Adam is co-chair of the Chicago-based law firm’s Cannabis Law Practice. He has advised marijuana startups on investment and finance issues leading up to their launches and continuing through public and private offerings. Adam also assists established cannabis companies on such matters as general corporate needs, mergers and acquisitions, employment matters, regulatory counseling, fundraising, and […]
Natalie co-founded the California-based advertising agency in 2002. Her firm specializes in 360 branding that includes digital campaigns, social media, brand marketing and advertising initiatives. In her 17 years of lead generation, data capture and customer acquisition, Natalie’s award-winning firm has built a client base that includes Cannabistry Labs, Jamba Juice, Home Depot, Sony Home […]
As CEO of Cronos Group, a globally diversified and vertically integrated cannabis company, Michael has led the company’s global expansion by building an international portfolio. Cronos now has a presence across four continents, including production and distribution platforms in Canada, Germany, Israel and Australia. Previously he co-founded Alphabet Ventures, a New York-based investment vehicle, and […]
Jeremy Unruh is the general counsel and chief compliance officer of PharmaCann. He provides senior management with effective advice on company strategy and implementation, managing the legal function, oversight of incident reporting, inventory and audit controls, and oversees the work of outside counsel. He also monitors state and federal laws pertaining to operations and ensures […]
Kyra founded the California-based social media strategy company Markyr Digital in 2008. She is a veteran of the social media industry and a community-focused brand innovator working with a variety of industries, including the cannabis sector. In 2012, Kyra was named a social media pioneer by Entrepreneur magazine for her work spearheading the revitalization of […]
A polished and engaging presenter, Tony has trained top executives from many of the leading Fortune 500 companies (Apple, Red Bull, Roll-Royce.) He conducts engaging workshops to shatter misconceptions that prevent individuals from negotiating effectively. Previously, he served as negotiation trainer at the Karrass Organization and vice president of negotiation training at Strategic Pricing Associates. […]
Mark co-founded Coda Signature, an award-winning infused products manufacturer in Colorado, in January 2015. He has been a founding member of five companies, served on the board of directors for the Colorado Technology Association and the Corporate Advisory Council for the Business Marketing Association, and was honored by the Business Marketing Association of Colorado as […]
Under Lauren’s guidance, the Denver-based company’s edibles have been honored by Hemp Connoisseur Magazine, the Cannabis Cup and Dope Magazine. She studied at Valrhona, the premium chocolate manufacturer in France, then worked in a wide range of Paris pastry shops. After returning to the United States, she worked at Thomas Keller’s Per Se renowned French […]
Joshua is currently serving as the Chief Revenue Officer for Medicine Man Technologies in Denver, CO. He has worked in marijuana cultivation for 15 years and is the author of “Three A Light,” which focuses on a new approach to cultivation. He is also the owner of various companies including Success Nutrients – a nutrient […]
Applying lessons learned in the hospitality and fine dining sectors, Kristi has built her Oakland, California-based cannabis edibles business into a 100-person company that provides product for roughly 600 retailers in four states. She also founded a distribution company, Kiva Sales and Service. Kristi is board president of the California Cannabis Industry Association and founding […]
As the head of 3C, Nic has helped hundreds of clients in 21 states and seven countries design, build, launch and optimize their cannabis operations. He is also the CEO and managing partner for Multiverse Capital, a broad-based set of cannabis investment funds covering all sectors of the industry. Nic has a scientific background with […]
Chuck leads Dixie Brands, the parent company of Dixie Elixirs & Edibles, as well as Therabis and Aceso Wellness, two of the leading hemp supplement brands. As one of two original founders of Dixie, Chuck helped the company grow from a “garage operation” to a 27,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, vertically integrated manufacturing facility. Prior to building Dixie Brands, Chuck was president […]
Charlie is the co-founder and CEO of Cresco Labs, one of the leading vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis companies in the U.S. He has spearheaded Cresco’s organic growth and acquisition strategies to build one of the most strategic geographic footprints in the North American cannabis market. Charlie also oversaw the launch of Cresco’s Social Equity & […]
Founded in 2009, Julie’s Denver-based company now distributes marijuana-infused edibles to 500 outlets across Colorado. Her small-batch bakery relies on single-strain, full-flower cannabis to produce cannabutter-based edibles. Julie is a founding member of Women Grow and chair of the Cannabis Business Association’s Edibles Council. She also has helped Colorado’s Marijuana Enforcement Division create policy on […]
Shabnam co-founded California-based Brand & Branch LLP in 2015 to offer intellectual property legal services to the food and beverage, publishing, technology, retail and cannabis industries. She advises clients in various areas including domestic and international growth, strategic expansion, regulatory compliance and advertising law. Shabnam is the co-founder and president of the National Cannabis Bar […]
Jim helped form Lucid Labs in 2015 in Seattle in hopes of bringing a different tack to essential oil extraction by implementing customized scientific equipment along with proven scientific methods. His extraction branding and licensing company has locations in Nevada and Washington state. As vice president, Jim’s focus now is on business development and building […]
During her tenure with Partner Colorado Credit Union, Sundie created the Safe Harbor Private Banking system in an effort to remove marijuana-derived cash from the community. Her institution now banks roughly $100 million a month for cannabis businesses, including ancillary companies. Sundie’s firm banks a 35% market share of the Colorado marijuana industry. In 2016, […]
After launching and selling two B2B companies in other industries, Ryan founded LeafLink in 2015 to create a platform for cannabis orders, sales and relationship management. He successfully raised $1 million in angel investments to fund the company’s start. LeafLink now works with 500 retailers and infused products companies. Ryan was also named on the […]
Cy Scott is co-founder and CEO of Headset, a platform that turns retail data into insights in real-time. Headset helps companies in cannabis succeed by promoting better decision making via market intelligence offerings and operational insights in a sleek, intuitive and easy-to-use package. Prior to founding Headset, Cy cofounded Leafly. He also founded a monthly […]
Michael co-founded the Bronstein & Weaver political consulting and lobbying firm in 2006 and has worked with cannabis and hemp clients for over four years. He also co-founded the American Association for Cannabis and Hemp and the Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition, which represents 85% of the Keystone State’s medical marijuana license holders. Michael is an executive […]
