Jeanne Sullivan
Co-founderArcview Collective FundJeanne M. Sullivan – Investor, Advisor, Speaker is passionate about delivering ideas – information – and inspiration to entrepreneurs and is a fierce advocate for cannabis reform. Sullivan is the CIO of Arcview Ventures, building investment platforms under the Arcview banner and Co-Founder of the Arcview Collective Fund. Sullivan is on the team of the Arcview Group – this investor community has invested more than $350 million into just about every cannabis company you know.
Based in NYC, Jeanne is a co-founder of a $400M AUM venture capital firm and long-time tech investor, now leveraging years of investing acumen into the cannabis sector. Sullivan was early to understand and invest in cloud-based computing, tech and internet investing and now early as a cannabis investor. Sullivan keeps up with the complex regulations and licensing opportunities. She sees the opportunities for cannabis business owners and investors, making connections, advising entrepreneurs and opening doors.
Ms. Sullivan is a sought-after industry speaker on the cannabis sector – its complex (and ridiculous) set of regulations and how to build and seek funding for a cannabis business. Sullivan was named by Business Insider as “one of the Rising Stars” in the cannabis investing sector and honored by the New York Hall of Science for her interest and encouragement for many in STEM learning and professional opportunities.
Cannabis Banking, Investment & Capital Access: Pathways to Funding
Banking access remains one of the cannabis industry's hardest constraints, and it shapes nearly all growth decisions operators make. Despite years of
Banking access remains one of the cannabis industry's hardest constraints, and it shapes nearly all growth decisions operators make. Despite years of legislative momentum, most cannabis businesses still run cash-heavy operations, struggle to secure
Banking access remains one of the cannabis industry's hardest constraints, and it shapes nearly all growth decisions operators make. Despite years of legislative momentum, most cannabis businesses still run cash-heavy operations, struggle to secure traditional lending, and watch investors hesitate at the door. The result is a market full of demand but starved for accessible capital. This session examines the current state of cannabis banking and
Banking access remains one of the cannabis industry's hardest constraints, and it shapes nearly all growth decisions operators make. Despite years of legislative momentum, most cannabis businesses still run cash-heavy operations, struggle to secure traditional lending, and watch investors hesitate at the door. The result is a market full of demand but starved for accessible capital. This session examines the current state of cannabis banking and the specific pain points around capital access, from limited credit lines to the compliance burdens that make institutions wary. For owners and finance leaders, these aren't abstract policy debates, they directly limit expansion, inventory, and hiring.
This session moves past the problem to deliver practical answers. You'll learn strategies for navigating financial constraints, identifying alternative capital sources, and unlocking marijuana business funding pathways that work in today's environment. Industry experts will break down the latest cannabis market trends, assess the outlook for investment, and show how disciplined finance teams turn cannabis industry opportunities into durable cannabis business growth strategies.
