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E162 - Welcome back to the High-Rise!
The High-Rise Episode 162: Welcome Back to the High-Rise!Join hosts Cy Scott (Headset) and Emily Paxhia (Poseidon) as they return to analyze October cannabis market data, discuss Q3 MSO earnings, and explore emerging industry trends. After a brief hiatus, The High Rise is back with data-driven insig...
E161 - A Post-Earnings Verano Deep-dive with George Archos and Aaron Miles
Hey Headsetters, we're back with a new interview episode, this time with Verano's George Archos and Aaron Miles. We cover their wholesale strategy, a unique approach to loyalty and visions for the future. Listen closely and you might actually catch the date that Schedule 3 is scheduled to happen (no...
E160 - 4/30 is the new 4/20! What we know about Schedule 3
In this conversation, Cy and Emily discuss the recent announcement by the DEA that they will recommend rescheduling cannabis to Schedule III. They explore the potential implications of this decision, including its impact on the capital markets, banking reform, and the ongoing Commerce Clause case. T...
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Emily Paxhia & Cy Scott
Emily Paxhia is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Poseidon. Emily has reviewed thousands of companies in the cannabis industry and has worked with countless founders in many capacities.
Cy Scott is a co-founder of Headset and Leafly. Cy has been in the cannabis space for over a decade, changing perceptions a strain at a time.
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E162 - Welcome back to the High-Rise!
The High-Rise Episode 162: Welcome Back to the High-Rise!Join hosts Cy Scott (Headset...
E161 - A Post-Earnings Verano Deep-dive with George Archos and Aaron Miles
Hey Headsetters, we're back with a new interview episode, this time with Verano's Geo...
E160 - 4/30 is the new 4/20! What we know about Schedule 3
In this conversation, Cy and Emily discuss the recent announcement by the DEA that th...
E159 - Florida, man! Look out California, Florida is going to be THE market.
Watch out Florida Man, the new headline is going to be about the big numbers that Flo...
E158 - The Commish!
The commish is cracking down in New York, bringing the full might of the OGS to the l...
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Great Cast & Informative - Thank You
I love this! Its a great listen covering Multiple State Operations and local news as well driven by data. Ive been listening for a few years but I just recently heard of Headset being a very useful resource and its really exciting that our host is the CEO! I’m always driving across the state from dispensaries and t...
Read MoreMy go-to for the cannabis industry
This podcast quickly became my favorite for cannabis news and industry updates. Love how Cy & Emily bring together guests, data points, & personal stories to paint a picture of what’s going on in this crazy industry.
The Stuff You Should Know of Cannabis!
Cy and Emily are the authorities of what’s happening in the cannabis industry and deliver insights backed by expertise AND data. They have a great chemistry, are fun to listen to, and I always walk away learning something new and interesting. High Rise is on my list of “must listens” weekly!
Top Notch Podcast for the industry
Curious about what’s going on with the cannabis industry? Trying to keep up with all of the news around legalization, state trends, and more? High Rise is where it’s at. It’s great to hear from invested industry veterans who are working to push the industry forward while being honest about where we are. I think High Ri...
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High-rise is one of the few podcasts that gets immediately moved to the top of my “up next” list whenever a new episode drops.