This Technology Is The Tesla of the Medical Marijuana Industry

In this episode, we sit down with David Apfelbaum and Sebastian Scheplitz, the minds behind ROCA, a company redefining the future of the medical marijuana industry through innovation, technology, and strategic market leadership.David Apfelbaum is the Co-Founder at Stealth and Venture Partner at Gefen Capital, bringing deep experience in venture capital, startup strategy, and global investment ecosystems. His work focuses on identifying transformative opportunities and supporting founders building the next generation of disruptive companies.Sebastian Scheplitz is a Business Acceleration & Monetization Architect, CMO/GM, and Founder with two successful exits, known for helping companies scale globally across EMEA and APAC markets. With expertise in commercialization, growth strategy, and revenue acceleration, Sebastian has worked with multiple high-growth companies to transform innovation into scalable businesses.In this conversation, we explore the intersection of entrepreneurship, emerging health industries, and disruptive innovation, examining how visionary founders build companies that reshape entire markets.David and Sebastian share insights on the rapid evolution of the medical cannabis industry, the role of technology and venture capital in scaling innovation, and what it takes to build a category-defining company in a highly regulated global market.This episode dives deep into the mindset, strategy, and execution required to build a company operating at the intersection of health, technology, venture capital, and global entrepreneurship.In this episode, you’ll discover:• The entrepreneurial journey behind building a disruptive medical marijuana company• Why ROCA is being called “The Tesla of the Medical Marijuana Industry”• How venture capital and strategic partnerships accelerate innovation• The role of commercialization and monetization in scaling global startups• Lessons from building and exiting companies across international markets• The future of the global medical cannabis and health innovation economyWhether you are an entrepreneur, investor, startup founder, health industry professional, or someone interested in disruptive innovation, this conversation offers valuable insights into building companies that combine technology, capital, and global scale.🎧 Listen now to explore how entrepreneurship, venture capital, and medical innovation are shaping the future of the medical marijuana industry.🎙 HostSugira RubashaFounder, ETS Rubasha Media | Global Communication StrategistLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sugira-rubasha-206a24231/🎧 GuestsDavid ApfelbaumCo-Founder at Stealth | Venture Partner at Gefen CapitalLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-apfelbaum-85886669/Sebastian ScheplitzBusiness Acceleration & Monetization Architect | CMO / GM | Founder (2 Exits) | EMEA/APACLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianscheplitz/🔗 Work With ETS Rubasha MediaWebsite:https://rubashamedia.com/ETS Rubasha Media helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and keynote speakers build powerful personal brands, podcasts, and thought leadership platforms that convert attention into trust, authority, and revenue.Sugira Rubasha is globally recognized for transforming how leaders communicate—helping them speak with precision, confidence, and psychological authority in today’s competitive marketplace. His frameworks have helped entrepreneurs across the U.S., Australia, Africa, and the Middle East close larger deals, attract premium clients, and build long-term trust.📞 Book a Discovery Call:https://rubashamedia.com/🎤 Book a Keynote Speaker Strategy Session:https://calendly.com/sugirarubasha/Legacy is always greater than currency.Secure your Personal Brand & Keynote Speaker Audit and align into the next CEO cohort:https://buy.stripe.com/7sY3cwgmX7NnaqOnce booked, you’ll receive a custom 12-month roadmap to build credibility, influence, and measurable ROI.Hope you enjoy!