85.2: Host Jeffrey M. Zucker on criminal justice reform, drug policy, and what's next

People are the Answer

We continue this week with part 2 of a very special episode as our producer Kait Grey sits down with our host and podcast creator Jeffrey M. Zucker, as they discuss his work in start-ups, movie production, and more of his advocacy work in drug policy and criminal justice reform. If you missed last week’s post, head back an episode to part 1 where we discuss his growing up in the South, the incredible legacy his parents bestowed on him, and his early endeavors in hospitality.

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eSGC8WB2ssI

Learn more:

Host: Kait Grey

Producer: Kait Grey

Editor: Nick Case

Recording Date 9/7/23

Personal:

https://www.instagram.com/jeffzucker/

https://x.com/jeffzucker

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyzucker/

Companies:

https://www.instagram.com/peoplearetheanswer/

https://www.instagram.com/dipdevices/

http://peoplearetheanswer.com

http://saltshaker.com

http://greenlionpartners.com

https://www.bigsmits.com/

https://dipdevices.com/

https://www.thelategame.com/

TLG Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFVjH5SsQyc

Other resources:

https://www.mpp.org/

https://ssdp.org/

https://maps.org/about-maps/

https://rocketclub.com/

Bio:

Jeffrey M. Zucker is a serial entrepreneur born and raised in Charleston, SC and currently living in Denver, CO. He graduated from Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, where he founded multiple successful real estate businesses through Saltshaker Holdings, the operating company he founded and runs as President and CEO.

Jeffrey’s other endeavors include film production, cannabis, hospitality, tech, and more. His notable companies include Green Lion Partners and Big Smits Entertainment. Additionally, Jeffrey, who serves as the Vice Chair of the Board of the Marijuana Policy Project, is a philanthropist in the areas of Drug Policy and Criminal Justice Reform, healthcare, and education. His business decisions are determined not only based upon making a profit, but also—inspired by his late father’s mission of Tikkun Olam (repair the world)—with the goal of improving the lives of others as much as possible. Additionally, Jeffrey hosts the podcast People are the Answer where he interviews innovators in social impact.

Jeffrey is happy to get involved with projects, people, and ideas in which he believes. His business decisions are determined not only based upon making a profit, but also—inspired by his late father’s mission of Tikkun Olam (repair of the world)—with the goal of improving the lives of others as much as possible.

Episode 2 Chapters:

2:11 - America Israel Cannabis Association

8:55 - Saltshaker Holdings

11:21 - Green Lion Partners & Dip Devices

18:03 - BU/GLP Cannabis Annual Competition

22:46 - Big Smits Entertainment

29:40 - The Late Game

34:33 - More on Dip Devices & Green Lion Innovations

36:45 - People are the Answer Podcast

44:02 - MPP & Drug Policy

58:11 - MAPS

1:04:35 - Dawg Nation

1:08:16 - When Work Affected Change

1:12:39 - Mentor

1:16:24 - Ask Kait a Question

1:23:44 - Most Grateful For

1:24:42 - Snap Your Fingers

1:27:07 - How to Support