On today's episode, we're talking to Mladen Barbaric, Founder and CEO of Airgraft, a technology company on a mission to democratize the best cannabis experience. Aircraft aims to create the world’s cleanest vapor platform through thoughtful design, relentless testing and the never-ending pursuit of better. ————— Powered by AeroPay.

On today's episode, we're talking to Mike Kennedy, Cofounder & Head of Product of Green Check Verified (GCV), a software company offering tools that make cannabis banking easier and more transparent. Founded in 2017, Green Check helps cannabis-related businesses and financial institutions work together. Our cannabis banking platform is purpose-built to connect cannabis businesses with banks and credit unions that want to serve them, while supporting the unique oversight and reporting needs of both the business and the financial institution. ————— Powered by AeroPay.

On today's episode, we're talking to Emma Chasen, Cannabis Educator and Consultant. Emma is a Brown University graduate with a specialized Biology degree in Medicinal Plant Research. Formerly the Director Of Education at the venerable Portland cannabis dispensary Farma where she was named Portland's Best Budtender in 2016, Emma now co-owns and operates Eminent Consulting, a firm specializing in cannabis education and industry development. ————— Powered by AeroPay.

On today's episode, we're talking to Jeffrey Graham, CEO of Pistil Data. Pistil makes it easy for cannabis sales teams to prospect, upsell, and get quick intel to grow sales.  —————  Powered by AeroPay.

On today's episode, we're talking to Peter Su, Vice President - Private Banking / Cannabis Banking Team Leader of Dime Community Bank, New York’s premier business bank with over 60 locations from Montauk to Manhattan and over $12B of assets under management (AUM).  ————— Powered by AeroPay.

On today's episode, we're talking to Josefine Nowitz, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Cannabis Creative Group, an award-winning performance-based marketing agency for the cannabis and CBD industry that works with clients all over the U.S, Canada, Mexico and Europe to expand their market share and grow their business through creative digital marketing campaigns, website design & development, SEO, social media, email marketing, packaging design, branding and more. ————— Powered by AeroPay.

On today's episode, we're talking to Justin Johnson, Founder & CEO of BudsFeed, a discovery destination for the canna-curious where every day, enthusiasts and brands sign up to “seed” the latest cannabis-related products, services, events, and original content on BudsFeed.com so users can cruise and upvote new stuff in the feed, explore 50+ curated topics, and even cultivate a following of their own. ————— Powered by AeroPay.

On today's episode, we're talking to Nico Nezhat, Co-Founder & CEO of Olla, a next-gen eCommerce platform built specifically for the cannabis industry empowering retailers to drive sales, engagement and customer loyalty through it's highly customizable interface and powerful marketing tools. ————— Powered by AeroPay.

On today's episode, we're talking to Farhaj Mayan, Co-Founder & CEO of OKO, an integrated hiring and training platform for the legal cannabis industry that trains and certifies new workers for jobs through trade-specific education and connects employers with vetted talent for on-demand work and full time roles. ————— Powered by AeroPay.

Welcome to Grow Operation: building the business of cannabis — a podcast where we talk to entrepreneurs and executives from the companies shaping the future of the legal cannabis industry. Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of cannabis and give you a behind-the-scenes look at the companies, people, and products moving the industry forward. ————— Powered by AeroPay.