Episode 213: How Calyx Containers Disrupted an Industry

About this episode

This episode features an interview with Simon Knobel, CEO of Calyx Containers, discussing his journey from Bitcoin to cannabis packaging innovations.

Recorded live at MJBizCon 2025, this episode of CannaTech Talks features host Mary Jane Gibson interviewing Simon Knobel, CEO and co-founder of Calyx Containers. Sponsored by SHOPLINE in association with the @International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC), the conversation traces Knobel’s leap from selling Bitcoin at 22 to building an 80-person cannabis packaging company. We discuss Calyx Cure’s 14% terpene retention gains, the compliance-focused Calyx Command platform, and how fast production timelines help brands stay ahead of shifting state regulations. WEBSITE: https://cannatechtoday.com/ Make sure to follow our other social media platforms to stay up-to-date on all things Cannabis & Tech Today. https://twitter.com/cannatechtoday https://www.facebook.com/CannaTechToday https://www.instagram.com/cannatechtoday

People in this episode

Host: Mary Jane Gibson

Guest: Simon Knobel

Topics covered

• cannabis packaging
• Bitcoin
• MJBizCon
• terpene retention
• state regulations

Keywords

• Calyx Containers
• Calyx Cure
• Calyx Command
• SHOPLINE
• International Cannabis Business Conference

Sponsors

SHOPLINE

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Calyx Containers, Calyx Cure’s, Calyx Cure, Calyx Command

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