Shahiedah brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table, with a background in law and a passion for social equity in the cannabis industry. In this thought-provoking conversation, we delve into the mission of Incba, the challenges facing the industry, and the steps being taken to improve diversity and standardize practices. Join us as we explore the exciting world of cannabis law and its potential for growth and change.

In that role, Peterson led a global team of engineers and technology professionals to deliver a world-class shopping experience and big data insights to the recreational boating industry. Prior to that, he served as CTO at both Overstock and Open English, where he led their technology teams to drive the enhancement and development of the company's respective software.

Benzinga recently reported that “Cannabis is the botanical gift that keeps on giving. A veritable plant powerhouse, cannabis is packed with more than 500 different compounds, at least 100 of which are cannabinoids. Anyone who hasn’t been living under a rock for the past two years is likely acquainted with the major cannabinoids, THC, and CBD.

Exclusively written by professional journalists, we serve the information needs of large-scale cultivators, processors, testing labs, infused product makers, financial services, major investors, dispensaries and recreational retailers, and the related businesses that serve them.

They also produce MJBizCon – the multiple award-winning trade show and expo for cannabis professionals, held annually in Las Vegas and online. MJBizDaily is headquartered in the Denver, Colorado area with editorial staff nationwide.

Chris served as the founding editor of Marijuana Business Daily during the company’s launch in 2011, becoming the first journalist in the United States to focus exclusively on covering the business of cannabis. He now oversees the company’s day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives. Chris has been quoted as one of America’s foremost cannabis industry analysts by dozens of media outlets, including Harvard Business Review, NPR, CNBC, and the New York Times. He earned an MBA in international business from Regis University.

Prior to Happi, Lisa was the Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer at Grassroots Cannabis, a multi-state operator based in Illinois. At Grassroots, Lisa built the marketing function across Grassroots vertical operation in 12 states, developed the product innovation pipeline, and the retail vision, and launched 4 brands in under 2 years. Lisa’s role went beyond marketing as she architected the company’s data & analytics platform and infrastructure, designed the packaging supply chain, and launched numerous new product innovations prior to Grassroots’ sale to Curaleaf in July 2020 for $830MM.

In this thought-provoking interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jordan Isenstadt, Senior VP at Marino PR, a leading PR firm in New York. Jordan shared his insights on the challenges and opportunities of PR in the cannabis industry, as well as the importance of destigmatization and normalization. Let's dive into the key themes discussed and explore their implications for the future of the cannabis industry.

One of the main challenges faced by the cannabis industry is the negative perception and stigma associated with cannabis use. Jordan emphasized the importance of humanizing cannabis brands to counter these stereotypes and showcase the human-driven nature of the industry.

By listening to the voice of the customer and staying ahead of market trends, Botani aims to provide brands with unique and visually appealing rolling paper options that complement their products. Alex also shares insights into the challenges of building a business within a large corporation, the importance of talent acquisition, and the impact of industry regulations on growth.

Botani, a subsidiary of SWM International, was created with the vision of leveraging their parent company's 400 years of experience in paper making to bring a unique voice to the cannabis industry. Unlike other brands, Botani focuses on serving as a business-to-business (B2B) supplier, providing the necessary components and accessories for cannabis brands to bring their products to market.

Sarah's passion for cannabis began in her teenage years when she found comfort and calmness in the plant. After taking a break during pregnancy and breastfeeding, she rediscovered the benefits of cannabis for anxiety relief. This realization sparked an idea to create a beverage that could capture the calming effects of cannabis for other women. Choosing to focus on beverages was a strategic decision for Sarah. She recognized that many people were curious about cannabis but didn't want to smoke it. By creating a beverage, she could provide an alternative consumption method that would be more accessible and socially acceptable.

Sarah's passion for cannabis began in her teenage years when she found comfort and calmness in the plant. After taking a break during pregnancy and breastfeeding, she rediscovered the benefits of cannabis for anxiety relief. This realization sparked an idea to create a beverage that could capture the calming effects of cannabis for other women. Choosing to focus on beverages was a strategic decision for Sarah. She recognized that many people were curious about cannabis but didn't want to smoke it. By creating a beverage, she could provide an alternative consumption method that would be more accessible and socially acceptable.

Eric Block is the Chief Revenue Officer at Wana Brands, the top gummy business in North America. With a background in technology and international management, Eric brings a unique perspective to the cannabis industry. He is passionate about serving the community and creating innovative products that enhance people's lives.

