How decriminalization led to an explosion in cannabis startups (Feat. Ford Smith, Andrew Duffy, and Socrates Rosenfeld) | E2241

January 29, 2026·56 min·5 clips

Ford Smith explains how the 2018 farm bill created a loophole allowing THC products to bypass strict cannabis regulations.

Jason Calacanis hosts experts Ford Smith, Socrates Rosenfeld, and Andrew Duffy to discuss the cannabis industry's evolution, regulatory challenges, and startup opportunities. They explore the hemp market loophole, federal legalization prospects, investment trends, and safety concerns like high-potency products and pesticide contamination.

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