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My Conversation with Ascend CEO Abner Kurtin: Cannabis MSO 2.0

Ascend Wellness Holdings ($AAWH) is one of the premier multi-state operators in the US cannabis industry and I was happy to have a half-hour conversation with their CEO, Abner Kurtin.
My Conversation with Ascend CEO Abner Kurtin: Cannabis MSO 2.0
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Ascend Wellness Holdings ($AAWH) is one of the premier multi-state operators in the US cannabis industry and I was happy to have a half-hour conversation with their CEO, Abner Kurtin.

We discuss why Ascend is geographically focused on emerging east-coast markets, why limited-license states are important and how vertical integration can improve margins and help control the supply chain. He also shares his thoughts on why cannabis stocks have recently underperformed and things he would consider when building a diversified cannabis portfolio.

Please check out the whole interview on Seeking Alpha.

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