EquiRate AI by Cannas Capital

Eric Foster, Board Chairman of Cannas Capital, explores the future of compliant capital access, banking reform, AI-informed underwriting, and growth strategy in the cannabis industry. Through the EquiRate AI and Bank Black framework, this show examines how better lending models, smarter risk analysis, and intentional capital deployment can expand ownership, reduce barriers, and create real pathways for minority entrepreneurs to scale.Part of the Common Sense by Eric Foster podcast network. ericfoster52.substack.com

EquiRate AI by Cannas Capital is a business podcast hosted by Eric Foster, Board Chairman, with 21 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Eric Foster, Board Chairman hosts EquiRate AI by Cannas Capital, a business show with 21 episodes published.

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  NIL - A pathway to economic growth is under threat

  May 28, 202648 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Eric Foster, Board Chairman of Cannas Capital Holdings and EquiRate AI, argues that NIL, collectives, and college revenue sharing should be understood as generational wealth pathways—not as threats to college sports.</p><p>For decades, universities, coaches, conferences, networks, merchandise companies, and athletic departments generated enormous value from student-athletes while limiting the ability of those athletes to share fairly in the wealth they created. NIL and revenue sharing began to change that. Now, powerful voices are pushing restrictions that would reduce athlete compensation and restore more control to institutions and old-line power brokers.</p><p>Er...

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  How EquiRate AI Opens a Common-Sense Door for Inclusive Lending

  Apr 1, 20263 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Eric Foster, Board Chairman of Cannas Capital Holdings and lead on the EquiRate AI initiative, discusses why EquiRate AI opens a common-sense door to more inclusive lending.</p><p>The conversation focuses on how traditional underwriting often misses important indicators of stability, discipline, and long-term business potential. Eric explains why factors such as continuing education, financial behavior, housing security, healthcare access, transportation reliability, and community involvement deserve a place in a more complete underwriting framework.</p><p>This episode also highlights why that broader approach matters so much for minority-owned businesses and other qualified applicants who...

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  Social Economic Lending Metrics: A Gamechanger with EquiRate AI

  Mar 31, 202614 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Eric Foster, Board Chairman of Cannas Capital Holdings and lead on the EquiRate AI initiative, discusses why social and economic lending metrics represent such an important advance in the underwriting process.</p><p>The conversation focuses on how EquiRate AI expands beyond traditional lending criteria by incorporating factors such as continuing education, housing stability, neighborhood cohesion, access to healthcare, reliable transportation, multiple income streams, and community involvement. Eric explains why these dimensions can offer a far more complete and realistic picture of lending readiness and long-term business sustainability.</p><p>This episode also highlights why that...

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  The Importance of Knowing Why You Were Denied – EquiRate AI

  Mar 30, 20263 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Eric Foster, Board Chairman of Cannas Capital Holdings and lead on the EquiRate AI initiative, discusses why understanding the reason behind a lending denial can be just as important as the lending decision itself.</p><p>The conversation highlights a major challenge in the business finance space: too many applicants are denied without meaningful feedback about what held them back or what they need to improve. Eric explains why this lack of transparency can become a serious obstacle to business growth and sustainability, especially for minority-owned businesses trying to reach the next stage of development.</p><...

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  Knowing Why You Were Denied & How to Improve for Approval

  Mar 27, 20269 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Eric Foster, Board Chairman of Cannas Capital Holdings and lead on the EquiRate AI initiative, discusses why businesses need more than a denial when they apply for funding.</p><p>The conversation focuses on a major gap in the lending process: too many applicants are told they do not qualify, but they are not given meaningful feedback about what held them back or what they need to improve. Eric explains why this issue matters, especially for minority-owned businesses, and how EquiRate AI is designed to provide greater clarity, support, and a practical roadmap toward stronger approval...

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