Peter is a senior banking executive with over 20 years of leadership experience across the banking and financial services spectrum. He has spearheaded four cannabis banking programs and consulted for dozens of financial institutions nationwide on banking cannabis and other
Is There A Cannabis Culture? And What Does It Mean For The Business?
Five cannabis leaders, from a legacy grower to Jim Belushi, debate whether cannabis culture is real and what it means for brands and investors.
Cannabis Was Ready For Wall St., But Was Wall St. Ready For Cannabis?
Trulieve and Glass House's NYSE uplistings mark a milestone, but experts warn of investor education gaps, geographic complexity, and a five-year capital drought.
Cannabis Patent Trolls Are Coming—Is Your Company Ready?
As cannabis patent filings surge, experts warn patent trolls are targeting profitable companies
Cannabis Banking’s Tipping Point: How The Ecosystem Is Preparing
Cannabis banking is heading for major change. Industry leaders reveal how cannabis banking service providers are preparing their clients
Investors Are Starting To Ask Cannabis Companies Different Questions
As institutional capital enters cannabis, workforce risk is reshaping valuations. Learn why HR compliance and culture now drive M&A, diligence, and deal structure.
Will Congress Save America's Hemp Businesses Before It's Too Late?
With Nov.26 federal hemp ban looming, a $28B industry faces potential extinction. Here's what the new THC cap means for businesses, jobs, and the future of hemp.
Cannabis, The Billion-Dollar Industry Learning To Manufacture Like One
The era of the extract artist is over. Cannabis hit $33.8B in sales, but many operators still lack systems for scale. Here's what manufacturing maturity requires
A Major Cannabis Growth Opportunity May Already Be On The Shelves
New report reveals cannabis concentrates remain underutilized in emerging markets like NY and NJ. Education, not price, is the real barrier to growth.
Military Precision Meets Business Success In Cannabis Industry
Cannabis industry contraction rewards operational efficiency over branding. Learn how systems-driven veterans are building profitable, sustainable cannabis businesses.
Do You Need To Be A Cannabis Consumer To Be A Good Cannabis Marketer?
Three industry experts debate whether personal cannabis consumption is a prerequisite for marketing the plant, or if cultural fluency and strategic experience matter more