https://simplecast.com Elevate Your Grind Elevate Your Grind was created by Cannabis LAB (Law, Accounting, & Business) as a way to expand our Cannabis Professional association to the industry as a whole. Each week we interview experts, entrepreneurs, advocates, and other amazing people in Cannabis. We hope you'll join us on our journey through the Cannabis Industry!! © 2019 - 2022 Elevate Your Grind en-us Thu, 7 Sep 2023 18:46:57 +0000 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:31:13 +0000 https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Elevate Your Grind https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/cb45594b-3a10-4097-8d75-379c48aa6d10/84af2d09-ce14-4050-9125-f2e392a16953/3000x3000/5cfec01b44f3e29fae1fb88ade93fc4aecd05b192fbfbc2c2f1daa412b7c1921.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind episodic Elevate Your Grind was created by Cannabis LAB (Law, Accounting, & Business) as a way to expand our Cannabis Professional association to the industry as a whole. Each week we interview experts, entrepreneurs, advocates, and other amazing people in Cannabis. We hope you'll join us on our journey through the Cannabis Industry!! Cannabis Lab true https://feeds.simplecast.com/6PZLXEtO Cannabis Lab robert@joinclab.com 9e8173bc-1a22-40a9-a7e2-0477be4c19be Juliana Whitney - President, Cann Strategy In this episode, we sit down with Juliana Whitney, President of Cann Strategy. We talk about her early days in the cannabis space, how she decided to hand her own shingle and start her own business consulting in the cannabis space, and ultimately what made her move that business across the country from Las Vegas to Florida.

]]> Thu, 7 Sep 2023 18:46:57 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Juliana Whitney - President, Cann Strategy, Juliana Whitney, Todd Rosales, CannabisLAB) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind In this episode, we sit down with Juliana Whitney, President of Cann Strategy. We talk about her early days in the cannabis space, how she decided to hand her own shingle and start her own business consulting in the cannabis space, and ultimately what made her move that business across the country from Las Vegas to Florida.

]]> Juliana Whitney - President, Cann Strategy Juliana Whitney - President, Cann Strategy, Juliana Whitney, Todd Rosales, CannabisLAB 01:00:36 In this episode, we sit down with Juliana Whitney, President of Cann Strategy. We talk about her early days in the cannabis space, how she decided to hand her own shingle and start her own business consulting in the cannabis space, and ultimately what made her move that business across the country from Las Vegas to Florida. In this episode, we sit down with Juliana Whitney, President of Cann Strategy. We talk about her early days in the cannabis space, how she decided to hand her own shingle and start her own business consulting in the cannabis space, and ultimately what made her move that business across the country from Las Vegas to Florida. cannabis industry, cannabis, eyg, cann strategy, cannabislab, cannabis news true full 190 0bc1a8f6-642d-4abc-9744-4030a8763fad Mike McDonald - President, Dablicator In this episode, we welcome back Mike McDonald, President of Dablicator. If you don't know what the dablicator is, you're missing out. Sure there are plenty of dab tools and hot knives for when you want to traditionally dab concentrates. But what about those of us who like to roll hash holes, or just put oil on other things without getting all sticky and maybe staining your favorite gym shorts. Check out this episode to hear how dablicator is revolutionizing the way people use concentrates.

]]> Tue, 5 Sep 2023 21:05:29 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Todd Rosales, Mike McDonald, Dablicator, Jetty Extracts) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind In this episode, we welcome back Mike McDonald, President of Dablicator. If you don't know what the dablicator is, you're missing out. Sure there are plenty of dab tools and hot knives for when you want to traditionally dab concentrates. But what about those of us who like to roll hash holes, or just put oil on other things without getting all sticky and maybe staining your favorite gym shorts. Check out this episode to hear how dablicator is revolutionizing the way people use concentrates.

]]> Mike McDonald - President, Dablicator Todd Rosales, Mike McDonald, Dablicator, Jetty Extracts 00:50:39 In this episode, we welcome back Mike McDonald, President of Dablicator. If you don't know what the dablicator is, you're missing out. Sure there are plenty of dab tools and hot knives for when you want to traditionally dab concentrates. But what about those of us who like to roll hash holes, or just put oil on other things without getting all sticky and maybe staining your favorite gym shorts. Check out this episode to hear how dablicator is revolutionizing the way people use concentrates. In this episode, we welcome back Mike McDonald, President of Dablicator. If you don't know what the dablicator is, you're missing out. Sure there are plenty of dab tools and hot knives for when you want to traditionally dab concentrates. But what about those of us who like to roll hash holes, or just put oil on other things without getting all sticky and maybe staining your favorite gym shorts. Check out this episode to hear how dablicator is revolutionizing the way people use concentrates. cannabis, cannabislab true full 189 e9a0cb54-0106-4faf-9d33-84c0ccbd05be Paul Weiss - CEO, Paper Planes In this episode, we sit down with Paul Weiss, CEO of Paper Planes Extracts. The discussions include everything from the current financial state of the industry, what is happening specifically in the CA market, and how a perfect balance of corporate and culture can help a cannabis company strive in the current industry climate.

]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2023 17:09:44 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Todd Rosales, Paul Weiss, Paper Planes) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind In this episode, we sit down with Paul Weiss, CEO of Paper Planes Extracts. The discussions include everything from the current financial state of the industry, what is happening specifically in the CA market, and how a perfect balance of corporate and culture can help a cannabis company strive in the current industry climate.

]]> Paul Weiss - CEO, Paper Planes Todd Rosales, Paul Weiss, Paper Planes 00:45:52 In this episode, we sit down with Paul Weiss, CEO of Paper Planes Extracts. The discussions include everything from the current financial state of the industry, what is happening specifically in the CA market, and how a perfect balance of corporate and culture can help a cannabis company strive in the current industry climate. In this episode, we sit down with Paul Weiss, CEO of Paper Planes Extracts. The discussions include everything from the current financial state of the industry, what is happening specifically in the CA market, and how a perfect balance of corporate and culture can help a cannabis company strive in the current industry climate. cannabis industry, weed news, cannabis, cannabis networking, extracts, business news, california cannabis, cannabislab, paper planes, cannabis news true full 188 1426effc-0726-480e-98e8-e88f6191891a Darrin Potter - Director of Market Development, Terra Vera In this episode, we sit down with Darrin Potter - Director of Market Development at Terra Vera & Vice President at Cultivation Structures and Equipment. We discuss how Darrin's deep history of cultivating cannabis in Florida, issues most cannabis cultivations are facing, what remediation issues are best.....and which ones are a little scary to think about.

]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 14:20:08 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Todd Rosales, CannabisLAB, Darrin Potter, Terra Vera) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind In this episode, we sit down with Darrin Potter - Director of Market Development at Terra Vera & Vice President at Cultivation Structures and Equipment. We discuss how Darrin's deep history of cultivating cannabis in Florida, issues most cannabis cultivations are facing, what remediation issues are best.....and which ones are a little scary to think about.

]]> Darrin Potter - Director of Market Development, Terra Vera Todd Rosales, CannabisLAB, Darrin Potter, Terra Vera 00:55:24 In this episode, we sit down with Darrin Potter - Director of Market Development at Terra Vera & Vice President at Cultivation Structures and Equipment. We discuss how Darrin's deep history of cultivating cannabis in Florida, issues most cannabis cultivations are facing, what remediation issues are best.....and which ones are a little scary to think about. In this episode, we sit down with Darrin Potter - Director of Market Development at Terra Vera & Vice President at Cultivation Structures and Equipment. We discuss how Darrin's deep history of cultivating cannabis in Florida, issues most cannabis cultivations are facing, what remediation issues are best.....and which ones are a little scary to think about. ipm, cannabis industry, cannabis business, cannabis cultivation, cannabislab, cannabis news true full 187 70590fcd-622a-44f9-9797-5ffa64a4b5e0 David Polley - Founder & CEO, Preferred Gardens In this episode, we sit down with David Polley - Founder & CEO of Preferred Gardens out of Sacramento, CA. We visit David down at the Flowery cultivation facility and talk about his early life and how it ultimately led him to cannabis cultivation, building his business brick by brick, and his partnership with the Flowery to bring quality cannabis to the Florida medical market.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 15:03:43 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (David Polley, Todd Rosales, CannabisLAB, Preferred Gardens, The FLowery) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind In this episode, we sit down with David Polley - Founder & CEO of Preferred Gardens out of Sacramento, CA. We visit David down at the Flowery cultivation facility and talk about his early life and how it ultimately led him to cannabis cultivation, building his business brick by brick, and his partnership with the Flowery to bring quality cannabis to the Florida medical market.

]]> David Polley - Founder & CEO, Preferred Gardens David Polley, Todd Rosales, CannabisLAB, Preferred Gardens, The FLowery 00:47:25 In this episode, we sit down with David Polley - Founder & CEO of Preferred Gardens out of Sacramento, CA. We visit David down at the Flowery cultivation facility and talk about his early life and how it ultimately led him to cannabis cultivation, building his business brick by brick, and his partnership with the Flowery to bring quality cannabis to the Florida medical market. In this episode, we sit down with David Polley - Founder & CEO of Preferred Gardens out of Sacramento, CA. We visit David down at the Flowery cultivation facility and talk about his early life and how it ultimately led him to cannabis cultivation, building his business brick by brick, and his partnership with the Flowery to bring quality cannabis to the Florida medical market. cannabis industry, cannabis, weed industry, cannabis entrepreneurs, cannabis podcast, cannabis news true full 186 8d5bf46b-5580-4dce-a996-91b38ae57bfe Willie McKenzie - CEO, Left Coast Holdings In this episode, we sit down the WIllie McKenzie, Founder & CEO of Left Coast Holdings, a vertically integrated Cannabis company located in Michigan. We talk about everything from Willie's legacy background, how struggle with addiction, and how turning his life around led him to build a vertically integrated cannabis business in Michigan 

]]> Wed, 9 Aug 2023 17:30:12 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Todd Rosales, Willie McKenzie, Left Coast Holdings) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind In this episode, we sit down the WIllie McKenzie, Founder & CEO of Left Coast Holdings, a vertically integrated Cannabis company located in Michigan. We talk about everything from Willie's legacy background, how struggle with addiction, and how turning his life around led him to build a vertically integrated cannabis business in Michigan 

]]> Willie McKenzie - CEO, Left Coast Holdings Todd Rosales, Willie McKenzie, Left Coast Holdings 01:03:27 In this episode, we sit down the WIllie McKenzie, Founder & CEO of Left Coast Holdings, a vertically integrated Cannabis company located in Michigan. We talk about everything from Willie's legacy background, how struggle with addiction, and how turning his life around led him to build a vertically integrated cannabis business in Michigan In this episode, we sit down the WIllie McKenzie, Founder & CEO of Left Coast Holdings, a vertically integrated Cannabis company located in Michigan. We talk about everything from Willie's legacy background, how struggle with addiction, and how turning his life around led him to build a vertically integrated cannabis business in Michigan cannabis industry, cannabis, cannabis podcast, willie mckenzie, left coast holdings, cannabis news true full 185 a28b7e79-248e-4ac5-a222-2a54710f76b5 Elevate Your Grind - Andrew Thut - CFO, 4Front Ventures In this episode, Todd sits down with Andrew Thut, Chief Financial Officer of 4Front Ventures, s a publicly-traded, vertically integrated MSO in markets including California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Washington. They have built a strong reputation for their high standards and low-cost cultivation and production methodologies earned through a track record of success in facility design, cultivation, genetics, growing processes, manufacturing, purchasing, distribution, and retail. Andrew and Todd discuss the difficulties cannabis companies face trying to operate like any normal business with things such as banking, borrowing money, and taxes. We also touch on a lesser spoken-about topic, how those employed by cannabis companies face the same issues when trying to apply for mortgages and other loans.

]]> Thu, 3 Aug 2023 16:50:54 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind In this episode, Todd sits down with Andrew Thut, Chief Financial Officer of 4Front Ventures, s a publicly-traded, vertically integrated MSO in markets including California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Washington. They have built a strong reputation for their high standards and low-cost cultivation and production methodologies earned through a track record of success in facility design, cultivation, genetics, growing processes, manufacturing, purchasing, distribution, and retail. Andrew and Todd discuss the difficulties cannabis companies face trying to operate like any normal business with things such as banking, borrowing money, and taxes. We also touch on a lesser spoken-about topic, how those employed by cannabis companies face the same issues when trying to apply for mortgages and other loans.

]]> Elevate Your Grind - Andrew Thut - CFO, 4Front Ventures Cannabis Lab 00:57:37 In this episode, Todd sits down with Andrew Thut, Chief Financial Officer of 4Front Ventures, s a publicly-traded, vertically integrated MSO in markets including California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Washington. They have built a strong reputation for their high standards and low-cost cultivation and production methodologies earned through a track record of success in facility design, cultivation, genetics, growing processes, manufacturing, purchasing, distribution, and retail. Andrew and Todd discuss the difficulties cannabis companies face trying to operate like any normal business with things such as banking, borrowing money, and taxes. We also touch on a lesser spoken-about topic, how those employed by cannabis companies face the same issues when trying to apply for mortgages and other loans. In this episode, Todd sits down with Andrew Thut, Chief Financial Officer of 4Front Ventures, s a publicly-traded, vertically integrated MSO in markets including California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Washington. They have built a strong reputation for their high standards and low-cost cultivation and production methodologies earned through a track record of success in facility design, cultivation, genetics, growing processes, manufacturing, purchasing, distribution, and retail. Andrew and Todd discuss the difficulties cannabis companies face trying to operate like any normal business with things such as banking, borrowing money, and taxes. We also touch on a lesser spoken-about topic, how those employed by cannabis companies face the same issues when trying to apply for mortgages and other loans. true full 184 d98ecb1e-3e07-420d-afa3-437f044a7df4 Elevate Your Grind - Joe Lustberg - Managing Partner, UpWise Capital In this episode, we sit down with Joe Lustberg, Managing Partner for UpWise Capital. UpWise isn't your traditional broker, they've created a massive network of lending partners to give you the best chances of being approved. Joe talks about the current state of the industry, and what they look for when doing a lending deal.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:21:44 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Todd Rosales, Joe Lustburg, UpWise, CannabisLAB, Cannabis LAB) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind In this episode, we sit down with Joe Lustberg, Managing Partner for UpWise Capital. UpWise isn't your traditional broker, they've created a massive network of lending partners to give you the best chances of being approved. Joe talks about the current state of the industry, and what they look for when doing a lending deal.

]]> Elevate Your Grind - Joe Lustberg - Managing Partner, UpWise Capital Todd Rosales, Joe Lustburg, UpWise, CannabisLAB, Cannabis LAB 00:51:52 In this episode, we sit down with Joe Lustberg, Managing Partner for UpWise Capital. UpWise isn't your traditional broker, they've created a massive network of lending partners to give you the best chances of being approved. Joe talks about the current state of the industry, and what they look for when doing a lending deal. In this episode, we sit down with Joe Lustberg, Managing Partner for UpWise Capital. UpWise isn't your traditional broker, they've created a massive network of lending partners to give you the best chances of being approved. Joe talks about the current state of the industry, and what they look for when doing a lending deal. elevate your grind, eyg true full 183 efeaa514-1366-41f4-bc9d-79c01d2181d5 Karson Humiston - Founder & CEO, Vangst In this episode, we welcome back friend of the show and Bills Mafia member Karson Humiston, Founder & CEO of Vangst. We talk about the current state of the cannabis industry, what led us here, what we think will happen throughout the remainder of the year, and if Josh Allen will lead the Buffalo Bills to the Super Bowl this year.

]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:24:30 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Karson Humiston, Todd Rosales, CannabisLAB, Baked Foodiez, Vangst) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind In this episode, we welcome back friend of the show and Bills Mafia member Karson Humiston, Founder & CEO of Vangst. We talk about the current state of the cannabis industry, what led us here, what we think will happen throughout the remainder of the year, and if Josh Allen will lead the Buffalo Bills to the Super Bowl this year.

]]> Karson Humiston - Founder & CEO, Vangst Karson Humiston, Todd Rosales, CannabisLAB, Baked Foodiez, Vangst 00:56:59 In this episode, we welcome back friend of the show and Bills Mafia member Karson Humiston, Founder & CEO of Vangst. We talk about the current state of the cannabis industry, what led us here, what we think will happen throughout the remainder of the year, and if Josh Allen will lead the Buffalo Bills to the Super Bowl this year. In this episode, we welcome back friend of the show and Bills Mafia member Karson Humiston, Founder & CEO of Vangst. We talk about the current state of the cannabis industry, what led us here, what we think will happen throughout the remainder of the year, and if Josh Allen will lead the Buffalo Bills to the Super Bowl this year. cannabis industry, weed, cannabis careers, cannabis jobs, cannabis, vangst, cannabis podcast, cannabis news true full 182 75cf6bd1-4e63-44c5-8462-2a0d2dc5c765 Live from The Flowery This episode was filmed live from The Flowery's North Miami dispensary. We were invited to The Flowery's "Retail Reset" tour as they built out more room for some of the latest brand partnerships, including Sherbinskis, Doja, and Wizard Trees. We learn about how The Flowery approaches the Florida market and what's important to them when bringing in a brand from another state.

]]> Wed, 5 Jul 2023 17:57:07 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Ilya Schmidt, Todd Rosales, The Flowery, CannabisLAB, Cannabis LAB) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind This episode was filmed live from The Flowery's North Miami dispensary. We were invited to The Flowery's "Retail Reset" tour as they built out more room for some of the latest brand partnerships, including Sherbinskis, Doja, and Wizard Trees. We learn about how The Flowery approaches the Florida market and what's important to them when bringing in a brand from another state.

]]> Live from The Flowery Ilya Schmidt, Todd Rosales, The Flowery, CannabisLAB, Cannabis LAB 01:12:51 This episode was filmed live from The Flowery's North Miami dispensary. We were invited to The Flowery's "Retail Reset" tour as they built out more room for some of the latest brand partnerships, including Sherbinskis, Doja, and Wizard Trees. We learn about how The Flowery approaches the Florida market and what's important to them when bringing in a brand from another state. This episode was filmed live from The Flowery's North Miami dispensary. We were invited to The Flowery's "Retail Reset" tour as they built out more room for some of the latest brand partnerships, including Sherbinskis, Doja, and Wizard Trees. We learn about how The Flowery approaches the Florida market and what's important to them when bringing in a brand from another state. cannabis, the flowery, cannabis podcast, potcast, cnnabis lab, cannabislab, cannabis news true full 181 b004b663-e19e-4808-8da1-c518f647fdea Ted Lidie - Founder & CEO, Alien Labs, Brand Director Connected Cannabis In this episode, we sit down with Ted Lidie, Founder & CEO of Alien Labs & Brand Director at Connected Cannabis. Ted grew up in a small town and had cultivation in his blood. We discuss Ted's journey into the recreational market and how he's been able to build Alien Labs into the icon it is today.

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]]> Mon, 3 Jul 2023 17:15:50 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Ted Lidie, Todd Rosales) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind In this episode, we sit down with Ted Lidie, Founder & CEO of Alien Labs & Brand Director at Connected Cannabis. Ted grew up in a small town and had cultivation in his blood. We discuss Ted's journey into the recreational market and how he's been able to build Alien Labs into the icon it is today.

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]]> Ted Lidie - Founder & CEO, Alien Labs, Brand Director Connected Cannabis Ted Lidie, Todd Rosales 01:06:44 In this episode, we sit down with Ted Lidie, Founder & CEO of Alien Labs & Brand Director at Connected Cannabis. Ted grew up in a small town and had cultivation in his blood. We discuss Ted's journey into the recreational market and how he's been able to build Alien Labs into the icon it is today. In this episode, we sit down with Ted Lidie, Founder & CEO of Alien Labs & Brand Director at Connected Cannabis. Ted grew up in a small town and had cultivation in his blood. We discuss Ted's journey into the recreational market and how he's been able to build Alien Labs into the icon it is today. elevate your grind, alien labs, ted lidie, trulieve, cannabis, cannabis lab, connected cannabis, california cannabis true full 180 feb032e3-451e-4fc6-8cf4-70c98e7c19f9 Marco Algorta, CEO Bienstar Wellness Marco, CEO of Bienstar Wellness, is considered a pioneer in the development of the medical cannabis industry in Uruguay. Together with the Universidad de la República and the Institut Pasteur de Montevideo, he promoted scientific research in preclinical models. He also collaborated with clinical research at the Maciel Hospital. In 2017, Marco was the co-founder of the association for research and development of medical cannabis in Brazil, Cannab. That same year, he was the mentor of the first hemp project accelerator in the region, SmartHemp, from the Sinergia Tech Hardware Accelerator. Marco also founded the Cannapur company, which was successfully sold to Khiron Life Sciences (OTC: KHRNF), a publicly traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Marco was one of the founders of the Uruguayan Chamber of Medicinal Cannabis Companies and was elected as its first president. Bienstar currently offers psychedelics-assisted addiction recovery treatment under the Clinicas Beneva brand.

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:38:38 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (marco algorta, Todd Rosales) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Marco, CEO of Bienstar Wellness, is considered a pioneer in the development of the medical cannabis industry in Uruguay. Together with the Universidad de la República and the Institut Pasteur de Montevideo, he promoted scientific research in preclinical models. He also collaborated with clinical research at the Maciel Hospital. In 2017, Marco was the co-founder of the association for research and development of medical cannabis in Brazil, Cannab. That same year, he was the mentor of the first hemp project accelerator in the region, SmartHemp, from the Sinergia Tech Hardware Accelerator. Marco also founded the Cannapur company, which was successfully sold to Khiron Life Sciences (OTC: KHRNF), a publicly traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Marco was one of the founders of the Uruguayan Chamber of Medicinal Cannabis Companies and was elected as its first president. Bienstar currently offers psychedelics-assisted addiction recovery treatment under the Clinicas Beneva brand.

