Governor Jared Polis of Colorado, Cannabis Industry Champion
Governor Jared Polis, born and raised in Colorado, is an entrepreneur, education leader, and public servant. Prior to becoming Governor, Polis brought medical experts, advocates, attorneys, and scientists to D.C. to legitimize cannabis legalization in the national conversation, and led the way for new market opportunities for agriculture while serving as the Congressman for Colorado's 2nd Congressional district. From growers to producers to every strain of innovator in between, Governor Polis remains committed to ensuring that the success of Colorado\u2019s fast-growing cannabis industry can be cultivated by all. Our guest currently sitting as the Governor of Colorado since 2019. Since this is a cannabis industry podcast, and he is a cannabis industry and policy reform champion, so we talk about those important issues by starting with why he supports these issues.