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The cannabis industry is gaining traction across the world, as new medical discoveries, and multi-billion dollar businesses are grabbing the headlines on a regular basis. Experts predict the worldwide industry could be worth in excess of $300bn within 10 years, with Europe forming the biggest market within that, so there's plenty to get excited about. I want to find out more about what's happening, and I'm bringing you along for the ride. Join me - Anuj Desai - as I speak to a wide variety o ...
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How do you navigate life with a disability? How expensive does a disability get? How much of the expenses are taken care of by insurance? Are there any deductions for differently abled individuals in the tax regimes? On this edition of Big Decisions, Rushabh Desai, Founder of Rupee with Rushabh, talks about the financial and emotional reality of li…
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Should you buy a house as an investment? Are REITs a proposition you should consider? How do you calculate the overall cost of buying a home? What are the pros and cons of investing in commercial real estate as compared to residential? On this edition of Big Decisions, Founder of Germinate Investor Services, Santosh Joseph, and Chairman of ANAROCK …
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Single parenting can feel like the hardest job, for a variety of reasons. But how do you ensure that your child's finances are taken care of? When do you include them in conversations about money? Can co-parenting aid in alleviating the financial burden and ensure that shared aspirations are met? On this edition of Big Decisions, Founder & CEO, Pla…
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What does it take to start up? What is the true cost of entrepreneurship? How important is initial capital? Are there any parallels to marathon running and running a business? On this edition of Big Decisions, co-founder & CEO of Sugar Cosmetics, and a Shark, Vineeta Singh answers all of these, as she delves into the good, the bad, and the ugly of …
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Thinking of getting a furry friend? Wondering about the monthly costs, medical emergencies, and pet insurance coverage? On Episode 15 of Big Decisions, veterinarian Dr. Vrushali Jadhav and Roongta Securities' Harshvardhan Roongta discuss everything you need to know before bringing a pet home.By NDTV Profit
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Can't help but impulsively spend on momentary wants? Or are you too frugal and risk-averse with your investments? What are some subconscious investing biases you need to keep in check? On this edition of Big Decisions, practising psychiatrist Dr Anjali Chhabria and financial planner Kiran Telang talk about how your personality could be shaping how …
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Have you been thinking of giving pocket money to your children to help them budget? Wondering how to even start a conversation about money with your child? Having issues navigating the peer pressure and saying 'no' to their demands? On this edition of Big Decisions, financial educator and Founder of Finsafe India, Mrin Agarwal, talks about what you…
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Have you been tempted by the 'get-rich-quick' and 'get-fit-quick' fads that you see while scrolling? Wondering how to bounce back after a financial setback, or a physical injury? On this edition of Big Decisions, Fight The Sunrise's Avinash Mansukhani and Plan Ahead Wealth Advisor's Vishal Dhawan talk about what you need to keep in mind while start…
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Have you been confused between a term and an endowment plan? Can IRDAI's recent reforms really help make insurance universal in India? What is the most common mistake that people make while buying health insurance? On this edition of Big Decisions, Mahavir Chopra of Beshak.org talks about what you need to keep in mind while choosing an insurance pr…
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Zar, zoru, and zameen have always been attractive to people, but does buying land make financial sense? If you've dreamt of buying land on the seaside or the hills, and developing it into a villa or a farmhouse, have you also considered the hidden costs of this investment or the legalities involved? On this edition of Big Decisions, our guests Hars…
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If you're about to retire, you must constantly think, 'Have I saved enough.' How much of your investments need to comprise growth assets? How much should your retirement purse hold? Is an emergency medical fund necessary if you have health insurance? In this edition of Big Decisions, our guest Shalini Sekhri, Chief Growth Officer at Renaissance Inv…
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As a Gen Z, should you have a 'fun fund'? How much of your monthly income should you invest? What's the best way to increment your earnings? Do you really need a private health insurance plan? On this edition of Big Decisions, our guest Udayan Adhye, founder of UdayanOnMoney, talks about how you can master your finances as a 20-something year old.…
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When should you have the 'money conversation' in your relationship? Should you or should you not merge finances? How do you balance financial dependence and independence as a young couple? In this episode of Big Decisions with Credence Family Office's Kirtan Shah, we look at the financial side of fairytales that movies don't talk about.…
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Is buying a property more sustainable than renting? What are the costs to keep in mind while opting for homeownership? How much of a loan should you be taking in terms of an EMI? In this episode of Big Decisions with Germinate Investor Services' Santosh Joseph, we delve deep into the age-old question of whether you should buy a house or live on ren…
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Can freelancers obtain loans even without a fixed salary? Can they think of regular investments like SIPs or retirement planning along with managing daily expenses? On this episode of Big Decisions, Roongta Securities' Harshvardhan Roongta discusses why navigating a freelancer's cycle of feast and famine doesn't need to complicated.…
