."From Cannabis to Banking: Ed Perlmutter's Journey and the Changing Landscape of Cannabis Laws"

In this podcast episode, Ross O'Brien  from Bonaventure Equity, interviews Ed Perlmutter, a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives and a leading figure in the cannabis reform and regulation space. Perlmutter discusses the long journey to reforming banking regulations around cannabis, including the historic passage of the Safe Banking Act, which has faced numerous roadblocks in Congress. He highlights the importance of bipartisan support, the public safety and equity aspects of cannabis reform, and the challenges faced in navigating the Senate and the House of Representatives. Perlmutter also delves into the rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III and the potential implications for taxation, research, and regulatory development in the industry, emphasizing the positive impact on business profitability and scientific understanding of the plant.

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Ross O'Brien -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossobrien/

Bonaventure Equity - https://link.bve.vc/Visit-Us

"Exploring the Intersection of Intellectual Property and Emerging Bioactive Compounds in Cannabis and Psychedelics"

Ross O'Brien  from Bonaventure Equity, is joined by Mike McCormick, a chemist and expert in intellectual property (IP) within the cannabis and psychedelics industries. They discuss the significance of patents and how they grant exclusivity to inventions, emphasizing that patents can be obtained for compounds even if they are illegal, as long as they meet patentability criteria. They delve into the process of protecting IP through patents, the importance of derivatives to modify existing molecules, and the potential value of proprietary compounds in the cannabis and psychedelics sectors.

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Ross O'Brien -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossobrien/

Bonaventure Equity - https://link.bve.vc/Visit-Us

Mike McCormick - http://linkedin.com/in/mikemccormickphd

"Unraveling the High-Flying Cannabis Industry's Trends, Challenges, and Success Stories"

Ross O'Brien  from Bonaventure Equity, welcomes listeners to another episode of the Cannabis Capital podcast and introduces his guest, Steve Ham, founder of Altmore Capital. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in the cannabis industry, including the importance of strong management teams and the emergence of successful brands. They also touch on the complexities of regulatory compliance and the potential for future changes in the industry.

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Ross O'Brien -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossobrien/

Bonaventure Equity - https://link.bve.vc/Visit-Us

Altmore Capital - https://altmorecap.com/

Steve Ham - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-ham-00078b5/