]]> Marco Algorta, CEO Bienstar Wellness marco algorta, Todd Rosales 00:51:31 Marco, CEO of Bienstar Wellness, is considered a pioneer in the development of the medical cannabis industry in Uruguay. Together with the Universidad de la República and the Institut Pasteur de Montevideo, he promoted scientific research in preclinical models. He also collaborated with clinical research at the Maciel Hospital. In 2017, Marco was the co-founder of the association for research and development of medical cannabis in Brazil, Cannab. That same year, he was the mentor of the first hemp project accelerator in the region, SmartHemp, from the Sinergia Tech Hardware Accelerator. Marco also founded the Cannapur company, which was successfully sold to Khiron Life Sciences (OTC: KHRNF), a publicly traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Marco was one of the founders of the Uruguayan Chamber of Medicinal Cannabis Companies and was elected as its first president. Bienstar currently offers psychedelics-assisted addiction recovery treatment under the Clinicas Beneva brand. Marco, CEO of Bienstar Wellness, is considered a pioneer in the development of the medical cannabis industry in Uruguay. Together with the Universidad de la República and the Institut Pasteur de Montevideo, he promoted scientific research in preclinical models. He also collaborated with clinical research at the Maciel Hospital. In 2017, Marco was the co-founder of the association for research and development of medical cannabis in Brazil, Cannab. That same year, he was the mentor of the first hemp project accelerator in the region, SmartHemp, from the Sinergia Tech Hardware Accelerator. Marco also founded the Cannapur company, which was successfully sold to Khiron Life Sciences (OTC: KHRNF), a publicly traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Marco was one of the founders of the Uruguayan Chamber of Medicinal Cannabis Companies and was elected as its first president. Bienstar currently offers psychedelics-assisted addiction recovery treatment under the Clinicas Beneva brand. true full 179 4bec9fa4-362e-4a97-9dfb-f41a1e7b0deb Randy Lanier - Vice President, Freedom Grow s a kid, Randy Lanier dreamed of achieving four-wheel glory at the Indianapolis 500, but knew he’d never be able to afford the most expensive sport on earth. That all changed when he bought a speedboat and began smuggling pot from the Bahamas. Fueled by what would become a historically massive smuggling operation, he started racing cars and became an overnight sensation. For Randy and his teammates, money was no object, and bigger hauls meant faster cars. At every event they attended, they were behind the wheel of the best machinery, flaunting their secret in front of huge crowds and live television cameras. But no matter how fast they drove, they couldn’t outrun the law. As Randy came ever closer to reaching his dream of high-speed glory, one of the biggest drug scandals ever to hit the professional sports world was about to unfold. Today Randy is one of the biggest cannabis advocates in the country and is the Vice President of Freedom Grow, a non-profit organization that assists the lives of non-violent cannabis offenders. In this episode, we talk about how Randy balanced life as a professional race car driver and prolific smuggler and how being incarcerated allowed him to find his true life passion, being of service to others. Check it out. Freedom Grow - www.freedomgrow.org Survival of the Fastest - https://a.co/d/8oJTmZh

]]> Thu, 8 Jun 2023 15:51:02 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Todd Rosales, Randy Lanier) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind s a kid, Randy Lanier dreamed of achieving four-wheel glory at the Indianapolis 500, but knew he’d never be able to afford the most expensive sport on earth. That all changed when he bought a speedboat and began smuggling pot from the Bahamas. Fueled by what would become a historically massive smuggling operation, he started racing cars and became an overnight sensation. For Randy and his teammates, money was no object, and bigger hauls meant faster cars. At every event they attended, they were behind the wheel of the best machinery, flaunting their secret in front of huge crowds and live television cameras. But no matter how fast they drove, they couldn’t outrun the law. As Randy came ever closer to reaching his dream of high-speed glory, one of the biggest drug scandals ever to hit the professional sports world was about to unfold. Today Randy is one of the biggest cannabis advocates in the country and is the Vice President of Freedom Grow, a non-profit organization that assists the lives of non-violent cannabis offenders. In this episode, we talk about how Randy balanced life as a professional race car driver and prolific smuggler and how being incarcerated allowed him to find his true life passion, being of service to others. Check it out. Freedom Grow - www.freedomgrow.org Survival of the Fastest - https://a.co/d/8oJTmZh

]]> Randy Lanier - Vice President, Freedom Grow Todd Rosales, Randy Lanier 00:45:09 s a kid, Randy Lanier dreamed of achieving four-wheel glory at the Indianapolis 500, but knew he’d never be able to afford the most expensive sport on earth. That all changed when he bought a speedboat and began smuggling pot from the Bahamas. Fueled by what would become a historically massive smuggling operation, he started racing cars and became an overnight sensation. For Randy and his teammates, money was no object, and bigger hauls meant faster cars. At every event they attended, they were behind the wheel of the best machinery, flaunting their secret in front of huge crowds and live television cameras. But no matter how fast they drove, they couldn’t outrun the law. As Randy came ever closer to reaching his dream of high-speed glory, one of the biggest drug scandals ever to hit the professional sports world was about to unfold. Today Randy is one of the biggest cannabis advocates in the country and is the Vice President of Freedom Grow, a non-profit organization that assists the lives of non-violent cannabis offenders. In this episode, we talk about how Randy balanced life as a professional race car driver and prolific smuggler and how being incarcerated allowed him to find his true life passion, being of service to others. Check it out. Freedom Grow - www.freedomgrow.org Survival of the Fastest - https://a.co/d/8oJTmZh s a kid, Randy Lanier dreamed of achieving four-wheel glory at the Indianapolis 500, but knew he’d never be able to afford the most expensive sport on earth. That all changed when he bought a speedboat and began smuggling pot from the Bahamas. Fueled by what would become a historically massive smuggling operation, he started racing cars and became an overnight sensation. For Randy and his teammates, money was no object, and bigger hauls meant faster cars. At every event they attended, they were behind the wheel of the best machinery, flaunting their secret in front of huge crowds and live television cameras. But no matter how fast they drove, they couldn’t outrun the law. As Randy came ever closer to reaching his dream of high-speed glory, one of the biggest drug scandals ever to hit the professional sports world was about to unfold. Today Randy is one of the biggest cannabis advocates in the country and is the Vice President of Freedom Grow, a non-profit organization that assists the lives of non-violent cannabis offenders. In this episode, we talk about how Randy balanced life as a professional race car driver and prolific smuggler and how being incarcerated allowed him to find his true life passion, being of service to others. Check it out. Freedom Grow - www.freedomgrow.org Survival of the Fastest - https://a.co/d/8oJTmZh non profit, smuggling, racing, randy lanier, cannabis, podcast, business, indy car true full 178 41e1eab0-824c-4f26-8ac6-2ec14bd5cfaa Holly Bell - VP Regulatory at Flora Growth In today's episode we sit down with Holly Bell, who just recently gave up one of the coolest title's you can have in a government role, Director of Cannabis. Holly shares her deep entrepreneurial background with us, her journey that led her to help design the hemp and medical marijuana programs in Florida, and how she's taking that knowledge across the globe in her new role with Flora Growth. 

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]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2022 17:48:22 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Todd Rosales, Holly Bell) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind In today's episode we sit down with Holly Bell, who just recently gave up one of the coolest title's you can have in a government role, Director of Cannabis. Holly shares her deep entrepreneurial background with us, her journey that led her to help design the hemp and medical marijuana programs in Florida, and how she's taking that knowledge across the globe in her new role with Flora Growth. 

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]]> Holly Bell - VP Regulatory at Flora Growth Todd Rosales, Holly Bell 00:47:55 In today's episode we sit down with Holly Bell, who just recently gave up one of the coolest title's you can have in a government role, Director of Cannabis. Holly shares her deep entrepreneurial background with us, her journey that led her to help design the hemp and medical marijuana programs in Florida, and how she's taking that knowledge across the globe in her new role with Flora Growth. www.joinclab.com www.youtube.com/@thecannabislab https://www.floragrowth.com/ In today's episode we sit down with Holly Bell, who just recently gave up one of the coolest title's you can have in a government role, Director of Cannabis. Holly shares her deep entrepreneurial background with us, her journey that led her to help design the hemp and medical marijuana programs in Florida, and how she's taking that knowledge across the globe in her new role with Flora Growth. www.joinclab.com www.youtube.com/@thecannabislab https://www.floragrowth.com/ elevate your grind, marijuana, agriculture, holly bell, medical marijuana, cannabis, flora growth, potcast, fdacs, florida cannabis, cannabislab, florida, cannabis news true full 177 12392149-97b3-4061-a4a6-a20f6a6635c0 Elevate Your Grind - Paxton & Dawson Newman - Brothers Broadleaf Brothers Broadleaf was dreamed up in 2019 by two brothers in Tampa, Florida. Paxton and Dawson are 4th generation cigar makers, and know the inner workings of the industry. They were able to use this experience to create the premium blunt wrap we have all been waiting for. Fed up with the lack of quality leaves available to blunt smokers, the Brothers knew the only way to achieve perfection was to go back to the basics and forego the mass producing cigar machines.

]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2022 16:20:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Paxton Newman) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Brothers Broadleaf was dreamed up in 2019 by two brothers in Tampa, Florida. Paxton and Dawson are 4th generation cigar makers, and know the inner workings of the industry. They were able to use this experience to create the premium blunt wrap we have all been waiting for. Fed up with the lack of quality leaves available to blunt smokers, the Brothers knew the only way to achieve perfection was to go back to the basics and forego the mass producing cigar machines.

]]> Elevate Your Grind - Paxton & Dawson Newman - Brothers Broadleaf Paxton Newman 00:58:12 Brothers Broadleaf was dreamed up in 2019 by two brothers in Tampa, Florida. Paxton and Dawson are 4th generation cigar makers, and know the inner workings of the industry. They were able to use this experience to create the premium blunt wrap we have all been waiting for. Fed up with the lack of quality leaves available to blunt smokers, the Brothers knew the only way to achieve perfection was to go back to the basics and forego the mass producing cigar machines. Brothers Broadleaf was dreamed up in 2019 by two brothers in Tampa, Florida. Paxton and Dawson are 4th generation cigar makers, and know the inner workings of the industry. They were able to use this experience to create the premium blunt wrap we have all been waiting for. Fed up with the lack of quality leaves available to blunt smokers, the Brothers knew the only way to achieve perfection was to go back to the basics and forego the mass producing cigar machines. cigars, family business, hand-rolled cigars, small business, entrepreneur, cannabis news true full 176 38f4c1bb-7223-49fe-8e71-30ca07617c16 Elevate Your Grind - Jeffrey Finkle - Arcview Group In this episode Todd sits down with Jeffrey Finkle, CEO of the Arcview Group, an institution in the legal cannabis industry founded by Troy Dayton and Steve DeAngelo. They talk about the upcoming Arcview event at the Loews Hotel in Coral Gables from Dec 7-9, the history of Arcview, it's space in the cannabis industry, and the current state of capital in the cannabis industry. 

]]> Thu, 1 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Jeffrey Finkle, Todd Rosales) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind In this episode Todd sits down with Jeffrey Finkle, CEO of the Arcview Group, an institution in the legal cannabis industry founded by Troy Dayton and Steve DeAngelo. They talk about the upcoming Arcview event at the Loews Hotel in Coral Gables from Dec 7-9, the history of Arcview, it's space in the cannabis industry, and the current state of capital in the cannabis industry. 

]]> Elevate Your Grind - Jeffrey Finkle - Arcview Group Jeffrey Finkle, Todd Rosales 00:29:09 In this episode Todd sits down with Jeffrey Finkle, CEO of the Arcview Group, an institution in the legal cannabis industry founded by Troy Dayton and Steve DeAngelo. They talk about the upcoming Arcview event at the Loews Hotel in Coral Gables from Dec 7-9, the history of Arcview, it's space in the cannabis industry, and the current state of capital in the cannabis industry. In this episode Todd sits down with Jeffrey Finkle, CEO of the Arcview Group, an institution in the legal cannabis industry founded by Troy Dayton and Steve DeAngelo. They talk about the upcoming Arcview event at the Loews Hotel in Coral Gables from Dec 7-9, the history of Arcview, it's space in the cannabis industry, and the current state of capital in the cannabis industry. cannabis investing, cannabis, cannabis podcast, arcview, investing, investments, private equity, cannabislab, venture capital, cannabis news true full 175 651515a4-272f-49e6-9bcc-5c281fba0e7c Elevate Your Grind - Delta Oil Co Elevate Your Grind - Delta Oil Co

In this episode we sit down with the entire crew of Delta Oil co. and their good friend and advisor Christopher F. Rux, CPA Rux. Dallas and Mike tell us the backstory of Delta Oil Co., why they chose Oklahoma to prove their concept, and how they plan on breaking into the Florida Cannabis Market

]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Dallas Owens, Mike Uglialoro, Christopher Rux, Todd Rosales) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Elevate Your Grind - Delta Oil Co

In this episode we sit down with the entire crew of Delta Oil co. and their good friend and advisor Christopher F. Rux, CPA Rux. Dallas and Mike tell us the backstory of Delta Oil Co., why they chose Oklahoma to prove their concept, and how they plan on breaking into the Florida Cannabis Market

]]> Elevate Your Grind - Delta Oil Co Dallas Owens, Mike Uglialoro, Christopher Rux, Todd Rosales 01:08:19 In this episode we sit down with the entire crew of Delta Oil co. and their good friend and advisor Christopher F. Rux, CPA Rux. Dallas and Mike tell us the backstory of Delta Oil Co., why they chose Oklahoma to prove their concept, and how they plan on breaking into the Florida Cannabis Market In this episode we sit down with the entire crew of Delta Oil co. and their good friend and advisor Christopher F. Rux, CPA Rux. Dallas and Mike tell us the backstory of Delta Oil Co., why they chose Oklahoma to prove their concept, and how they plan on breaking into the Florida Cannabis Market cannabis industry, cannabis, cannabis podcast, podcast, cannabis news true full 174 2f148045-3876-4d1d-83f3-82dedf4ace82 Tina Ulman and Dani Baranowski, Co-Founders of the Chamber of Cannabis In 2020 Tina Ulman and Dani Baranowski co-founded the Chamber of Cannabis, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit and Nevada’s largest cannabis business trade organization composed of over 400 industry leaders and 65 businesses looking to build a more inclusive industry and community, restore justice, and move cannabis commerce forward. The Chamber successfully took a major role in passing AB 341 – the Cannabis Consumption Lounge Bill, as well as AB 400 for Cannabis DUI reform. The Chamber was recently awarded, “Nonprofit of the Year” and for their advocacy and work, Dani and Tina received recognition for “Women Inspiring Nevada” from Las Vegas Weekly, as well as a Certificate of Congressional Recognition from the United States Senate. We encourage anyone looking to take part in the emerging consumption lounge opportunities in Nevada, or otherwise expand Nevada cannabis to reach out to us on instagram @chamberofcannabis or via our website thechamberofcannabis.org or email us directly chamberofcannabis@gmail.com.

]]> Tue, 8 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Tina Ulman, Dani Baranowski) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind In 2020 Tina Ulman and Dani Baranowski co-founded the Chamber of Cannabis, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit and Nevada’s largest cannabis business trade organization composed of over 400 industry leaders and 65 businesses looking to build a more inclusive industry and community, restore justice, and move cannabis commerce forward. The Chamber successfully took a major role in passing AB 341 – the Cannabis Consumption Lounge Bill, as well as AB 400 for Cannabis DUI reform. The Chamber was recently awarded, “Nonprofit of the Year” and for their advocacy and work, Dani and Tina received recognition for “Women Inspiring Nevada” from Las Vegas Weekly, as well as a Certificate of Congressional Recognition from the United States Senate. We encourage anyone looking to take part in the emerging consumption lounge opportunities in Nevada, or otherwise expand Nevada cannabis to reach out to us on instagram @chamberofcannabis or via our website thechamberofcannabis.org or email us directly chamberofcannabis@gmail.com.

]]> Tina Ulman and Dani Baranowski, Co-Founders of the Chamber of Cannabis Tina Ulman, Dani Baranowski 00:57:23 In 2020 Tina Ulman and Dani Baranowski co-founded the Chamber of Cannabis, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit and Nevada’s largest cannabis business trade organization composed of over 400 industry leaders and 65 businesses looking to build a more inclusive industry and community, restore justice, and move cannabis commerce forward. The Chamber successfully took a major role in passing AB 341 – the Cannabis Consumption Lounge Bill, as well as AB 400 for Cannabis DUI reform. The Chamber was recently awarded, “Nonprofit of the Year” and for their advocacy and work, Dani and Tina received recognition for “Women Inspiring Nevada” from Las Vegas Weekly, as well as a Certificate of Congressional Recognition from the United States Senate. We encourage anyone looking to take part in the emerging consumption lounge opportunities in Nevada, or otherwise expand Nevada cannabis to reach out to us on instagram @chamberofcannabis or via our website thechamberofcannabis.org or email us directly chamberofcannabis@gmail.com. In 2020 Tina Ulman and Dani Baranowski co-founded the Chamber of Cannabis, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit and Nevada’s largest cannabis business trade organization composed of over 400 industry leaders and 65 businesses looking to build a more inclusive industry and community, restore justice, and move cannabis commerce forward. The Chamber successfully took a major role in passing AB 341 – the Cannabis Consumption Lounge Bill, as well as AB 400 for Cannabis DUI reform. The Chamber was recently awarded, “Nonprofit of the Year” and for their advocacy and work, Dani and Tina received recognition for “Women Inspiring Nevada” from Las Vegas Weekly, as well as a Certificate of Congressional Recognition from the United States Senate. We encourage anyone looking to take part in the emerging consumption lounge opportunities in Nevada, or otherwise expand Nevada cannabis to reach out to us on instagram @chamberofcannabis or via our website thechamberofcannabis.org or email us directly chamberofcannabis@gmail.com. nevada cannabis, ab 341, consumption lounge, cannabis business, cannabis startups, nevada startups, nevada consumption lounge, entrepreneurship, las vegas cannabis, weed biz, ab 400 true full 173 cc078366-91a6-4336-ac0a-0babcda196a4 John McLeod, Co-Founder of Cloud Cannabis Co. John McLeod Co-Founder and Head of New Markets at Cloud Cannabis Company, a vertically licensed medical and recreational cannabis operator in Michigan. John sits down with Todd to talk about how his journey lead him to understand the benefit of cannabis and his efforts to grow his business up North.

]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:40:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (John McLeod) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind John McLeod Co-Founder and Head of New Markets at Cloud Cannabis Company, a vertically licensed medical and recreational cannabis operator in Michigan. John sits down with Todd to talk about how his journey lead him to understand the benefit of cannabis and his efforts to grow his business up North.

]]> John McLeod, Co-Founder of Cloud Cannabis Co. John McLeod 00:50:11 John McLeod Co-Founder and Head of New Markets at Cloud Cannabis Company, a vertically licensed medical and recreational cannabis operator in Michigan. John sits down with Todd to talk about how his journey lead him to understand the benefit of cannabis and his efforts to grow his business up North. John McLeod Co-Founder and Head of New Markets at Cloud Cannabis Company, a vertically licensed medical and recreational cannabis operator in Michigan. John sits down with Todd to talk about how his journey lead him to understand the benefit of cannabis and his efforts to grow his business up North. cannabis business, cloud cannabis company, michigan small business, john mcleod, cannabis entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship, michigan dispensary, cloud cannabis co., cannabis startup, cannabis news true full 172 Buzzsprout-11470889 Doug Kulig, Senior Sales Executive at Boveda In  another in-studio conversation, Todd sits down with Doug Kulig, Senior Sales Executive at Boveda, Inc. Doug has been working in the cannabis industry since 2018 and now works throughout the Southeast with the industry leader in two way humidity control.

]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind In  another in-studio conversation, Todd sits down with Doug Kulig, Senior Sales Executive at Boveda, Inc. Doug has been working in the cannabis industry since 2018 and now works throughout the Southeast with the industry leader in two way humidity control.

]]> Doug Kulig, Senior Sales Executive at Boveda Cannabis Lab 00:44:04 In another in-studio conversation, Todd sits down with Doug Kulig, Senior Sales Executive at Boveda, Inc. Doug has been working in the cannabis industry since 2018 and now works throughout the Southeast with the industry leader in two way humidity control. In another in-studio conversation, Todd sits down with Doug Kulig, Senior Sales Executive at Boveda, Inc. Doug has been working in the cannabis industry since 2018 and now works throughout the Southeast with the industry leader in two way humidity control. false full 171 Buzzsprout-11344274 Daniel Firtel, President of TRP Co Daniel Firtel is the President of TRP Co, the holding company for legacy brands Cookies, Dr. Greenthumb's, and Insane. Prior to joining TRP Co, Daniel led top real estate investment and leasing firms in California for over 15 years and has been involved in over $3 Billion in shopping center sales and lease transactions. He is also a serial entrepreneur, starting and expanding several successful businesses during his career including a chain of fast casual restaurants.

]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Daniel Firtel is the President of TRP Co, the holding company for legacy brands Cookies, Dr. Greenthumb's, and Insane. Prior to joining TRP Co, Daniel led top real estate investment and leasing firms in California for over 15 years and has been involved in over $3 Billion in shopping center sales and lease transactions. He is also a serial entrepreneur, starting and expanding several successful businesses during his career including a chain of fast casual restaurants.

]]> Daniel Firtel, President of TRP Co Cannabis Lab 00:50:42 Daniel Firtel is the President of TRP Co, the holding company for legacy brands Cookies, Dr. Greenthumb's, and Insane. Prior to joining TRP Co, Daniel led top real estate investment and leasing firms in California for over 15 years and has been involved in over $3 Billion in shopping center sales and lease transactions. He is also a serial entrepreneur, starting and expanding several successful businesses during his career including a chain of fast casual restaurants. Daniel Firtel is the President of TRP Co, the holding company for legacy brands Cookies, Dr. Greenthumb's, and Insane. Prior to joining TRP Co, Daniel led top real estate investment and leasing firms in California for over 15 years and has been involved in over $3 Billion in shopping center sales and lease transactions. He is also a serial entrepreneur, starting and expanding several successful businesses during his career including a chain of fast casual restaurants. false full 170 Buzzsprout-11265939 Kendra Stocking, Vice President of Sales at Cherry World Kendra Stocking is the Vice President of Sales at Cherry World, a modern lifestyle brand with a focus on cannabis, fashion + lifestyle, skateboarding and culture. Kendra is a collaborative cannabis sales leader with over 14 years experience in sales in the cannabis, action sports and real estate industries. She was previously the Vice President of Sales at Old Pal, a company crafting quality cannabis in California and Nevada.

]]> Mon, 5 Sep 2022 23:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Kendra Stocking is the Vice President of Sales at Cherry World, a modern lifestyle brand with a focus on cannabis, fashion + lifestyle, skateboarding and culture. Kendra is a collaborative cannabis sales leader with over 14 years experience in sales in the cannabis, action sports and real estate industries. She was previously the Vice President of Sales at Old Pal, a company crafting quality cannabis in California and Nevada.

]]> Kendra Stocking, Vice President of Sales at Cherry World Cannabis Lab 00:49:48 Kendra Stocking is the Vice President of Sales at Cherry World, a modern lifestyle brand with a focus on cannabis, fashion + lifestyle, skateboarding and culture. Kendra is a collaborative cannabis sales leader with over 14 years experience in sales in the cannabis, action sports and real estate industries. She was previously the Vice President of Sales at Old Pal, a company crafting quality cannabis in California and Nevada. Kendra Stocking is the Vice President of Sales at Cherry World, a modern lifestyle brand with a focus on cannabis, fashion + lifestyle, skateboarding and culture. Kendra is a collaborative cannabis sales leader with over 14 years experience in sales in the cannabis, action sports and real estate industries. She was previously the Vice President of Sales at Old Pal, a company crafting quality cannabis in California and Nevada. false full 169 Buzzsprout-11160896 Frank Costa, Chief Growth Officer of World Insurance Associates Frank Costa serves as the Chief Growth Officer of World Insurance Associates where he focuses on enhancing the synergies between clients, colleagues, carriers, and strategic alliances. Mr. Costa is responsible for maximizing new business development strategies, organic growth in Commercial and Personal Lines and Benefits, retention, and margins. Prior to World, Frank led the Middle Market and Small Commercial Divisions at Frenkel & Company from 2008 to 2017 and was responsible for 25 employees, 2,600 clients, and over $90 million in annual premium. He founded his own insurance agency in 1989 and successfully grew the firm from -0- to $2 million agency revenue before merging with CLG Insurance in 2001. Mr. Costa was the Sales Manager and lead producer at CLG Insurance from 2001 to 2008 and mentored 8 producers driving 8% growth in new revenue annually.

]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Frank Costa serves as the Chief Growth Officer of World Insurance Associates where he focuses on enhancing the synergies between clients, colleagues, carriers, and strategic alliances. Mr. Costa is responsible for maximizing new business development strategies, organic growth in Commercial and Personal Lines and Benefits, retention, and margins. Prior to World, Frank led the Middle Market and Small Commercial Divisions at Frenkel & Company from 2008 to 2017 and was responsible for 25 employees, 2,600 clients, and over $90 million in annual premium. He founded his own insurance agency in 1989 and successfully grew the firm from -0- to $2 million agency revenue before merging with CLG Insurance in 2001. Mr. Costa was the Sales Manager and lead producer at CLG Insurance from 2001 to 2008 and mentored 8 producers driving 8% growth in new revenue annually.

