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Interview with Weedmaps CEO Chris Beals: Amazon Meets Shopify Meets Cannabis

For investors seeking cannabis exposure in a NASDAQ-listed stock, Weedmaps is an excellent option.
Interview with Weedmaps CEO Chris Beals: Amazon Meets Shopify Meets Cannabis

Prior to transitioning to cannabis investing, I ran a collective in California. During this period, Weedmaps was a big reason we were able to be initially successful. Their discovery, deals page, and integrated systems made our business run smoother and brought new clients in the door.

Source: Weedmaps March 2022 Presentation

Years later, it was great to catch up with their CEO Chris Beals and learn about their evolution. We discuss what it means to be an ancillary player in the cannabis space, how they stack up versus Leafly, and how new states coming online and eventual federal progress will increase their opportunity set.

For investors seeking cannabis exposure in a NASDAQ-listed stock, Weedmaps is an excellent option. Here's the link to the full interview: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4502451-amazon-meets-shopify-meets-cannabis-wm-technology-ceo-chris-beals

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