The Panama Interview Series

Hosted by Anthony Robinson, Esq. - Managing Member, BICO Legal and Compliance Consulting, LLC

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Welcome to the Panama Interview Series where we discuss topics regarding foreign direct investment in Latin America and the Caribbean. We stream live from the capital city of the Republic of Panamá. The Panama Interview Series is produced by BICO Legal and Compliance Consulting, LLC, a Miami domiciled limited liability corporation with offices in Downtown Miami and Panama City, Panamá. BICO provides international commercial and transactional legal and regulatory compliance advice and related services to manufacturers and brand owners that seek to boost profit and hedge domestic risk through international distribution in the USA and in Latin America and the Caribbean. My name is Anthony Robinson, and I am the Managing Member of BICO Legal and Compliance Consulting.

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July 28, 20241 hr 7 min

Edition 28: 2024 Miami Real Estate Investment Outlook

Welcome to the 28th Edition of the Panama Interview Series where we discuss topics related to economic growth in Latin America and the Caribbean. In this edition we discuss the Miami Real Estate Market with a leading realtor in Miami, Ryan Thorburn. Ryan has sold nearly $8 million in real estate in 2022 alone. He takes pride in providing prompt, friendly, and professional service. Ryan is known for his honesty and reliability, helping clients make the best decisions. Due to his dedication and good communication, he was able to more than double his sales each year. Over the course of his career, Ryan has done real estate transactions in a variety of Miami neighborhoods, including some of the most desirable and competitive areas such as South Beach, Brickell and Coral Gables. He has a lot of experience with clientele from other states and countries, making sure their transactions are always smooth and successful whether or not they can be present.We look forward to Ryan's insights regarding market trends and investment opportunities in Miami.

July 28, 202452 min

Edition 27: Regulatory Compliance for Pharma Exports from LATAM to the USA

Welcome to the 27th edition of the Panama Interview Series where we discuss topics regarding the economic growth of Latin America and the Caribbean. In this edition, we will discuss the Regulatory Compliance for Pharma Exports from LATAM to the USA. We are honored to have as our guest Maria Garola, Consultor Principal for Bioxentys, which company provides comprehensive assistance to facilitate the insertion of your company into the US market, ensuring an operational start, sustained development, and strategic consolidation. We invite you to watch. learn, and to boost profit in Latin American and Caribbean Region.

July 28, 202451 min

Edition 26: Emerging Trends in the Translation Services Industry

In the 26th Edition of the Panama Interview Series we will discuss the latest trends in the Translation Services industry for 2024 and the role that translation, localization, and managed language solutions will play in the growth of international corporate expansion in the Americas. To that end, we are honored to have as our guest Gabriel Sturges, the Director of Idiomatic USA. Idiomatic USA is a leading ISO 9001:2015 provider of translation, localization, and managed language solutions for clients of all sizes and industries, including corporate, government, and private sectors. Idiomatic USA offers professional interpretation and translation services in a wide range of industries, including Legal and Law, Life Sciences Technical & Manufacturing, Publishing & Media Translation Services, IT & Software, Retail, Game Localization, Government, Hospitality, Energy, Automotive, and many others. Our team of experts delivers high-quality translations that meet our clients' needs.

March 27, 202454 min

Edition 25: Breaking the Stigma Around Cannabis

In this 25th Edition of the Panama Interview Series we are honored to have as our guest Benjamin Larson, CEO at Vertosa.Vertosa creates industry-leading active ingredients for infused product makers. Vertosa’s patent pending nano- and micro-emulsions are carefully designed for the specific needs of each of our customers. Vertosa’s pre-suspended aqueous solutions empower manufacturers and brand owners to create incredibly homogenous and stable products while maximizing bioavailability, clarity, and taste. Vertosa works closely with its clients and its lab partners throughout the manufacturing process to achieve target potency and accelerate the go-to-market process.We will discuss Vertosa’s mission to break the stigma around cannabis, unlock impactful truths by making cannabis accessible to all, and develop the best cannabinoid delivery mechanisms and create unique experiences.We invite you to view this event that streamed on LinkedIn Thursday November 16 at 11 AM EST.Watch.Learn.Boost Profit Through Expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean!

October 16, 202343 min

Edition 24: Recent Developments in the Regulation of Cannabis-Derived Products in the Americas

In this 24th Edition of the Panama Interview Series we are honored to have as our guest Dr. Sandra Carrillo, Professor Faculty of Medicine Panama University, Medical Director & Co-Founder of Medicann IPS Medical Cannabis Clinics, and President Colombian Medical Cannabis Association. MEDICANN IPS, is a Health Provider Institution, formed by a group of medical experts in the formulation of preparations from medical cannabis that leads in Colombia the attention to patients interested in complementing their treatments with this type of products, offering a specialized advisory service to formulate cannabis derivatives that have shown evidence in the treatment of chronic diseases, privileging security in its administration and taking care not to harm its users. The Colombian Medical Cannabis Association promotes and supports education based on scientific evidence and cannabis research medicinal to promote responsible use in Colombia. We will discuss Recent Developments in the Regulation of Cannabis-Derived Products in the Americas. We invite you to listen this event that streamed live on LinkedIn Thursday September 7 at 11 AM EST. Watch. Learn. Boost Profit Through Expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean!

