Beniznga Miami 2024 On Location: Matt Hawkins with Entourage Effect Capital  |  Rick Cytrynbaum and Christian Hegeseth with VIST Labs

Beniznga Miami 2024 On Location: Matt Hawkins with Entourage Effect Capital | Rick Cytrynbaum and Christian Hegeseth with VIST Labs

Author: Cannabis Radio June 26, 2024 Duration: 23:25

More of Blunt Business, recorded live from the floor of Benzinga Miami 2024. We hear from three key figures in the cannabis investment space:

Matt Hawkins, Managing Partner at Entourage Effect Capital, a leading private equity firm focused on the cannabis industry. Matt shares his expert perspective on the current investment landscape, discussing emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities for investors in the cannabis space.

Rick Cytrynbaum, Founder and CEO of VIST LABS, a pioneering cannabis product development company. Rick delves into the world of cannabis innovation, showcasing VIST LABS' groundbreaking technologies and products that are shaping the future of the industry.

Joining Rick is Christian Hegeseth, Chief Science Officer at VIST LABS, a renowned expert in cannabis science and formulation. Christian provides a deep dive into the science behind VIST LABS' products, explaining how their innovative approach is revolutionizing the way cannabis is consumed and experienced.

We take a comprehensive look at the intersection of cannabis and investment, exploring the factors that drive investment decisions, the importance of scientific innovation, and the potential for growth in this dynamic industry.



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