Welcome back to another episode of Budding Interests where we bring you the biggest movers and shakers in the CBD and cannabis as medicine industry.

Today we’re joined by Jose Lugardo, or Pepe as he’s known by his friends.

After years in the private healthcare industry, José developed a deep interest in innovating healthcare and pharmaceutical development in difficult to treat chronic diseases. In this effort, he founded the Mexican startup Grupo Sativa Health, which focuses on advancing medical attention, healthcare processes, the use of technology, education, as well as promoting public policies to improve the wellbeing of the Mexican population.

José, who is serving as General Secretary of the Mexican Medical Cannabis Society (SOMEXCANN) since 2020, currently also advises multiple start-ups, researchers, healthcare and pharmaceutical organizations, and has developed close relationships with legislators to advance public policy.

His startup, Grupo Sativa Health, developed Sativa Care, well known as the first medical cannabis pilot clinic in Mexico.   @sativacare

We’re excited to have you with us and we hope you enjoy our conversation with Pepe Lugardo.

Mexican Medical Cannabis Society, leading medical cannabis organization in education, patient advocacy and lobbying.   @somexcann

Jose Lugardo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pepelugardo/