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Are you looking for help to line up capital? Are you on the cusp of a merger or an acquisition? Do you need to have your company valuated? If so our guest Andy Lock is a guy that can help broker the deal. Andy is the Director of Business Development at Viridian Capital Advisors. Viridian claims to be the leading, corporate finance, Mergers and acquisitions, advisory, and research practice in the legal Cannabis/CBD industry. Andy has over 30+ years of experience working with and providing financing to diverse industries and businesses as an executive in the commercial banking industry, consultant, and board member. I met Andy at the Benzinga Capital conference and we discussed the unique challenges in the cannabis industry. If you want to grow this is the episode for you.
Cannabis Capital Topics Addressed
- You and I met at Benzinga which was a great event this year. It was very positive compared to the year before.
- What does Viridian do and what doesn’t it do? You’re not a lender or a law firm, are you? More consulting?
- Why cannabis?
- One of the biggest issues cannabis companies face is the lack of capital, far less than available to companies in other industries. Why is that?
- What else? What else?
- What recurring mistakes do you see cannabis entrepreneurs making?
- What’s an example of a client you’ve worked with who’s successfully been able to scale and grow?
- Do you have a story that’s a warning to others?
- Why are you in the cannabis industry? It’s not the easiest place to work!
- How can people learn more?
How to Find Andy Lock and Viridian Capital Advisors
Benzinga Capital Conference
Benzinga is a two-day conference designed with a strong emphasis on facilitating valuable business interactions. In addition to gaining insights into how recent developments will shape the industry, Benzinga Chicago features a carefully curated expo floor that offers attendees the opportunity to connect with over 60 data companies, lenders, brands, and finance service providers. In addition, Benzinga has an invitation-only space that facilitates meaningful connections between potential buyers and sellers. The forum enables attendees to explore potential partnerships and transactions, further enhancing the event’s value and impact.
https://www.benzinga.com/events/cannabis-conference/
Cannabis Advocate Podcast
The Cannabis Advocate podcast advocates for businesses in the cannabis industry and explores the unique challenges they face. Despite hurdles in legislation, regulation, and culture, there are tremendous opportunities for growers, manufacturers, and retail sellers of cannabis products. Many of these issues are unique to the cannabis industry. This podcast speaks to these common concerns and shares stories of success.
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