Cannabis Tech Talks

Recorded at ICBC Berlin 2026, Chuck sits down with Rob Pero of the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association to discuss the expanding role of Indigenous nations in the global cannabis economy.

Pero explains why ICBC has become an important destination for international dealmaking, relationship building, and conversations about the industry’s future. He shares how ICIA represents Indigenous communities within those discussions w...

Recorded live at ICBC Berlin 2026, Chuck sits down with Stephanie Pow of Emerald Lane Recruitment to explore the people building the global cannabis industry.

Pow explains why human capital remains the foundation of every successful cannabis company and shares her unconventional journey from Canadian government and health care work to Humboldt County, cannabis recruitment, and international talent acquisition. She also reflects on t...

Recorded live at ICBC Berlin 2026, Chuck sits down with Sergio Martinez, CEO of Blimburn Seeds and BBG Projects, to discuss the evolution of one of the cannabis industry’s most established international seed companies.

Martinez shares how an unexpected opportunity brought him into the industry more than two decades ago and eventually led to the creation of Blimburn Seeds. What began as a European wholesale operation has since ...

Denver hip-hop artist Ray Reed joins Cannabis & Tech Today to discuss his collaboration with Dialed In Gummies for The Summer Set, a campaign celebrating Colorado’s independent music scene through limited-edition rosin gummies, merchandise, performances, and original content.

At the center of the collaboration is Yesterday, a sativa-dominant rosin gummy inspired by Reed’s hit single of the same name. He explains how ...

Recorded live at ICBC Berlin 2026, Chuck sits down with the team behind Martian Grow, an ambitious international research initiative that's sending cannabis seeds into orbit aboard a SpaceX mission to study how cosmic radiation and microgravity influence cannabis genetics.

Partnering with biotechnology researchers in Slovenia and aerospace companies developing microsatellites, Martian Grow aims to become the first organization to ap...

Rapper, entrepreneur, and Cookies founder Berner joins Cannabis & Tech Today to discuss Splash City, his gritty new crime thriller set in San Francisco.

Berner explains how the Bay Area’s “bippin” scene inspired the film and takes us through the process of developing its characters, self-financing the production, co-directing, and securing a distribution partnership with Lionsgate. He also discusses the classic...

The Broken Lizard crew joins Cannabis & Tech Today for an exclusive conversation celebrating Super Troopers 3, diving into the creative process behind one of comedy's most beloved franchises.

From writing while high (and knowing when to stop), to how cannabis legalization has changed comedy, the group shares hilarious stories about brainstorming, improvisation, and why the best jokes often happen long after the writing session e...

Recorded live at ICBC Berlin 2026, Chuck sits down with Marianne Cursetjee, founder of Alibi, to discuss how a personal battle with cancer inspired one of the cannabis industry's most respected brands.

From Oregon to New York, Alibi has built a reputation for producing award-winning flower and pre-rolls while staying committed to quality, employee wellbeing, and authentic cannabis experiences. Marianne shares how the company has nav...

Recorded live at ICBC Berlin 2026, Chuck sits down with Kevin Cederferm & Gustaf Leffler, founders of Ocarena Group, to showcase one of the most innovative dry herb vaporizers on the market.

Built by engineers and creators who were frustrated with existing devices, the Ocarena vaporizer features a seven-chamber magazine, attachable grinder, tool-free battery swaps, modular all-metal construction, and precision temperature contro...

Recorded live at ICBC Berlin 2026, Chuck sits down with Rachel Wright of Verdant Strategies to discuss building a sustainable business in an industry defined by constant change.

From navigating regulatory uncertainty and international expansion to creating financial roadmaps that actually work, Rachel shares why strategy, not just growth, is the key to long-term success.

The conversation explores the evolving European cannabis market...

Recorded live at ICBC Berlin 2026, Chuck sits down with Rachel Wright of Verdant Strategies to discuss building a sustainable business in an industry defined by constant change.

From navigating regulatory uncertainty and international expansion to creating financial roadmaps that actually work, Rachel shares why strategy, not just growth, is the key to long-term success.

The conversation explores the evolving European cannabis market...

When your Halloween party draws 700 people, you're doing something right. Katie Mattox, VP of Marketing at SphereX, explains how a distillate vape company captured 20% of Colorado's market by throwing roller skating parties and giving away unexpected gifts instead of just pushing products.

Drawing from a decade at an event agency working with Budweiser and Michelob Ultra, she translated liquor marketing strategies to cannabis with r...

Starting from caregiving and cultivation in Colorado, Krysta and Sanja eventually created THC Girls to connect community members with businesses. Their marketing agency and community network now operates across New York, Miami, and Denver, using an app-based platform to maximize reach through their ambassador network.

Their advice for new entrepreneurs? Evaluate your personal alignment with business goals and ensure realistic budget...

Recorded live at ICBC Berlin 2026, Chuck Warner sits down with Michael Lucchino, Executive Vice President of Sales at Cannatrol, to discuss one of the most overlooked yet critical stages of cannabis cultivation: post-harvest processing.

While cultivators often focus heavily on genetics, lighting, nutrients, and environmental controls, Michael explains why drying, curing, and storage can ultimately determine product quality, consist...

Recorded live from ICBC Berlin, Charles Warner sits down with Steve Fuhr of SciPhy Systems to discuss one of the hottest topics in the global cannabis industry: EU GMP compliance.

Steve shares insights from his journey through cannabis cultivation, CBD manufacturing, and extraction technology while explaining why GMP standards are becoming increasingly important for companies looking to compete in international markets. The convers...

After watching pre-roll production slow his Arizona dispensary to a crawl, Tony Pagni knew there had to be a better way. He and his business partner spent three years developing the Apehex automated pre-roll machine, eventually catching the attention of Raw Rolling Papers founder Josh Kesselman. Now they're revolutionizing the industry with solventless products.

The Apehex machine produces joints infused with natural terpenes and d...

Michael Mejer’s definitive shift into cannabis PR was sparked by a moment of absolute clarity.

He witnessed an elderly man, wracked by severe tremors, find instant relief through a cannabis tincture, a profound transformation that happened in seconds. That powerful experience became the catalyst for his entire career, prompting him to walk away from a traditional PR and book-publishing trajectory.

Driven by a newfound obsessi...

Big Mike of Advanced Nutrients joins the podcast to discuss the future of cannabis, the importance of building world-class teams, and why industry-wide collaboration may be the key to long-term success.

While alcohol and tobacco industries have benefited from unified advocacy and cooperation, Big Mike argues that cannabis remains too fragmented. He shares his vision for the One Plant Alliance, an initiative designed to bring the he...

Max Van Sluys, president of Dialed In Gummies, reveals how his company is changing the edibles game with rosin-based, solventless products that deliver a full-spectrum experience. Founded in 2020 in Colorado, Dialed In has pioneered an alternative to distillate-dominated products (most edibles on the market today still use distillates). The company now operates in five states including Ohio, Missouri, Arizona, and Massachusetts, of...