So You Think You Want to Start a Cannabis Lab: Triumphs, Struggles and Lessons Learned

Cannabis as a business is booming all over the world and regardless of whether it is high-THC or low-THC cannabis, it all needs to be tested. As more states and federal governments get involved, the regulations are only increasing. In turn, causing the quality control and safety testing required to increase. With a shortage of available safety compliance labs in many states and a backlog that is only going to get worse as the industry grows, many people are looking to jump in on the "ground floor" and start their own lab. But what does that actually entail? It sounds great, but what are you really getting yourself into? In this talk, I will give you a look at what exactly you should be preparing yourself for, including tips and missteps that I made along the way. So if you do decide to join us in this wide-open industry, you'll be able to hit the ground running.