Everything is Personal

How a Former Army Pilot Used Cannabis to Heal, Lead, and Build a Multimillion-Dollar Company

Episode Summary

What does it mean to truly heal? In this powerful episode, Socrates Rosenfeld—West Point grad, former Army helicopter pilot, and CEO of Jane Technologies—opens up about trauma, transformation, and how cannabis became a catalyst for self-discovery. He shares how military life shaped his emotional resilience, the founding story of Jane, and why embracing vulnerability is the new strength in leadership. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, veteran, or simply curious about conscious healing—this one will move you.

Episode Notes

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro & Childhood Name Origins 

03:00 - The Power of Naming & Identity 

06:00 - Growing Up: Family Dynamics & Early Lessons 

10:00 - Masculinity, Fatherhood & Emotional Repression 

15:00 - Leadership Through Compassion 

21:00 - Military Trauma & Post-Service Healing 

25:00 - Discovering Cannabis as a Healing Tool 

29:00 - Founding Jane Technologies 

33:00 - Redefining Freedom: Money vs. Meaning 

38:00 - Building Jane & Facing the Unknown 

42:00 - Entrepreneurship: Embracing Uncertainty 

46:00 - Investors & the Human Side of Leadership 

48:00 - Mental Wellness & Surfing for Balance 

52:00 - Learning from Nature, Loss & Stillness 

56:00 - What's Next for Jane Technologies 

58:00 - AI, Cannabis & the Future of Retail 

01:00:00 - Final Rapid-Fire: Music, Childhood, Inspiration