James Whitcomb is the CEO of Frontier Risk, a cannabis insurance startup that provides coverage for businesses in the industry.
James Whitcomb is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in cannabis M&A, restructuring, branding, and corporate finance. With a background in finance and a strong track record of leadership, James brings a wealth of expertise to the cannabis industry.
James began his career as a lawyer at a law firm that specializes in cannabis law. He then worked as a consultant to cannabis businesses, helping them with regulatory compliance, business development, and marketing. In 2021, he joined Parallel, a leading cannabis company, as its Chief Development Officer. In that role, he was responsible for overseeing the company's expansion into new markets.
In 2022, James co-founded Frontier Risk to help cannabis businesses get the insurance coverage they need to operate safely and compliantly. The company has already raised $3 million in funding and is in the process of expanding its product offerings.
Connect with James Whitcomb to gain insights into the dynamic world of cannabis business, mergers and acquisitions, and the evolving landscape of the cannabis industry.
Summary:
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Industry update
01:50 - Unique risks and challenges
05:39 - Cannabis VS Traditional Ag
07:19 - Artificial Intelligence
10:01 - Rescheduling & its impact
12:05 - crystal ball predictions
14:12 - Outro
Guest:
James Whitcomb, CEO at Frontier Risk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameshwhitcomb/
Host:
Josh Kincaid, Capital Markets Analyst & host of your cannabis business podcast.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/
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