Hardware Innovation and Technology with Alex Kwon of AVD

Cannabis Unraveled

Host Jessie Kater welcomes Alex Kwon, Co-Founder and CEO of Advanced Vapor Devices (AVD). Together, they discuss the ever expanding and developing world of cannabis vapor hardware. Alex talks about the journey that led AVD from a concept to a company working alongside hundreds of major brands in the cannabis space. Alex touches on AVD's dedication to staying on the cutting edge of innovation and how their approach to cannabis hardware stands out.

During their conversation, they go deeper into the significance of the plant and the importance of understanding the nuances of cannabis extracts. This comprehensive knowledge of the supply chain shapes the way AVD has been able to deliver hardware that enhances the cannabis experience with a primary focus on reliability and trust. At the end of the episode, Alex and Jessie share some of their favorite products.

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Topics of Discussion:

[1:55] Alex’s history and how he formed AVD.

[7:15] Alex’s interest in cannabis.

[8:20] The plant chooses its stewards.

[12:18] A student and the teacher.

[13:50] Some of the things Alex saw in the supply chain.

[17:03] The key components of a vape cart and the differences between cannabis and nicotine hardware.

[22:37] How hardware evolved to meet the needs of a wide range of oils.

[34:39] Ceramic core vs. traditional wick heating systems.

[40:26] Building a team and expanding partners.

[43:28] What does sustainability and green initiatives mean to AVD?

[47:52] The future of vape hardware.

[49:47] Favorite products; Select Briq.

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Quotes:

• “One thing led to another, and it got bigger and bigger, and it just took off like a rocketship. But it was really informed by our knowledge of understanding what’s going on with the plants and obviously working with the hardware.” - [6:33] Alex
• “It always comes back to reliability for the client.” - [25:12] Alex
• “We’re there to serve the client more than anything, and add value in that regard so they trust that.” [27:12] Alex
• “It doesn’t mean that we’re not looking at everything and developing our own way to disrupt what we think is the standard norm today. But until we find that and substantiate it, protect it, and then obviously, eventually commercialize it, which is a whole different animal, it’s an important part to understand where we are in this stage and age of the industry.” [36:36] Alex
• “It’s how you marry those types of things: running a business, providing value to your clients, and being conscious of the earth and the next stages that need to happen. But again, that’s not going to happen overnight.” [46:56] Alex
• “At the end of the day, our customers and clients know that we as a partner are going to be not only innovating, but we’re going to make sure that those things are reliable and trustworthy for them.” [49:22] Alex