All global industries are feeling the effects of the coronavirus outbreak including cannabis and hemp. From manufacturing to capital raising, all aspects of the cannabis industry are feeling the fallout and the full magnitude remains unclear. How can you build your supply chain to withstand forces beyond your control? In this session, you will learn: […]
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The first two years of legal adult-use sales in California have forced many companies into crisis mode. The global pandemic has exacerbated the issues plaguing already struggling operators in the Golden State. Conditions are likely to get worse before they get better for many operators, underscoring the need for businesses to formulate a viable survival […]
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The East Coast has been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the market is a powerhouse in waiting with adult-use legalization on deck for New Jersey and pressure increasing for the same in New York. Other states in the region are eyeing an expansion in their existing medical marijuana programs. Along with the market […]
The cannabis industry has seen immense growth in the past two years until recently. Prior to the global pandemic, companies were scaling back or scrapping acquisitions and laying off employees to reach a more stable financial position. Structuring your business intelligently during an economic downturn is imperative to creating a sustainable business model. In this […]
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Pre-pandemic, the cannabis industry was growing at an unprecedented pace, with national sales forecasted to be approximately $20B by 2020. But even the resilient cannabis industry has been heavily impacted by COVID-19. This talk integrates business and legal perspectives to provide a high-level holistic look at how the pandemic has impacted the industry, how cannabis […]
“Now is the time for a revolution in the cannabis industry. We’re here to inspire brands to think bigger while helping expand the diversity of products, people and thinking in the industry” – Dia Simms In this session, award-winning entrepreneur Dia Simms – who has worked closely with musician/businessman Sean “Diddy” Combs – will talk about how the hemp and marijuana companies need to “Think […]
Antonio is the Vice President of Operations at CannaSafe, the first ISO licensed cannabis lab in the world. Prior to focusing his efforts to forge the standards of the burgeoning industry of cannabis, Antonio enjoyed a career in aerospace engineering and was a Nuclear Quality Engineer for the Tennessee Valley Authority. […]
Adam is the founder of Craft Cannabis Alliance and Alliance for Sensible Markets. The Craft Cannabis Alliance brings together licensees and allied leaders committed to local ownership and environmental sustainability among many other issues. Adam’s efforts extend to creating the Higher Education Act Reform winning federal financial aid for students with prior drug convictions and […]
Jeff has served as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of Navy Capital since November 2018. In this role, he oversees legal, compliance and operational matters. Jeff brings more than a decade of experience as an attorney in the hedge and private equity fund industries with particular expertise in regulatory compliance, transactional matters and fund […]
Erich is the founder, President, and Board Member of Jushi Holdings Inc. Jushi Holdings Inc. is a globally-focused cannabis and hemp company. Erich oversees all origination, partnership, and capital raising efforts for Jushi. Prior to Jushi Holdings Inc. Erich spent over 20 years at Deutsche Bank as Managing Director and Vice Chairman of Corporate Finance […]
Peter founded and leads the growing cannabis practice at JM Search as a partner of the firm. He is also an investor in the cannabis industry. JM Search has a 40 year history of placing senior executives in consumer, healthcare, technology and manufacturing companies. Prior to JM Search, Peter was a general partner with Polaris […]
Maxime is a business consultant with more than five years of marijuana industry experience. She works with consulting firm CannaBoss Advisors on marijuana business licensing, including dispensary, manufacturing and grower application processes. Kot guides applicants through the multi-stage licensing process in compliance with state processes. Previously with Dispensary Permits, Maxime has achieved dozens of licensing […]
John is an internationally recognized scientific expert in analytical testing, extraction and purification techniques within the botanical space He founded Synergistic Technologies Associates to help major brands optimize their extraction processes. He joined New Bridge Global Ventures as Chief Technology Officer to expand the company’s extraction and analytical tools. John also contributes as a journalist […]
Eli has been a data-driven researcher throughout his career. He previously worked as an analyst for Nielsen, where he provided analysis to Nielsen’s retail clients for use in pricing, promotion and assortment decisions. He’s also been a consultant for data companies in the cannabis industry. Eli now employs his analytical expertise for Marijuana Business Daily. […]
Maikel is the EVP of Marketing for Lighthouse Strategies, a California-based consulting firm that provides a wide range of business services. In this role, Maikel works closely with the CEO in building and managing the marketing team to support new product launch initiatives. Prior to joining Lighthouse, Maikel served as VP of Marketing and Branding […]
Sean serves as the senior associate at Salveo Capital, a private investment fund focused on the legalized cannabis sector. Prior to joining Salveo, Sean worked with another cannabis venture capital firm providing cannabis industry analysis. Sean also spent 3 years at Vestas, the largest wind turbine company in the world, where he worked in energy […]
Illinois recently became the first state in the country to legalize a commercial recreational cannabis market through its legislature. The measure will allow incumbent medical cannabis licensees to begin adult-use sales on January 1, 2020. Dozens of additional grower, processing and retail licenses will be issued later in 2020 and 2021. Marijuana Business Daily projects […]
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Jacob is the Co-founder and Director of Science & Strategy for The Cannabis Conservancy (TCC). TCC’s mission is to empower the cannabis industry to achieve environmental, economic and social sustainability. He also helped co-develop the Sun + Earth cannabis certification. Prior to TCC, Jacob worked professionally in environmental management, agriculture and sustainability. […]
Complimentary lunch provided for MJBizConNEXT and Hemp Industry Daily Conference attendees […]
