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Building reciprocity in psychedelic companies

Jeeshan Chowdhury, David Heldreth, Julia Mande

The possibility of a psychedelic industry ultimately emerges from the indigenous communities who have stewarded psychedelic plants and fungi through generations. Under the prevailing financial model, however, they gain little from industry successes. How can psychedelic companies ensure that these communities benefit from and have a share in the burgeoning economy? Join us for a critical conversation about the future of inclusivity and equity in psychedelic business practices.

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