The frustration of that experience, coupled with the lack of access to cannabis for his fellow vets, led Socrates to co-found Jane Technologies with his brother Abraham.Socrates and his team at Jane have been recognized with multiple distinctions including Forbes’ The Cannabis 42.0 (2023), Inc. 5000's Fastest-Growing Companies in the Pacific (2023) and Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 (2022), in addition to participating on panels at SXSW and MJBizCon.

Prior to starting Jane, Socrates was an associate at McKinsey & Company. He graduated from the United States Military Academy and earned an MBA in entrepreneurship from MIT. CEO and Co-Founder Socrates Rosenfeld has had a fascinating journey from Army Veteran and MIT graduate. He can speak to growth strategies, advertising in cannabis, the importance of data, and more.

Safe Harbor Financial is among the first service providers to offer compliance, monitoring, and validation services to financial institutions, providing traditional banking services to cannabis, hemp, CBD, and ancillary operators, making communities safer, driving growth in local economies, and fostering long-term partnerships.

Currently managing approximately 1000 cannabis-related relationships, Safe Harbor Financial, through its financial institution clients, implements high standards of accountability, transparency, monitoring, reporting, and risk mitigation measures while meeting Bank Secrecy Act obligations in line with FinCEN guidance on cannabis-related businesses. Over the past eight years, Safe Harbor Financial has facilitated more than $18 billion in deposit transactions for businesses with operations spanning over 40 states and US territories with regulated cannabis markets. For more information, visit www.shfinancial.org.

Sands Lane Holdings has developed an industry-leading ecosystem to identify, de-risk and add value to clients and portfolio companies. They are focused on incubating, investing in, and taking a hands-on approach with early-stage consumer brands, activating opportunities through a unique and comprehensive lens, de-risking their business models, and adding long-term value through our ecosystem.

State-sanctioned cannabis in the U.S. is the fastest-growing industry in the world, expected to top $40 billion by 2025. The long-term viability of this rapidly growing space hinges on its ability to operate efficiently and remain compliant with evolving regulations.

They are developing technology platforms for an efficient and compliant cannabis industry, and GreenSpacePro is doing it in close collaboration with those who live it day-to-day.

Mike Wilson is the Founder and President of Temeka Group. He utilizes his strong leadership and management skills to oversee the job, from design to installation. Temeka Group was founded in 1991 and focuses on turnkey services, conceptual designs, precise fabrications, and premium installations.

After leaving his Government role, Steve moved to KPMG, where he was later to head up their Producer Responsibility – European Environment Law Team (2000 – 2005), advising clients including Sony, Harley Davidson, Manchester United, and Booker.

Steve left KPMG to set up his own business and to read for a Degree, where he proved academically gifted, receiving the 14 “subject prizes” while an undergraduate, culminating in the award of the Academy Prize and the Quantum LLP Prize (each in 2010). Steve has worked as a visiting lecturer for both undergraduate and postgraduate master’s students specializing in Business Law, Employment law, Contract law, and European law. In 2011 he became a member of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP).

At P&B Guy is responsible for optimizing production practices, ensuring the company complies with rigorous testing and lab standards, and developing the product roadmap as the brand continues to expand into different areas of the cannabis marketplace.

Previously Guy designed and built manufactured infused product facilities (MIPs) in multiple states, making him an expert in Cannabis science, tech, strategy, and production. Due to his vast experience, he is an asset to those hoping to invest in the space. He also has experience caring for patients with Cannabis. Guy graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology and is a U.S. Navy veteran.

As the Head of Corporate Responsibility, he provides strategic leadership in creating a culture of inclusion. Ayr Wellness is committed to providing avenues of opportunity in the cannabis industry and his role is to create the road map as well as build strong pillars to achieve that goal.

Happy Hounds CBD began out of our Founder, Rianna's vision for ingredient-rich calming solutions for pets after her childhood dog, a genius Jack Russell named Angel was hit by a car. After this accident, the smart, spotted terrier was withdrawn and the only option, at that time, was traditional anti-anxiety and pain medication. They robbed Angel of her spunky, hilarious personality.

Matt entered cannabis as the founder of EEC in 2014. He is known and respected in the industry as one of its foremost and thought-leading investors and has developed invaluable cannabis relationships as a result. 

Matt has spoken on countless industry panels and has discussed cannabis on media outlets such as CNBC, Fox News, Cheddar, Yahoo Finance, and Bloomberg. Prior to EEC and during his 20+ year career in private equity, Matt founded two $500M+ alternative investment firms and built deep and broad expertise in turnaround management and real estate.

