Cannabis Industry Challenges and Solutions | Why We Built EquiRate AI

In this episode, Eric Foster, Board Chairman of Cannas Capital Holdings and lead on the EquiRate AI initiative, discusses the constant turbulence facing the cannabis industry and the need for practical solutions.The conversation focuses on how federal and state-level developments continue to create uncertainty for cannabis businesses, and why capital access remains one of the most important structural issues in the industry.Eric explains why Cannas Capital Holdings created EquiRate AI: many underwriting and lending models are still built for traditional businesses and do not fully account for the realities and strengths of minority-owned cannabis companies. EquiRate AI is designed to support a more inclusive and informed approach to lending in the cannabis sector.Learn more at:www.cannascapitalholdings.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ericfoster52.substack.com/subscribe