In 2011, there wasn’t much reporting on the business of cannabis because the legalized industry didn’t really exist in the United States. Medical use had passed in California, but it wasn’t until 2012 that Washington and Colorado became the first states to legalize adult use. Until then, there was little demand for cannabis business journalism.
recognizeda void in the market. There were legitimate businesses in the cannabis sector and aside from , cannabis reporting was fairly nonexistent. Enter Chris Walsh, CEO of . He responded to an ad placed seeking “legitimate journalists” to cover the space. He became the first journalist in the U.S. to focus specifically on the cannabis business sector. Fast forward 10 years, and Walsh is considered one of America’s foremost cannabis industry analysts. In this interview, spoke with Walsh to learn why he entered the industry, his expectations for federal reform, and what’s next for annual event, MJBizCon.
