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How Cann Is Changing the Cannabis Game for Everyone
Do you know Cann? Cann’s cannabis-infused tonics made their colorful & flavorful splash into cannabis in 2019, first launching into MedMen’s retail stores in California. Since then, the LGBTQ-owned brand has exploded and can be found in several states. Cann is currently available in California, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Nevada, and Illinois. There’s a lot to love…
Read More“The Golden Age of Older Rectums”
Private equity-backed firms are buying out gastroenterology practices left and right. There are no signs of slowing down. As one investment manager said: We are in the Golden Age of older rectums. The Deets Around 10% of all 14,000 gastroenterologists in the U.S. are currently partners or employed by a private equity-backed firm. The three largest PE-backed GI groups include: GI Alliance: 650+…
Read MoreThe Future of Weight Management
The Journal published Phase III clinical trial results of Eli Lilly’s weight-loss drug, tirzepatide. If the drug name rings a bell, it’s because I discussed the preliminary results a couple of weeks ago. At the time, I emphasized these initial results were a big deal. This time, I’m emphasizing these final results are a huge deal that has implications for solving the metabolic…
Read MoreWhy Steph Curry left Nike for Under Armour
Here’s footage of Steph Curry sometime between 1999 and 2002. His dad — Dell Curry — is playing for the Toronto Raptors and the younger Curry tags along to the stadium. Steph is 11-14 years old in the clip and already showing signs of what will become the greatest jump shot in NBA history. Today, Curry…
Read MoreMoneyLion
DEEP DIVE MoneyLion What is up WTFintech nation! Shoutout to Nicole for giving me the mic for today. Below, we are going to be breaking down MoneyLion, the consumer-driven FinTech platform. Here are some key facts about the company: Key Facts: Provides consumers with mobile banking, cash advance, crypto investing, loans, and more Company was…
Read MoreBNPL During A Recession
NEWS OF THE WEEK BNPL During A Recession The dog days of summer might be starting early—I didn’t find much that was worth opining on. But I did notice a ton of articles on “The Death of BNPL,” like this Wall Street Journal piece or this Sifted.Eu piece this week. Long story short—because interest rates have gone up…
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