New Technology for Cannabis Impairment Testing - with Ken Fichtler, CEO of Gaize

In this episode of Qredible Live, we explore the intersection of technology, safety, and cannabis legalization with Ken Fichtler, founder and CEO of Gaize, a pioneering company in drug impairment detection. Ken joins host Brian Fitzpatrick to discuss how Gaize's innovative eye-movement technology is addressing the growing need for accurate cannabis impairment testing in law enforcement and workplace safety. The episode also touches on broader industry challenges, including federal legalization, responsible usage education, and creating safer, more compliant practices within the cannabis industry.

Key Topics Discussed: 1. The Mission Behind Gaize

• Gaize leverages eye-movement technology to detect cannabis impairment in real-time.
• Comparison to traditional THC detection methods like blood and saliva testing, which measure past use rather than current impairment.
• The role of drug recognition experts (DREs) in laying the foundation for this technology.

2. Addressing Workplace Safety Challenges

• How Gaize empowers Fortune 500 companies to maintain safety-sensitive environments without discriminating against cannabis users.
• The inefficiency of traditional drug testing and the cost savings of impairment-focused methods.

3. Road Safety and Cannabis Impairment

• The rise in cannabis-related traffic incidents and the need for accurate detection technology.
• Challenges in correlating THC presence with impairment and the pitfalls of existing field sobriety tests.

4. The Broader Industry Responsibility

• The lack of a "Consume Responsibly" campaign akin to alcohol's "Drink Responsibly."
• The role of the cannabis industry in funding safety and education initiatives to promote responsible usage.
• How federal legalization could streamline research, safety standards, and industry-wide compliance.

5. Consumer Education and Accountability

• Dispelling myths around "safer driving while high."
• The importance of consumer research in understanding dosage, tolerance, and safe usage practices.

Memorable Quotes:

• Ken Fichtler: "Cannabis users deserve fair and accurate testing that measures actual impairment, not residual THC in their system from days ago."

• Brian Fitzpatrick: "By not going federal, we're actually making the cannabis industry less safe."

Resources Mentioned:

• Learn More About Gaize: Visit gaize.ai or contact Ken directly at [e-mail].