The Federal Factor: Future-Proofing Cannabis Risk Management

<p>James Whitcomb is the CEO of Frontier Risk, a cannabis insurance startup that provides coverage for businesses in the industry. </p><p>James Whitcomb is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in cannabis M&A, restructuring, branding, and corporate finance. With a background in finance and a strong track record of leadership, James brings a wealth of expertise to the cannabis industry.</p><p>James began his career as a lawyer at a law firm that specializes in cannabis law. He then worked as a consultant to cannabis businesses, helping them with regulatory compliance, business development, and marketing. In 2021, he joined Parallel, a leading cannabis company, as its Chief Development Officer. In that role, he was responsible for overseeing the company's expansion into new markets.</p><p>In 2022, James co-founded Frontier Risk to help cannabis businesses get the insurance coverage they need to operate safely and compliantly. The company has already raised $3 million in funding and is in the process of expanding its product offerings.</p><p>Connect with James Whitcomb to gain insights into the dynamic world of cannabis business, mergers and acquisitions, and the evolving landscape of the cannabis industry.</p><p>Summary:</p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>00:25 - Industry update</p><p>01:50 - Unique risks and challenges</p><p>05:39 - Cannabis VS Traditional Ag </p><p>07:19 - Artificial Intelligence</p><p>10:01 - Rescheduling & its impact</p><p>12:05 - crystal ball predictions</p><p>14:12 - Outro</p><p>Guest:</p><p>James Whitcomb, CEO at Frontier Risk</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameshwhitcomb/"><i>https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameshwhitcomb/</i></a></p><p>Host:</p><p>Josh Kincaid, Capital Markets Analyst & host of your cannabis business podcast.</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/</p><p>The #TalkingHedge...</p><p>​Covering cannabis business news, interviews, investments, events, and more.</p><p>https://www.theTalkingHedgepodcast.com</p>