Burning Man to Biotech Boss with Megan Dobro

2025-06-06

🔗 https://tr.ee/highpodlinks What happens when a tenured professor walks away from academia, hits NECANN with a clipboard, and decides to clean up the cannabis industry? Megan Dobro did exactly that. In this episode, Megan shares her journey from teaching molecular biology to founding SafeTiva Labs, one of the most trusted cannabis testing labs in Massachusetts. We talk about why inflated THC numbers are a problem, how she entered the space without regrets, and what new legislation could mean for the future of cannabis testing. 🎙️ Episode Highlights: ✅ Why Megan left higher ed for cannabis ✅ Her first NECANN experience (imposter syndrome and all) ✅ The issue with inflated lab results ✅ What it takes to run a science-first testing lab ✅ What’s coming next from lawmakers and the MCC 💡 If you're building in cannabis, care about clean products, or just love a good reinvention story—this one’s for you. 🚨 Disclaimer: This episode discusses adult-use cannabis topics. Intended for audiences 21+. Please engage responsibly and follow your local guidelines. 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes from the High Functioning Podcast