Max Cunningham from Sesh

Max Cunningham from Sesh

From The Hard Part with Evan McCann by Evan McCann

January 21, 2026 · 29 min

About this episode

Max Cunningham discusses the journey and insights behind Sesh Products, a modern nicotine alternative company.

Max Cunningham is the Founder and CEO of Sesh Products . Sesh Products provides modern nicotine alternatives that aim to support in reducing and controlling cravings. Chapters 00:00 The Journey Begins: From Vaping to Sesh 02:46 Cultural Insights: The Swedish Influence on Nicotine Products 05:42 Navigating Regulations: Launching in Canada vs. the U.S. 08:08 Market Dynamics: The Shift from Smoking to Pouches 11:02 Branding and Positioning: Creating a Modern Nicotine Experience 13:42 Investment Insights: Partnering with 8VC 16:33 Consumer Feedback: Iterating in a Regulated Market 19:10 The Rise of Pouches: Trends and Accessibility 22:02 Health Perspectives: The Benefits of Nicotine Pouches 24:18 Building Trust: Ethics and Responsibility in Marketing 26:58 Future Outlook: Scaling and Global Expansion

People in this episode

Host: Evan McCann

Guest: Max Cunningham

Topics covered

  • nicotine alternatives
  • market dynamics
  • branding
  • consumer feedback
  • health perspectives
  • regulations

Keywords

  • nicotine
  • cravings
  • Sesh Products
  • vaping
  • Canada
  • U.S.
  • branding
  • consumer feedback
  • health benefits

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sesh Products, 8VC

Products: nicotine pouches, vaping

Places: Canada, U.S.

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