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Walter Hill’s 1979 cult classic film The Warriors is a story that transcends its era to offer timeless insights for entrepreneurs and business leaders.The film follows the titular street gang on a neon-lit odyssey through the seedy underbelly of a fictitious future New York City. Hunted by “the armies of …

After leading companies in emerging industries for well over a decade, I’ve learned a few things about trend cycles, leading indicators and practical applications of bleeding-edge technology. Six years ago, I started sharing these predictions with the world, tracking with about 85 percent overall accuracy. As I think about the …

As we bid farewell to the holiday season, the optimism of the new year often gives way to the reality of unresolved challenges and the return to work. Stress and anxiety, despite our best intentions, manage to sneak back into our lives. But fear not, there’s a simple, accessible and …

Is the cannabis and psychedelic renaissance a movement or an industry? Is it a medicine or a medication? If you see it as a movement, then I believe it is critical to address the colonized mind to divert the ills that capitalism has brought to Earth. I believe that to …

Recently, someone asked me what I have my degree in. When I said “philosophy,” they told me I have a vanity degree. This misperception, unfortunately, isn’t uncommon, especially in business. In a world driven by numbers, a world where the bottom line is seemingly always top of mind, the value …

In recent years, a transformative cultural shift has been brewing — pun intended. Gone are the days when a cold beer or a glass of wine were the only socially acceptable ways to unwind. Enter the ‘Sober CA’ movement: a rising tide of consumers, organizations and brands advocating for cannabis …

Rebranding is a critical and often necessary step for businesses aiming to refresh their image, tap into new markets, or realign with evolving market trends. However, it’s a challenging path for the most seasoned founders. Entrepreneurs starting this journey must be wary of several pitfalls undermining their efforts. Let’s talk …

Pop culture, short for “popular culture,” is the sum of various aspects of daily life—entertainment, sports, fashion, music, art and more. It’s dynamic, which means what stands at the top of pop culture today could fall away as soon as tomorrow. Much of this change is due to pop culture’s …

Last year, I immersed myself in the whirlwind of innovation and spoke at over 30 conferences and expos around the globe, getting a firsthand glimpse into the future. And let me tell you, the 2024 horizon is beaming with innovations that are not just mind-blowing but are paving the way …

For legal small businesses, advocates and educators in the psychedelic or cannabis space, losing your social media account is what journalist Dennis Walker calls “a rite of passage.” (Leading psychedelics magazine DoubleBlind has been banned so many times from so many different platforms that their website features a guide to …