Eaze CEO Cory Azzalino

01/11/2023 51 min

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Episode Synopsis

Eaze is a delivery focused multi-state cannabis operator. Eaze have over 1,500 employees nationwide, we’re the largest cannabis retailer in CA with over 1,000 employees, #3 retailer in colorado with full vertical integration and a growing presence in Michigan and Florida.


Background on Eaze’s founding in 2014 as a technology company in California before acquiring Green Dragon and expanding into Colorado, Michigan, and Florida, with plans to focus on retail growth and delivery services in these regions

Expansion plans for the retail stores in California, building more dispensaries in Florida, balancing capital allocations decision but keeping an eye on going deeper in Colorado and Michigan

Importance of private label brands and shift from 40-50% down to 15-20% given purchasing power

Key metrics for delivery and retail

Potential catalysts (Schedule 3 and the Florida ballot initiative) for a future Exchange listing

Impact of payment processing whac-a-mole