The most recent push to legalize federally, The President’s views on cannabis, and D.C.’s move to empower cannabis patients

The most recent federal legalization effort Sen. Chuck Schumer, Ron Wyden, and Cory Booker formally filed the long-awaited federal legalization and social equity bill, The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), on July 21st.   Talks of this bill’s impending release started swirling about a week before it was filed.  It was set to be introduced…

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Why Private Equity Invests in Healthcare

In today’s newsletter we’re diving into the world of private equity and why it’s increasingly prevalent in healthcare. Now, before you cancel me, the purpose of this newsletter is to help folks understand WHY private equity made the move into healthcare and remains a major player in multiple industries. Let’s dive in! Join 6,800+ smart,…

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Special Edition: Lasso Investment Opportunity

Hello! I am writing to you all from my hometown Cleveland, OH (most definitely not The Mistake on the Lake!) Before we jump in, did you see the clip of the Pittsburgh Pirates player whose iPhone fell out of his pocket sliding into third…during a game!  This could be one of the craziest things I have seen happen…

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Fintech Fraud DAO Is Helping Companies And Operators Detect Fraud Faster

One of the most prevalent and pernicious issues in consumer fintech over the past decade has been the amount of fraud. Nearly every company suffers from significant fraud issues and, over time, many of them have figured out creative ways to mitigate it. Over the past 5 years or so, new infrastructure companies have tried…

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Haus for Sale: What’s Next for DTC?

DTC Haus For Sale: What’s Next for DTC? The Story: Trendy aperitif startup Haus is entering a forced sale after their Series A investor pulled out of an upcoming round. This is sad. Haus made a big splash when they debuted in 2020 with a $4.5M seed round from some fantastic investors like Shrug Capital…

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