In this episode of the GDM Podcast, we sit down with cannabis investment advisor and biotech veteran Seth Yakatan to unpack the brutal truths, overlooked opportunities, and high-stakes drama shaping the cannabis industry today.

With over $1 billion raised and 22 exits under his belt, Seth has seen it all — from Silicon Valley hype cycles to federal reform stalls to the race for cannabis beverages and gummies. He’s worked with giants like Glass House and Ease, and he isn’t afraid to call BS on founders chasing ego instead of economics.

💥 Wondering why your dispensary still isn’t profitable?

📉 Curious where the real exits will come from once federal reform hits?

🧠 Want to hear what it’s really like to be at the center of cannabis M&A deals?

This episode is a masterclass in reality-checks, strategy, and letting go of delusions that don’t make dollars — or sense.

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In this raw conversation, we dive into:

✅ The biggest mistake dispensary owners make when they’re not turning a profit

✅ Why THC beverages and gummies are poised for billion-dollar exits

✅ What’s holding Big Food & Big CPG back from entering cannabis — and what’ll change everything

✅ Why Seth says “no magic beans — just blunt force trauma”

✅ How Seth stays grounded while navigating egos, deals, and 15,000+ transactions

✅ What real leadership in cannabis looks like — and why humility matters more than ever

Whether you’re a cannabis founder, investor, or just someone who’s tired of the hype and hungry for what actually works, Seth Yakatan delivers the goods.

🔥 Key Highlights from This Episode:

📌 “If it doesn’t make money, it doesn’t make sense.” — Seth on cannabis fundamentals

📌 What federal legalization will really do to valuations and M&A

📌 The case for cannabis beverages as the next VitaminWater-style exit

📌 Why gummies might be Big Candy’s secret play — and who’s knocking already

📌 What every mom-and-pop dispensary needs to hear (but won’t like)

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