WM Technology (NASDAQ: MAPS) signature consumer-facing platform, provides consumers with information regarding cannabis products, including online ordering, local retailer and brand listings, product discovery, and consumer education on cannabis and its history, uses, and legal status.

MAPS was founded in 2008 with a strong belief in the power of cannabis and the importance of enabling safe, legal access to consumers worldwide. Since then, MAPS has worked tirelessly to more than just the most comprehensive platform for consumers.

Given MAPS strong global footprint, deep relationships with participants at all layers of the supply chain, and understanding of the policy landscape at the federal, state, and local levels, WM Technology is positioned to continue its role as a technology provider serving the cannabis economy.

Summary:
00:00 – Intro
00:26 – WM Beginnings
02:23 – E-commerce & Future of Retail
04:55 – Compliance in cannabis
08:11 – Safe Banking’s impact
13:06 – WM’s controversial promotion of unlicensed Cali stores
16:14 – Revenue model & exciting new markets
19:59 – M&A activity
28:50 – SPAC / IPO (NASDAQ: MAPS)
36:46 – Cannabis stocks & Federal legalization
42:20 – Stock Buybacks
51:56 – Crystal Ball Predictions
59:08 – Outro

Guests:
Chris Beals, CEO Weedmaps
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbeals/
Arden Lee, Chief Financial Officer at WM Technology, Inc.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/arden-lee-202053116/

Host:
Josh Kincaid, Capital Markets Analyst & host of your cannabis business podcast.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/

Episode 872 The #TalkingHedge…
Your Cannabis Business Podcast.
​Covering cannabis products, reviews, business news, interviews, investments, events, and more.
https://www.theTalkingHedgepodcast.com

Music Info:
Song: Dark Trap Beats Hard Rap Instrumental | Gang | 2018Artist: LuxrayBeats

Keywords:
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Josh is not an investment adviser. The Talking Hedge is long gold and silver. Listeners should always speak to their personal financial advisers. This is only entertainment.

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