Big Pharma vs. Cannabis? NYC Dispensary Boom, Smarter Shoppers & Market Wars | NCIA Podcast

Описание: In Episode 3 of NCIA’s Voice of Cannabis Podcast, produced in partnership with Pro Cannabis Media, we’re diving into the evolving relationship between cannabis and Big Pharma—and exploring the competitive edge of New York’s emerging retail market.

NCIA CEO Aaron Smith and broadcaster Jimmy Young are joined by two standout voices in the industry:

🔹 Dr. Shane Johnson, CEO of Bay Medica (a division of InMed Pharmaceuticals), shares insights on the growing role of pharmaceutical companies in cannabinoid research and what that means for independent cannabis operators.
🔹 Arana Hankin-Biggers, President & CEO of The Travel Agency, one of NYC’s hottest new dispensaries, discusses how retail innovation, consumer education, and cultural shifts are transforming the New York cannabis scene.

🔍 Topics covered:
✔️ Should cannabis fear Big Pharma—or embrace the opportunity?
✔️ Are cannabis consumers becoming more selective and informed?
✔️ Can New York rival California as the industry’s retail capital?

Don’t miss this timely conversation on market competition, consumer evolution, and the future of cannabis innovation.

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