AI is reshaping every corner of commerce — and in cannabis, where the pace is chaotic and change can be difficult, thoughtful integration is even harder. We’re in the middle of a digital transformation as profound as the rise of the internet. In a space where “speed and size” used to win, the new game is endurance. Because to finish first, you have to finish. Balancing AI rollouts, sunsetting products with sunk costs, and staying mission-aligned while pushing innovation forward — that’s the razor-thin line companies like Jane walk every day. This week, we sit down again with Socrates Rosenfeld, CEO of Jane Technologies, to explore: The real process behind AI rollouts at Jane Why “radical transparency” is Jane’s most important product What retailers can expect from Jane Premium’s early launch Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Industry Reflections 01:08 The Evolution of Jane and Resource Prioritization 04:27 Partnerships and Alignment in the Cannabis Industry 07:05 Balancing Innovation and Customer Readiness 09:58 The Importance of the 'Why' in Technology Adoption 12:50 Navigating Change Management in Cannabis 23:16 Leveraging AI for Business Growth 29:56 Understanding AI's Impact on Business 32:04 Navigating Challenges in AI Implementation 35:59 The Importance of Transparency in Business 36:45 Fostering a Culture of Innovation 40:33 The Need for Proactive Technology Adoption 42:17 Introducing Premium E-commerce Solutions 49:52 Engaging with Jane's New Offerings AI Summary: Summary In this episode, Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney welcome Socrates Rosenfeld back to discuss the evolution of Jane, a leading digital provider in the cannabis industry. They reflect on past predictions, the importance of aligning with visionary partners, and the balance between innovation and customer readiness. Socrates shares insights on the shift from a growth-at-all-costs mentality to a focus on endurance and sustainability. The conversation also delves into the role of AI in enhancing customer experiences and the upcoming launch of Jane's premium e-commerce platform. Guest Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/socratesrosenfeld/ https://www.iheartjane.com/overview https://www.instagram.com/_iheartjane/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/jane-technologies-inc/ Our Links Bryan Fields on Twitter Kellan Finney on Twitter The Dime on Twitter At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry. 8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared global podcast The Dime is a top 10 Cannabis Podcast The Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished. Sign up for our playbook here: 🎥 YouTube: The Dime 📸 Instagram: The Dime https://www.newton-insights.com/
AI is reshaping every corner of commerce — and in cannabis, where the pace is chaotic and change can be difficult, thoughtful integration is even harder.
We’re in the middle of a digital transformation as profound as the rise of the internet. In a space where “speed and size” used to win, the new game is endurance. Because to finish first, you have to finish.
Balancing AI rollouts, sunsetting products with sunk costs, and staying mission-aligned while pushing innovation forward — that’s the razor-thin line companies like Jane walk every day.
This week, we sit down again with Socrates Rosenfeld, CEO of Jane Technologies, to explore:
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Industry Reflections
01:08 The Evolution of Jane and Resource Prioritization
04:27 Partnerships and Alignment in the Cannabis Industry
07:05 Balancing Innovation and Customer Readiness
09:58 The Importance of the 'Why' in Technology Adoption
12:50 Navigating Change Management in Cannabis
23:16 Leveraging AI for Business Growth
29:56 Understanding AI's Impact on Business
32:04 Navigating Challenges in AI Implementation
35:59 The Importance of Transparency in Business
36:45 Fostering a Culture of Innovation
40:33 The Need for Proactive Technology Adoption
42:17 Introducing Premium E-commerce Solutions
49:52 Engaging with Jane's New Offerings
AI Summary:
Summary
In this episode, Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney welcome Socrates Rosenfeld back to discuss the evolution of Jane, a leading digital provider in the cannabis industry. They reflect on past predictions, the importance of aligning with visionary partners, and the balance between innovation and customer readiness. Socrates shares insights on the shift from a growth-at-all-costs mentality to a focus on endurance and sustainability. The conversation also delves into the role of AI in enhancing customer experiences and the upcoming launch of Jane's premium e-commerce platform.
Guest Links:
Our Links
At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.
8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain
The Dime is a top 5% most shared global podcast
The Dime is a top 10 Cannabis Podcast
The Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished.
Sign up for our playbook here:
🎥 YouTube: The Dime
📸 Instagram: The Dime