Eons Founder on Mushrooms and Mental Health
Entrepreneur Alex Wolfe: Harnessing the Power of Cannabis and Mushrooms
Lawmakers worldwide are recognizing the medicinal benefits of natural compounds, such as those in cannabis and mushrooms. Once considered dangerous “drugs,” both are now widely legal, and both are the focus of entrepreneur Alex Wolfe.
He co-founded a cannabis business in 2017, built a 650,000 sq. ft. growing facility, and took the company public. He now runs a mushroom-based nutritional supplement company called Eons, which he launched in 2021.
In our recent conversation, he shared the mission of Eons, the challenges of regulated industries, and more. Our entire audio is embedded below. The transcript has been edited for clarity and length.
Interview Highlights:
Eric Bandholz: Give us your rundown.
Alex Wolfe: I’ve launched and sold several companies. The latest is Eons. It’s a nutritional supplement business combining mushrooms and biotechnology. Our goal is to make a massive impact on mental health.
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Bandholz: What are the hurdles?
Wolfe: Psychedelics encompass a broad category. The word itself means “soul-revealing,” helping people access parts of their consciousness. Many psychedelics have mind-altering effects, ranging from mild to intense…
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Bandholz: How do you market Eons?
Wolfe: We’re careful about making claims. Dialed falls under the dietary supplement category, so we can’t say certain things. But we’re heavily focused on science and data to support the product’s effects.
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Bandholz: Where can people support you?
Wolfe: Find us at Eons.com and follow us on Instagram. I’m on LinkedIn and Instagram.
FAQs:
Q: Can mushrooms and cannabis have medicinal benefits?
A: Yes, both are recognized for their medicinal properties.
Q: What is Eons’ mission?
A: Eons aims to make a massive impact on mental health through mushroom-based supplements.
Q: How does Dialed help with mental health?
A: Dialed, a microdose product, can help with stress and anxiety by repairing GABA receptors in the brain.
Q: What marketing strategies does Eons employ?
A: Eons focuses on science and data to support the product’s effects and credibility.
Q: How can people support Eons?
A: People can visit Eons.com, follow on Instagram, and connect with Alex Wolfe on LinkedIn and Instagram.
