Why Cannabis Needs a Reliable OS Before Federal Legalization in 2026
Over the years, I have watched the cannabis industry grow from a fragmented collection of local operators into a high-stakes race for national brand dominance. Many founders believe that federal legalization will solve our problems, but I strongly feel that it will actually expose our deep systemic weaknesses. Without a robust Cannabis OS to manage […]
Schedule III Cannabis in 2026: The Real Winners, Losers & Hidden Opportunities
I remember sitting in a boardroom back in 2023, staring at a spreadsheet where our effective tax rate was north of 75%. It felt like we were running a marathon in cement shoes. I’ve spent most of my career in operations and even went through a program at Columbia. None of that prepared me for […]
THCA Wholesale in Texas: What Retailers Need to Know in 2026
The Texas cannabis market is currently in the middle of a quiet revolution. While the headlines focus on the slow crawl of traditional medical legalization, a massive economic engine has been built in the “hemp-derived” space. Specifically, THCA has become the cornerstone of a multi-billion dollar industry in Texas. But as the founder of Passion […]