The AusCannaPodcast S2 | E8

In this episode of the AusCannaPodcast, I sit down with Michael Sassano, CEO and Chairman of SOMAI Pharmaceuticals, to explore the cutting-edge innovations driving the pharmaceutical cannabis industry. Michael shares insights on SOMAI’s state-of-the-art EU-GMP facility, the company’s sustainable production practices, and the exciting opportunities in emerging markets like Germany, Spain, and Australia.From overcoming industry challenges to envisioning the global future of medical cannabis, Michael offers a wealth of knowledge, passion, and inspiration. Whether you’re a cannabis advocate, an industry insider, or simply curious, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways.In this episode, we cover a lot of topics including:* Rapid Fire* Who is Michael Sassano* What drew Michael into the industry* SOMAI’s vision from the start* Michael’s thoughts on cannabis legalization in the USA* SOMAI’s extraction programs… Nano emulsions come back?* The lack of education and research on medical cannabis* Challenges in balancing compliance and innovation in a tightly regulated industry* The rapidly growing global medical cannabis industry* What’s special about Germany* What’s the medical cannabis scene like in Portugal* Misconceptions encountered in the pharmaceutical cannabis industry* If global legalization happened overnight would that change SOMAI’s trajectory* SOMAI’s cultivation vision* Equal flower love for everyone* Extraction vs Cultivation setups* Plants are like children* SOMAI Pharmaceuticals’s long-term vision in terms of innovation and market reach* What country could be the next to embrace medical cannabis?* Will we ever have a cannabis impairment test?* Where will the global cannabis industry be in 10 years, and what role will SOMAI play in shaping that future?* Michael’s call to actionShow Notes:* Impairment Vs Presence of Cannabis: The International Cannabis Driving Debate ContinuesWhere to find Michael:* Instagram* LinkedIn* Facebook* Twitter/X* TikTok Where to find me:* @AusCannaReviews on SubStack* @AusCannaReviews on Instagram* @AusCannaReviews on Twitter/X* Email [email protected]* Buy Me A Coffee/AusCannaPodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit auscannareviews.substack.com