Episode 50 - Entrepreneurship, Cannabis, Regulation, and the Future - Chris Fontes

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Summary:
In this conversation, Kevin Davis interviews Chris Fontes, the founder and CEO of High Spirits Beverages, about the cannabis industry. They discuss personal experiences with cannabis, the difference between hemp and cannabis, the effects of THC and CBD on the body, federal legality and state legalization, the history of cannabis criminalization, banking and financial challenges in the industry, and FDA regulations and challenges. The conversation covers topics such as the legalization and regulation of cannabis, variations in cannabis laws across states, the influence of big pharma and government corruption, the safety and risks of cannabis use, and the benefits of cannabis for adult males. In this conversation, Chris Fontes discusses the challenges of finding reliable resources to learn about cannabis due to its previous classification as a Schedule I drug. He mentions that countries like Israel have conducted extensive medical studies on cannabis. However, he warns about the prevalence of bro science in the industry and the need to differentiate it from scientific facts. Chris recommends a book called 'CBD Healing Without the High' and suggests following cannabis scientists on social media for reliable information. He concludes by advising individuals to start with low doses, experiment with different CBD ratios, and understand that THC and CBD work better together.
About Chris:
Chris Fontes, the Founder and CEO of High Spirits Beverages, is a dynamic individual with a rich history of innovation and leadership in the cannabis industry and beyond. His entrepreneurial journey spans several successful ventures, including Trojan Horse Cannabis, Project Hemp Flower, and Hemp Exchange, all of which played pivotal roles in shaping the US hemp industry. Chris's visionary leadership led to the development of the industry's first hemp-derived D9 THC products and the launch of Trojan Horse Cannabis and High Spirits Beverages.

Chris is not just a successful entrepreneur; he is also a dedicated advocate for the hemp and cannabis industries.
https://highspiritsbeverages.com/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Experiences with Cannabis
06:09 Background and Journey in the Cannabis Industry
12:57 Difference Between Hemp and Cannabis
18:43 Effects of THC and CBD on the Body
25:14 Federal Legality and State Legalization
32:05 History of Cannabis Criminalization
35:52 Banking and Financial Challenges in the Cannabis Industry
38:17 FDA Regulations and Challenges in the Cannabis Industry
39:12 Legalization and Regulation of Cannabis
45:23 Variations in Cannabis Laws Across States
50:52 Influence of Big Pharma and Government Corruption
52:42 Safety and Risks of Cannabis Use
59:25 Cannabis as a Supplement and Recreational Option
01:11:03 Cannabis and its Benefits for Adult Males
01:18:31 Finding Reliable Resources for Learning about Cannabis
01:19:26 Researching Cannabis Studies from Other Countries
01:20:23 Differentiating Between Bro Science and Scientific Facts
01:21:12 Recommended Resources for Learning about C

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