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Cannabis Tech Talks

Cannabis & Tech Today
Cannabis Industry
Cannabis
Mjbizcon
Entrepreneurship
Cannabis Cultivation
Cannaplanners
420
Cannabis Education
SEO
Cannabis Banking
Silver Therapeutics
Regulations
Green Check
Marketing Strategies
MJ Bizcon
Women In Tech
Banking Services
Green Rebates
Women Grow
Vapes

Cannabis Tech Talks is a high-spirited and informative 10-20 minute discussion with cannabis industry leaders about the business, science, and tech topics moving the industry forward! The podcast is produced by the team behind the award-winning quarterly publication Cannabis & Tech Today.

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What happens when a cannabis manufacturer decides to challenge the industry’s biggest problem: products that are overpriced and underdosed? In this episode sponsored by SHOPLINE in association with ICBC and hosted by Mary Jane Gibson on the MJBizCon ... more

Recorded live at MJBizCon 2025, host Mary Jane Gibson sits down with Dawne Morris, CEO of Proteus 420, to talk about building privacy-first cannabis tech that helps operators compete smarter. From early compliance challenges to the launch of Phoebe A... more

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Recorded live at MJBizCon 2025, this episode of CannaTech Talks features host Mary Jane Gibson interviewing Simon Knobel, CEO and co-founder of Calyx Containers. Sponsored by SHOPLINE in association with the @International Cannabis Business Conferenc... more

Recorded live at @MJBizCon 2025, this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, hosted by Mary Jane Gibson and sponsored by @SHOPLINE in association with ICBC, features @Brett Harris, founder and CEO of LuvBuds.

Known as the “King Bong,” Harris built a compa... more

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Recent Guests

Carl Clouse
CEO of Bellasoft CBD
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Episode: High-Dose CBD, Hemp-Derived THC, and the Direct-to-Door Cannabis Model with Bellasoft
Preston Jackson
COO of Bellasoft CBD
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Episode: High-Dose CBD, Hemp-Derived THC, and the Direct-to-Door Cannabis Model with Bellasoft
Dawne Morris
Proteus 420 executive (CEO/leader behind Phoebe AI integration)
Proteus 420
Episode: Episode 216: Phoebe AI and the Future of Cannabis Data with Proteus420
Simon Knobel
CEO and co-founder of Calyx Containers
Calyx Containers
Episode: From Bitcoin to Cannabis Packaging: How Calyx Containers Disrupted an Industry
Brett Harris
Founder, president, and CEO of LuvBuds LLC
LuvBuds LLC
Episode: ‘King Bong’ of LuvBuds on Cannabis’s Trough Period
Michael Andrud
Founder and CEO of Lüt
Lüt
Episode: Episode 211: Lüt Builds New Payment Rails for Cannabis Commerce
Darwin Millard
Technical Director of Cannabis Safety and Quality and a veteran in the cannabis industry with over 18 years of experience.
Cannabis Safety and Quality
Episode: Episode 209: Rethinking Cannabis Quality with CSQ's Darwin Millard
Blythe Huestis
Vice President of Retail for Sun Theory
Sun Theory
Episode: Episode 208: Building Colorado's Cannabis Retail Empire with Sun Theory's Blythe Huestis
Will Read
Founder and CEO of CannaPlanners
CannaPlanners
Episode: Episode 207: From Vegas Hustle to Cannabis Brand Building, Will Read's Shares His Journey with CannaPlanners

Hosts

Mary Jane Gibson
Host of Cannabis Tech Talks
Aron Vaughan
Host of Cannabis Tech Talks

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • A Valuable Resource!

    Cannabis Tech Talks is an awesome podcast! The guests offer valuable insight as well. I would recommend this podcast to anyone looking to be inspired and informed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    megan@podcastingyou
    United States5 years ago
  • A refreshing take on the cannabis industry

    Informative, good conversation. Refreshing take on the cannabis industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dugbaetz119
    United States7 years ago
  • Creative, funny, and engaging!!

    Can’t wait until the next episode!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TechBuff101
    United States8 years ago
  • Incredible!

    It’s like the Justin Timberlake of podcasts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oreos154
    United States8 years ago

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The show features a strong mix of founder-level storytelling and real-world industry analysis.
The episodes balance technology, safety, and business strategy, keeping discussions fresh and relevant.

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Episode 216: Phoebe AI and the Future of Cannabis Data with Proteus420
Q: When did Phoebe launch and how is she deployed for users?
Phoebe is built into Proteus 420's ERP system and launched at MJBizCon; after beta and alpha testing in active marketplaces, she's deployed on the back end for customers, with access across devices as a cloud-based SaaS solution.
From Bitcoin to Cannabis Packaging: How Calyx Containers Disrupted an Industry
Q: How does Calyx help with regulatory compliance for packaging?
They offer Calyx Command, a web-to-print platform that manages artwork approvals and helps customers adapt packaging workflows to varying state regulations, enabling faster market access with smaller lots.
From Bitcoin to Cannabis Packaging: How Calyx Containers Disrupted an Industry
Q: What kind of R&D efforts are you pursuing now?
Calyx is investing in cannabis preservation science, working with the Cannabis Research Coalition to develop multi-layer films like Calyx Cure that improve terpene and cannabinoid preservation across the supply chain.
From Bitcoin to Cannabis Packaging: How Calyx Containers Disrupted an Industry
Q: Why move manufacturing to Utah, and how has that impacted growth?
They moved to Utah to own manufacturing, accelerate innovation, and provide faster service, which helped grow the team to about 80 people and 16,000 square feet of production space.
From Bitcoin to Cannabis Packaging: How Calyx Containers Disrupted an Industry
Q: What was the breakthrough moment for the company?
The first major order came from Wana Brands at MJBizCon NOLA 2017, validating the concept and enabling the team to scale production beyond a tiny booth.

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This show pitches cannabis industry leaders through concise, forward-looking discussions on business, science, and technology shaping the space. Episodes often center on product innovation, regulatory shifts, go-to-market strategies, and emerging tech—from cannabis safety, packaging, and retail to payments, data platforms, and digital marketing. A standout trait is the mix of operator-level insights, founder journeys, and practical, real-world case studies that help listeners translate trends into action. The format tends to be tight, business- and tech-focused, with stories of disruption, growth pivots, and practical takeaways for operators, investors, and service providers alike.

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Recent guests on Cannabis Tech Talks include:

1. Carl Clouse
2. Preston Jackson
3. Dawne Morris
4. Simon Knobel
5. Brett Harris
6. Michael Andrud
7. Darwin Millard
8. Blythe Huestis

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