]]> Frank Costa, Chief Growth Officer of World Insurance Associates Cannabis Lab 00:47:56 Frank Costa serves as the Chief Growth Officer of World Insurance Associates where he focuses on enhancing the synergies between clients, colleagues, carriers, and strategic alliances. Mr. Costa is responsible for maximizing new business development strategies, organic growth in Commercial and Personal Lines and Benefits, retention, and margins. Prior to World, Frank led the Middle Market and Small Commercial Divisions at Frenkel & Company from 2008 to 2017 and was responsible for 25 employees, 2,600 clients, and over $90 million in annual premium. He founded his own insurance agency in 1989 and successfully grew the firm from -0- to $2 million agency revenue before merging with CLG Insurance in 2001. Mr. Costa was the Sales Manager and lead producer at CLG Insurance from 2001 to 2008 and mentored 8 producers driving 8% growth in new revenue annually. Frank Costa serves as the Chief Growth Officer of World Insurance Associates where he focuses on enhancing the synergies between clients, colleagues, carriers, and strategic alliances. Mr. Costa is responsible for maximizing new business development strategies, organic growth in Commercial and Personal Lines and Benefits, retention, and margins. Prior to World, Frank led the Middle Market and Small Commercial Divisions at Frenkel & Company from 2008 to 2017 and was responsible for 25 employees, 2,600 clients, and over $90 million in annual premium. He founded his own insurance agency in 1989 and successfully grew the firm from -0- to $2 million agency revenue before merging with CLG Insurance in 2001. Mr. Costa was the Sales Manager and lead producer at CLG Insurance from 2001 to 2008 and mentored 8 producers driving 8% growth in new revenue annually. false full 168 Buzzsprout-10959840 Graham Farrar, Co-Founder & President of Glass House Brands Graham is a serial entrepreneur who began his career as part of the original team at Software.com, taking the company public in 1999. Shortly thereafter, he served on the board of Seacology and was part of the founding team at Sonos, where he was involved with product design, development, sales, and customer support. After Sonos, Farrar served as a board member for Heal the Ocean, was a founder and partner of ebook publishers iStoryTime Inc. and zuuka, and founded a Santa Barbara luxury rental company. He first ventured into the regulated cannabis industry by founding Elite Garden Wholesale, an agriculture technology company focused on developing products for the hydroponics industry. Farrar currently sits on the Board of Directors of The Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation.

]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Graham is a serial entrepreneur who began his career as part of the original team at Software.com, taking the company public in 1999. Shortly thereafter, he served on the board of Seacology and was part of the founding team at Sonos, where he was involved with product design, development, sales, and customer support. After Sonos, Farrar served as a board member for Heal the Ocean, was a founder and partner of ebook publishers iStoryTime Inc. and zuuka, and founded a Santa Barbara luxury rental company. He first ventured into the regulated cannabis industry by founding Elite Garden Wholesale, an agriculture technology company focused on developing products for the hydroponics industry. Farrar currently sits on the Board of Directors of The Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation.

]]> Graham Farrar, Co-Founder & President of Glass House Brands Cannabis Lab 00:56:12 Graham is a serial entrepreneur who began his career as part of the original team at Software.com, taking the company public in 1999. Shortly thereafter, he served on the board of Seacology and was part of the founding team at Sonos, where he was involved with product design, development, sales, and customer support. After Sonos, Farrar served as a board member for Heal the Ocean, was a founder and partner of ebook publishers iStoryTime Inc. and zuuka, and founded a Santa Barbara luxury rental company. He first ventured into the regulated cannabis industry by founding Elite Garden Wholesale, an agriculture technology company focused on developing products for the hydroponics industry. Farrar currently sits on the Board of Directors of The Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation. Graham is a serial entrepreneur who began his career as part of the original team at Software.com, taking the company public in 1999. Shortly thereafter, he served on the board of Seacology and was part of the founding team at Sonos, where he was involved with product design, development, sales, and customer support. After Sonos, Farrar served as a board member for Heal the Ocean, was a founder and partner of ebook publishers iStoryTime Inc. and zuuka, and founded a Santa Barbara luxury rental company. He first ventured into the regulated cannabis industry by founding Elite Garden Wholesale, an agriculture technology company focused on developing products for the hydroponics industry. Farrar currently sits on the Board of Directors of The Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation. false full 167 Buzzsprout-10879870 Ron Gershoni, Co-Founder and CEO of Jetty Extracts Ron co-founded Jetty Extracts in 2013 and has overseen its growth from a local San Diego brand into a leading California extract company. Jetty continues to move the industry forward in regards to extraction techniques, and through the Shelter Project, provides free cannabis oil to cancer patients. Jetty collaborated with Stone Brewing and Thorn Street Brewery on cannabis-derived terpene infused beers, and with Sweet Bricks, an artisanal toffee brand, to create Mind Tricks medicated toffee.

Ron is an active member of the CCIA, the CCMA, and the Oakland Diversity & Equity Cannabis Coalition (OakDECC), a cannabis advocacy organization helping to shape policy in one of California’s oldest and largest cannabis communities. Ron spent nearly a decade as President of natural deodorant brand Lavilin, and has worked at BlackRock Solutions and Accenture. Ron graduated with a BBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan in 2001.

]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Ron co-founded Jetty Extracts in 2013 and has overseen its growth from a local San Diego brand into a leading California extract company. Jetty continues to move the industry forward in regards to extraction techniques, and through the Shelter Project, provides free cannabis oil to cancer patients. Jetty collaborated with Stone Brewing and Thorn Street Brewery on cannabis-derived terpene infused beers, and with Sweet Bricks, an artisanal toffee brand, to create Mind Tricks medicated toffee.

Ron is an active member of the CCIA, the CCMA, and the Oakland Diversity & Equity Cannabis Coalition (OakDECC), a cannabis advocacy organization helping to shape policy in one of California’s oldest and largest cannabis communities. Ron spent nearly a decade as President of natural deodorant brand Lavilin, and has worked at BlackRock Solutions and Accenture. Ron graduated with a BBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan in 2001.

]]> Ron Gershoni, Co-Founder and CEO of Jetty Extracts Cannabis Lab 00:49:58 Ron co-founded Jetty Extracts in 2013 and has overseen its growth from a local San Diego brand into a leading California extract company. Jetty continues to move the industry forward in regards to extraction techniques, and through the Shelter Project, provides free cannabis oil to cancer patients. Jetty collaborated with Stone Brewing and Thorn Street Brewery on cannabis-derived terpene infused beers, and with Sweet Bricks, an artisanal toffee brand, to create Mind Tricks medicated toffee.Ron is an active member of the CCIA, the CCMA, and the Oakland Diversity & Equity Cannabis Coalition (OakDECC), a cannabis advocacy organization helping to shape policy in one of California’s oldest and largest cannabis communities. Ron spent nearly a decade as President of natural deodorant brand Lavilin, and has worked at BlackRock Solutions and Accenture. Ron graduated with a BBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan in 2001. Ron co-founded Jetty Extracts in 2013 and has overseen its growth from a local San Diego brand into a leading California extract company. Jetty continues to move the industry forward in regards to extraction techniques, and through the Shelter Project, provides free cannabis oil to cancer patients. Jetty collaborated with Stone Brewing and Thorn Street Brewery on cannabis-derived terpene infused beers, and with Sweet Bricks, an artisanal toffee brand, to create Mind Tricks medicated toffee.Ron is an active member of the CCIA, the CCMA, and the Oakland Diversity & Equity Cannabis Coalition (OakDECC), a cannabis advocacy organization helping to shape policy in one of California’s oldest and largest cannabis communities. Ron spent nearly a decade as President of natural deodorant brand Lavilin, and has worked at BlackRock Solutions and Accenture. Ron graduated with a BBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan in 2001. false full 166 Buzzsprout-10580237 Tracy Brady, VP, Head of Global Communications for Curaleaf Tracy Brady is the Vice President, Head of Global Communications Curaleaf, one of the largest MSO's in the United States. Prior to Curaleaf, Tracy was the SVP of Communications and Corporate Marketing at Hill Holliday. Tracy led a variety of communications, publicity and branding functions at Arnold WorldWide, Sony Pictures and Turner Broadcasting.

]]> Sun, 8 May 2022 17:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Tracy Brady is the Vice President, Head of Global Communications Curaleaf, one of the largest MSO's in the United States. Prior to Curaleaf, Tracy was the SVP of Communications and Corporate Marketing at Hill Holliday. Tracy led a variety of communications, publicity and branding functions at Arnold WorldWide, Sony Pictures and Turner Broadcasting.

]]> Tracy Brady, VP, Head of Global Communications for Curaleaf Cannabis Lab 00:50:12 Tracy Brady is the Vice President, Head of Global Communications Curaleaf, one of the largest MSO's in the United States. Prior to Curaleaf, Tracy was the SVP of Communications and Corporate Marketing at Hill Holliday. Tracy led a variety of communications, publicity and branding functions at Arnold WorldWide, Sony Pictures and Turner Broadcasting. Tracy Brady is the Vice President, Head of Global Communications Curaleaf, one of the largest MSO's in the United States. Prior to Curaleaf, Tracy was the SVP of Communications and Corporate Marketing at Hill Holliday. Tracy led a variety of communications, publicity and branding functions at Arnold WorldWide, Sony Pictures and Turner Broadcasting. false full 165 Buzzsprout-10539237 Morgan Paxhia, Managing Partner at Poseidon Morgan Paxhia is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Poseidon, one of the longest running funds in the cannabis industry.  With over ten years experience in investing and finance, Morgan has developed a deep understanding of individual company analysis, portfolio construction, and risk mitigation. Since 2012, he has dedicated his investment focus primarily to the cannabis industry. Given the limited amount of information in this emerging vertical, the lack of institutional research, and relative industry immaturity, Morgan embraces an active approach of working closely with companies. He utilizes a “boots on the ground” methodology to better understand individual companies and the industry. Through his extensive travel across the US and Canada, reviewing hundreds of business plans and overseeing several existing cannabis investments, Morgan has developed Poseidon’s investment methodology tailored specific to the business of cannabis.

]]> Mon, 2 May 2022 01:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Morgan Paxhia is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Poseidon, one of the longest running funds in the cannabis industry.  With over ten years experience in investing and finance, Morgan has developed a deep understanding of individual company analysis, portfolio construction, and risk mitigation. Since 2012, he has dedicated his investment focus primarily to the cannabis industry. Given the limited amount of information in this emerging vertical, the lack of institutional research, and relative industry immaturity, Morgan embraces an active approach of working closely with companies. He utilizes a “boots on the ground” methodology to better understand individual companies and the industry. Through his extensive travel across the US and Canada, reviewing hundreds of business plans and overseeing several existing cannabis investments, Morgan has developed Poseidon’s investment methodology tailored specific to the business of cannabis.

]]> Morgan Paxhia, Managing Partner at Poseidon Cannabis Lab 00:33:15 Morgan Paxhia is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Poseidon, one of the longest running funds in the cannabis industry.  With over ten years experience in investing and finance, Morgan has developed a deep understanding of individual company analysis, portfolio construction, and risk mitigation. Since 2012, he has dedicated his investment focus primarily to the cannabis industry. Given the limited amount of information in this emerging vertical, the lack of institutional research, and relative industry immaturity, Morgan embraces an active approach of working closely with companies. He utilizes a “boots on the ground” methodology to better understand individual companies and the industry. Through his extensive travel across the US and Canada, reviewing hundreds of business plans and overseeing several existing cannabis investments, Morgan has developed Poseidon’s investment methodology tailored specific to the business of cannabis. Morgan Paxhia is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Poseidon, one of the longest running funds in the cannabis industry.  With over ten years experience in investing and finance, Morgan has developed a deep understanding of individual company analysis, portfolio construction, and risk mitigation. Since 2012, he has dedicated his investment focus primarily to the cannabis industry. Given the limited amount of information in this emerging vertical, the lack of institutional research, and relative industry immaturity, Morgan embraces an active approach of working closely with companies. He utilizes a “boots on the ground” methodology to better understand individual companies and the industry. Through his extensive travel across the US and Canada, reviewing hundreds of business plans and overseeing several existing cannabis investments, Morgan has developed Poseidon’s investment methodology tailored specific to the business of cannabis. false full 164 Buzzsprout-10539264 Gary Santo, CEO of TILT Holdings Mr. Santo brings more than 25 years of experience leading lean, high-performance teams in Consumer Credit, Financial Services, Gaming and Technology, Higher Education and Specialty-Pharma. He has held a variety of senior-level positions at The First Marblehead Corporation, Fitch Ratings, International Game Technology, Lantheus Medical Imaging and, most recently, Columbia Care Inc., a leading multi-state operator in the cannabis industry. Mr. Santo holds an Investor Relations Charter® certification from the National Investor Relations Institute as well as a degree in Political Science from Boston University.

]]> Mon, 2 May 2022 01:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Mr. Santo brings more than 25 years of experience leading lean, high-performance teams in Consumer Credit, Financial Services, Gaming and Technology, Higher Education and Specialty-Pharma. He has held a variety of senior-level positions at The First Marblehead Corporation, Fitch Ratings, International Game Technology, Lantheus Medical Imaging and, most recently, Columbia Care Inc., a leading multi-state operator in the cannabis industry. Mr. Santo holds an Investor Relations Charter® certification from the National Investor Relations Institute as well as a degree in Political Science from Boston University.

]]> Gary Santo, CEO of TILT Holdings Cannabis Lab 00:15:56 Mr. Santo brings more than 25 years of experience leading lean, high-performance teams in Consumer Credit, Financial Services, Gaming and Technology, Higher Education and Specialty-Pharma. He has held a variety of senior-level positions at The First Marblehead Corporation, Fitch Ratings, International Game Technology, Lantheus Medical Imaging and, most recently, Columbia Care Inc., a leading multi-state operator in the cannabis industry. Mr. Santo holds an Investor Relations Charter® certification from the National Investor Relations Institute as well as a degree in Political Science from Boston University. Mr. Santo brings more than 25 years of experience leading lean, high-performance teams in Consumer Credit, Financial Services, Gaming and Technology, Higher Education and Specialty-Pharma. He has held a variety of senior-level positions at The First Marblehead Corporation, Fitch Ratings, International Game Technology, Lantheus Medical Imaging and, most recently, Columbia Care Inc., a leading multi-state operator in the cannabis industry. Mr. Santo holds an Investor Relations Charter® certification from the National Investor Relations Institute as well as a degree in Political Science from Boston University. false full 161 Buzzsprout-10539249 Paul Sykes, CFO of springbig Paul Sykes has been the CFO of springbig since April 2021. Prior to joining springbig, Mr. Sykes was Chief Financial Officer of dmg information, the U.S. based business information group of London stock exchange listed DMGT plc, from 1997 to 2017; and from 2018 through 2020 was CFO and COO of Nordis Technologies. Particularly from his tenure at dmg information, Mr. Sykes has substantial experience executing acquisition transactions and operating in a public environment. Mr. Sykes started his career with KPMG in the United Kingdom.

]]> Mon, 2 May 2022 01:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Paul Sykes has been the CFO of springbig since April 2021. Prior to joining springbig, Mr. Sykes was Chief Financial Officer of dmg information, the U.S. based business information group of London stock exchange listed DMGT plc, from 1997 to 2017; and from 2018 through 2020 was CFO and COO of Nordis Technologies. Particularly from his tenure at dmg information, Mr. Sykes has substantial experience executing acquisition transactions and operating in a public environment. Mr. Sykes started his career with KPMG in the United Kingdom.

]]> Paul Sykes, CFO of springbig Cannabis Lab 00:11:21 Paul Sykes has been the CFO of springbig since April 2021. Prior to joining springbig, Mr. Sykes was Chief Financial Officer of dmg information, the U.S. based business information group of London stock exchange listed DMGT plc, from 1997 to 2017; and from 2018 through 2020 was CFO and COO of Nordis Technologies. Particularly from his tenure at dmg information, Mr. Sykes has substantial experience executing acquisition transactions and operating in a public environment. Mr. Sykes started his career with KPMG in the United Kingdom. Paul Sykes has been the CFO of springbig since April 2021. Prior to joining springbig, Mr. Sykes was Chief Financial Officer of dmg information, the U.S. based business information group of London stock exchange listed DMGT plc, from 1997 to 2017; and from 2018 through 2020 was CFO and COO of Nordis Technologies. Particularly from his tenure at dmg information, Mr. Sykes has substantial experience executing acquisition transactions and operating in a public environment. Mr. Sykes started his career with KPMG in the United Kingdom. false full 163 Buzzsprout-10539273 Robert Beasley, CEO at FLUENT Robert Beasley, a native Floridian, co-founded the law firm of Litvak, Beasley Wilson & Ball in 2001. As a consultant, Robert has advised multiple parties to obtain cannabis licenses and create related financing facilities in Florida, Oregon, California, and Washington, D.C. 

Also, Robert has participated in the design and construction of five cannabis cultivation and processing facilities, served as Board of Manager of the leading independent cannabis physician clinic group in Florida, and participated in the legislative and rulemaking process related to Florida’s Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act.  In 2016 Robert contributed to the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative, also known as Amendment 2.

]]> Mon, 2 May 2022 01:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Robert Beasley, a native Floridian, co-founded the law firm of Litvak, Beasley Wilson & Ball in 2001. As a consultant, Robert has advised multiple parties to obtain cannabis licenses and create related financing facilities in Florida, Oregon, California, and Washington, D.C. 

Also, Robert has participated in the design and construction of five cannabis cultivation and processing facilities, served as Board of Manager of the leading independent cannabis physician clinic group in Florida, and participated in the legislative and rulemaking process related to Florida’s Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act.  In 2016 Robert contributed to the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative, also known as Amendment 2.

]]> Robert Beasley, CEO at FLUENT Cannabis Lab 00:10:52 Robert Beasley, a native Floridian, co-founded the law firm of Litvak, Beasley Wilson & Ball in 2001. As a consultant, Robert has advised multiple parties to obtain cannabis licenses and create related financing facilities in Florida, Oregon, California, and Washington, D.C. Also, Robert has participated in the design and construction of five cannabis cultivation and processing facilities, served as Board of Manager of the leading independent cannabis physician clinic group in Florida, and participated in the legislative and rulemaking process related to Florida’s Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act.  In 2016 Robert contributed to the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative, also known as Amendment 2. Robert Beasley, a native Floridian, co-founded the law firm of Litvak, Beasley Wilson & Ball in 2001. As a consultant, Robert has advised multiple parties to obtain cannabis licenses and create related financing facilities in Florida, Oregon, California, and Washington, D.C. Also, Robert has participated in the design and construction of five cannabis cultivation and processing facilities, served as Board of Manager of the leading independent cannabis physician clinic group in Florida, and participated in the legislative and rulemaking process related to Florida’s Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act.  In 2016 Robert contributed to the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative, also known as Amendment 2. false full 160 Buzzsprout-10539254 Jason Sandelman, CEO of Ayr Mr. Sandelman is a 30-year veteran of banking and finance, with a history of generating shareholder value. He served as president of Bank of America Securities after building its capital markets businesses through the early 2000s, building Bank of America beyond its roots as a consumer and corporate lender, and subsequently founded and served as CEO of the multi-billion dollar asset manager Sandelman Partners.

]]> Mon, 2 May 2022 01:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Mr. Sandelman is a 30-year veteran of banking and finance, with a history of generating shareholder value. He served as president of Bank of America Securities after building its capital markets businesses through the early 2000s, building Bank of America beyond its roots as a consumer and corporate lender, and subsequently founded and served as CEO of the multi-billion dollar asset manager Sandelman Partners.

]]> Jason Sandelman, CEO of Ayr Cannabis Lab 00:14:51 Mr. Sandelman is a 30-year veteran of banking and finance, with a history of generating shareholder value. He served as president of Bank of America Securities after building its capital markets businesses through the early 2000s, building Bank of America beyond its roots as a consumer and corporate lender, and subsequently founded and served as CEO of the multi-billion dollar asset manager Sandelman Partners. Mr. Sandelman is a 30-year veteran of banking and finance, with a history of generating shareholder value. He served as president of Bank of America Securities after building its capital markets businesses through the early 2000s, building Bank of America beyond its roots as a consumer and corporate lender, and subsequently founded and served as CEO of the multi-billion dollar asset manager Sandelman Partners. false full 162 Buzzsprout-10485355 Sam Arellano, Founder of Arellano Brand Co. Sam Arellano is the Founder of Arellano Brand Co., a multi-disciplinary brand agency that partners with emerging cannabis companies seeking full-service sales, marketing, and brand design. Sam is an accomplished brand builder for B2B and B2C organizations using highly creative, omnichannel growth strategies.

]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Sam Arellano is the Founder of Arellano Brand Co., a multi-disciplinary brand agency that partners with emerging cannabis companies seeking full-service sales, marketing, and brand design. Sam is an accomplished brand builder for B2B and B2C organizations using highly creative, omnichannel growth strategies.

]]> Sam Arellano, Founder of Arellano Brand Co. Cannabis Lab 00:54:56 Sam Arellano is the Founder of Arellano Brand Co., a multi-disciplinary brand agency that partners with emerging cannabis companies seeking full-service sales, marketing, and brand design. Sam is an accomplished brand builder for B2B and B2C organizations using highly creative, omnichannel growth strategies. Sam Arellano is the Founder of Arellano Brand Co., a multi-disciplinary brand agency that partners with emerging cannabis companies seeking full-service sales, marketing, and brand design. Sam is an accomplished brand builder for B2B and B2C organizations using highly creative, omnichannel growth strategies. false full 159 Buzzsprout-10414302 Marc Sampogna, Partner & CMO at Tru Green Global Marc Sampogna  is the Chief Marketing Officer at Tru Green Global where he is responsible for overseeing the planning, development and execution of all branding, marketing and advertising initiatives for Clearfield and the TrueGreen portfolio. Marc is also the Founder of Canopy Brands Group, a full-service agency that has helped grow or reshape a wide range of successful brands from start-ups to established Fortune 100 & 500 companies.

]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2022 01:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Marc Sampogna  is the Chief Marketing Officer at Tru Green Global where he is responsible for overseeing the planning, development and execution of all branding, marketing and advertising initiatives for Clearfield and the TrueGreen portfolio. Marc is also the Founder of Canopy Brands Group, a full-service agency that has helped grow or reshape a wide range of successful brands from start-ups to established Fortune 100 & 500 companies.

]]> Marc Sampogna, Partner & CMO at Tru Green Global Cannabis Lab 00:34:12 Marc Sampogna  is the Chief Marketing Officer at Tru Green Global where he is responsible for overseeing the planning, development and execution of all branding, marketing and advertising initiatives for Clearfield and the TrueGreen portfolio. Marc is also the Founder of Canopy Brands Group, a full-service agency that has helped grow or reshape a wide range of successful brands from start-ups to established Fortune 100 & 500 companies. Marc Sampogna  is the Chief Marketing Officer at Tru Green Global where he is responsible for overseeing the planning, development and execution of all branding, marketing and advertising initiatives for Clearfield and the TrueGreen portfolio. Marc is also the Founder of Canopy Brands Group, a full-service agency that has helped grow or reshape a wide range of successful brands from start-ups to established Fortune 100 & 500 companies. false full 158 Buzzsprout-10373211 Doug Kulig, Sr. Sales Executive at Boveda In a rare in-studio conversation, Todd sits down with Doug Kulig, Senior Sales Executive at Boveda Inc. Doug has bee working in the cannabis industry since 2018 and now works throughout the Southeast with the industry leader in two way humidity control.

]]> Mon, 4 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind In a rare in-studio conversation, Todd sits down with Doug Kulig, Senior Sales Executive at Boveda Inc. Doug has bee working in the cannabis industry since 2018 and now works throughout the Southeast with the industry leader in two way humidity control.

]]> Doug Kulig, Sr. Sales Executive at Boveda Cannabis Lab 00:40:45 In a rare in-studio conversation, Todd sits down with Doug Kulig, Senior Sales Executive at Boveda Inc. Doug has bee working in the cannabis industry since 2018 and now works throughout the Southeast with the industry leader in two way humidity control. In a rare in-studio conversation, Todd sits down with Doug Kulig, Senior Sales Executive at Boveda Inc. Doug has bee working in the cannabis industry since 2018 and now works throughout the Southeast with the industry leader in two way humidity control. false full 157 Buzzsprout-10328045 Nicole Stanton, VP and General Counsel of Trulieve Cannabis Corp Nicole Stanton is currently Vice President and General Counsel of Trulieve Cannabis Corp., the largest multi-state operator in the U.S. following a $2B acquisition which Ms. Stanton assisted in closing on October 1, 2021.  She oversees a 9-person legal department, the compliance team, government affairs, risk management and the company’s state medical directors.  Prior to that acquisition, Ms. Stanton previously served as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Harvest Health & Recreation since 2019.  She received the Public Company General Counsel of the Year award by the Arizona Corporate Counsel in April 2021. That same year, the Harvest legal department was nominated for Legal Department of the Year. Prior to joining Harvest, Ms. Stanton was employed by the national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP for nearly 20 years.

