THC is an ingredient.Cannabinoids will be treated like standardized inputs across pharma, licensed cannabis, and hemp—and the future winners are hedging until there’s clarity.What got you here won’t get you there. The next phase needs a new playbook: ops tweaks aren’t enough; strategy has to change.Near term, expect Schedule III to unlock e-pharmacy distribution and centralized GMP manufacturing, while tobacco pushes device rules, alcohol shapes low-dose beverage norms, and hemp keeps expanding.This chaotic industry is about to get even crazier.This week we sit down with Zach Edge to discussTHC as a moleculeIntersection of pharma, hemp, and licensed cannabis:Schedule III breakdown: e-pharmacies, centralized GMP Chapters00:00 Introduction to Zach Edge and His Journey03:11 The Changing Landscape of THC Commercialization07:45 Hedge Strategies in Cannabis and Hemp14:28 Regulatory Challenges and Future Outlook20:02 The Role of Science in Cannabinoid Production36:11 Innovations in Cannabinoid Purification45:20 Final Thoughts and Future QuestionsSummaryIn this episode, Bryan Fields and Kellen Finney engage with Zach Edge, a seasoned expert in the cannabis and hemp industries. Zach shares his journey into the cannabis space, highlighting the evolution of THC commercialization and the impact of regulation on the industry. He discusses the importance of a hedge strategy for businesses operating in multiple verticals, the challenges posed by varying state regulations, and the role of science in cannabinoid production and purification. The conversation also touches on the future of the industry, including potential growth in the hemp sector and the need for regulatory clarity.Guest Linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-edge/https://www.zachedge.com/Our LinksBryan Fields on TwitterKellan Finney on TwitterThe Dime on TwitterExtraction Teams: Want to cut costs and get more out of every run? Unlock hidden revenue by extracting more from the same input—with Newton Insights.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcastThe Dime is a top 10 Cannabis Podcast The Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished.🎥 YouTube:  The Dime📸 Instagram:  The Dimehttps://www.newton-insights.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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