August 7, 202343 min

Edition 23: Developments in the Regulation of Cannabis Derived Products in the Americas

In this 23rd Edition of the Panama Interview Series we are honored to have as our guest Sheri L. Orlowitz, Founder, Chair of the Board of the Council for Federal Cannabis Regulation (CFCR). The Council for Federal Cannabis Regulation (CFCR) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Washington, DC. The mission of CFCR is to legitimize cannabis by assisting the federal government, its regulatory agencies, and industry to rethink, develop, and implement evidence-based cannabis regulations. CFCR brings together the stakeholders of the cannabis industry and the federal government to create a safe and sensible marketplace. We will discuss Recent Developments in the Regulation of Cannabis-Derived Products in the Americas. We invite you to attend this event that will live stream on LinkedIn Friday July 14, 11 AM EST. Watch. Learn. Boost Profit Through Expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean!

June 27, 20231 hr 0 min

Industrial Scale Microbiome Mining - Implications for LATAM

On June 15, 2023, at 2pm EST, BICO Legal and Compliance Consulting, LLC hosted a LinkedIn Live Event with Ross Youngs, CEO & Founder Biosortia, Inc. – Microbiomics.- Biosortia is building the world’s largest library of microbiome-derived compounds for therapeutic and other applications, by leveraging the company’s microbial harvesting platform to sample and mine aquatic microbiomes at unprecedented scales with sustainable and environmentally friendly approaches.- Biosortia’s breakthrough technology now effectively opens the door to all microbes, making thousands of novel chemical entities available for therapeutic and other applications.- Ross and Biosortia are seeking partners interested in accessing compounds and chemistries to develop biologically relevant small molecule leads.We learned a great deal from Ross’s insights regarding the promise of at scale mining of nature’s metabolite bounty and the opportunity to discuss its applications in Latin America and the Caribbean.We invite you to listen. Watch. Learn. Boost Profit Through Expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean!#latinamerica #probiotics #microbiome #digestivehealth #postcovidrecovery #research #pharma #startups #ceo #guthealth #microbiology #drugdiscovery

May 23, 20231 hr 0 min

Edition 21: Real Life Applications of Microbiome Research Implications for LATAM

Welcome to the 21st edition of the Panama Interview Series where we discuss topics regarding foreign direct investment in Latin America and the Caribbean. In this edition we discuss the future of probiotics in Latin America with a focus on Real-Life Applications of Microbiome Research and their implications for Latin America and the Caribbean. We are honored to have as our guest Dr. Aamine Zorgani, microbiome expert and author of the recently published audio book "Microbiome Mavericks". We look forward to his insights regarding the lessons learned from the current approaches in the probiotics field, and the challenges and future steps required for the development of postbiotics, with an emphasis on applications in Latin America.

April 21, 202349 min

Edition 20: Future of Probiotics in Latin America and the Caribbean - Focus Postbiotics

Welcome to the 20th edition of the Panama Interview Series where we discuss topics regarding foreign direct investment in Latin America and the Caribbean. In this edition we discuss the future of probiotics in Latin America with a focus on Postbiotics.In this the 20th Edition of the Panama Interview Series, we are honored to have as our guest Michael Hsiao, Sales Manager, International Business Department, Glac Biotech Co., Ltd. We look forward to his insights regarding the lessons learned from the current approaches in the probiotics field, and the challenges and future steps required for the development of postbiotics, with an emphasis on applications in Latin America.***- The growth of the digestive health category has been a nutrition industry success story.- Ingredients with digestive health benefits now command very high levels of consumer awareness, and this is particularly true of probiotics.- The global probiotics market is projected to grow to $69 billion at a CAGR of 7.0% through 2023.- Functional foods and beverages are by far the biggest segment for probiotics, currently standing at $40 billion and representing more than 82% of the total market.- The LATAM region offers the most significant potential for growth of the functional foods industry over the coming years. The market for probiotics and digestive health products in Venezuela experienced significant growth pre-COVID19 and has great promise for continued growth post-COVID.

March 26, 202348 min

Edition 19: Future of Probiotics in Latin America and the Caribbean - Focus Venezuela

Welcome to the 19th edition of the Panama Interview Series where we discuss topics regarding foreign direct investment in Latin America and the Caribbean. In this edition we discuss the future of probiotics in Latin America with a focus on Venezuela.- The growth of the digestive health category has been a nutrition industry success story.- Ingredients with digestive health benefits now command very high levels of consumer awareness, and this is particularly true of probiotics.- The global probiotics market is projected to grow to $69 billion at a CAGR of 7.0% through 2023.- Functional foods and beverages are by far the biggest segment for probiotics, currently standing at $40 billion and representing more than 82% of the total market.- The LATAM region offers the most significant potential for growth of the functional foods industry over the coming years. The market for probiotics and digestive health products in Venezuela experienced significant growth pre-COVID19 and has great promise for continued growth post-COVID.We are honored to have as our guest Vanessa Hernández Bastidas, Gerente de Planta for PROBIOTIC, C.A.We look forward to her insights regarding the future of Probiotics in Latin America and the Caribbean. and, specifically, the role that Venezuela will play in the region's post-COVID economic recovery.