]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2022 23:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Nicole Stanton is currently Vice President and General Counsel of Trulieve Cannabis Corp., the largest multi-state operator in the U.S. following a $2B acquisition which Ms. Stanton assisted in closing on October 1, 2021.  She oversees a 9-person legal department, the compliance team, government affairs, risk management and the company’s state medical directors.  Prior to that acquisition, Ms. Stanton previously served as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Harvest Health & Recreation since 2019.  She received the Public Company General Counsel of the Year award by the Arizona Corporate Counsel in April 2021. That same year, the Harvest legal department was nominated for Legal Department of the Year. Prior to joining Harvest, Ms. Stanton was employed by the national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP for nearly 20 years.

]]> Nicole Stanton, VP and General Counsel of Trulieve Cannabis Corp Cannabis Lab 00:47:23 Nicole Stanton is currently Vice President and General Counsel of Trulieve Cannabis Corp., the largest multi-state operator in the U.S. following a $2B acquisition which Ms. Stanton assisted in closing on October 1, 2021.  She oversees a 9-person legal department, the compliance team, government affairs, risk management and the company’s state medical directors.  Prior to that acquisition, Ms. Stanton previously served as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Harvest Health & Recreation since 2019.  She received the Public Company General Counsel of the Year award by the Arizona Corporate Counsel in April 2021. That same year, the Harvest legal department was nominated for Legal Department of the Year. Prior to joining Harvest, Ms. Stanton was employed by the national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP for nearly 20 years. Nicole Stanton is currently Vice President and General Counsel of Trulieve Cannabis Corp., the largest multi-state operator in the U.S. following a $2B acquisition which Ms. Stanton assisted in closing on October 1, 2021.  She oversees a 9-person legal department, the compliance team, government affairs, risk management and the company’s state medical directors.  Prior to that acquisition, Ms. Stanton previously served as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Harvest Health & Recreation since 2019.  She received the Public Company General Counsel of the Year award by the Arizona Corporate Counsel in April 2021. That same year, the Harvest legal department was nominated for Legal Department of the Year. Prior to joining Harvest, Ms. Stanton was employed by the national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP for nearly 20 years. false full 156 Buzzsprout-10242119 Angelo Anzalone, CEO of Kush Rewards We sat down with CEO of Kush Rewards, Angelo Anzalone. Angelo is a seasoned professional in the cannabis, debt, and referral industries and is building the first centralized loyalty and rewards program for the cannabis industry.

]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind We sat down with CEO of Kush Rewards, Angelo Anzalone. Angelo is a seasoned professional in the cannabis, debt, and referral industries and is building the first centralized loyalty and rewards program for the cannabis industry.

]]> Angelo Anzalone, CEO of Kush Rewards Cannabis Lab 00:30:49 We sat down with CEO of Kush Rewards, Angelo Anzalone. Angelo is a seasoned professional in the cannabis, debt, and referral industries and is building the first centralized loyalty and rewards program for the cannabis industry. We sat down with CEO of Kush Rewards, Angelo Anzalone. Angelo is a seasoned professional in the cannabis, debt, and referral industries and is building the first centralized loyalty and rewards program for the cannabis industry. false full 155 Buzzsprout-10197537 Max Simon, Founder and CEO of Green Flower With the vision of building an education company that would change the world’s perception of cannabis, Max Simon co-founded Green Flower in 2014. Green Flower has since become the industry leader in cannabis education, producing thousands of hours of premium content; bolstering a network of over 700 top cannabis experts; and building the largest library of cannabis education content in the world. Today, Max leads an incredible 30 person team united around the mission of becoming the global leaders in cannabis education.

]]> Mon, 7 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind With the vision of building an education company that would change the world’s perception of cannabis, Max Simon co-founded Green Flower in 2014. Green Flower has since become the industry leader in cannabis education, producing thousands of hours of premium content; bolstering a network of over 700 top cannabis experts; and building the largest library of cannabis education content in the world. Today, Max leads an incredible 30 person team united around the mission of becoming the global leaders in cannabis education.

]]> Max Simon, Founder and CEO of Green Flower Cannabis Lab 00:49:55 With the vision of building an education company that would change the world’s perception of cannabis, Max Simon co-founded Green Flower in 2014. Green Flower has since become the industry leader in cannabis education, producing thousands of hours of premium content; bolstering a network of over 700 top cannabis experts; and building the largest library of cannabis education content in the world. Today, Max leads an incredible 30 person team united around the mission of becoming the global leaders in cannabis education. With the vision of building an education company that would change the world’s perception of cannabis, Max Simon co-founded Green Flower in 2014. Green Flower has since become the industry leader in cannabis education, producing thousands of hours of premium content; bolstering a network of over 700 top cannabis experts; and building the largest library of cannabis education content in the world. Today, Max leads an incredible 30 person team united around the mission of becoming the global leaders in cannabis education. false full 154 Buzzsprout-9590183 Richard Carleton, CEO of CNSX Markets Inc. Richard Carleton is the CEO of CNSX Markets Inc. In this role he is responsible for the strategic direction and management of the Canadian Securities Exchange. Prior to this appointment, Richard served as Vice-President Corporate Development with responsibility for the technology, operations and trading sales teams for the CSE. Prior to joining the exchange, Richard worked as a business development consultant, after spending twelve years with the Toronto Stock Exchange, serving most recently as a member of the exchange’s senior management team. Active in industry affairs, Richard served two terms as chair of the market data industry’s global trade association in the late 1990's, is a frequent panelist at market structure and trading technology events and serves as a member of the TMX Information Processor Governance Committee.

]]> Mon, 22 Nov 2021 04:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Richard Carleton is the CEO of CNSX Markets Inc. In this role he is responsible for the strategic direction and management of the Canadian Securities Exchange. Prior to this appointment, Richard served as Vice-President Corporate Development with responsibility for the technology, operations and trading sales teams for the CSE. Prior to joining the exchange, Richard worked as a business development consultant, after spending twelve years with the Toronto Stock Exchange, serving most recently as a member of the exchange’s senior management team. Active in industry affairs, Richard served two terms as chair of the market data industry’s global trade association in the late 1990's, is a frequent panelist at market structure and trading technology events and serves as a member of the TMX Information Processor Governance Committee.

]]> Richard Carleton, CEO of CNSX Markets Inc. Cannabis Lab 00:50:12 Richard Carleton is the CEO of CNSX Markets Inc. In this role he is responsible for the strategic direction and management of the Canadian Securities Exchange. Prior to this appointment, Richard served as Vice-President Corporate Development with responsibility for the technology, operations and trading sales teams for the CSE. Prior to joining the exchange, Richard worked as a business development consultant, after spending twelve years with the Toronto Stock Exchange, serving most recently as a member of the exchange’s senior management team. Active in industry affairs, Richard served two terms as chair of the market data industry’s global trade association in the late 1990's, is a frequent panelist at market structure and trading technology events and serves as a member of the TMX Information Processor Governance Committee. Richard Carleton is the CEO of CNSX Markets Inc. In this role he is responsible for the strategic direction and management of the Canadian Securities Exchange. Prior to this appointment, Richard served as Vice-President Corporate Development with responsibility for the technology, operations and trading sales teams for the CSE. Prior to joining the exchange, Richard worked as a business development consultant, after spending twelve years with the Toronto Stock Exchange, serving most recently as a member of the exchange’s senior management team. Active in industry affairs, Richard served two terms as chair of the market data industry’s global trade association in the late 1990's, is a frequent panelist at market structure and trading technology events and serves as a member of the TMX Information Processor Governance Committee. false full 153 Buzzsprout-9509474 Cristobal Rivera, SVP of Retail Marketing and Store Development at Cresco Labs Cristobal Rivera is the Senior Vice President of Retail Marketing and Store Development at Cresco Labs. Prior to joining Cresco, Rivera worked as the Senior Director at MillerCoors and focused on media planning, positioning, and communications in the Hispanic market. He also worked at PepsiCo as an Associate Brand Manager, and holds an MBA from The Tuck School of Business (Class of '08).

]]> Mon, 8 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Cristobal Rivera is the Senior Vice President of Retail Marketing and Store Development at Cresco Labs. Prior to joining Cresco, Rivera worked as the Senior Director at MillerCoors and focused on media planning, positioning, and communications in the Hispanic market. He also worked at PepsiCo as an Associate Brand Manager, and holds an MBA from The Tuck School of Business (Class of '08).

]]> Cristobal Rivera, SVP of Retail Marketing and Store Development at Cresco Labs Cannabis Lab 00:41:03 Cristobal Rivera is the Senior Vice President of Retail Marketing and Store Development at Cresco Labs. Prior to joining Cresco, Rivera worked as the Senior Director at MillerCoors and focused on media planning, positioning, and communications in the Hispanic market. He also worked at PepsiCo as an Associate Brand Manager, and holds an MBA from The Tuck School of Business (Class of '08). Cristobal Rivera is the Senior Vice President of Retail Marketing and Store Development at Cresco Labs. Prior to joining Cresco, Rivera worked as the Senior Director at MillerCoors and focused on media planning, positioning, and communications in the Hispanic market. He also worked at PepsiCo as an Associate Brand Manager, and holds an MBA from The Tuck School of Business (Class of '08). false full 152 Buzzsprout-9469257 Jesse Channon, Chief Growth Officer at Columbia Care Jesse Channon joined Columbia Care in December 2019 as Chief Growth Officer. Jesse is an accomplished leader with over a decade of experience in digital marketing, consumer targeting, grassroots campaigns and social media, having advised and worked with some of the largest brands and agencies in the world, including Microsoft, AT&T, Honda, Starbucks, NBC, Red Bull and more. A member of the founding team at PageLever, a Y Combinator-backed company, Jesse oversaw all revenue and partnerships, working with companies such as YouTube, Intel and Toyota to build one of the first real-time applications on Facebook’s API and earning certification in the first wave of Preferred Marketing Developers. In 2013, PageLever sold to Unified, a New York City-based Ad Tech company, where Jesse spent six years on the senior management team. After Unified, Jesse served as Chief Revenue Officer for Social Native, a custom content marketplace. He serves on the Entrepreneurship Advisory Board for the Harbert School of Business at Auburn University, the Marketing Board for UJA in New York City and mentors first-time founders of early stage startups.

]]> Mon, 1 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Jesse Channon joined Columbia Care in December 2019 as Chief Growth Officer. Jesse is an accomplished leader with over a decade of experience in digital marketing, consumer targeting, grassroots campaigns and social media, having advised and worked with some of the largest brands and agencies in the world, including Microsoft, AT&T, Honda, Starbucks, NBC, Red Bull and more. A member of the founding team at PageLever, a Y Combinator-backed company, Jesse oversaw all revenue and partnerships, working with companies such as YouTube, Intel and Toyota to build one of the first real-time applications on Facebook’s API and earning certification in the first wave of Preferred Marketing Developers. In 2013, PageLever sold to Unified, a New York City-based Ad Tech company, where Jesse spent six years on the senior management team. After Unified, Jesse served as Chief Revenue Officer for Social Native, a custom content marketplace. He serves on the Entrepreneurship Advisory Board for the Harbert School of Business at Auburn University, the Marketing Board for UJA in New York City and mentors first-time founders of early stage startups.

]]> Jesse Channon, Chief Growth Officer at Columbia Care Cannabis Lab 00:57:48 Jesse Channon joined Columbia Care in December 2019 as Chief Growth Officer. Jesse is an accomplished leader with over a decade of experience in digital marketing, consumer targeting, grassroots campaigns and social media, having advised and worked with some of the largest brands and agencies in the world, including Microsoft, AT&T, Honda, Starbucks, NBC, Red Bull and more. A member of the founding team at PageLever, a Y Combinator-backed company, Jesse oversaw all revenue and partnerships, working with companies such as YouTube, Intel and Toyota to build one of the first real-time applications on Facebook’s API and earning certification in the first wave of Preferred Marketing Developers. In 2013, PageLever sold to Unified, a New York City-based Ad Tech company, where Jesse spent six years on the senior management team. After Unified, Jesse served as Chief Revenue Officer for Social Native, a custom content marketplace. He serves on the Entrepreneurship Advisory Board for the Harbert School of Business at Auburn University, the Marketing Board for UJA in New York City and mentors first-time founders of early stage startups. Jesse Channon joined Columbia Care in December 2019 as Chief Growth Officer. Jesse is an accomplished leader with over a decade of experience in digital marketing, consumer targeting, grassroots campaigns and social media, having advised and worked with some of the largest brands and agencies in the world, including Microsoft, AT&T, Honda, Starbucks, NBC, Red Bull and more. A member of the founding team at PageLever, a Y Combinator-backed company, Jesse oversaw all revenue and partnerships, working with companies such as YouTube, Intel and Toyota to build one of the first real-time applications on Facebook’s API and earning certification in the first wave of Preferred Marketing Developers. In 2013, PageLever sold to Unified, a New York City-based Ad Tech company, where Jesse spent six years on the senior management team. After Unified, Jesse served as Chief Revenue Officer for Social Native, a custom content marketplace. He serves on the Entrepreneurship Advisory Board for the Harbert School of Business at Auburn University, the Marketing Board for UJA in New York City and mentors first-time founders of early stage startups. false full 151 Buzzsprout-9348013 Nicole Redler, Senior Manager of Community Affairs and Internal Communications at Eaze Nicole Redler is Senior Community Affairs Manager at Eaze, California’s largest legal cannabis marketplace and the state’s largest cannabis employer. Nicole leads Eaze’s patient and veteran advocacy programs, building meaningful relationships to amplify community voices on important policy issues across California. To date, Eaze has completed over seven million deliveries, breaking own barriers to access and building community through industry-leading social impact and equity programs. With a focus on supporting marginalized communities, Nicole works closely with the Social Impact team to bolster Momentum, Eaze’s business accelerator for BIPOC, veteran, LGBTQ and female founders. Nicole was instrumental in building public and industry support for Senator Scott Wiener’s SB 34, which restored compassionate care programs in California; today, she leads Eaze Compassion, which provides free medical cannabis to low-income Californians fighting cancer, glaucoma, chronic pain, PTSD, and other debilitating health conditions.

]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Nicole Redler is Senior Community Affairs Manager at Eaze, California’s largest legal cannabis marketplace and the state’s largest cannabis employer. Nicole leads Eaze’s patient and veteran advocacy programs, building meaningful relationships to amplify community voices on important policy issues across California. To date, Eaze has completed over seven million deliveries, breaking own barriers to access and building community through industry-leading social impact and equity programs. With a focus on supporting marginalized communities, Nicole works closely with the Social Impact team to bolster Momentum, Eaze’s business accelerator for BIPOC, veteran, LGBTQ and female founders. Nicole was instrumental in building public and industry support for Senator Scott Wiener’s SB 34, which restored compassionate care programs in California; today, she leads Eaze Compassion, which provides free medical cannabis to low-income Californians fighting cancer, glaucoma, chronic pain, PTSD, and other debilitating health conditions.

]]> Nicole Redler, Senior Manager of Community Affairs and Internal Communications at Eaze Cannabis Lab 00:40:59 Nicole Redler is Senior Community Affairs Manager at Eaze, California’s largest legal cannabis marketplace and the state’s largest cannabis employer. Nicole leads Eaze’s patient and veteran advocacy programs, building meaningful relationships to amplify community voices on important policy issues across California. To date, Eaze has completed over seven million deliveries, breaking own barriers to access and building community through industry-leading social impact and equity programs. With a focus on supporting marginalized communities, Nicole works closely with the Social Impact team to bolster Momentum, Eaze’s business accelerator for BIPOC, veteran, LGBTQ and female founders. Nicole was instrumental in building public and industry support for Senator Scott Wiener’s SB 34, which restored compassionate care programs in California; today, she leads Eaze Compassion, which provides free medical cannabis to low-income Californians fighting cancer, glaucoma, chronic pain, PTSD, and other debilitating health conditions. Nicole Redler is Senior Community Affairs Manager at Eaze, California’s largest legal cannabis marketplace and the state’s largest cannabis employer. Nicole leads Eaze’s patient and veteran advocacy programs, building meaningful relationships to amplify community voices on important policy issues across California. To date, Eaze has completed over seven million deliveries, breaking own barriers to access and building community through industry-leading social impact and equity programs. With a focus on supporting marginalized communities, Nicole works closely with the Social Impact team to bolster Momentum, Eaze’s business accelerator for BIPOC, veteran, LGBTQ and female founders. Nicole was instrumental in building public and industry support for Senator Scott Wiener’s SB 34, which restored compassionate care programs in California; today, she leads Eaze Compassion, which provides free medical cannabis to low-income Californians fighting cancer, glaucoma, chronic pain, PTSD, and other debilitating health conditions. false full 150 Buzzsprout-9306842 Jamie Evans, Co-Founder and CEO of Herbacée Jamie Evans is the co-founder and CEO of Herbacée. As a notable cannabis and wine personality, she is best known for creating The Herb Somm, a cannabis blog and lifestyle brand that is focused on the gourmet side of the industry. In addition to leading the Herbacée team, Jamie is a celebrated writer and author. Jamie the author of The Ultimate Guide to CBD: Explore the World of Cannabidiol. Her second book, Cannabis Drinks: Secrets to Crafting CBD and THC Beverages at Home published by Fair Winds Press of Quarto Publishing Group.

]]> Mon, 4 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Jamie Evans is the co-founder and CEO of Herbacée. As a notable cannabis and wine personality, she is best known for creating The Herb Somm, a cannabis blog and lifestyle brand that is focused on the gourmet side of the industry. In addition to leading the Herbacée team, Jamie is a celebrated writer and author. Jamie the author of The Ultimate Guide to CBD: Explore the World of Cannabidiol. Her second book, Cannabis Drinks: Secrets to Crafting CBD and THC Beverages at Home published by Fair Winds Press of Quarto Publishing Group.

]]> Jamie Evans, Co-Founder and CEO of Herbacée Cannabis Lab 00:48:52 Jamie Evans is the co-founder and CEO of Herbacée. As a notable cannabis and wine personality, she is best known for creating The Herb Somm, a cannabis blog and lifestyle brand that is focused on the gourmet side of the industry. In addition to leading the Herbacée team, Jamie is a celebrated writer and author. Jamie the author of The Ultimate Guide to CBD: Explore the World of Cannabidiol. Her second book, Cannabis Drinks: Secrets to Crafting CBD and THC Beverages at Home published by Fair Winds Press of Quarto Publishing Group. Jamie Evans is the co-founder and CEO of Herbacée. As a notable cannabis and wine personality, she is best known for creating The Herb Somm, a cannabis blog and lifestyle brand that is focused on the gourmet side of the industry. In addition to leading the Herbacée team, Jamie is a celebrated writer and author. Jamie the author of The Ultimate Guide to CBD: Explore the World of Cannabidiol. Her second book, Cannabis Drinks: Secrets to Crafting CBD and THC Beverages at Home published by Fair Winds Press of Quarto Publishing Group. false full 149 Buzzsprout-9266675 Eric Delisle, CEO of Bloomstack Born with strong business instincts, Eric has been an entrepreneur and investor for several companies for 35 years now. This highly motivated professional is an activist by nature willing to make the world a better place, and this is exhibited in his and his company’s work ethics.

]]> Mon, 27 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Born with strong business instincts, Eric has been an entrepreneur and investor for several companies for 35 years now. This highly motivated professional is an activist by nature willing to make the world a better place, and this is exhibited in his and his company’s work ethics.

]]> Eric Delisle, CEO of Bloomstack Cannabis Lab 00:48:01 Born with strong business instincts, Eric has been an entrepreneur and investor for several companies for 35 years now. This highly motivated professional is an activist by nature willing to make the world a better place, and this is exhibited in his and his company’s work ethics. Born with strong business instincts, Eric has been an entrepreneur and investor for several companies for 35 years now. This highly motivated professional is an activist by nature willing to make the world a better place, and this is exhibited in his and his company’s work ethics. false full 148 Buzzsprout-9183138 Daniel Goldberg, Co-Founder and Partner at Palo Santo As a fonder of Palo Santo and Bridge Investments, Daniel has ben actively investing with and supporting inspired entrepreneurs for 20 years. Years ago he saw the potential of psychedelic medicines and has developed a deep network of relationships across the psychedelic research and business communities. His passion for the space is purpose-driven and science informed. He is thrilled to be a part of Palo Santo's mission of supporting promising treatments while ensuring widespread access to safe, legal, and effective solutions.

]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind As a fonder of Palo Santo and Bridge Investments, Daniel has ben actively investing with and supporting inspired entrepreneurs for 20 years. Years ago he saw the potential of psychedelic medicines and has developed a deep network of relationships across the psychedelic research and business communities. His passion for the space is purpose-driven and science informed. He is thrilled to be a part of Palo Santo's mission of supporting promising treatments while ensuring widespread access to safe, legal, and effective solutions.

]]> Daniel Goldberg, Co-Founder and Partner at Palo Santo Cannabis Lab 00:55:15 As a fonder of Palo Santo and Bridge Investments, Daniel has ben actively investing with and supporting inspired entrepreneurs for 20 years. Years ago he saw the potential of psychedelic medicines and has developed a deep network of relationships across the psychedelic research and business communities. His passion for the space is purpose-driven and science informed. He is thrilled to be a part of Palo Santo's mission of supporting promising treatments while ensuring widespread access to safe, legal, and effective solutions. As a fonder of Palo Santo and Bridge Investments, Daniel has ben actively investing with and supporting inspired entrepreneurs for 20 years. Years ago he saw the potential of psychedelic medicines and has developed a deep network of relationships across the psychedelic research and business communities. His passion for the space is purpose-driven and science informed. He is thrilled to be a part of Palo Santo's mission of supporting promising treatments while ensuring widespread access to safe, legal, and effective solutions. false full 147 Buzzsprout-9157797 Light Townsend, Chief Legal Officer at Green Point Research Light Townsend is the Chief Legal Officer of Green Point and works to ensure operations of the company and the work of the other executives stay compliant in this regulated industry. Prior to Green Point, Light was a management consultant overseeing business efficiency planning, management advisory, and reorganization projects for clients in the regulated industries of banking, insurance, and large law firms. Further, Light started a consulting company helping guide businesses through the claims process under the BP Deep Water Horizon Settlement. Utilizing a proprietary internal process Light developed, over $80,000,000 was recovered for his clients. Recently, Light published a book through the American Bar Association regarding the formation of captive insurance companies titled Modern Captive Insurance.

]]> Wed, 8 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Light Townsend is the Chief Legal Officer of Green Point and works to ensure operations of the company and the work of the other executives stay compliant in this regulated industry. Prior to Green Point, Light was a management consultant overseeing business efficiency planning, management advisory, and reorganization projects for clients in the regulated industries of banking, insurance, and large law firms. Further, Light started a consulting company helping guide businesses through the claims process under the BP Deep Water Horizon Settlement. Utilizing a proprietary internal process Light developed, over $80,000,000 was recovered for his clients. Recently, Light published a book through the American Bar Association regarding the formation of captive insurance companies titled Modern Captive Insurance.

]]> Light Townsend, Chief Legal Officer at Green Point Research Cannabis Lab 00:47:05 Light Townsend is the Chief Legal Officer of Green Point and works to ensure operations of the company and the work of the other executives stay compliant in this regulated industry. Prior to Green Point, Light was a management consultant overseeing business efficiency planning, management advisory, and reorganization projects for clients in the regulated industries of banking, insurance, and large law firms. Further, Light started a consulting company helping guide businesses through the claims process under the BP Deep Water Horizon Settlement. Utilizing a proprietary internal process Light developed, over $80,000,000 was recovered for his clients. Recently, Light published a book through the American Bar Association regarding the formation of captive insurance companies titled Modern Captive Insurance. Light Townsend is the Chief Legal Officer of Green Point and works to ensure operations of the company and the work of the other executives stay compliant in this regulated industry. Prior to Green Point, Light was a management consultant overseeing business efficiency planning, management advisory, and reorganization projects for clients in the regulated industries of banking, insurance, and large law firms. Further, Light started a consulting company helping guide businesses through the claims process under the BP Deep Water Horizon Settlement. Utilizing a proprietary internal process Light developed, over $80,000,000 was recovered for his clients. Recently, Light published a book through the American Bar Association regarding the formation of captive insurance companies titled Modern Captive Insurance. false full 146 Buzzsprout-9134382 Marion Mariathasan, CEO & C-Founder of Simplifya Marion is a serial entrepreneur who has founded, invested in, or been an advisor to over a dozen start-ups. He is a regular guest speaker at events such as Denver Start-up Week, CU Denver’s program on social entrepreneurship, and the United Nations Global Accelerator Initiative. Marion studied Architecture and Computer Science at the University of Kansas and Computer Information Systems with a minor in Business Management at Emporia State University.