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Are you ever too young to make a will? What are the steps to draft a clear, specific inheritance plan? How is a will executed after the person's demise? On this episode of Big Decisions, Srujan Financial Services' Deepali Sen and Alex Mathew discuss why inheritance planning is probably the best thing you can do for your dependents.…
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In this episode of Big Decisions, Anand Rathi Wealth's Feroze Azeez lays out the other rules of the mind, which include ensuring that a goal is reasonable, developing a plan to reach the goal, avoiding distractions along the way, and adjusting strategy where required.By NDTV Profit
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On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we speak with Dr. Franjo Grotenhermen, Chairperson at the International Association of Cannabinoid Medicines (IACM). We explore his journey into cannabis medicine, its diverse uses, and the challenges of its regulation. Together, we look at the importance of patient experiences and the need for a …
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On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we speak with William Muecke of Artemis Growth Partners & Daniel Grözinger of Park Lane Capital. We look at the European Cannabis Industry from an investment perspective, including the benefits of the legal cannabis market in Germany and France, the potential for mergers and acquisitions in Europe…
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On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Mike Roberts, a medical cannabis patient in the UK. We explore Mike’s journey with cannabis, the potential benefits of incorporating cannabis into cancer treatment plans, and his trailblazing story of becoming the first patient to successfully get his cannabis flower prescription r…
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On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Robert Jappie of Fieldfisher - a European Law Firm with a strong Life Sciences practice. We explore cannabis regulation in the UK, and overcoming opposition in the industry as well as the wider challenges facing the medical cannabis industry, including political support and lack of…
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On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Will Lawn of King’s College London - an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. We explore cannabis use disorder, the concept of addiction as a spectrum, as well as the biological underpinnings of cannabis use disorder, poten…
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Can the legal cannabis industry provide affordable and high-quality medicine for patients? On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by my good friends, Carly Barton from Cancard - the largest patient advocacy group in Europe - and Alex Fray and Charlie Price GLO - a British medical cannabis company headquartered on the Isle …
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On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Nicolas Martin & Andreas Becker journalists for DW in Germany, and presenters of the Cannabis Cowboys podcast series. We discuss the Juicy Fields scandal, an investment scam targeting investors in the medical cannabis industry, and what Nicolas and Andreas discovered as they invest…
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On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Leonid Kotlyar, Co-Founder and Managing Director of DéWarrior Unlimited B.V. - a sustainability-focused managing consulting firm headquartered in The Netherlands. We explore the intersection of sustainability and the cannabis industry, the challenges of applying ESG to the cannabis…
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On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we speak with Luc Richner, CEO of Cannavigia - Europe’s pioneer compliance software for businesses to trace, secure and simplify transactions along the entire cannabis supply chain. We explore Switzerland's approach to cannabis legalisation and the pilot projects they are implementing, the importa…
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On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Nikolaas Faes, a senior research analyst at Bryan, Garnier & Co - an independent full-service investment bank for European healthcare and technology-led companies and their investors. We discuss the size and potential growth of the European Cannabis market, the different sub-sector…
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On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Jorge Cervantes, Dr. Gary Yates, & Stefan Meyer. We explore some of the different ways to grow cannabis, focusing on seeds, as well as discussing some of their pros and cons, and we discuss the huge commercial trade in seeds. The Cannabis Conversation is sponsored by Lumino - a bou…
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On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Zach Klein, documentary maker and producer of "The Scientist," a film about Professor Raphael Mechoulam. We pay tribute to the life and work of Professor Mechoulam, a pioneering scientist in the field of cannabis research, also dubbed ‘The Godfather of Cannabis Research’. Prof Mech…
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On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we speak with Jeffrey Graham, CEO of Pistil Data - providers of data and analytics to cannabis brands and retailers. We explore cannabis consumer patterns, pricing strategies for retailers, and how the market is evolving, as well as the cannabis industry in North America in general. The Cannabis C…
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How effective is CBD oil? On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Dr Sung Min Pyo - Head of Laboratory - Enabling Pharma Excipients for BASF. A 2018 report from the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimated the bioavailability from oral consumption of CBD to be only 6% (WHO Technical Report Series 1013 - https://www.who.…
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On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Nick Pateras of Materia and Andrew Bonello of ReLeaf Malta. We discuss Malta’s approach to cannabis, social clubs, home growing in its domestic market as well as how Malta fits into the European cannabis supply chain. The Cannabis Conversation is sponsored by Lumino - a boutique HR…
