The Cannabis Conversation Podcast
The Cannabis Conversation is the leading English-speaking podcast exploring the legal cannabis industry from a European perspective.
Founded in 2019 by commercial lawyer Anuj Desai, the show has spent six years bringing together the people shaping this industry - operators, scientists, investors, clinicians, policymakers, and entrepreneurs, for honest, evidence-based conversations that go beyond the headlines.
With 194 episodes, The Cannabis Conversation has become a trusted resource for professionals navigating one of the world's fastest-moving sectors.
In late 2025, Anuj passed the reins to Nikita Cretu & Thomas Gray from Lumino - Europe's leading cannabis recruitment agency, who have taken stewardship of the podcast's next chapter. Powered by the belief that an industry is only as good as the people in it, the show continues its mission: to illuminate the industry by bringing the right voices into the seat.
Guests span the full spectrum, from founders and operators deep inside the cannabis world to leaders from other highley regulated markets like pharma, Tobacco, Alcohol, and beyond who are paying close attention.
The Cannabis Conversation Podcast
How He Went From Lighting to Fixing Global Cannabis Supply Chains 🟢 Timo Bongartz
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In this episode, COO of Lumino recruitment and show host, Nikita Cretu, sits down with Timo Bongartz for an in-depth conversation recounting how Timo convinced a global lighting giant to make its entry into the cannabis industry, his journey into cannabis, what he is up to in his new role at Kündig, his philosophy for building a close-knit, high performing team, and discussing bottlenecks in the global cannabis supply chain.
We're sure this episode will be a treat for many.
Timo Bongartz is the Managing Director of Kündig Pharmaceutical Solutions (KPS), a GMP-certified contract processing unit within the Kündig Group serving the medical cannabis and pharmaceutical supply chain.
With over 15 years of experience in business transformation, corporate strategy, and venture building, Timo has shaped companies at the intersection of technology, cultivation, and life sciences. His career spans leadership roles as CEO of Cannavigia and General Manager at Fluence, where he helped cultivators scale through software, data, and advanced lighting technology.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-cretu-b24b83a8/
Connect with Thomas Gray on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-c-s-gray/
🔋 The Cannabis Conversation is powered by Lumino - Europe's leading HR and Recruitment Agency specialising in building high performance teams for the legal cannabis industry. They work in three main verticals: Commercial, Medical and Plant-Facing. From HR advisory and executive search services to hiring support for full-time placements, consultants, or contract staff, Lumino has helped hundreds of companies of all sizes in the industry scale sustainably through the right people.
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