]]> Fri, 3 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Marion is a serial entrepreneur who has founded, invested in, or been an advisor to over a dozen start-ups. He is a regular guest speaker at events such as Denver Start-up Week, CU Denver’s program on social entrepreneurship, and the United Nations Global Accelerator Initiative. Marion studied Architecture and Computer Science at the University of Kansas and Computer Information Systems with a minor in Business Management at Emporia State University.

]]> Marion Mariathasan, CEO & C-Founder of Simplifya Cannabis Lab 00:44:52 Marion is a serial entrepreneur who has founded, invested in, or been an advisor to over a dozen start-ups. He is a regular guest speaker at events such as Denver Start-up Week, CU Denver’s program on social entrepreneurship, and the United Nations Global Accelerator Initiative. Marion studied Architecture and Computer Science at the University of Kansas and Computer Information Systems with a minor in Business Management at Emporia State University. Marion is a serial entrepreneur who has founded, invested in, or been an advisor to over a dozen start-ups. He is a regular guest speaker at events such as Denver Start-up Week, CU Denver’s program on social entrepreneurship, and the United Nations Global Accelerator Initiative. Marion studied Architecture and Computer Science at the University of Kansas and Computer Information Systems with a minor in Business Management at Emporia State University. false full 145 Buzzsprout-9122244 Todd Wayne, Founder and COO of FREEMINDED Freeminded is a luxury cannabis accessory brand producing unique joint holder tubes, cannabis storage boxes, and carrying cases in bold colors and rich materials. We sat down with Creative Director and COO, Todd Wayne, to hear about his exposure to the fashion industry as a kid, and why he decided to move into the cannabis industry with FREEMINDED.

]]> Wed, 1 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Freeminded is a luxury cannabis accessory brand producing unique joint holder tubes, cannabis storage boxes, and carrying cases in bold colors and rich materials. We sat down with Creative Director and COO, Todd Wayne, to hear about his exposure to the fashion industry as a kid, and why he decided to move into the cannabis industry with FREEMINDED.

]]> Todd Wayne, Founder and COO of FREEMINDED Cannabis Lab 00:52:15 Freeminded is a luxury cannabis accessory brand producing unique joint holder tubes, cannabis storage boxes, and carrying cases in bold colors and rich materials. We sat down with Creative Director and COO, Todd Wayne, to hear about his exposure to the fashion industry as a kid, and why he decided to move into the cannabis industry with FREEMINDED. Freeminded is a luxury cannabis accessory brand producing unique joint holder tubes, cannabis storage boxes, and carrying cases in bold colors and rich materials. We sat down with Creative Director and COO, Todd Wayne, to hear about his exposure to the fashion industry as a kid, and why he decided to move into the cannabis industry with FREEMINDED. false full 144 Buzzsprout-9108853 Tim Conder, President at Blackbird, an HERBL Company Tim Conder is the President and Chief Operating Officer at TILT Holdings and the co-founder and CEO of Blackbird, a business solutions company and a supply chain software and operations company, respectively. Since founding Blackbird in 2015, Mr. Conder has overseen the rapid growth of his business in two of the most robust cannabis markets—California and Nevada. Under Mr. Conder’s leadership, Blackbird has efficiently navigated the complex regulatory structures of both states, and currently operates five fully licensed cannabis distribution facilities across the region with plans to expand into several additional markets in 2019. Blackbird is a best-in-class distribution, delivery, and technology business, with over 200 employees and 75 compliant distribution & delivery vehicles.

]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Tim Conder is the President and Chief Operating Officer at TILT Holdings and the co-founder and CEO of Blackbird, a business solutions company and a supply chain software and operations company, respectively. Since founding Blackbird in 2015, Mr. Conder has overseen the rapid growth of his business in two of the most robust cannabis markets—California and Nevada. Under Mr. Conder’s leadership, Blackbird has efficiently navigated the complex regulatory structures of both states, and currently operates five fully licensed cannabis distribution facilities across the region with plans to expand into several additional markets in 2019. Blackbird is a best-in-class distribution, delivery, and technology business, with over 200 employees and 75 compliant distribution & delivery vehicles.

]]> Tim Conder, President at Blackbird, an HERBL Company Cannabis Lab 00:56:28 Tim Conder is the President and Chief Operating Officer at TILT Holdings and the co-founder and CEO of Blackbird, a business solutions company and a supply chain software and operations company, respectively. Since founding Blackbird in 2015, Mr. Conder has overseen the rapid growth of his business in two of the most robust cannabis markets—California and Nevada. Under Mr. Conder’s leadership, Blackbird has efficiently navigated the complex regulatory structures of both states, and currently operates five fully licensed cannabis distribution facilities across the region with plans to expand into several additional markets in 2019. Blackbird is a best-in-class distribution, delivery, and technology business, with over 200 employees and 75 compliant distribution & delivery vehicles Tim Conder is the President and Chief Operating Officer at TILT Holdings and the co-founder and CEO of Blackbird, a business solutions company and a supply chain software and operations company, respectively. Since founding Blackbird in 2015, Mr. Conder has overseen the rapid growth of his business in two of the most robust cannabis markets—California and Nevada. Under Mr. Conder’s leadership, Blackbird has efficiently navigated the complex regulatory structures of both states, and currently operates five fully licensed cannabis distribution facilities across the region with plans to expand into several additional markets in 2019. Blackbird is a best-in-class distribution, delivery, and technology business, with over 200 employees and 75 compliant distribution & delivery vehicles false full 143 Buzzsprout-9096280 Erika Tingey, Head of Product at Backbone Erika Tingey is Head of Product at Backbone, and is responsible for the engagement and development of Backbone’s customizable cannabis manufacturing supply chain software. She champions her personal mission to help businesses be successful with support and creativity by solving unique challenges cannabis companies face and developing features based on client insights. Drawing from her background as a software engineer at QuickBooks and Product Management at Sage Intacct, Erika brings expertise in financial systems, accounting, and inventory to the needs of enterprise customers.

]]> Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Erika Tingey is Head of Product at Backbone, and is responsible for the engagement and development of Backbone’s customizable cannabis manufacturing supply chain software. She champions her personal mission to help businesses be successful with support and creativity by solving unique challenges cannabis companies face and developing features based on client insights. Drawing from her background as a software engineer at QuickBooks and Product Management at Sage Intacct, Erika brings expertise in financial systems, accounting, and inventory to the needs of enterprise customers.

]]> Erika Tingey, Head of Product at Backbone Cannabis Lab 00:52:54 Erika Tingey is Head of Product at Backbone, and is responsible for the engagement and development of Backbone’s customizable cannabis manufacturing supply chain software. She champions her personal mission to help businesses be successful with support and creativity by solving unique challenges cannabis companies face and developing features based on client insights. Drawing from her background as a software engineer at QuickBooks and Product Management at Sage Intacct, Erika brings expertise in financial systems, accounting, and inventory to the needs of enterprise customers. Erika Tingey is Head of Product at Backbone, and is responsible for the engagement and development of Backbone’s customizable cannabis manufacturing supply chain software. She champions her personal mission to help businesses be successful with support and creativity by solving unique challenges cannabis companies face and developing features based on client insights. Drawing from her background as a software engineer at QuickBooks and Product Management at Sage Intacct, Erika brings expertise in financial systems, accounting, and inventory to the needs of enterprise customers. false full 142 Buzzsprout-9084720 Lizandro Salazar V, President & Co-Founder of ArcataXInc. Lizandro Salazar V is the President and Co-Founder of ArcataXInc., a Type 7 cannabis extraction operator based in Humboldt County. ArcataX was the first to legally operate with an unprecedented track record of excellence as one of California's premier bulk live resin wholesalers and co-packers.  ArcataX is currently the main supplier for five of the top ten most recognized brands in the California market, and we sit down with Lizandro to talk about the company’s expansion and Humboldt roots.

]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Lizandro Salazar V is the President and Co-Founder of ArcataXInc., a Type 7 cannabis extraction operator based in Humboldt County. ArcataX was the first to legally operate with an unprecedented track record of excellence as one of California's premier bulk live resin wholesalers and co-packers.  ArcataX is currently the main supplier for five of the top ten most recognized brands in the California market, and we sit down with Lizandro to talk about the company’s expansion and Humboldt roots.

]]> Lizandro Salazar V, President & Co-Founder of ArcataXInc. Cannabis Lab 01:04:26 Lizandro Salazar V is the President and Co-Founder of ArcataXInc., a Type 7 cannabis extraction operator based in Humboldt County. ArcataX was the first to legally operate with an unprecedented track record of excellence as one of California's premier bulk live resin wholesalers and co-packers.  ArcataX is currently the main supplier for five of the top ten most recognized brands in the California market, and we sit down with Lizandro to talk about the company’s expansion and Humboldt roots. Lizandro Salazar V is the President and Co-Founder of ArcataXInc., a Type 7 cannabis extraction operator based in Humboldt County. ArcataX was the first to legally operate with an unprecedented track record of excellence as one of California's premier bulk live resin wholesalers and co-packers.  ArcataX is currently the main supplier for five of the top ten most recognized brands in the California market, and we sit down with Lizandro to talk about the company’s expansion and Humboldt roots. false full 141 Buzzsprout-9070705 David Hasenauer, CEO at Green Point Research David Hasenauer is the Chief Executive Officer of Green Point Research. David is a cannabis policy expert and real estate development professional. David was an integral part of the campaign that passed Amendment 2 by a historic margin, effectively bringing medical cannabis to Florida. Subsequently, David helped craft and pass both pieces of legislation bringing industrial hemp to the state of Florida – SB 1726 (2017) and SB 1020 (2019). In addition to his role at Green Point Research, David serves on: the Florida Hemp Advisory Committee as appointed by Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, the Medical Marijuana Advisory Board of Broward County; and as the elected President of the Hemp Industries Association of Florida.

]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind David Hasenauer is the Chief Executive Officer of Green Point Research. David is a cannabis policy expert and real estate development professional. David was an integral part of the campaign that passed Amendment 2 by a historic margin, effectively bringing medical cannabis to Florida. Subsequently, David helped craft and pass both pieces of legislation bringing industrial hemp to the state of Florida – SB 1726 (2017) and SB 1020 (2019). In addition to his role at Green Point Research, David serves on: the Florida Hemp Advisory Committee as appointed by Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, the Medical Marijuana Advisory Board of Broward County; and as the elected President of the Hemp Industries Association of Florida.

]]> David Hasenauer, CEO at Green Point Research Cannabis Lab 00:50:40 David Hasenauer is the Chief Executive Officer of Green Point Research. David is a cannabis policy expert and real estate development professional. David was an integral part of the campaign that passed Amendment 2 by a historic margin, effectively bringing medical cannabis to Florida. Subsequently, David helped craft and pass both pieces of legislation bringing industrial hemp to the state of Florida – SB 1726 (2017) and SB 1020 (2019). In addition to his role at Green Point Research, David serves on: the Florida Hemp Advisory Committee as appointed by Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, the Medical Marijuana Advisory Board of Broward County; and as the elected President of the Hemp Industries Association of Florida. David Hasenauer is the Chief Executive Officer of Green Point Research. David is a cannabis policy expert and real estate development professional. David was an integral part of the campaign that passed Amendment 2 by a historic margin, effectively bringing medical cannabis to Florida. Subsequently, David helped craft and pass both pieces of legislation bringing industrial hemp to the state of Florida – SB 1726 (2017) and SB 1020 (2019). In addition to his role at Green Point Research, David serves on: the Florida Hemp Advisory Committee as appointed by Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, the Medical Marijuana Advisory Board of Broward County; and as the elected President of the Hemp Industries Association of Florida. false full 140 Buzzsprout-9028584 Sean Coyle, Corporate Partner at Fox Rothschild LLP Sean is an experienced corporate attorney who centers his practice on advising cannabis operators, professional sports franchises, software companies and a variety of emerging and multinational businesses on corporate transactions and agreements. He also advises investors and industry participants on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, and general corporate agreements. Prior to joining Fox, Sean was a partner in the Corporate Department of an Am Law 100 firm. Sean speaks on cannabis law-related topics at industry-sponsored events and seminars.

]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Sean is an experienced corporate attorney who centers his practice on advising cannabis operators, professional sports franchises, software companies and a variety of emerging and multinational businesses on corporate transactions and agreements. He also advises investors and industry participants on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, and general corporate agreements. Prior to joining Fox, Sean was a partner in the Corporate Department of an Am Law 100 firm. Sean speaks on cannabis law-related topics at industry-sponsored events and seminars.

]]> Sean Coyle, Corporate Partner at Fox Rothschild LLP Cannabis Lab 00:51:07 Sean is an experienced corporate attorney who centers his practice on advising cannabis operators, professional sports franchises, software companies and a variety of emerging and multinational businesses on corporate transactions and agreements. He also advises investors and industry participants on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, and general corporate agreements. Prior to joining Fox, Sean was a partner in the Corporate Department of an Am Law 100 firm. Sean speaks on cannabis law-related topics at industry-sponsored events and seminars. Sean is an experienced corporate attorney who centers his practice on advising cannabis operators, professional sports franchises, software companies and a variety of emerging and multinational businesses on corporate transactions and agreements. He also advises investors and industry participants on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, and general corporate agreements. Prior to joining Fox, Sean was a partner in the Corporate Department of an Am Law 100 firm. Sean speaks on cannabis law-related topics at industry-sponsored events and seminars. false full 139 Buzzsprout-8996297 David Belsky, Founder of FlowerHire David Belsky, CEO and Founder at FlowerHire - David Belsky is a recruiting industry veteran and founder of FlowerHire, an Executive Talent Firm founded out of LA that has become a core building block of the Cannabis industry. Since its inception, FlowerHire has helped hundreds of cannabis companies build and optimize their talent chain, and have helped countless candidates understand this unique and exciting industry. David sits down for the first episode since Todd's return to kickoff another great stretch of Elevate Your Grind conversations.

]]> Mon, 9 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind David Belsky, CEO and Founder at FlowerHire - David Belsky is a recruiting industry veteran and founder of FlowerHire, an Executive Talent Firm founded out of LA that has become a core building block of the Cannabis industry. Since its inception, FlowerHire has helped hundreds of cannabis companies build and optimize their talent chain, and have helped countless candidates understand this unique and exciting industry. David sits down for the first episode since Todd's return to kickoff another great stretch of Elevate Your Grind conversations.

]]> David Belsky, Founder of FlowerHire Cannabis Lab 00:54:15 David Belsky, CEO and Founder at FlowerHire - David Belsky is a recruiting industry veteran and founder of FlowerHire, an Executive Talent Firm founded out of LA that has become a core building block of the Cannabis industry. Since its inception, FlowerHire has helped hundreds of cannabis companies build and optimize their talent chain, and have helped countless candidates understand this unique and exciting industry. David sits down for the first episode since Todd's return to kickoff another great stretch of Elevate Your Grind conversations. David Belsky, CEO and Founder at FlowerHire - David Belsky is a recruiting industry veteran and founder of FlowerHire, an Executive Talent Firm founded out of LA that has become a core building block of the Cannabis industry. Since its inception, FlowerHire has helped hundreds of cannabis companies build and optimize their talent chain, and have helped countless candidates understand this unique and exciting industry. David sits down for the first episode since Todd's return to kickoff another great stretch of Elevate Your Grind conversations. false full 138 Buzzsprout-8789687 Brian Sekandi, Author of Kids of Cannabis I.B. ‘Brian’ Sekandi was born in Kampala, Uganda, two days before the first general election since the pre-independence elections in 1962. I.B Sekandi spent his early childhood in Uganda and Zimbabwe before immigrating to Canada. For the past decade and a half, I.B. has helped the world's largest brands in recruitment and talent acquisition strategies for North America's top talent in technology, consumer packaged goods, food & beverage, retail, media & entertainment and cannabis.

I.B. has worked in Shanghai, Dubai, Kampala, London, New York, Los Angeles, is based in Toronto, Canada, and is the Co-Founder of Careers Cannabis, a leading job search engine platform for cannabis jobs in the United States & Canada. I.B. has a big family with wonderful sisters, a beautiful niece, energetic nephews and supportive, amazing parents.

]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind I.B. ‘Brian’ Sekandi was born in Kampala, Uganda, two days before the first general election since the pre-independence elections in 1962. I.B Sekandi spent his early childhood in Uganda and Zimbabwe before immigrating to Canada. For the past decade and a half, I.B. has helped the world's largest brands in recruitment and talent acquisition strategies for North America's top talent in technology, consumer packaged goods, food & beverage, retail, media & entertainment and cannabis.

I.B. has worked in Shanghai, Dubai, Kampala, London, New York, Los Angeles, is based in Toronto, Canada, and is the Co-Founder of Careers Cannabis, a leading job search engine platform for cannabis jobs in the United States & Canada. I.B. has a big family with wonderful sisters, a beautiful niece, energetic nephews and supportive, amazing parents.

]]> Brian Sekandi, Author of Kids of Cannabis Cannabis Lab 00:49:55 I.B. ‘Brian’ Sekandi was born in Kampala, Uganda, two days before the first general election since the pre-independence elections in 1962. I.B Sekandi spent his early childhood in Uganda and Zimbabwe before immigrating to Canada. For the past decade and a half, I.B. has helped the world's largest brands in recruitment and talent acquisition strategies for North America's top talent in technology, consumer packaged goods, food & beverage, retail, media & entertainment and cannabis.I.B. has worked in Shanghai, Dubai, Kampala, London, New York, Los Angeles, is based in Toronto, Canada, and is the Co-Founder of Careers Cannabis, a leading job search engine platform for cannabis jobs in the United States & Canada. I.B. has a big family with wonderful sisters, a beautiful niece, energetic nephews and supportive, amazing parents. I.B. ‘Brian’ Sekandi was born in Kampala, Uganda, two days before the first general election since the pre-independence elections in 1962. I.B Sekandi spent his early childhood in Uganda and Zimbabwe before immigrating to Canada. For the past decade and a half, I.B. has helped the world's largest brands in recruitment and talent acquisition strategies for North America's top talent in technology, consumer packaged goods, food & beverage, retail, media & entertainment and cannabis.I.B. has worked in Shanghai, Dubai, Kampala, London, New York, Los Angeles, is based in Toronto, Canada, and is the Co-Founder of Careers Cannabis, a leading job search engine platform for cannabis jobs in the United States & Canada. I.B. has a big family with wonderful sisters, a beautiful niece, energetic nephews and supportive, amazing parents. false full 137 Buzzsprout-8698751 Jason Navarette, CEO at Pure Craft CBD 18-year cannabis veteran Jason Navarrete was born with a green thumb. Experiencing a poor and sometimes homeless upbringing, he started growing vegetables at age 8 to help his mother put food on the table. When he was 12, he began growing and selling cannabis, and learned how he could use his own “Midas touch” to turn his growing efforts into a thriving business. 

He became one of only 10 people in Lake Elsinore, California, to receive a license for cultivation, distribution, manufacturing and retail sales of cannabis. He purchased a massive property in Santa Ana to cultivate, manufacture, distribute and develop retail partnerships. This cannabis conglomerate developed a worth of more than $250 million, which Navarrete sold in early 2020. He then launched the online company Pure Craft CBD, which creates the purest CBD products on the market, in January 2021 at age 34.

]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind 18-year cannabis veteran Jason Navarrete was born with a green thumb. Experiencing a poor and sometimes homeless upbringing, he started growing vegetables at age 8 to help his mother put food on the table. When he was 12, he began growing and selling cannabis, and learned how he could use his own “Midas touch” to turn his growing efforts into a thriving business. 

He became one of only 10 people in Lake Elsinore, California, to receive a license for cultivation, distribution, manufacturing and retail sales of cannabis. He purchased a massive property in Santa Ana to cultivate, manufacture, distribute and develop retail partnerships. This cannabis conglomerate developed a worth of more than $250 million, which Navarrete sold in early 2020. He then launched the online company Pure Craft CBD, which creates the purest CBD products on the market, in January 2021 at age 34.

]]> Jason Navarette, CEO at Pure Craft CBD Cannabis Lab 00:49:08 18-year cannabis veteran Jason Navarrete was born with a green thumb. Experiencing a poor and sometimes homeless upbringing, he started growing vegetables at age 8 to help his mother put food on the table. When he was 12, he began growing and selling cannabis, and learned how he could use his own “Midas touch” to turn his growing efforts into a thriving business. He became one of only 10 people in Lake Elsinore, California, to receive a license for cultivation, distribution, manufacturing and retail sales of cannabis. He purchased a massive property in Santa Ana to cultivate, manufacture, distribute and develop retail partnerships. This cannabis conglomerate developed a worth of more than $250 million, which Navarrete sold in early 2020. He then launched the online company Pure Craft CBD, which creates the purest CBD products on the market, in January 2021 at age 34. 18-year cannabis veteran Jason Navarrete was born with a green thumb. Experiencing a poor and sometimes homeless upbringing, he started growing vegetables at age 8 to help his mother put food on the table. When he was 12, he began growing and selling cannabis, and learned how he could use his own “Midas touch” to turn his growing efforts into a thriving business. He became one of only 10 people in Lake Elsinore, California, to receive a license for cultivation, distribution, manufacturing and retail sales of cannabis. He purchased a massive property in Santa Ana to cultivate, manufacture, distribute and develop retail partnerships. This cannabis conglomerate developed a worth of more than $250 million, which Navarrete sold in early 2020. He then launched the online company Pure Craft CBD, which creates the purest CBD products on the market, in January 2021 at age 34. false full 136 Buzzsprout-8686210 Jennifer Drake and Michael Medor of Ayr Ayr is an expanding vertically integrated, U.S. multi-state cannabis operator, focused on delivering the highest quality cannabis products and customer experience throughout its footprint. Based on the belief that everything starts with the quality of the plant, the Company is focused on superior cultivation to grow superior branded cannabis products. Ayr strives to enrich consumers’ experience every day through the wellness and wonder of cannabis.

Ms. Drake is a proven business leader in both large blue chip institutions and at lean start-ups. A former Managing Director at Goldman Sachs with extensive M&A experience, Ms. Drake institutionalized the businesses of several multi-billion dollar asset management firms, ensuring compliance within complex regulatory frameworks and creating a foundation for accelerated growth.

Michael Medor started with The Coca-Cola Company as a sales associate and has since penetrated deep into the business, strategized to disrupt markets in US, Australia and Canada. With his innovative strategy for brand expansion and retention, Michael was able to lead an increase in market share and scale a start up organization.

]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Ayr is an expanding vertically integrated, U.S. multi-state cannabis operator, focused on delivering the highest quality cannabis products and customer experience throughout its footprint. Based on the belief that everything starts with the quality of the plant, the Company is focused on superior cultivation to grow superior branded cannabis products. Ayr strives to enrich consumers’ experience every day through the wellness and wonder of cannabis.

Ms. Drake is a proven business leader in both large blue chip institutions and at lean start-ups. A former Managing Director at Goldman Sachs with extensive M&A experience, Ms. Drake institutionalized the businesses of several multi-billion dollar asset management firms, ensuring compliance within complex regulatory frameworks and creating a foundation for accelerated growth.

Michael Medor started with The Coca-Cola Company as a sales associate and has since penetrated deep into the business, strategized to disrupt markets in US, Australia and Canada. With his innovative strategy for brand expansion and retention, Michael was able to lead an increase in market share and scale a start up organization.

