Have they bitten of more than they can chew?
I wonder if the inately conservative nature of Australian politics might not yet have slapped them square in the face.
We wish them luck but don’t hold out hope.
Cannabiz write
Charlotte’s Web founders the Stanley Brothers have launched a Birchal crowdfunding campaign as they look to build an “army of advocates” to lobby for regulatory reform in Australia.
The firm is collaborating with FoliuMed to initially offer three medicines via the Special Access Scheme, with a broader product range to follow.
FoliuMed, which conducts manufacturing and R&D in Germany and cultivation in South America, revealed last July it had teamed up with the brothers to launch their new venture in Australia.
The decision to crowdfund was inspired by the brothers’ previous experience with Charlotte’s Web in the US, according to co-founder Jesse Stanley.“Building an army of advocates is how we established Charlotte’s Web more than 10 years ago, and it was this army that mobilised to create a seismic change in the world,” he said.
“Crowdfunding in Australia has the same impact – it builds a community of passionate believers who will help us pave the way for more sensible regulation.”
Stanley said the money raised will be used for prescriber and patient education “so they can make more informed decisions about their wellness”.
He added: “We will also put money towards product development so a wider range of products can be introduced to Australia – treating a range of conditions that have shown real promise overseas already.”
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