S5 E29: Making a Way in Michigan with, Alex Eckman

Alex Eckman is a cannabis chemist and entrepreneur with nearly a decade of hands-on experience in Michigan’s cannabis industry. He recently earned hisdegree in Cannabis Chemistry from Lake Superior State University, where he led original research on product safety in vape hardware. Alex is the cofounder of Higher State Brands, a startup developing cannabis tech tools and consumer wellness products. His work bridges industry knowledge with scientific thinkingto improve transparency, quality, and innovation in cannabis.