]]> Jennifer Drake and Michael Medor of Ayr Cannabis Lab 00:50:33 Ayr is an expanding vertically integrated, U.S. multi-state cannabis operator, focused on delivering the highest quality cannabis products and customer experience throughout its footprint. Based on the belief that everything starts with the quality of the plant, the Company is focused on superior cultivation to grow superior branded cannabis products. Ayr strives to enrich consumers’ experience every day through the wellness and wonder of cannabis.Ms. Drake is a proven business leader in both large blue chip institutions and at lean start-ups. A former Managing Director at Goldman Sachs with extensive M&A experience, Ms. Drake institutionalized the businesses of several multi-billion dollar asset management firms, ensuring compliance within complex regulatory frameworks and creating a foundation for accelerated growth.Michael Medor started with The Coca-Cola Company as a sales associate and has since penetrated deep into the business, strategized to disrupt markets in US, Australia and Canada. With his innovative strategy for brand expansion and retention, Michael was able to lead an increase in market share and scale a start up organization. Ayr is an expanding vertically integrated, U.S. multi-state cannabis operator, focused on delivering the highest quality cannabis products and customer experience throughout its footprint. Based on the belief that everything starts with the quality of the plant, the Company is focused on superior cultivation to grow superior branded cannabis products. Ayr strives to enrich consumers’ experience every day through the wellness and wonder of cannabis.Ms. Drake is a proven business leader in both large blue chip institutions and at lean start-ups. A former Managing Director at Goldman Sachs with extensive M&A experience, Ms. Drake institutionalized the businesses of several multi-billion dollar asset management firms, ensuring compliance within complex regulatory frameworks and creating a foundation for accelerated growth.Michael Medor started with The Coca-Cola Company as a sales associate and has since penetrated deep into the business, strategized to disrupt markets in US, Australia and Canada. With his innovative strategy for brand expansion and retention, Michael was able to lead an increase in market share and scale a start up organization. false full 135 Buzzsprout-8672821 Rosie Mattio, Founder & CEO of Mattio Communications Rosie Mattio is a strategic powerhouse, industry connector and influencer running the #1 ranked cannabis PR firm by Greenmarket Report. Based in New York City, her firm serves over 50 marquee cannabis clients, including Headset, Green Thumb Industries, Papa & Barkley, LeafLink, Greenlane and Curaleaf.

Rosie has helped usher in the New Cannabis Age. She garners global media coverage in mainstream publications for clients, including the first cannabis article ever published in Oprah Magazine. Over the past year, her firm has grown alongside the industry, adding several marketing and communications services for clients, including IR, social media marketing, SEO, event planning and influencer marketing. Rosie Mattio has been recognized with several career achievements: Marijuana Venture 40 under 40; High Times Female 50; Forbes 15 Powerful and Innovative Women in Cannabis.

]]> Wed, 9 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Rosie Mattio is a strategic powerhouse, industry connector and influencer running the #1 ranked cannabis PR firm by Greenmarket Report. Based in New York City, her firm serves over 50 marquee cannabis clients, including Headset, Green Thumb Industries, Papa & Barkley, LeafLink, Greenlane and Curaleaf.

Rosie has helped usher in the New Cannabis Age. She garners global media coverage in mainstream publications for clients, including the first cannabis article ever published in Oprah Magazine. Over the past year, her firm has grown alongside the industry, adding several marketing and communications services for clients, including IR, social media marketing, SEO, event planning and influencer marketing. Rosie Mattio has been recognized with several career achievements: Marijuana Venture 40 under 40; High Times Female 50; Forbes 15 Powerful and Innovative Women in Cannabis.

]]> Rosie Mattio, Founder & CEO of Mattio Communications Cannabis Lab 00:59:31 Rosie Mattio is a strategic powerhouse, industry connector and influencer running the #1 ranked cannabis PR firm by Greenmarket Report. Based in New York City, her firm serves over 50 marquee cannabis clients, including Headset, Green Thumb Industries, Papa & Barkley, LeafLink, Greenlane and Curaleaf.Rosie has helped usher in the New Cannabis Age. She garners global media coverage in mainstream publications for clients, including the first cannabis article ever published in Oprah Magazine. Over the past year, her firm has grown alongside the industry, adding several marketing and communications services for clients, including IR, social media marketing, SEO, event planning and influencer marketing. Rosie Mattio has been recognized with several career achievements: Marijuana Venture 40 under 40; High Times Female 50; Forbes 15 Powerful and Innovative Women in Cannabis. Rosie Mattio is a strategic powerhouse, industry connector and influencer running the #1 ranked cannabis PR firm by Greenmarket Report. Based in New York City, her firm serves over 50 marquee cannabis clients, including Headset, Green Thumb Industries, Papa & Barkley, LeafLink, Greenlane and Curaleaf.Rosie has helped usher in the New Cannabis Age. She garners global media coverage in mainstream publications for clients, including the first cannabis article ever published in Oprah Magazine. Over the past year, her firm has grown alongside the industry, adding several marketing and communications services for clients, including IR, social media marketing, SEO, event planning and influencer marketing. Rosie Mattio has been recognized with several career achievements: Marijuana Venture 40 under 40; High Times Female 50; Forbes 15 Powerful and Innovative Women in Cannabis. false full 134 Buzzsprout-8658992 Andreas Neumann, Chief Creative Director at Jushi Andreas brings over three decades of advertising, entertainment, and technology experience to his role as Chief Creative Director. Before joining Jushi, Dre served as Creative Director and Head of Content for Idean, a leading global design agency, and was instrumental in building out Idean’s US footprint with key clients such as IBM, HP, Rolls Royce and Ericsson. Dre is also known for his photography and has worked with people/groups like Queens of the Stone Age, Iggy Pop, Foo Fighters, ZZ Top, and Lenny Kravitz.

]]> Mon, 7 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Andreas brings over three decades of advertising, entertainment, and technology experience to his role as Chief Creative Director. Before joining Jushi, Dre served as Creative Director and Head of Content for Idean, a leading global design agency, and was instrumental in building out Idean’s US footprint with key clients such as IBM, HP, Rolls Royce and Ericsson. Dre is also known for his photography and has worked with people/groups like Queens of the Stone Age, Iggy Pop, Foo Fighters, ZZ Top, and Lenny Kravitz.

]]> Andreas Neumann, Chief Creative Director at Jushi Cannabis Lab 01:00:07 Andreas brings over three decades of advertising, entertainment, and technology experience to his role as Chief Creative Director. Before joining Jushi, Dre served as Creative Director and Head of Content for Idean, a leading global design agency, and was instrumental in building out Idean’s US footprint with key clients such as IBM, HP, Rolls Royce and Ericsson. Dre is also known for his photography and has worked with people/groups like Queens of the Stone Age, Iggy Pop, Foo Fighters, ZZ Top, and Lenny Kravitz. Andreas brings over three decades of advertising, entertainment, and technology experience to his role as Chief Creative Director. Before joining Jushi, Dre served as Creative Director and Head of Content for Idean, a leading global design agency, and was instrumental in building out Idean’s US footprint with key clients such as IBM, HP, Rolls Royce and Ericsson. Dre is also known for his photography and has worked with people/groups like Queens of the Stone Age, Iggy Pop, Foo Fighters, ZZ Top, and Lenny Kravitz. false full 133 Buzzsprout-8645034 Tom Grebenstein, CRO at Tikun Olam USA Tikun Olam, the worlds first licensed Medical Cannabis company, and research pioneer, entered the Florida market in March of 2019 by partnering with vertically integrated VidaCann. Tom is responsible for  the entire GTM to include packaging, state label approvals, budtender training, new product development, cultivation and processing oversight. Tom also handles all market promotions inclusive of Social Media, swag, collateral development and KOL management.

]]> Fri, 4 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Tikun Olam, the worlds first licensed Medical Cannabis company, and research pioneer, entered the Florida market in March of 2019 by partnering with vertically integrated VidaCann. Tom is responsible for  the entire GTM to include packaging, state label approvals, budtender training, new product development, cultivation and processing oversight. Tom also handles all market promotions inclusive of Social Media, swag, collateral development and KOL management.

]]> Tom Grebenstein, CRO at Tikun Olam USA Cannabis Lab 00:56:19 Tikun Olam, the worlds first licensed Medical Cannabis company, and research pioneer, entered the Florida market in March of 2019 by partnering with vertically integrated VidaCann. Tom is responsible for  the entire GTM to include packaging, state label approvals, budtender training, new product development, cultivation and processing oversight. Tom also handles all market promotions inclusive of Social Media, swag, collateral development and KOL management. Tikun Olam, the worlds first licensed Medical Cannabis company, and research pioneer, entered the Florida market in March of 2019 by partnering with vertically integrated VidaCann. Tom is responsible for  the entire GTM to include packaging, state label approvals, budtender training, new product development, cultivation and processing oversight. Tom also handles all market promotions inclusive of Social Media, swag, collateral development and KOL management. false full 132 Buzzsprout-8631648 David Kessler, Chief Science Officer at Agrify David Kessler is the Chief Science Officer at Agrify. He has 20+ years of cannabis cultivation experience including 10 years of CEA (closed environmental agriculture) indoor farm design. David’s focus on the application of technology to optimize process & workflow while reducing operational costs are a common theme throughout his prolific industry publications. David also regularly lectures at many cannabis industry events including MJBizCon Las Vegas, Cannabis Science Conference Baltimore, and Michigan’s Cannabis-Aid.

]]> Wed, 2 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind David Kessler is the Chief Science Officer at Agrify. He has 20+ years of cannabis cultivation experience including 10 years of CEA (closed environmental agriculture) indoor farm design. David’s focus on the application of technology to optimize process & workflow while reducing operational costs are a common theme throughout his prolific industry publications. David also regularly lectures at many cannabis industry events including MJBizCon Las Vegas, Cannabis Science Conference Baltimore, and Michigan’s Cannabis-Aid.

]]> David Kessler, Chief Science Officer at Agrify Cannabis Lab 00:49:30 David Kessler is the Chief Science Officer at Agrify. He has 20+ years of cannabis cultivation experience including 10 years of CEA (closed environmental agriculture) indoor farm design. David’s focus on the application of technology to optimize process & workflow while reducing operational costs are a common theme throughout his prolific industry publications. David also regularly lectures at many cannabis industry events including MJBizCon Las Vegas, Cannabis Science Conference Baltimore, and Michigan’s Cannabis-Aid. David Kessler is the Chief Science Officer at Agrify. He has 20+ years of cannabis cultivation experience including 10 years of CEA (closed environmental agriculture) indoor farm design. David’s focus on the application of technology to optimize process & workflow while reducing operational costs are a common theme throughout his prolific industry publications. David also regularly lectures at many cannabis industry events including MJBizCon Las Vegas, Cannabis Science Conference Baltimore, and Michigan’s Cannabis-Aid. false full 131 Buzzsprout-8617634 Marc Lopez, Chief Technology Officer at Drop Technologies Marc Lopez is the CTO and co-founder of Drop Delivery, the cannabis industry’s only all-in-one delivery technology solution for retailers. A twenty-something serial entrepreneur, Marc previously co-founded Greenlight Technologies, a leading order-ahead and digital loyalty software in the cannabis industry, which was acquired in 2018 by publicly-traded Leafbuyer Technologies. 

Before jumping into the cannabis industry, Marc co-founded two vape industry software companies, the e-commerce platform Vape Block, and the peer-to-peer marketplace Vape Mail in 2015, where he built the technology that both platforms ran on. The motivation to develop a peer-to-peer marketplace came from his previous startup, Uniform in 2015, a peer-to-peer marketplace for the fashion industry. While in college, and with his current Drop Delivery co-founders Vanessa and Jade Gabriel, Marc co-founded aSociete in 2011, a shopping platform for millennials to shop for their favorite fashion brands from all across the web in a simple, entertaining, and engaging way.

]]> Mon, 31 May 2021 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Marc Lopez is the CTO and co-founder of Drop Delivery, the cannabis industry’s only all-in-one delivery technology solution for retailers. A twenty-something serial entrepreneur, Marc previously co-founded Greenlight Technologies, a leading order-ahead and digital loyalty software in the cannabis industry, which was acquired in 2018 by publicly-traded Leafbuyer Technologies. 

Before jumping into the cannabis industry, Marc co-founded two vape industry software companies, the e-commerce platform Vape Block, and the peer-to-peer marketplace Vape Mail in 2015, where he built the technology that both platforms ran on. The motivation to develop a peer-to-peer marketplace came from his previous startup, Uniform in 2015, a peer-to-peer marketplace for the fashion industry. While in college, and with his current Drop Delivery co-founders Vanessa and Jade Gabriel, Marc co-founded aSociete in 2011, a shopping platform for millennials to shop for their favorite fashion brands from all across the web in a simple, entertaining, and engaging way.

]]> Marc Lopez, Chief Technology Officer at Drop Technologies Cannabis Lab 00:38:21 Marc Lopez is the CTO and co-founder of Drop Delivery, the cannabis industry’s only all-in-one delivery technology solution for retailers. A twenty-something serial entrepreneur, Marc previously co-founded Greenlight Technologies, a leading order-ahead and digital loyalty software in the cannabis industry, which was acquired in 2018 by publicly-traded Leafbuyer Technologies. Before jumping into the cannabis industry, Marc co-founded two vape industry software companies, the e-commerce platform Vape Block, and the peer-to-peer marketplace Vape Mail in 2015, where he built the technology that both platforms ran on. The motivation to develop a peer-to-peer marketplace came from his previous startup, Uniform in 2015, a peer-to-peer marketplace for the fashion industry. While in college, and with his current Drop Delivery co-founders Vanessa and Jade Gabriel, Marc co-founded aSociete in 2011, a shopping platform for millennials to shop for their favorite fashion brands from all across the web in a simple, entertaining, and engaging way. Marc Lopez is the CTO and co-founder of Drop Delivery, the cannabis industry’s only all-in-one delivery technology solution for retailers. A twenty-something serial entrepreneur, Marc previously co-founded Greenlight Technologies, a leading order-ahead and digital loyalty software in the cannabis industry, which was acquired in 2018 by publicly-traded Leafbuyer Technologies. Before jumping into the cannabis industry, Marc co-founded two vape industry software companies, the e-commerce platform Vape Block, and the peer-to-peer marketplace Vape Mail in 2015, where he built the technology that both platforms ran on. The motivation to develop a peer-to-peer marketplace came from his previous startup, Uniform in 2015, a peer-to-peer marketplace for the fashion industry. While in college, and with his current Drop Delivery co-founders Vanessa and Jade Gabriel, Marc co-founded aSociete in 2011, a shopping platform for millennials to shop for their favorite fashion brands from all across the web in a simple, entertaining, and engaging way. false full 130 Buzzsprout-8591827 Emily Paxhia, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Poseidon Asset Management Emily Paxhia is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Poseidon Asset Management. Emily has reviewed thousands of companies in the cannabis industry and has worked with countless founders in many capacities. Emily has held board seats for multiple portfolio companies and participates as an adviser to multiple teams. Extremely active in the investment decision making and ongoing investment oversight processes, she works closely with her partners to create meaningful deal structures, ensuring that proper governance is carried out at the company level. Further, Emily has dedicated time and energy to supporting policy groups and has served on the Board of Directors of the Marijuana Policy Project. She also currently serves on the Board of Athletes for CARE and The Initiative.

]]> Wed, 26 May 2021 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Emily Paxhia is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Poseidon Asset Management. Emily has reviewed thousands of companies in the cannabis industry and has worked with countless founders in many capacities. Emily has held board seats for multiple portfolio companies and participates as an adviser to multiple teams. Extremely active in the investment decision making and ongoing investment oversight processes, she works closely with her partners to create meaningful deal structures, ensuring that proper governance is carried out at the company level. Further, Emily has dedicated time and energy to supporting policy groups and has served on the Board of Directors of the Marijuana Policy Project. She also currently serves on the Board of Athletes for CARE and The Initiative.

]]> Emily Paxhia, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Poseidon Asset Management Cannabis Lab 00:55:05 Emily Paxhia is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Poseidon Asset Management. Emily has reviewed thousands of companies in the cannabis industry and has worked with countless founders in many capacities. Emily has held board seats for multiple portfolio companies and participates as an adviser to multiple teams. Extremely active in the investment decision making and ongoing investment oversight processes, she works closely with her partners to create meaningful deal structures, ensuring that proper governance is carried out at the company level. Further, Emily has dedicated time and energy to supporting policy groups and has served on the Board of Directors of the Marijuana Policy Project. She also currently serves on the Board of Athletes for CARE and The Initiative. Emily Paxhia is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Poseidon Asset Management. Emily has reviewed thousands of companies in the cannabis industry and has worked with countless founders in many capacities. Emily has held board seats for multiple portfolio companies and participates as an adviser to multiple teams. Extremely active in the investment decision making and ongoing investment oversight processes, she works closely with her partners to create meaningful deal structures, ensuring that proper governance is carried out at the company level. Further, Emily has dedicated time and energy to supporting policy groups and has served on the Board of Directors of the Marijuana Policy Project. She also currently serves on the Board of Athletes for CARE and The Initiative. false full 129 Buzzsprout-8576762 Mikaela McLaughlin, Vice President Of Business Development at springbig Mikaela serves as the VP of Retail Business Development at springbig. During her time at springbig, she has helped many of the largest multistate operators and highest volume retailers reimagine their loyalty program and their relationship with their customers/patients. Through integrations with leading cannabis POS and e-commerce partners, springbig offers data-driven strategic marketing, retention, and relationship management tools that increase revenue.

]]> Mon, 24 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Mikaela serves as the VP of Retail Business Development at springbig. During her time at springbig, she has helped many of the largest multistate operators and highest volume retailers reimagine their loyalty program and their relationship with their customers/patients. Through integrations with leading cannabis POS and e-commerce partners, springbig offers data-driven strategic marketing, retention, and relationship management tools that increase revenue.

]]> Mikaela McLaughlin, Vice President Of Business Development at springbig Cannabis Lab 01:05:03 Mikaela serves as the VP of Retail Business Development at springbig. During her time at springbig, she has helped many of the largest multistate operators and highest volume retailers reimagine their loyalty program and their relationship with their customers/patients. Through integrations with leading cannabis POS and e-commerce partners, springbig offers data-driven strategic marketing, retention, and relationship management tools that increase revenue. Mikaela serves as the VP of Retail Business Development at springbig. During her time at springbig, she has helped many of the largest multistate operators and highest volume retailers reimagine their loyalty program and their relationship with their customers/patients. Through integrations with leading cannabis POS and e-commerce partners, springbig offers data-driven strategic marketing, retention, and relationship management tools that increase revenue. false full 128 Buzzsprout-8533619 Ashley Reynolds, President and Co-Founder of Elmore Mountain Therapeutics Ashley Reynolds and her husband Colin established EMT in May of 2017 after Ashley’s personal struggle with postpartum anxiety. Finding relief through the use of CBD, Ashley saw a need for cannabis advocation to all. Reynolds believes the strong household decision makers of the world stand to benefit the most from the use of cannabis and has worked tirelessly empowering women to make smart, safe decisions around cannabis use. By providing science backed education and high quality lab tested CBD products, Ashley and the EMT Team have created a loyal following of canna-experts. Ask any customer why they choose EMT over other CBD brands and they will passionately tell you EMT is more than product, it’s a way of life, it’s culture.

]]> Mon, 17 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Ashley Reynolds and her husband Colin established EMT in May of 2017 after Ashley’s personal struggle with postpartum anxiety. Finding relief through the use of CBD, Ashley saw a need for cannabis advocation to all. Reynolds believes the strong household decision makers of the world stand to benefit the most from the use of cannabis and has worked tirelessly empowering women to make smart, safe decisions around cannabis use. By providing science backed education and high quality lab tested CBD products, Ashley and the EMT Team have created a loyal following of canna-experts. Ask any customer why they choose EMT over other CBD brands and they will passionately tell you EMT is more than product, it’s a way of life, it’s culture.

]]> Ashley Reynolds, President and Co-Founder of Elmore Mountain Therapeutics Cannabis Lab 01:00:22 Ashley Reynolds and her husband Colin established EMT in May of 2017 after Ashley’s personal struggle with postpartum anxiety. Finding relief through the use of CBD, Ashley saw a need for cannabis advocation to all. Reynolds believes the strong household decision makers of the world stand to benefit the most from the use of cannabis and has worked tirelessly empowering women to make smart, safe decisions around cannabis use. By providing science backed education and high quality lab tested CBD products, Ashley and the EMT Team have created a loyal following of canna-experts. Ask any customer why they choose EMT over other CBD brands and they will passionately tell you EMT is more than product, it’s a way of life, it’s culture. Ashley Reynolds and her husband Colin established EMT in May of 2017 after Ashley’s personal struggle with postpartum anxiety. Finding relief through the use of CBD, Ashley saw a need for cannabis advocation to all. Reynolds believes the strong household decision makers of the world stand to benefit the most from the use of cannabis and has worked tirelessly empowering women to make smart, safe decisions around cannabis use. By providing science backed education and high quality lab tested CBD products, Ashley and the EMT Team have created a loyal following of canna-experts. Ask any customer why they choose EMT over other CBD brands and they will passionately tell you EMT is more than product, it’s a way of life, it’s culture. false full 127 Buzzsprout-8491169 Gary Santo, President of TILT Holdings Inc. Mr. Santo brings more than 25 years of experience leading lean, high-performance teams in Consumer Credit, Financial Services, Gaming and Technology, Higher Education and Specialty-Pharma. He has held a variety of senior-level positions at The First Marblehead Corporation, Fitch Ratings, International Game Technology, Lantheus Medical Imaging and, most recently, Columbia Care Inc., a leading multi-state operator in the cannabis industry. Mr. Santo holds an Investor Relations Charter® certification from the National Investor Relations Institute as well as a degree in Political Science from Boston University.

]]> Mon, 10 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Mr. Santo brings more than 25 years of experience leading lean, high-performance teams in Consumer Credit, Financial Services, Gaming and Technology, Higher Education and Specialty-Pharma. He has held a variety of senior-level positions at The First Marblehead Corporation, Fitch Ratings, International Game Technology, Lantheus Medical Imaging and, most recently, Columbia Care Inc., a leading multi-state operator in the cannabis industry. Mr. Santo holds an Investor Relations Charter® certification from the National Investor Relations Institute as well as a degree in Political Science from Boston University.

]]> Gary Santo, President of TILT Holdings Inc. Cannabis Lab 00:46:30 Mr. Santo brings more than 25 years of experience leading lean, high-performance teams in Consumer Credit, Financial Services, Gaming and Technology, Higher Education and Specialty-Pharma. He has held a variety of senior-level positions at The First Marblehead Corporation, Fitch Ratings, International Game Technology, Lantheus Medical Imaging and, most recently, Columbia Care Inc., a leading multi-state operator in the cannabis industry. Mr. Santo holds an Investor Relations Charter® certification from the National Investor Relations Institute as well as a degree in Political Science from Boston University. Mr. Santo brings more than 25 years of experience leading lean, high-performance teams in Consumer Credit, Financial Services, Gaming and Technology, Higher Education and Specialty-Pharma. He has held a variety of senior-level positions at The First Marblehead Corporation, Fitch Ratings, International Game Technology, Lantheus Medical Imaging and, most recently, Columbia Care Inc., a leading multi-state operator in the cannabis industry. Mr. Santo holds an Investor Relations Charter® certification from the National Investor Relations Institute as well as a degree in Political Science from Boston University. false full 126 Buzzsprout-8470793 Neil Tunbridge and James Storie-Pugh, Co-Founders of Mellow.store Mellow is the UK’s trusted e-commerce destination for customers & brands to learn, buy and sell CBD. Founded by a management and stakeholder team with over 20 years of marketplace and 40 years of eCommerce experience, they have rapidly turned mellow into one of the most renowned marketplaces to buy and sell CBD products. Mellow believes that furthering the CBD industry starts with education and aim to give people easy access to knowledge they can trust. Today we sit down with Co-Founders Neil Tunbridge and James Storie-Pugh to hear the exciting roadmap for mellow and the future of the UK CBD industry.

]]> Thu, 6 May 2021 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Mellow is the UK’s trusted e-commerce destination for customers & brands to learn, buy and sell CBD. Founded by a management and stakeholder team with over 20 years of marketplace and 40 years of eCommerce experience, they have rapidly turned mellow into one of the most renowned marketplaces to buy and sell CBD products. Mellow believes that furthering the CBD industry starts with education and aim to give people easy access to knowledge they can trust. Today we sit down with Co-Founders Neil Tunbridge and James Storie-Pugh to hear the exciting roadmap for mellow and the future of the UK CBD industry.

