Jack Mascone

The cannabis industry's mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape is undergoing a transformation, as highlighted in a recent panel discussion led by Scott Greiper, founder and president at Viridian Capital Advisors, at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago. This evolving sector...

The cannabis industry has been affected by disruptions in the banking industry and changes in funding sources. Valley National's recent $72 million loan to Truly “is of particular interest, as it represents a significant move out of the shadows for banks in the cannabis industry,"...

One key component for U.S. cannabis investors is which markets to target in a complicated and convoluted environment in which each state has its own unique set of rules, regulations and laws. "It's not static," John Lykouretzos, CEO of FocusGrowth Asset Management, said during a panel...

At the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Thursday, a panel of cannabis industry experts discussed the nuances of the cannabis debt market. The panel discussion included John Lykouretzos, CEO of FocusGrowth Asset Management; Travis Goad, managing partner at Pelorus Equity; Jack Mascone, head of...