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UPDATED 3q2021 CannaTech Ecosystem Stack!
A leading way to assess the cannabis technology space is to keep a close eye on the " logo chart" that I publish quarterly. A few predominant trends are emerging. The first is that cannatech solutions are accelerating. The other trend is that this fast-moving...

A look at some leading canna-tech influencers
Readers will recall that I've published the CannaTech Ecosystem Stack in past issues of Marijuana Venture. The natural progression from the "logo chart" is to identify the people who are influencers in the canna-tech space. WHAT IS AN INFLUENCER? An influencer is a...
Leading CannaTech Influencers 2021
This was a fun column contribution to research and write. Readers will recall that I’ve published the CannaTech Ecosystem Stack in CannaTech Corner column in Marijuana Venture magazine. The natural progression for the “logo chart” is to identify who are the...

What is an MSP and why should you care?
A managed service provider (MSP) is a technology professional who provides solutions and services to clients. It's a rebranding of the "computer person" you've seen running around for years fixing printers, rebooting servers and replacing laptops. But the tech...

Start Here: Cannabis Technology Ecosystem Basics
It’s well-documented and well discussed in the RSPA Cannabis Community that this vertical presents amazing opportunities! And I realize the that the RSPA’s mission is about supporting POS VARs. However I want to share my CannaTech Ecosystem Stack for you to study....

Why Compliance and Security are King
As we continue to geek out on cannatech, we will now explore compliance and security matters. Let’s start with compliance. What is compliance? “Business owners think (and wish) that compliance requirements don’t affect them. My definition of compliance is ‘anything...

UPDATED 2q2021 CannaTech Ecosystem Stack!
Join us in welcoming these cannabis technology companies being presented on the inaugural 420MSP CannaTech Ecosystem Stack To read the complete report, click HERE.

What Defines a CannaTech Company?
Almost daily, new technology solutions are emerging for the cannabis market. Contrast this with just a few years ago, when you could count on one hand the number of seed-to-sale solutions. One way to visually track emerging cannabis technology companies is to look...

CannaTech Ecosystem Stack
Join us in welcoming these cannabis technology companies being presented on the inaugural 420MSP CannaTech Ecosystem Stack To read the complete report, click HERE.

Trailblazin with Tara Misu
Harry Brelsford with the 420MSP joins Trailblazin with Tara Misu to discuss technology in the cannabis industry. With NJ going legal this month it shows there is a steady climb in the cannabis market. With more and more states giving the green light on cannabis it...