]]> Neil Tunbridge and James Storie-Pugh, Co-Founders of Mellow.store Cannabis Lab 00:36:39 Mellow is the UK’s trusted e-commerce destination for customers & brands to learn, buy and sell CBD. Founded by a management and stakeholder team with over 20 years of marketplace and 40 years of eCommerce experience, they have rapidly turned mellow into one of the most renowned marketplaces to buy and sell CBD products. Mellow believes that furthering the CBD industry starts with education and aim to give people easy access to knowledge they can trust. Today we sit down with Co-Founders Neil Tunbridge and James Storie-Pugh to hear the exciting roadmap for mellow and the future of the UK CBD industry. Mellow is the UK’s trusted e-commerce destination for customers & brands to learn, buy and sell CBD. Founded by a management and stakeholder team with over 20 years of marketplace and 40 years of eCommerce experience, they have rapidly turned mellow into one of the most renowned marketplaces to buy and sell CBD products. Mellow believes that furthering the CBD industry starts with education and aim to give people easy access to knowledge they can trust. Today we sit down with Co-Founders Neil Tunbridge and James Storie-Pugh to hear the exciting roadmap for mellow and the future of the UK CBD industry. false full 125 Buzzsprout-8449839 Kendra Stocking, VP of Sales at Old Pal Kendra Stocking is a collaborative cannabis sales leader with over 13 years experience in sales in the cannabis, action sports and real estate industries. She is currently with Vice President of Sales at Old Pal, a west coast canna company crafting quality cannabis in California and Nevada.

]]> Mon, 3 May 2021 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Kendra Stocking is a collaborative cannabis sales leader with over 13 years experience in sales in the cannabis, action sports and real estate industries. She is currently with Vice President of Sales at Old Pal, a west coast canna company crafting quality cannabis in California and Nevada.

]]> Kendra Stocking, VP of Sales at Old Pal Cannabis Lab 00:53:11 Kendra Stocking is a collaborative cannabis sales leader with over 13 years experience in sales in the cannabis, action sports and real estate industries. She is currently with Vice President of Sales at Old Pal, a west coast canna company crafting quality cannabis in California and Nevada. Kendra Stocking is a collaborative cannabis sales leader with over 13 years experience in sales in the cannabis, action sports and real estate industries. She is currently with Vice President of Sales at Old Pal, a west coast canna company crafting quality cannabis in California and Nevada. false full 124 Buzzsprout-8406355 Tara Wells, Co-Founder of Ganja Goddess Tara Wells is the cofounder of Ganja Goddess, a California-based premium online shopping, delivery and lifestyle brand, which recently launched CBD Goddess, a national, one-stop-shop e-commerce site for cannabis and hemp-derived CBD consumer and pet products. Previously, Tara was an executive producer and writer, winning an Emmy for "The Amazing Race" on CBS. Her background in production, business and marketing has made her adept at understanding the cannabis market.

]]> Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Tara Wells is the cofounder of Ganja Goddess, a California-based premium online shopping, delivery and lifestyle brand, which recently launched CBD Goddess, a national, one-stop-shop e-commerce site for cannabis and hemp-derived CBD consumer and pet products. Previously, Tara was an executive producer and writer, winning an Emmy for "The Amazing Race" on CBS. Her background in production, business and marketing has made her adept at understanding the cannabis market.

]]> Tara Wells, Co-Founder of Ganja Goddess Cannabis Lab 01:03:02 Tara Wells is the cofounder of Ganja Goddess, a California-based premium online shopping, delivery and lifestyle brand, which recently launched CBD Goddess, a national, one-stop-shop e-commerce site for cannabis and hemp-derived CBD consumer and pet products. Previously, Tara was an executive producer and writer, winning an Emmy for "The Amazing Race" on CBS. Her background in production, business and marketing has made her adept at understanding the cannabis market. Tara Wells is the cofounder of Ganja Goddess, a California-based premium online shopping, delivery and lifestyle brand, which recently launched CBD Goddess, a national, one-stop-shop e-commerce site for cannabis and hemp-derived CBD consumer and pet products. Previously, Tara was an executive producer and writer, winning an Emmy for "The Amazing Race" on CBS. Her background in production, business and marketing has made her adept at understanding the cannabis market. false full 123 Buzzsprout-8359620 Lindsey Ramos and Todd Sherman, Midland Scientific Today we sit down with Lindsey Ramos and Todd Sherman of Midland Scientific, Inc. Founded in 1975, Midland Scientific is a full-line provider of laboratory supplies such as chemicals, reagents, solutions, glassware, plasticware, biological media, instrumentation, equipment, and laboratory consumables.  Midland Scientific provides scientific supplies and equipment nationwide focused on the industrial, agricultural, and biotechnology laboratory markets. Midland excels at valued added B2B partnerships, E-commerce, and vendor-managed inventories (VMI).  Midland Scientific is an ISO 9001:2016, BBB A+, and WBENC© certified business.

]]> Mon, 19 Apr 2021 02:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Today we sit down with Lindsey Ramos and Todd Sherman of Midland Scientific, Inc. Founded in 1975, Midland Scientific is a full-line provider of laboratory supplies such as chemicals, reagents, solutions, glassware, plasticware, biological media, instrumentation, equipment, and laboratory consumables.  Midland Scientific provides scientific supplies and equipment nationwide focused on the industrial, agricultural, and biotechnology laboratory markets. Midland excels at valued added B2B partnerships, E-commerce, and vendor-managed inventories (VMI).  Midland Scientific is an ISO 9001:2016, BBB A+, and WBENC© certified business.

]]> Lindsey Ramos and Todd Sherman, Midland Scientific Cannabis Lab 00:23:17 Today we sit down with Lindsey Ramos and Todd Sherman of Midland Scientific, Inc. Founded in 1975, Midland Scientific is a full-line provider of laboratory supplies such as chemicals, reagents, solutions, glassware, plasticware, biological media, instrumentation, equipment, and laboratory consumables.  Midland Scientific provides scientific supplies and equipment nationwide focused on the industrial, agricultural, and biotechnology laboratory markets. Midland excels at valued added B2B partnerships, E-commerce, and vendor-managed inventories (VMI).  Midland Scientific is an ISO 9001:2016, BBB A+, and WBENC© certified business. Today we sit down with Lindsey Ramos and Todd Sherman of Midland Scientific, Inc. Founded in 1975, Midland Scientific is a full-line provider of laboratory supplies such as chemicals, reagents, solutions, glassware, plasticware, biological media, instrumentation, equipment, and laboratory consumables.  Midland Scientific provides scientific supplies and equipment nationwide focused on the industrial, agricultural, and biotechnology laboratory markets. Midland excels at valued added B2B partnerships, E-commerce, and vendor-managed inventories (VMI).  Midland Scientific is an ISO 9001:2016, BBB A+, and WBENC© certified business. false full 122 Buzzsprout-8316397 Jocelyn Sheltraw, Director of Strategy at Headset Jocelyn Sheltraw is the Director of Strategy at Seattle-based cannabis data analytics firm Headset. Jocelyn is the company lead on new market expansion, and is responsible for presenting all opportunities within the market and understanding the various nuances, from licensure and policies to recognizing who the movers and shakers are. She works to educate teams on what Headset does, how to integrate a data and technology solution into their overall strategy and present the findings that we are learning.

]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Jocelyn Sheltraw is the Director of Strategy at Seattle-based cannabis data analytics firm Headset. Jocelyn is the company lead on new market expansion, and is responsible for presenting all opportunities within the market and understanding the various nuances, from licensure and policies to recognizing who the movers and shakers are. She works to educate teams on what Headset does, how to integrate a data and technology solution into their overall strategy and present the findings that we are learning.

]]> Jocelyn Sheltraw, Director of Strategy at Headset Cannabis Lab 00:53:26 Jocelyn Sheltraw is the Director of Strategy at Seattle-based cannabis data analytics firm Headset. Jocelyn is the company lead on new market expansion, and is responsible for presenting all opportunities within the market and understanding the various nuances, from licensure and policies to recognizing who the movers and shakers are. She works to educate teams on what Headset does, how to integrate a data and technology solution into their overall strategy and present the findings that we are learning. Jocelyn Sheltraw is the Director of Strategy at Seattle-based cannabis data analytics firm Headset. Jocelyn is the company lead on new market expansion, and is responsible for presenting all opportunities within the market and understanding the various nuances, from licensure and policies to recognizing who the movers and shakers are. She works to educate teams on what Headset does, how to integrate a data and technology solution into their overall strategy and present the findings that we are learning. false full 121 Buzzsprout-8295600 Laura Morarity, SVP of Marketing & Communications at Leafly Laura Morarity is the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Leafly. She leads the marketing, content, and corporate affairs work at Leafly, a cannabis marketplace that helps millions of people each month learn about and buy the cannabis products they want from licensed retailers and brands around North America.

]]> Thu, 8 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Laura Morarity is the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Leafly. She leads the marketing, content, and corporate affairs work at Leafly, a cannabis marketplace that helps millions of people each month learn about and buy the cannabis products they want from licensed retailers and brands around North America.

]]> Laura Morarity, SVP of Marketing & Communications at Leafly Cannabis Lab 01:02:51 Laura Morarity is the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Leafly. She leads the marketing, content, and corporate affairs work at Leafly, a cannabis marketplace that helps millions of people each month learn about and buy the cannabis products they want from licensed retailers and brands around North America. Laura Morarity is the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Leafly. She leads the marketing, content, and corporate affairs work at Leafly, a cannabis marketplace that helps millions of people each month learn about and buy the cannabis products they want from licensed retailers and brands around North America. false full 120 Buzzsprout-8273853 Gia Morón, President, Women Grow | CEO, GVM Communications Gia Morón is the President for Women Grow. She began working with Women Grow headquarters in January 2017 as Director of Communications, after transitioning from the Women Grow New York City market in 2016. With 25 years of experience in public relations, in 2012 Gia launched GVM Communications, Inc., a public relations, brand and business development firm. Her client base ranges from small to mid-sized businesses, non-profit organizations, entrepreneurs, authors and celebrity clients.  Prior to launching her firm and working with Women Grow, she was a Media Relations Officer in the Corporate Communications department for fifteen years at the Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

While at Goldman Sachs, Gia oversaw various business areas from Private Equity, Urban Investment, Investment Research and Technology to the firm’s organizational focus on Corporate Engagement, Diversity, Recruiting, Human Resources and Corporate Services.  Before joining Goldman Sachs, Gia was Director of Promotions and Publicity for six years at The Fremantle Corporation, an international television distribution and production company.  Outside of her professional accomplishments, she continuously works with a number of non-profit organizations in New York City and mentors up-and-coming young women entrepreneurs across the country to South Africa.  Gia currently resides in her hometown of Brooklyn, NY, with her daughter.

]]> Mon, 5 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Gia Morón is the President for Women Grow. She began working with Women Grow headquarters in January 2017 as Director of Communications, after transitioning from the Women Grow New York City market in 2016. With 25 years of experience in public relations, in 2012 Gia launched GVM Communications, Inc., a public relations, brand and business development firm. Her client base ranges from small to mid-sized businesses, non-profit organizations, entrepreneurs, authors and celebrity clients.  Prior to launching her firm and working with Women Grow, she was a Media Relations Officer in the Corporate Communications department for fifteen years at the Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

While at Goldman Sachs, Gia oversaw various business areas from Private Equity, Urban Investment, Investment Research and Technology to the firm’s organizational focus on Corporate Engagement, Diversity, Recruiting, Human Resources and Corporate Services.  Before joining Goldman Sachs, Gia was Director of Promotions and Publicity for six years at The Fremantle Corporation, an international television distribution and production company.  Outside of her professional accomplishments, she continuously works with a number of non-profit organizations in New York City and mentors up-and-coming young women entrepreneurs across the country to South Africa.  Gia currently resides in her hometown of Brooklyn, NY, with her daughter.

]]> Gia Morón, President, Women Grow | CEO, GVM Communications Cannabis Lab 01:16:38 Gia Morón is the President for Women Grow. She began working with Women Grow headquarters in January 2017 as Director of Communications, after transitioning from the Women Grow New York City market in 2016. With 25 years of experience in public relations, in 2012 Gia launched GVM Communications, Inc., a public relations, brand and business development firm. Her client base ranges from small to mid-sized businesses, non-profit organizations, entrepreneurs, authors and celebrity clients.  Prior to launching her firm and working with Women Grow, she was a Media Relations Officer in the Corporate Communications department for fifteen years at the Goldman Sachs Group Inc.While at Goldman Sachs, Gia oversaw various business areas from Private Equity, Urban Investment, Investment Research and Technology to the firm’s organizational focus on Corporate Engagement, Diversity, Recruiting, Human Resources and Corporate Services.  Before joining Goldman Sachs, Gia was Director of Promotions and Publicity for six years at The Fremantle Corporation, an international television distribution and production company.  Outside of her professional accomplishments, she continuously works with a number of non-profit organizations in New York City and mentors up-and-coming young women entrepreneurs across the country to South Africa.  Gia currently resides in her hometown of Brooklyn, NY, with her daughter. Gia Morón is the President for Women Grow. She began working with Women Grow headquarters in January 2017 as Director of Communications, after transitioning from the Women Grow New York City market in 2016. With 25 years of experience in public relations, in 2012 Gia launched GVM Communications, Inc., a public relations, brand and business development firm. Her client base ranges from small to mid-sized businesses, non-profit organizations, entrepreneurs, authors and celebrity clients.  Prior to launching her firm and working with Women Grow, she was a Media Relations Officer in the Corporate Communications department for fifteen years at the Goldman Sachs Group Inc.While at Goldman Sachs, Gia oversaw various business areas from Private Equity, Urban Investment, Investment Research and Technology to the firm’s organizational focus on Corporate Engagement, Diversity, Recruiting, Human Resources and Corporate Services.  Before joining Goldman Sachs, Gia was Director of Promotions and Publicity for six years at The Fremantle Corporation, an international television distribution and production company.  Outside of her professional accomplishments, she continuously works with a number of non-profit organizations in New York City and mentors up-and-coming young women entrepreneurs across the country to South Africa.  Gia currently resides in her hometown of Brooklyn, NY, with her daughter. false full 119 Buzzsprout-8252163 Betty Tran, Founder and CEO of Bu'kei Agency Betty is a master of marketing with 20+ years of experience working in TV licensing, digital media and music festivals. Along with being well versed in the subcultures of all aforementioned fields, from the community level to a global scale, Betty also holds the title of CMO for digital platform FEVO. When she’s not traveling for business, she spends quality time with her three children. Betty graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of California, Los Angeles with a B.A. in Film and B.S. in Anthropology.

]]> Thu, 1 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Betty is a master of marketing with 20+ years of experience working in TV licensing, digital media and music festivals. Along with being well versed in the subcultures of all aforementioned fields, from the community level to a global scale, Betty also holds the title of CMO for digital platform FEVO. When she’s not traveling for business, she spends quality time with her three children. Betty graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of California, Los Angeles with a B.A. in Film and B.S. in Anthropology.

]]> Betty Tran, Founder and CEO of Bu'kei Agency Cannabis Lab 00:54:48 Betty is a master of marketing with 20+ years of experience working in TV licensing, digital media and music festivals. Along with being well versed in the subcultures of all aforementioned fields, from the community level to a global scale, Betty also holds the title of CMO for digital platform FEVO. When she’s not traveling for business, she spends quality time with her three children. Betty graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of California, Los Angeles with a B.A. in Film and B.S. in Anthropology. Betty is a master of marketing with 20+ years of experience working in TV licensing, digital media and music festivals. Along with being well versed in the subcultures of all aforementioned fields, from the community level to a global scale, Betty also holds the title of CMO for digital platform FEVO. When she’s not traveling for business, she spends quality time with her three children. Betty graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of California, Los Angeles with a B.A. in Film and B.S. in Anthropology. false full 118 Buzzsprout-8232598 Christian Lizardi, Brand Development Manager at Grenco Science (G Pen) Christian Lizardi began in the cannabis industry in 2018 as a medtender. Within a few short months, he worked my way up to Sales Lead and by year's end, I was the Assistant Manager for one of the busiest dispensary locations in the state of Florida. Christian decided to take a different route as retail was not the intended destination, just a quick stop on this road we call life. He got a role with G Pen handling dispensary and headshop accounts in the state of Florida, which is about 500+ doors.  A year later, he was promoted to the Head of Brand Development for G Pen, his role to this day.  G-Pen partners with brands all over the world to not only provide devices for their medicinal consumption, but to also provide a lifestyle.  G Pen is a culture and surrounding that culture is an array of like-minded and completely opposite-minded people, all coming together for the sake of cannabis.  

]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Christian Lizardi began in the cannabis industry in 2018 as a medtender. Within a few short months, he worked my way up to Sales Lead and by year's end, I was the Assistant Manager for one of the busiest dispensary locations in the state of Florida. Christian decided to take a different route as retail was not the intended destination, just a quick stop on this road we call life. He got a role with G Pen handling dispensary and headshop accounts in the state of Florida, which is about 500+ doors.  A year later, he was promoted to the Head of Brand Development for G Pen, his role to this day.  G-Pen partners with brands all over the world to not only provide devices for their medicinal consumption, but to also provide a lifestyle.  G Pen is a culture and surrounding that culture is an array of like-minded and completely opposite-minded people, all coming together for the sake of cannabis.  

]]> Christian Lizardi, Brand Development Manager at Grenco Science (G Pen) Cannabis Lab 00:40:10 Christian Lizardi began in the cannabis industry in 2018 as a medtender. Within a few short months, he worked my way up to Sales Lead and by year's end, I was the Assistant Manager for one of the busiest dispensary locations in the state of Florida. Christian decided to take a different route as retail was not the intended destination, just a quick stop on this road we call life. He got a role with G Pen handling dispensary and headshop accounts in the state of Florida, which is about 500+ doors.  A year later, he was promoted to the Head of Brand Development for G Pen, his role to this day.  G-Pen partners with brands all over the world to not only provide devices for their medicinal consumption, but to also provide a lifestyle.  G Pen is a culture and surrounding that culture is an array of like-minded and completely opposite-minded people, all coming together for the sake of cannabis.   Christian Lizardi began in the cannabis industry in 2018 as a medtender. Within a few short months, he worked my way up to Sales Lead and by year's end, I was the Assistant Manager for one of the busiest dispensary locations in the state of Florida. Christian decided to take a different route as retail was not the intended destination, just a quick stop on this road we call life. He got a role with G Pen handling dispensary and headshop accounts in the state of Florida, which is about 500+ doors.  A year later, he was promoted to the Head of Brand Development for G Pen, his role to this day.  G-Pen partners with brands all over the world to not only provide devices for their medicinal consumption, but to also provide a lifestyle.  G Pen is a culture and surrounding that culture is an array of like-minded and completely opposite-minded people, all coming together for the sake of cannabis.   false full 117 Buzzsprout-8187157 Tina Ulman and Dani Baranowksi, President and Vice President of the Nevada Chamber of Commerce Tina Ulman is a UNLV graduate and Las Vegas resident of 10 years. She is currently the Brand Manager for Old Pal, the state’s top selling cannabis flower. Old Pal is a multi-state brand under a licensing partnership with Flower One, the largest cultivator in Nevada. Tina recently formed the Chamber of Cannabis with four of her industry colleagues. She resides as President and has been a prominent voice for cannabis reform in Nevada for the past 2 years. Most recently she served as the Director of Development for Las Vegas NORML where she traveled to Washington DC and Carson City to meet with legislatures in 2019 to voice the concerns of Nevadans. Tina was awarded 2020 Cannabis Activist of the Year for Las Vegas and recognized as one of the most influential women in cannabis by Vegas Cannabis Magazine. 

Dani Baranowski is a passionate cannabis advocate and multipotentialite focused on changing the stigma surrounding cannabis. She is currently Lead Sales and Operations Specialist at State Flower Cannabis and Valhalla Confections, a vertically integrated cannabis company and multi-state operator. She has had the opportunity to educate consumers all over the world in her roles in the cannabis industry from Canada, to Columbia, to Croatia. Speaking and sharing her cannabis knowledge across several platforms has allowed her to perpetuate her passion for changing the world with holistic healing.

]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Tina Ulman is a UNLV graduate and Las Vegas resident of 10 years. She is currently the Brand Manager for Old Pal, the state’s top selling cannabis flower. Old Pal is a multi-state brand under a licensing partnership with Flower One, the largest cultivator in Nevada. Tina recently formed the Chamber of Cannabis with four of her industry colleagues. She resides as President and has been a prominent voice for cannabis reform in Nevada for the past 2 years. Most recently she served as the Director of Development for Las Vegas NORML where she traveled to Washington DC and Carson City to meet with legislatures in 2019 to voice the concerns of Nevadans. Tina was awarded 2020 Cannabis Activist of the Year for Las Vegas and recognized as one of the most influential women in cannabis by Vegas Cannabis Magazine. 

Dani Baranowski is a passionate cannabis advocate and multipotentialite focused on changing the stigma surrounding cannabis. She is currently Lead Sales and Operations Specialist at State Flower Cannabis and Valhalla Confections, a vertically integrated cannabis company and multi-state operator. She has had the opportunity to educate consumers all over the world in her roles in the cannabis industry from Canada, to Columbia, to Croatia. Speaking and sharing her cannabis knowledge across several platforms has allowed her to perpetuate her passion for changing the world with holistic healing.

]]> Tina Ulman and Dani Baranowksi, President and Vice President of the Nevada Chamber of Commerce Cannabis Lab 00:41:11 Tina Ulman is a UNLV graduate and Las Vegas resident of 10 years. She is currently the Brand Manager for Old Pal, the state’s top selling cannabis flower. Old Pal is a multi-state brand under a licensing partnership with Flower One, the largest cultivator in Nevada. Tina recently formed the Chamber of Cannabis with four of her industry colleagues. She resides as President and has been a prominent voice for cannabis reform in Nevada for the past 2 years. Most recently she served as the Director of Development for Las Vegas NORML where she traveled to Washington DC and Carson City to meet with legislatures in 2019 to voice the concerns of Nevadans. Tina was awarded 2020 Cannabis Activist of the Year for Las Vegas and recognized as one of the most influential women in cannabis by Vegas Cannabis Magazine. Dani Baranowski is a passionate cannabis advocate and multipotentialite focused on changing the stigma surrounding cannabis. She is currently Lead Sales and Operations Specialist at State Flower Cannabis and Valhalla Confections, a vertically integrated cannabis company and multi-state operator. She has had the opportunity to educate consumers all over the world in her roles in the cannabis industry from Canada, to Columbia, to Croatia. Speaking and sharing her cannabis knowledge across several platforms has allowed her to perpetuate her passion for changing the world with holistic healing. Tina Ulman is a UNLV graduate and Las Vegas resident of 10 years. She is currently the Brand Manager for Old Pal, the state’s top selling cannabis flower. Old Pal is a multi-state brand under a licensing partnership with Flower One, the largest cultivator in Nevada. Tina recently formed the Chamber of Cannabis with four of her industry colleagues. She resides as President and has been a prominent voice for cannabis reform in Nevada for the past 2 years. Most recently she served as the Director of Development for Las Vegas NORML where she traveled to Washington DC and Carson City to meet with legislatures in 2019 to voice the concerns of Nevadans. Tina was awarded 2020 Cannabis Activist of the Year for Las Vegas and recognized as one of the most influential women in cannabis by Vegas Cannabis Magazine. Dani Baranowski is a passionate cannabis advocate and multipotentialite focused on changing the stigma surrounding cannabis. She is currently Lead Sales and Operations Specialist at State Flower Cannabis and Valhalla Confections, a vertically integrated cannabis company and multi-state operator. She has had the opportunity to educate consumers all over the world in her roles in the cannabis industry from Canada, to Columbia, to Croatia. Speaking and sharing her cannabis knowledge across several platforms has allowed her to perpetuate her passion for changing the world with holistic healing. false full 116 Buzzsprout-8187176 Ricky Williams, CEO | Healer | Astrologer One of the world's leaders in individual empowerment and creator of "Project Limitless" and "Accessing You". Blessed with the fortitude to be himself in a world that forces us to be what it wants you to be, his personal journey amidst reporters and cameras since his days at the University of Texas. Ricky's ability to question everything has transformed his life as well as everyone that he's come into contact with. It has also helped to create the space for him and others to start creating a world that would actually be fun to live in. Regarded by many as one of the greatest running backs of all time, Ricky now shares tools and techniques that will empower any one along their own personal journey.

