Capital Market Series - 009 with HempAlta TSXV: HEMP.V Website: https://www.hempalta.com/ In the ninth episode of NewGen Mindset's "Capital Market Series," Nic & Dan sit down with Darren Bondar from Hempalta. Darren is a serial entrepreneur who went from watches to building out a successful marijuana business that was sold to a larger player. That then led him to transition into what he saw was a great opportunity in an industry that has been ignored. Darren gives us the breakdown and insights into the hemp ecosystem, and its vast utility that provides cost effective and eco-friendly solutions. Hempalta is a newly 2024 listed company on the Venture exchange who not only has 3 products to supply the market, but also provide Carbon Credits alongside their operations as a a value add. Listen to hear their story. Darren Bondar - PRESIDENT & CEO Darren Bondar is the President and CEO of Hempalta Inc. HEMPALTA™ is a Calgary-based agricultural technology company focused on innovative hemp processing and product creation. The Company is led by his strategic planning, determination and creativity – not just for thinking outside the box, but for creating a whole new box! With an uncanny knack for surrounding himself with the best and brightest, Darren has a proven track record with over 20 years of experience driving business performance, generating results and delighting customers. He has founded and built Canada’s largest recreational cannabis store network as well as a premium watch and accessories chain of boutiques in the country's premier shopping centres. Both companies were supported by an incredible group of franchise owners and loyal employees. A more recent venture is Trail Blazing Ventures Ltd., a capital pool company trading as BLAZ.P on the TSX Venture Exchange, where Darren is Founder and CEO. Darren has been recognized with multiple industry awards, including a 2021 Leaders Award from Business in Calgary Magazine, an Alberta School of Business retail award, and multiple Canadian franchise awards of excellence. He was also a finalist in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 Prairies competition. HEMPALTA’S mission is to be at the forefront of the next evolution in agriculture by harnessing the immense potential of industrial hemp. We aim to do this by innovating the global hemp carbon credit industry and by utilizing advanced agricultural technology to process hemp at scale. We are creating and producing a diverse range of hemp-based commercial and consumer products for a healthier and more sustainable future. https://www.newgenmindset.com/ Instagram: @newgenmindsetpod X: @newgen_mindset Disclaimer: None of the information provided in this episode should be considered investment advice and should only be viewed for informational purposes. NewGenMindset is not a broker or a licensed provider of financial services. Any claims made in this episode to any listener should not be regarded as offering personalized legal or investment counseling. Any investments made in any companies should be consulted with a licensed financial professional from here on. #hemp #hempbenefits #hempcbd #cbd #p[lanethemp #commodities #industrial #supplychain #supply #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #podcast #canada #usa #china #japan #shipping #investing #smallcap #smallcapstocks #smallcapstock #venturecapital #stockstobuy #stocks #stockstowatch #problemsolving #business #businessideas #investor #podcast #newgenmindset --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/newgenmindset/message