Where’s the Growth? Starring Hirsh Jain

01/05/2025 1h 32min Temporada 3 Episodio 14
Where’s the Growth? Starring Hirsh Jain

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In this episode of Higher Exchanges, we’re joined by one of the sharpest minds in cannabis policy and strategy — Hirsh Jain of Ananda Strategy — for a fast-moving, wide-ranging conversation on where growth is actually happening in the cannabis industry.We cover:🌍 Germany legalizes adult-use cannabis — and what that means for international markets🌐 Key takeaways from ICBC and the emerging global cannabis landscape📈 U.S. growth markets in 2025 — New York leads, with muted gains expected in Ohio, Delaware, and New Jersey🗺️ Why Pennsylvania is strategically critical, yet stuck in reform limbo🧊 Minnesota disappoints — no adult-use timeline and strong resistance to MSOs🌴 Florida’s political chaos — hemp bans, DeSantis drama, and a shaky outlook📉 Mature markets under pressure — what's driving pain in CA, MA, MI, and AZ🏛️ A reality check on federal reform — from the Farm Bill to the noise around SAFE and 2024 election narrativesIt's a sharp, honest look at the road ahead — in the U.S. and abroad.