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Episode Summary
Matthew Robidou, founder of Raiden Labs, shares his journey from military service to becoming a cannabis pioneer in the Twin Cities. He discusses his passion for cannabis and the scientific approach he brings to the industry. Matt also highlights the current state of cannabis laws and business opportunities in the Twin Cities, including his collaborations with AI Grow, The Stash, Minnesota Cannabis College, and Kana Connect. He emphasizes the importance of education and the potential for growth in the cannabis industry. In this conversation, He discusses his journey in the cannabis industry and the creation of Raiden Labs. He talks about the social media platforms he uses to promote his business and the importance of LinkedIn for the cannabis community. Matt also shares his perspective on hustle and how it relates to entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the need for consistent effort and continuous progress. Finally, he discusses his future plans, including his graduate school program focused on cannabis physiology and trichomorphology.
Key Takeaways
- Matthew Robidou’s military background and passion for cannabis have led him to become a cannabis pioneer in the Twin Cities.
- He brings a scientific approach to the industry, focusing on education and providing advanced breakdowns of cannabis-related topics.
- The current state of cannabis laws in the Twin Cities allows for personal cultivation and the sale of Delta 9 THC edibles and beverages.
- Matt is collaborating with various businesses in the cannabis industry, including AI Grow, The Stash, Minnesota Cannabis College, and Kana Connect.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:00 Discovering Cannabis and Military Background
06:12 Military Experience and Transitioning to Cannabis
13:11 Choosing Cannabis and Pursuing Education
16:33 Starting Raiden Labs and Business Opportunities
31:59 Current State of Cannabis Laws and Business in Twin Cities
43:50 Working with AI Grow, The Stash, Minnesota Cannabis College, and Kana Connect
48:06 Future of Cannabis Business in Twin Cities
49:33 Social Media Platforms
50:02 Building Raiden Labs
51:00 The Meaning of Hustle
52:22 Future Plans
Memorable Quotes
“There’s a lot of people who are very familiar with the scientific terms and maybe certain numbers for cultivation but in terms of breaking down the why that’s really where I come in is being able to provide those next level more advanced breakdowns for different things and that’s kind of been spread across the entire industry from formulating to consulting on education.”
“So to be honest with you, if cannabis was allowed to be used in the government jobs, I probably would still be with the government. So that was a big kind of weight on me was like cannabis was that important, which is partly why I’ve dedicated so much to it was like I basically kind of shifted my entire career path.”
“My biggest deficit is in business, which that’s where I’ve been making massive strides lately. And in the impact, I feel like I’ve become busier than I ever thought I could be. It feels like this is kind of, even though I’m doing so much, it feels like this is where I’m supposed to be at right now.”
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