In the last decade, their customers’ support has turned our family-owned business into the #1 edibles brand in the country. Today, they are proud to employ 400+ passionate people and have added Terra, Petra, Camino, and Lost Farm to our happy family of premium cannabis products.

Cannabis consumers deserve to know exactly what they’re ingesting, which is why Kiva was one of the first edible makers in the country to self-impose stringent standards for potency, production, packaging, and testing. They believe that the principles of consistency, efficacy, and food safety are fundamental to creating a high-quality edible that you can always feel confident sharing with friends and family.

Cannabis is one of the fastest-growing industries in the United States. All industries need access to capital, Cannabis in particular. FundCanna makes it easy for all segments of the Cannabis industry to access flexible capital solutions. 

The team at FundCanna has provided businesses nationwide with access to funding for nearly 20 years. Nobody has more experience creating and servicing financial products for underserved clients than Stettner and his team at FundCanna. Together they have provided over $6 Billion to over 200,000 unique businesses nationwide and have looked at nearly 1 Million small business files and their financials. Further Stettner and his team have funded an additional $14 Billion to individual borrowers in the form of education loans. 

FundCanna exists to empower cannabis companies and their related vendors, giving them more control over cash flow by providing access to simple and flexible financing solutions. 

With decades of experience at the helm of venture-backed companies, Kevin has brought together an unmatched team to help him lead Green Check to its leading position in the cannabis financial services market.

Established in 2017, Green Check Verified brought together leaders in banking, compliance, and technology to build a company that enables financial institutions to safely and successfully offer services to the legal cannabis industry by utilizing best-in-class technology solutions and advisory services.

Before they arrived, most vaporizers utilized fibrous wicks, glues to hold the bowl or coil in place, and plastics in the airpath. They did away with the toxins and developed a safer, simpler, and far more flavorful industry standard. They also added the first temperature controls to a vaporizer pen, allowing you to further dial in your experience.

Puffco is the cleanest, simplest, and most flavorful consumption experience available. No glues, fibers, or chemicals. The most awarded vaporizers and products. Industry-leading innovation, done strictly in-house.

Sanfilippo is credited with developing more than 100 patents representing major advances in flexible and forming film packaging materials for fresh and processed foods, healthcare products, and other packaged goods. Under his leadership, Clear Lam became known as a front-runner in modified atmosphere packaging technologies, films, and structures that improve food safety and extend shelf life.

Now in the eighth year of conducting due diligence, deploying capital, and serving on multiple company boards of Directors, the team is considered a leader in the cannabis industry. This recognition, in conjunction with Poseidon being a first mover in the cannabis investment space, has led to a level of trust with industry insiders. Poseidon has forged a positive reputation in the cannabis industry by helping companies when others would not, resulting in proprietary deal flow.

No stranger to complex problems, Khadijah has lent her expertise and talents as a board advisor to numerous worthy organizations including her current role as a board member for New Profit’s Hero awardee, Changing Perceptions, an organization leading the charge in offering ex-offenders a way out of recidivism and path to entrepreneurship. Most recently she served as strategic chair for United Medical Center Hospital and founding board member of the Community Wellness Collective. 

As a Cheng Fellow, Khadijah worked with local and state government officials in Massachusetts providing policy briefings and recommendations for establishing the state’s regulatory framework for cannabis. Dividing her time between Washington, DC, Boston, and Oakland Khadijah continues to refine the cannabis equity in the regulation toolkit (CERT) which she developed during her Cheng Fellowship.

Brett Puffenbarger is the Vice President of Marketing for the Cannabis Division at Green Check Verified. Brett is a cannabis professional with experience across a broad range of the “green rush.” Brett is also the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Good Highdeas, a bespoke advisory and consulting company.

Brett has marketing and sales experience across a wide variety of industries. He is also passionate about PR and holds his Master of Arts from Full Sail University.

80% of PayRio's business directly supports dispensary growth through card payments. According to Amatelli, It’s their mission to normalize payments in the cannabis industry, and "we’re off to a great start". 

Amatelli believes that to positively impact gender equality in cannabis, it’s important to “spread the love and support for women-owned cannabis businesses.” Following women-owned businesses and vendors on social media platforms and purchasing products from their companies is a great way to show your support. But, she says, one of the most beneficial ways to impact gender equality in cannabis is to hire women and promote them from within.

