also made a significant contribution to cancer survivorship and the ideal of treating the whole person, not just their disease.
Newton-John was diagnosed...
Each day, hopeful cannabis entrepreneurs reach out for investors, advice, and partnerships. There is fierce competition for investment dollars and the pandemic only fueled the fight for funding.
That’s why Cannabis & Tech Today, in partnership with the Emerge Virtual Cannabis Conference, launched the Cannabis Investor Pitch...
You’ll often hear people say cannabis science is in its infancy. While it’s true there is much more to learn about the plant, some regions of the world have been studying cannabis intensely for decades.
The field of cannabis science was pioneered by Raphael Mechoulam in the 1960s. His research, based in Israel, laid the...
According to current predictions from market research firm BDSA, the U.S. hemp and CBD market could hit $20.5 billion by 2025. But, the highly variable landscape from state to state threatens this potential growth. This regulatory fragmentation must be resolved before the market reaches the forecasted 40% compound annual growth...
In the two years since launching her first Slutty Vegan location, founder Aisha “Pinky” Cole has amassed a national following. With revenues topping $4 million in the first six months, Cole’s vegan junk food is bringing communities together in four locations and growing.
She’s now using that momentum to move into the CBD...
In 2011, there wasn’t much reporting on the business of cannabis because the legalized industry didn’t really exist in the United States. Medical use had passed in California, but it wasn’t until 2012 that Washington and Colorado became the first states to legalize adult use. Until then, there was little demand for cannabis...
Five years ago, having fulfilled my dream of becoming a Hollywood star, I set my sights on an even greater dream — to build a global cannabis brand and become a cannabis mogul, the likes of which the world has never seen.
Some didn’t take me seriously. They thought I’d run away with my tail between my legs when I discovered...
There are few hard rock bands that carry as much clout as Five Finger Death Punch. They are the second most consumed band in hard rock history, behind Metallica.
Lead singer and frontman Ivan Moody has been pivotal to the band’s success, his vocal range and lyrical talents earning the group 25 top 10 hit singles since 2007. Since...
Actor, comedian, and author Pete Holmes is starring in CBS’ new comedy series How We Roll. The series features Holmes as Tom Smallwood, a Midwest husband and father who is laid off from a car assembly line. To provide for his family, he decides to pursue his dream of becoming a professional bowler.
The Crashing star and...
When Jessica Billingsley had the foresight to create Akerna, the industry’s first seed-to-sale tracking software, investors started paying attention.
When Akerna became the first cannabis technology business to list on the NASDAQ, the world started paying attention.
But when Billingsley accepted the position of chair of the...
When you first think of RAW rolling papers you might think of a natural and more sustainable rolling paper that has organically grown into a worldwide brand. But, when you peel the layers back, you realize that the brand and the attitude of the company is a direct reflection of its leadership and more specifically Josh...
The cannabis industry owes a lot to the LGBTQIA+ community. Not only has the community continuously fought to be seen authentically, it has led an uphill battle for the cannabis plant to be seen as well.
Noteworthy LGBTQIA+ advocates for cannabis came at a time when the streets were alive with gay liberation protests, anti-war...
With the release of its Sustainability Report 2020, Aster Farms is one cannabis company choosing to tackle the industry’s sustainability issues head-on.
Cullen Raichart, Founder & CEO of GreenBroz Inc.
What is the state of innovation in the cannabis ancillary sector & how does it differ from mainstream, non-cannabis equipment manufacturing?
Cullen Raichart: It’s a hot sector. We have companies outside the cannabis industry adapting and re-purposing equipment from other...
Berner has turned his COOKIES brand into a half-a-billion dollar a year enterprise. Read our exclusive interview with this impressive cannabis entrepreneur.
We declare cannabis consumers Innovators of the Year, as they are the true driving force behind everything the industry does — and continues to strive for.
Cannabis & Tech Today talked with Ricardo Willis about his new position, social equity, and how he’ll continue to be a trailblazer in the cannabis space.
John Ramsay, a Iraq Veteran and CEO of Infinite CBD, shares his experience with cannabis and how he aims to help other veterans gain accessibility to CBD.
A Golden State CEO Nishant Reddy talks about his company's partnership with ACLU & fighting for racial equity and sustainability in the cannabis industry.