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On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Carola Pérez, president of the Observatorio Español de Cannabis Medicinal, and founder of the patient association - dosemociones. We explore what’s happening with medical cannabis in Spain as well as recreational use, and how the social clubs work in Spain. The Cannabis Conversatio…
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On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we speak with José Lugardo Espejel & Anndrea Hermann from HGrown Consulting - a hemp consultancy focused on Mexico. We explore what’s happening with hemp and the situation of medical cannabis in Mexico, alongside the adult-use scenarios, and how Mexico can play a part in the hemp ecosystem. The Ca…
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On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Lukas Hurt, Publisher of Magazine Konopí and Cannabis Therapy Magazine. We explore what’s currently happening in the Czech Republic and the current status of medical cannabis and CBD, as well as recreational legalisation plans, and the Czech Republic and Germany’s future collaborat…
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On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we speak with Mike Morgan-Giles from the Cannabis Industry Council and Jamie Bartley from the Unyte Group. Together, we explore some of the environmental credentials of hemp, and which sectors hemp can play a sustainable role in, alongside exploring the challenges that exist around its wider adopt…
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How important are THC:CBD ratios? On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Guillermo Moreno-Sanz, PhD of Khiron Life Sciences Corp - a global provider of cannabis-based medicines and healthcare services. We explore how THC and CBD work on the body individually, our current understanding on how they interact together, and …
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How can we get the most out of the cannabis plant? On the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we speak with Dr Gavin George, CEO of Puregene AG - a Swiss company specialising in genomics and predictive plant breeding. We explore the potential of cannabis to produce hundreds of different products, including the challenges that come with it.…
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What’s wrong with the cannabis industry? Joining us again on the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation is Dr Ethan Russo, Founder of Credo Science - a novel medical science company. We discuss the prejudice and ignorance against Cannabis, as well as safety monitoring, legalisation and some of the challenges the industry is facing, including a…
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In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Mags Houston from Drug Science, Mary Biles (author of The CBD Book), Matt Hughes from MedCan Support, and Hannah Deacon from The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society to discuss the upcoming UK Patient Conference on 4th Nov in London. We discuss the importance of patient conferences to patients themselves, pare…
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This week we’re joined by Dr Dani Gordon, Founder and Medical Director of Resilience.Clinic - specialising in the treatment of complex multi-symptom conditions which affect mood, energy, mental function (brain fog), stress, pain, sleep, and digestion. Together, we explore some of the conditions medical cannabis can help with, the non-medical interv…
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Joining us on the latest episode of The Cannabis Conversation is Ben Arn, CEO of Cannatrade and CB Company - cannabis events companies based in Switzerland. Ben gives us a round-up of the latest Swiss cannabis industry news, and we also discuss the crucial role that events and conferences play, not only in driving the cannabis industry forwards, bu…
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In our latest episode, we welcome Dr. Mikael Sodergren, Medical Cannabis Research Group Lead at Imperial College London and Managing Director at Sapphire Medical Clinics. We examine how clinical trials and real-world evidence can be used to prove the efficacy of cannabis-based medicines, as well as the challenges associated with applying traditiona…
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This week, we welcome Gary Roberts, firefighter, CEO of Promises Recovery, Inc. and Host of Good Dudes Grow Podcast. We examine PTSD and traumatic stress, along with the evidence of how cannabis can help in a therapeutic way. Gary also shares his personal journey through grief, which ultimately led him to found a non profit recovery centre for thos…
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This week, we’re joined by Helene Servillon, Founding Partner at JourneyOne Ventures - woman and minority owned early stage cannabis fund. We explore some of the current cannabis investment themes in the USA, core sectors of the market where innovation is desperately needed, and how to approach cannabis investments in an ecosystem which is so fragm…
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This week we’re joined by Dr. Dmitry Loktionov & Kate Tikhomirova, co-founders of Quanna - premium self-care and sexual wellness brand powered by CBD. We explore the emergence of the sexual wellness sector and the role CBD can play within it. 📚 VIEW SHOW NOTES AND EXTRAS: https://www.canverse.global/shownotes/e166 The Cannabis Conversation is spons…
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In this episode of The Cannabis Conversation, we’re joined by Nikita Cretu & Ellen Jardim, from our lovely sponsors Lumino - Europe's leading cannabis recruitment agency. Together we explore the European cannabis jobs market, looking into its structure and sub sectors, the most in-demand jobs and skills, and advice for talent looking to enter the m…
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We’re joined by Maksym, Nazarii, and Bohdan from Freedom March, who are the organisers of the Cannabis Stands with Ukraine fundraising campaign - aiming to unite the world’s cannabis community to support Ukrainians. We explore the current state of cannabis access in Ukraine, and what the campaign is doing in order to provide critical humanitarian a…
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