His background and expertise spans capital markets, investor relations, corporate development, treasury and communication roles in large and diversified corporations that include Abbott Laboratories, CME Group, Navigant, Tribune Publishing Company, the New York Stock Exchange, and most recently, Cresco Labs.

Among his many accomplishments, Miles has distinguished himself as a cannabis industry leader in the financial and investor relations space, having notably assisted in taking both Cresco Labs and Verano’s public on the Canadian Securities Exchange in 2018 and 2021, respectively.

In his current role as Chief Investment Officer, Miles serves as a member of Verano’s executive leadership team and is active in leading the company’s capital markets and investor relations activities.

Alison’s engineering background informs her systems-based approaches to operational oversight and team-building. She takes a hands-on role as CEO of Escape Artists, setting the course for the company’s expansion strategy, its infrastructure growth, and aligning business development, client relationships, and product R&D. She’s committed to setting a new standard for corporate culture in the cannabis industry.

Alison graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in Environmental Engineering and worked in the Bay Area on federal remediation projects before transitioning into business operations roles in Silicon Valley. She has worked with multiple bay area startups to help them set up and scale their business operations. Alison is a mother of three who loves hiking and exploring with her family in Northern California.

Prior to Happi, Lisa was the Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer at Grassroots Cannabis, a multi-state operator based in Illinois. At Grassroots, Lisa built the marketing function across Grassroots vertical operation in 12 states, developed the product innovation pipeline, and the retail vision, and launched 4 brands in under 2 years. Lisa’s role went beyond marketing as she architected the company’s data & analytics platform and infrastructure, designed the packaging supply chain, and launched numerous new product innovations prior to Grassroots’ sale to Curaleaf in July 2020 for $830MM.

Flowhub is a team of people united by its mission to make cannabis accessible to everyone through powerful compliance and retail management software. They're focused on making it as fluid as possible to run, manage and grow any modern dispensary operation.

He has two successful decades of working with federal and state regulatory agencies, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture as well as the Food and Drug Administration. John has served in all levels of executive management primarily in the cannabis, food, manufacturing, and construction industries.

From the very beginning, Jim Koch wanted to create a company that he would want to work for. The Boston Beer Company worked hard at maintaining that culture through the successes and growth they have enjoyed over the past 30+ years. Today, The Boston Beer Company continues to be a team of enthusiastic, creative, and competitive people who are passionate about raising the bar in everything that they do.  

Miss Grass is Sustainably grown and terpene rich. They work closely with their cultivators to choose strains that contain the same terpene and cannabinoid profiles batch-to-batch and state-to-state—so you always know what kind of high to expect. Available in California, Nevada, Massachusetts, Illinois, and New Jersey.

Federally legal, sustainably grown, full-spectrum with high percentages of CBD. Our Miss Grass CBD Hemp + Herb Minis are available in little boxes of five .4g Mini pre-rolls blended with adaptogenic herbs that create heightened effects without the THC. Available nationwide.

Mr. Caldini has over 30 years of experience building and restructuring multinational organizations around the world, with a strong emphasis on consumer healthcare and consumer packaged goods. He developed extensive commercial management expertise in heavily regulated industries while at Pfizer Inc., Bayer AG, and Wyeth, LLC. Mr. Caldini was the Regional President of North America for Pfizer Consumer Healthcare from 2017 to 2019, where he drove brand acceleration, marketing strategy, trade execution, global e-commerce, and more for the second-largest OTC consumer healthcare company in the region with over the U.S.

$2.1 billion in net sales. Prior to that role he was the Regional President of EMEA of Pfizer Consumer Healthcare from 2016 to 2017 and led the Northern European cluster from 2015 to 2016. Mr. Caldini was at Bayer from 2009 to 2014, with roles including the head of sub-region Emerging Markets EMEA, the General Manager of Bayer Consumer Care China, and the head of the Nutritionals Strategic Business unit, the global leader in nutritional supplements with brands One-A-Day, Berocca, and Supradyn. From 2002 to 2009 Mr. Caldini was at Wyeth LLC where he was responsible for affiliates across LATAM and AsiaPac and also managed the Centrum brand globally. 

The first product from Psyched Wellness, Stevens told High Times, is slated to be a tincture made from Amanita muscaria, likely “the most recognized mushroom in the world. If you think of Alice in Wonderland, Super Mario Brothers, even the emoji on your telephone is likely an Amanita.”

Another Canadian company is positioning itself to be ready to offer consumer products manufactured from psychotropic fungus. Dubbed Psyched Wellness, the firm is preparing to file a listing statement with regulators this week and hopes to be trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange by this summer, according to CEO Jeff Stevens.

Over the last two decades alone the rise in the use of prescribed depressants, stimulants, and opiates has led to addictions and overdoses at an alarming rate. Having witnessed this destruction in our own family, Queen Mary is a brand designed to give women back their power and vivify their day.

Whether you need stress relief, a boost of energy, or help to get a good night's sleep Queen Mary is more than a brand it’s a homage to today’s woman. It’s time to straighten our crowns and be queen.

The Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education, and Regulation's (CPEAR) mission is to advance a comprehensive federal regulatory framework for cannabis. The coalition consists of members representing regulated industries, academics, think tanks, public safety officials, medical and mental health professionals, financial services firms, and social equity organizations, all of whom are developing policies and building a national conversation on the federal regulation of cannabis. 

Together this coalition strives to be a trusted, science-driven resource for lawmakers and the larger stakeholder community as we collaborate to develop responsible policies that provide access to cannabis while protecting consumers and patients, barring underage use, upholding public health and safety, and promoting equity.

Her previous roles have been in association membership with NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, Marymount University, and George Washington University. Jordana’s work has included the revitalization and management of a student ambassador and campus visit program, events management, CRM implementation and training, and leadership training for campus leaders on engagement with prospective students, families, and area organizations to bring college visibility, services, and access to high school campuses through mentoring programs and pathways to college programming. 

Morgan has vast experience in the agronomics of cannabis, providing his expertise in the nutritional blending for cannabis feed, both in soil and hydroponic applications. Most of his over twenty years of experience in cannabis has been spent consulting on commercial grow operations, including the cultivation of the plants, through the extraction of specific cannabinoids within those cannabis varieties. 

Morgan is sought after by many in the hemp and cannabis industry to consult on growing operations and extraction facilities. Morgan has a vast knowledge of herbal blending into product lines and an understanding of which herbs and natural plants work best together to provide the desired outcome in the final natural product. 

In that role, Peterson led a global team of engineers and technology professionals to deliver a world-class shopping experience and big data insights to the recreational boating industry. Prior to that, he served as CTO at both Overstock and Open English, where he led their technology teams to drive the enhancement and development of the company's respective software.

Steven Jung grew up in Northridge, California, otherwise known as the Valley in Los Angeles, a wide expanse of suburbs just east of the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. He was then Head of Business Operations for LendUp, a Google-backed financial tech company based in San Francisco, before working as President and COO for Weedmaps, a leading tech and media company in the cannabis industry in Southern California.

His cannabis career began in assisting Colorado-based legal cultivators to structure state-compliant capital transactions and develop optimal business strategies for their operations. After several years of work with Colorado companies, he co-founded Theraplant, LLC where he architected the highest-scoring application in Connecticut’s highly selective licensing process.

In 2014, he co-founded LeafLine Labs, LLC, which was one of only two Minnesota companies to win a license to cultivate and dispense cannabis in extracted form. Baruchowitz is also a founder of Maryland-based Grow West MD, one of 15 companies selected for a cultivation and dispensing license. He has also founded a Pennsylvania-based cultivator that is in the preoperational licensing stage.

Ms. Della Mora is the co-founder of BLC, a financial advisory and investment firm based in Los Angeles with satellite offices in Houston, New York, London, Hong Kong, and Melbourne. 

During her tenure at BLC, she successfully invested, structured, and collaborated with over 30 cannabis companies across every vertical for business development, capital raises, and M&A transactions across the US, Canada, South America, Asia, and Australia. 

Guy Rocourt is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer for Papa & Barkley, a leading California cannabis wellness company. At P&B Guy is responsible for optimizing production practices, ensuring the company complies with rigorous testing and lab standards, and developing the product roadmap as the brand continues to expand into different areas of the cannabis marketplace. Previously Guy designed and built manufactured infused product facilities (MIPs) in multiple states, making him an expert in Cannabis science, tech, strategy, and production. Due to his vast experience, he is an asset to those hoping to invest in the space. He also has experience caring for patients with Cannabis. Guy graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology and is a U.S. Navy veteran.

 A successful entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in the agricultural sector, Brad combines bold vision with tested industry expertise to build strategies and solutions that save customers time, money, and resources.

Her futurist mindset and pioneer work ethic led to the first industry studies on cannabis, CBD, and wellness in 2017, identifying CBD as an emerging trend and functional food ingredient. She developed a survey panel of cannabis and CBD consumers and is a consultant to consumer packaged goods, cannabis, and data companies seeking to understand emerging wellness trends.

She is a member of the Illinois Governor’s Committee on Cannabis and Health, serves on the board of directors for Chicago NORML, is an expert witness for the Illinois legislature, and is a featured speaker across many of the industry’s top conferences.  

She holds a degree in business administration (IUBH, Bad Honnef) and a Bachelor of Business (Victoria University, Melbourne) in hospitality management. Lisa worked for many years for companies in strategic and regional sales for Facility Management Services (IFM, TFM, CFM, etc.).

Lisa is a founding member and part of the board of the German industry association BvCW e.V. and an active member of the Cannafem Network - a professional network for women, hemp, and cannabis.

But after their mother died, Wilson was determined for her mother’s cookies to live on. She started selling cookies to her immediate community and their popularity grew. Koz came on board to help on the marketing side and eventually, their mom’s creations ended up on the shelves of Whole Foods.

Notable cannabis brands already engaged in the Petalfast platform include Space Coyote, Emerald Sky, Bloom Brands, and Yada Yada. The Company, through its incubator program Pilot by Petalfast, also provides new and recently launched brands with direct access to leading retailers and opportunities to gain first-hand market analysis, while also offering select retailers the opportunity to see future brands before they formally hit the market. Petalfast is taking its business model and expanding into newer, competitive markets.

Marion holds a First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Malta, and a Masters's Degree in Business Administration (Distinction) from the same University.

Benzinga recently reported that “Cannabis is the botanical gift that keeps on giving. A veritable plant powerhouse, cannabis is packed with more than 500 different compounds, at least 100 of which are cannabinoids. Anyone who hasn’t been living under a rock for the past two years is likely acquainted with the major cannabinoids, THC, and CBD.

She is also co-founder of Kadin Enterprises, Marker Digital, and Lady Jane Society, an event production company focused on bringing female consumers and business owners together. Kyra Reed is a community builder. The foremother of social media specializes in building meaningful relationships between entrepreneurs and their audiences. She made her name in the digital marketing world in the early 2000s when she joined forces with Nic Adler to revitalize the iconic Roxy Theatre and Sunset Strip in Downtown Los Angeles.

Adler was the owner of the Roxy, and the son of its original founder, Lou Adler, producer of acts including Cheech and Chong, and The Mamas and The Papas. In an interview with TechCrunch, Alder explained how Reed’s digital strategy saved the Hollywood landmark, and in turn, other icons along the strip including the Viper Room, the House of Blues, and the Comedy Club.

“The Roxy was the first to come online and they did one simple act that changed the history of entertainment venues on the Sunset Strip,” reports TechCrunch. “They started being social online with their neighbors.” The venue was among the first 19,000 accounts on Twitter. By 2012, The Roxy grew to host the largest and most robust Facebook and Twitter followings for music venues on social media. As a result Entrepreneur Magazine named Reed a “Social Media Pioneer.” Now, she lends her renowned skillset to clients in the emerging cannabis industry.

They currently have distribution throughout various countries in Latin America, along with activity in North America and Europe.

The company is licensed in Colombia for the cultivation, production, domestic distribution, and international export of both low and high THC medical cannabis products from Colombia to the UK, Peru, and Uruguay/Brazil.

Alvaro Torres is the founder, CEO, and Director of Khiron. He has almost two decades of experience in the Latin American market, including infrastructure projects and project finance, management strategy, team development, and mergers and acquisitions.

Exclusively written by professional journalists, we serve the information needs of large-scale cultivators, processors and testing labs, infused product makers, financial services, major investors, dispensaries and recreational retailers, and the related businesses which serve them.

They also produce MJBizCon – the multiple award-winning trade show and expo for cannabis professionals, held annually in Las Vegas and online. MJBizDaily is headquartered in the Denver, Colorado area with editorial staff nationwide.

Chris served as the founding editor of Marijuana Business Daily during the company’s launch in 2011, becoming the first journalist in the United States to focus exclusively on covering the business of cannabis. He now oversees the company’s day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives. Chris has been quoted as one of America’s foremost cannabis industry analysts by dozens of media outlets, including Harvard Business Review, NPR, CNBC, and the New York Times. He earned an MBA in international business from Regis University.