]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind One of the world's leaders in individual empowerment and creator of "Project Limitless" and "Accessing You". Blessed with the fortitude to be himself in a world that forces us to be what it wants you to be, his personal journey amidst reporters and cameras since his days at the University of Texas. Ricky's ability to question everything has transformed his life as well as everyone that he's come into contact with. It has also helped to create the space for him and others to start creating a world that would actually be fun to live in. Regarded by many as one of the greatest running backs of all time, Ricky now shares tools and techniques that will empower any one along their own personal journey.

]]> Ricky Williams, CEO | Healer | Astrologer Cannabis Lab 01:19:59 One of the world's leaders in individual empowerment and creator of "Project Limitless" and "Accessing You". Blessed with the fortitude to be himself in a world that forces us to be what it wants you to be, his personal journey amidst reporters and cameras since his days at the University of Texas. Ricky's ability to question everything has transformed his life as well as everyone that he's come into contact with. It has also helped to create the space for him and others to start creating a world that would actually be fun to live in. Regarded by many as one of the greatest running backs of all time, Ricky now shares tools and techniques that will empower any one along their own personal journey One of the world's leaders in individual empowerment and creator of "Project Limitless" and "Accessing You". Blessed with the fortitude to be himself in a world that forces us to be what it wants you to be, his personal journey amidst reporters and cameras since his days at the University of Texas. Ricky's ability to question everything has transformed his life as well as everyone that he's come into contact with. It has also helped to create the space for him and others to start creating a world that would actually be fun to live in. Regarded by many as one of the greatest running backs of all time, Ricky now shares tools and techniques that will empower any one along their own personal journey false full 115 Buzzsprout-8137843 Scott Jennings, CEO & Founder at Pantry Food Co Prior to starting Pantry, Scott spent nearly a decade on Wall Street investing on behalf of institutions and private investors at both Barclays Capital and Morgan Stanley. During his time on Wall Street, Scott discovered his passion for Impact Investing and fell in love with the concept of doing good for society while also achieving attractive returns. He combines his passion for Impact Investing with his passion for health and wellness and is applying it to make a positive impact in the cannabis industry. Pantry believes food and cannabis is medicine, and when combined together it creates the next generation of healthy CPG products that fuels the body to live a healthier and more fulfilled life.

]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Prior to starting Pantry, Scott spent nearly a decade on Wall Street investing on behalf of institutions and private investors at both Barclays Capital and Morgan Stanley. During his time on Wall Street, Scott discovered his passion for Impact Investing and fell in love with the concept of doing good for society while also achieving attractive returns. He combines his passion for Impact Investing with his passion for health and wellness and is applying it to make a positive impact in the cannabis industry. Pantry believes food and cannabis is medicine, and when combined together it creates the next generation of healthy CPG products that fuels the body to live a healthier and more fulfilled life.

]]> Scott Jennings, CEO & Founder at Pantry Food Co Cannabis Lab 00:53:50 Prior to starting Pantry, Scott spent nearly a decade on Wall Street investing on behalf of institutions and private investors at both Barclays Capital and Morgan Stanley. During his time on Wall Street, Scott discovered his passion for Impact Investing and fell in love with the concept of doing good for society while also achieving attractive returns. He combines his passion for Impact Investing with his passion for health and wellness and is applying it to make a positive impact in the cannabis industry. Pantry believes food and cannabis is medicine, and when combined together it creates the next generation of healthy CPG products that fuels the body to live a healthier and more fulfilled life. Prior to starting Pantry, Scott spent nearly a decade on Wall Street investing on behalf of institutions and private investors at both Barclays Capital and Morgan Stanley. During his time on Wall Street, Scott discovered his passion for Impact Investing and fell in love with the concept of doing good for society while also achieving attractive returns. He combines his passion for Impact Investing with his passion for health and wellness and is applying it to make a positive impact in the cannabis industry. Pantry believes food and cannabis is medicine, and when combined together it creates the next generation of healthy CPG products that fuels the body to live a healthier and more fulfilled life. false full 114 Buzzsprout-8098988 Flip Croft-Caderao, Co-Founder of Goodekind Flip Croft-Cadero is the Principal at Greenlit, an ad agency that is focused in the cannabis and hemp space. He also runs Goodekind, a family-owned CBD social enterprise creating CBG, CBD, and Delta-8 THC products. Throughout his career, he has worked with brands like Anheuser-Busch (Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Natty Light, Landshark, Beck’s, Estrella Jalisco) Pizza Hut, ESPN, American Express, Caesars Entertainment, Dallas Mavericks, Kiva Confections, Ignite Cannabis Co, and Grav Labs.

]]> Mon, 8 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Flip Croft-Cadero is the Principal at Greenlit, an ad agency that is focused in the cannabis and hemp space. He also runs Goodekind, a family-owned CBD social enterprise creating CBG, CBD, and Delta-8 THC products. Throughout his career, he has worked with brands like Anheuser-Busch (Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Natty Light, Landshark, Beck’s, Estrella Jalisco) Pizza Hut, ESPN, American Express, Caesars Entertainment, Dallas Mavericks, Kiva Confections, Ignite Cannabis Co, and Grav Labs.

]]> Flip Croft-Caderao, Co-Founder of Goodekind Cannabis Lab 01:04:04 Flip Croft-Cadero is the Principal at Greenlit, an ad agency that is focused in the cannabis and hemp space. He also runs Goodekind, a family-owned CBD social enterprise creating CBG, CBD, and Delta-8 THC products. Throughout his career, he has worked with brands like Anheuser-Busch (Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Natty Light, Landshark, Beck’s, Estrella Jalisco) Pizza Hut, ESPN, American Express, Caesars Entertainment, Dallas Mavericks, Kiva Confections, Ignite Cannabis Co, and Grav Labs. Flip Croft-Cadero is the Principal at Greenlit, an ad agency that is focused in the cannabis and hemp space. He also runs Goodekind, a family-owned CBD social enterprise creating CBG, CBD, and Delta-8 THC products. Throughout his career, he has worked with brands like Anheuser-Busch (Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Natty Light, Landshark, Beck’s, Estrella Jalisco) Pizza Hut, ESPN, American Express, Caesars Entertainment, Dallas Mavericks, Kiva Confections, Ignite Cannabis Co, and Grav Labs. false full 112 Buzzsprout-8098986 Andrew DeAngelo, Co-Founder of Last Prisoners Project & Cannabis Business Consultant Andrew DeAngelo is a visionary leader with a proven track record of enacting systemic social change and developing best practices in cannabis. During his almost 13-year tenure at Harborside, where he serves as an advisor, Andrew has pioneered legal cannabis business processes and provided groundbreaking political engagement and thought leadership to the cannabis community. Andrew also lends his vast cannabis business and political expertise as a consultant for hire to the global community at large. Andrew is co-founder and Treasurer of the Board for the non-profit Last Prisoner Project (LPP). LPP's mission is to free and re-integrate all cannabis prisoners on earth into mainstream society.

]]> Mon, 8 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Andrew DeAngelo is a visionary leader with a proven track record of enacting systemic social change and developing best practices in cannabis. During his almost 13-year tenure at Harborside, where he serves as an advisor, Andrew has pioneered legal cannabis business processes and provided groundbreaking political engagement and thought leadership to the cannabis community. Andrew also lends his vast cannabis business and political expertise as a consultant for hire to the global community at large. Andrew is co-founder and Treasurer of the Board for the non-profit Last Prisoner Project (LPP). LPP's mission is to free and re-integrate all cannabis prisoners on earth into mainstream society.

]]> Andrew DeAngelo, Co-Founder of Last Prisoners Project & Cannabis Business Consultant Cannabis Lab 01:09:27 Andrew DeAngelo is a visionary leader with a proven track record of enacting systemic social change and developing best practices in cannabis. During his almost 13-year tenure at Harborside, where he serves as an advisor, Andrew has pioneered legal cannabis business processes and provided groundbreaking political engagement and thought leadership to the cannabis community. Andrew also lends his vast cannabis business and political expertise as a consultant for hire to the global community at large. Andrew is co-founder and Treasurer of the Board for the non-profit Last Prisoner Project (LPP). LPP's mission is to free and re-integrate all cannabis prisoners on earth into mainstream society. Andrew DeAngelo is a visionary leader with a proven track record of enacting systemic social change and developing best practices in cannabis. During his almost 13-year tenure at Harborside, where he serves as an advisor, Andrew has pioneered legal cannabis business processes and provided groundbreaking political engagement and thought leadership to the cannabis community. Andrew also lends his vast cannabis business and political expertise as a consultant for hire to the global community at large. Andrew is co-founder and Treasurer of the Board for the non-profit Last Prisoner Project (LPP). LPP's mission is to free and re-integrate all cannabis prisoners on earth into mainstream society. false full 113 Buzzsprout-8051091 Tim Schuler, President and COO at Detroit Fudge Company/Cannalicious Labs Tim Schuler is an accomplished and results-driven professional with 22+ years of experience delivering success through industry-leading sales, marketing, pricing, and sponsorship strategies in domestic and international roles. Tim has a broad knowledge of the consumer products industry, with a solid record of achievement growing sales, distribution and market share while at Anheuser-Busch. He has since gone on to help run the Detroit Fudge Company and Cannalicious Labs to bring high quality edibles and concentrates to the newly-legal state of Michigan. 

]]> Mon, 1 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Tim Schuler is an accomplished and results-driven professional with 22+ years of experience delivering success through industry-leading sales, marketing, pricing, and sponsorship strategies in domestic and international roles. Tim has a broad knowledge of the consumer products industry, with a solid record of achievement growing sales, distribution and market share while at Anheuser-Busch. He has since gone on to help run the Detroit Fudge Company and Cannalicious Labs to bring high quality edibles and concentrates to the newly-legal state of Michigan. 

]]> Tim Schuler, President and COO at Detroit Fudge Company/Cannalicious Labs Cannabis Lab 00:56:17 Tim Schuler is an accomplished and results-driven professional with 22+ years of experience delivering success through industry-leading sales, marketing, pricing, and sponsorship strategies in domestic and international roles. Tim has a broad knowledge of the consumer products industry, with a solid record of achievement growing sales, distribution and market share while at Anheuser-Busch. He has since gone on to help run the Detroit Fudge Company and Cannalicious Labs to bring high quality edibles and concentrates to the newly-legal state of Michigan.  Tim Schuler is an accomplished and results-driven professional with 22+ years of experience delivering success through industry-leading sales, marketing, pricing, and sponsorship strategies in domestic and international roles. Tim has a broad knowledge of the consumer products industry, with a solid record of achievement growing sales, distribution and market share while at Anheuser-Busch. He has since gone on to help run the Detroit Fudge Company and Cannalicious Labs to bring high quality edibles and concentrates to the newly-legal state of Michigan.  false full 111 Buzzsprout-8000167 Scot Crow, Governing Board Member of Dickinson Wright PPLC Scot Crow has extensive experience in corporate, mergers and acquisitions and tax law. His clients rely on him to advise them with respect to their complex financial transactions as well as serving as their outside general counsel. Scot provides proactive advice with respect to sensitive management matters, litigation management, day to day transactional needs and objective assessments for the development of successful business strategies.

Scot has served as lead counsel in numerous mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, private offerings, venture capital financings, mezzanine debt offerings, divestures and other related transactions, with an emphasis in the following business sectors:

Dental Services (DSO)
Assisted Living
Legalized Marijuana (Growth, Production and Sales)
Commercial Transportation
Healthcare Consulting
Precious Metal Refinement
Charter School
Legal
Industrial Manufacturing
Restaurant/Entertainment

]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2021 01:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Scot Crow has extensive experience in corporate, mergers and acquisitions and tax law. His clients rely on him to advise them with respect to their complex financial transactions as well as serving as their outside general counsel. Scot provides proactive advice with respect to sensitive management matters, litigation management, day to day transactional needs and objective assessments for the development of successful business strategies.

Scot has served as lead counsel in numerous mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, private offerings, venture capital financings, mezzanine debt offerings, divestures and other related transactions, with an emphasis in the following business sectors:

Dental Services (DSO)
Assisted Living
Legalized Marijuana (Growth, Production and Sales)
Commercial Transportation
Healthcare Consulting
Precious Metal Refinement
Charter School
Legal
Industrial Manufacturing
Restaurant/Entertainment

]]> Scot Crow, Governing Board Member of Dickinson Wright PPLC Cannabis Lab 00:59:43 Scot Crow has extensive experience in corporate, mergers and acquisitions and tax law. His clients rely on him to advise them with respect to their complex financial transactions as well as serving as their outside general counsel. Scot provides proactive advice with respect to sensitive management matters, litigation management, day to day transactional needs and objective assessments for the development of successful business strategies.Scot has served as lead counsel in numerous mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, private offerings, venture capital financings, mezzanine debt offerings, divestures and other related transactions, with an emphasis in the following business sectors:Dental Services (DSO)Assisted LivingLegalized Marijuana (Growth, Production and Sales)Commercial TransportationHealthcare ConsultingPrecious Metal RefinementCharter SchoolLegalIndustrial ManufacturingRestaurant/Entertainment Scot Crow has extensive experience in corporate, mergers and acquisitions and tax law. His clients rely on him to advise them with respect to their complex financial transactions as well as serving as their outside general counsel. Scot provides proactive advice with respect to sensitive management matters, litigation management, day to day transactional needs and objective assessments for the development of successful business strategies.Scot has served as lead counsel in numerous mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, private offerings, venture capital financings, mezzanine debt offerings, divestures and other related transactions, with an emphasis in the following business sectors:Dental Services (DSO)Assisted LivingLegalized Marijuana (Growth, Production and Sales)Commercial TransportationHealthcare ConsultingPrecious Metal RefinementCharter SchoolLegalIndustrial ManufacturingRestaurant/Entertainment false full 110 Buzzsprout-7874923 Wanda James, Founder and CEO of Simply Pure Dispensary Wanda James is the founder and CEO of Simply Pure Dispensary. Along with her husband Scott Durrah, they became the first African Americans, legally licensed in America, to own a dispensary, a cultivation facility and an edible company. As a leading advocate in the cannabis industry, Wanda’s political and entrepreneurial work on cannabis reform has led to her being named one of the 100 Most Influential People in Cannabis by High Times magazine in 2018, one of the 2016 Cannabis Business Executive (CBE) 50 Most Important Women in the Cannabis Industry, and has been featured in numerous shows including The BBC, Democracy Now,The Atlantic, MIC.com, MSNBC, Smile Jamaica, ViceLand, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, CBS Sunday Morning Holiday Special, “Eat, Drink and be Merry” and CNBC’s Marijuana USA.

]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Wanda James is the founder and CEO of Simply Pure Dispensary. Along with her husband Scott Durrah, they became the first African Americans, legally licensed in America, to own a dispensary, a cultivation facility and an edible company. As a leading advocate in the cannabis industry, Wanda’s political and entrepreneurial work on cannabis reform has led to her being named one of the 100 Most Influential People in Cannabis by High Times magazine in 2018, one of the 2016 Cannabis Business Executive (CBE) 50 Most Important Women in the Cannabis Industry, and has been featured in numerous shows including The BBC, Democracy Now,The Atlantic, MIC.com, MSNBC, Smile Jamaica, ViceLand, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, CBS Sunday Morning Holiday Special, “Eat, Drink and be Merry” and CNBC’s Marijuana USA.

]]> Wanda James, Founder and CEO of Simply Pure Dispensary Cannabis Lab 01:07:08 Wanda James is the founder and CEO of Simply Pure Dispensary. Along with her husband Scott Durrah, they became the first African Americans, legally licensed in America, to own a dispensary, a cultivation facility and an edible company. As a leading advocate in the cannabis industry, Wanda’s political and entrepreneurial work on cannabis reform has led to her being named one of the 100 Most Influential People in Cannabis by High Times magazine in 2018, one of the 2016 Cannabis Business Executive (CBE) 50 Most Important Women in the Cannabis Industry, and has been featured in numerous shows including The BBC, Democracy Now,The Atlantic, MIC.com, MSNBC, Smile Jamaica, ViceLand, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, CBS Sunday Morning Holiday Special, “Eat, Drink and be Merry” and CNBC’s Marijuana USA. Wanda James is the founder and CEO of Simply Pure Dispensary. Along with her husband Scott Durrah, they became the first African Americans, legally licensed in America, to own a dispensary, a cultivation facility and an edible company. As a leading advocate in the cannabis industry, Wanda’s political and entrepreneurial work on cannabis reform has led to her being named one of the 100 Most Influential People in Cannabis by High Times magazine in 2018, one of the 2016 Cannabis Business Executive (CBE) 50 Most Important Women in the Cannabis Industry, and has been featured in numerous shows including The BBC, Democracy Now,The Atlantic, MIC.com, MSNBC, Smile Jamaica, ViceLand, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, CBS Sunday Morning Holiday Special, “Eat, Drink and be Merry” and CNBC’s Marijuana USA. false full 109 Buzzsprout-7874962 Maha Haq, Director of Education at Normal and President of The Highspitality Group Maha has dedicated nearly a decade in working and studying cannabis and plans to continue researching the plant and other botanical drugs. Maha has her M.S. in pharmacological sciences, concentrating on Medical Cannabis Sciences and Therapeutics at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, the nation’s first graduate program dedicated to studying cannabis. Maha is President of The Highspitality Group, an LA based cannabis consumption lounge operations and biz dev firm, bringing together the two worlds of hospitality and cannabis. Maha is also the Founder and CEO of CREA (Cultivating Research, Education, & Advocacy) and Cannaclub, two collegiate organizations focusing on cannabis and drug education, activism, and opportunities for the next generation. Under Maha’s leadership, Cannaclub expanded to 20 universities across the nation with over 5,500 members since starting at her alma mater UCLA, where she also served as a researcher at the UCLA Cannabis Research Initiative.

]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Maha has dedicated nearly a decade in working and studying cannabis and plans to continue researching the plant and other botanical drugs. Maha has her M.S. in pharmacological sciences, concentrating on Medical Cannabis Sciences and Therapeutics at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, the nation’s first graduate program dedicated to studying cannabis. Maha is President of The Highspitality Group, an LA based cannabis consumption lounge operations and biz dev firm, bringing together the two worlds of hospitality and cannabis. Maha is also the Founder and CEO of CREA (Cultivating Research, Education, & Advocacy) and Cannaclub, two collegiate organizations focusing on cannabis and drug education, activism, and opportunities for the next generation. Under Maha’s leadership, Cannaclub expanded to 20 universities across the nation with over 5,500 members since starting at her alma mater UCLA, where she also served as a researcher at the UCLA Cannabis Research Initiative.

]]> Maha Haq, Director of Education at Normal and President of The Highspitality Group Cannabis Lab 01:05:17 Maha has dedicated nearly a decade in working and studying cannabis and plans to continue researching the plant and other botanical drugs. Maha has her M.S. in pharmacological sciences, concentrating on Medical Cannabis Sciences and Therapeutics at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, the nation’s first graduate program dedicated to studying cannabis. Maha is President of The Highspitality Group, an LA based cannabis consumption lounge operations and biz dev firm, bringing together the two worlds of hospitality and cannabis. Maha is also the Founder and CEO of CREA (Cultivating Research, Education, & Advocacy) and Cannaclub, two collegiate organizations focusing on cannabis and drug education, activism, and opportunities for the next generation. Under Maha’s leadership, Cannaclub expanded to 20 universities across the nation with over 5,500 members since starting at her alma mater UCLA, where she also served as a researcher at the UCLA Cannabis Research Initiative. Maha has dedicated nearly a decade in working and studying cannabis and plans to continue researching the plant and other botanical drugs. Maha has her M.S. in pharmacological sciences, concentrating on Medical Cannabis Sciences and Therapeutics at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, the nation’s first graduate program dedicated to studying cannabis. Maha is President of The Highspitality Group, an LA based cannabis consumption lounge operations and biz dev firm, bringing together the two worlds of hospitality and cannabis. Maha is also the Founder and CEO of CREA (Cultivating Research, Education, & Advocacy) and Cannaclub, two collegiate organizations focusing on cannabis and drug education, activism, and opportunities for the next generation. Under Maha’s leadership, Cannaclub expanded to 20 universities across the nation with over 5,500 members since starting at her alma mater UCLA, where she also served as a researcher at the UCLA Cannabis Research Initiative. false full 108 Buzzsprout-7740793 Emma Collard, Cannabis Content Creator Emma Collard, aka Emma Greens, is a cannabis content creator on Instagram helping medical marijuana patients navigate the Florida market. Emma is the Community Relations Manager of Florida's largest medical marijuana physicians practice. She started with DocMJ as their first ever intern over 3.5 years ago and has been a key player in the development of both the company and the industry. 

Over the years she has experienced just about every behind-the-scenes aspect of the industry and has been trained by her physicians, head growers, extractionists, R&D teams, and a variety of other key players to be able to be the best advocate to the community she can be.

]]> Mon, 8 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Emma Collard, aka Emma Greens, is a cannabis content creator on Instagram helping medical marijuana patients navigate the Florida market. Emma is the Community Relations Manager of Florida's largest medical marijuana physicians practice. She started with DocMJ as their first ever intern over 3.5 years ago and has been a key player in the development of both the company and the industry. 

Over the years she has experienced just about every behind-the-scenes aspect of the industry and has been trained by her physicians, head growers, extractionists, R&D teams, and a variety of other key players to be able to be the best advocate to the community she can be.

]]> Emma Collard, Cannabis Content Creator Cannabis Lab 00:54:09 Emma Collard, aka Emma Greens, is a cannabis content creator on Instagram helping medical marijuana patients navigate the Florida market. Emma is the Community Relations Manager of Florida's largest medical marijuana physicians practice. She started with DocMJ as their first ever intern over 3.5 years ago and has been a key player in the development of both the company and the industry. Over the years she has experienced just about every behind-the-scenes aspect of the industry and has been trained by her physicians, head growers, extractionists, R&D teams, and a variety of other key players to be able to be the best advocate to the community she can be. Emma Collard, aka Emma Greens, is a cannabis content creator on Instagram helping medical marijuana patients navigate the Florida market. Emma is the Community Relations Manager of Florida's largest medical marijuana physicians practice. She started with DocMJ as their first ever intern over 3.5 years ago and has been a key player in the development of both the company and the industry. Over the years she has experienced just about every behind-the-scenes aspect of the industry and has been trained by her physicians, head growers, extractionists, R&D teams, and a variety of other key players to be able to be the best advocate to the community she can be. false full 107 Buzzsprout-7732333 Brett Puffenbarger, Co-Founder & CEO of Good Highdeas Brett is a multifaceted cannabis and hemp professional. His specialty is in the consumer facing worlds of media, retail, and communications of all forms. He is currently serving as Director of Communications for Central Flordia NORML. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Brett is happily married and lives in Orlando, Florida with his wife and fur babies.

]]> Mon, 8 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Brett is a multifaceted cannabis and hemp professional. His specialty is in the consumer facing worlds of media, retail, and communications of all forms. He is currently serving as Director of Communications for Central Flordia NORML. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Brett is happily married and lives in Orlando, Florida with his wife and fur babies.

]]> Brett Puffenbarger, Co-Founder & CEO of Good Highdeas Cannabis Lab 01:08:20 Brett is a multifaceted cannabis and hemp professional. His specialty is in the consumer facing worlds of media, retail, and communications of all forms. He is currently serving as Director of Communications for Central Flordia NORML. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Brett is happily married and lives in Orlando, Florida with his wife and fur babies. Brett is a multifaceted cannabis and hemp professional. His specialty is in the consumer facing worlds of media, retail, and communications of all forms. He is currently serving as Director of Communications for Central Flordia NORML. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Brett is happily married and lives in Orlando, Florida with his wife and fur babies. false full 106 Buzzsprout-7606777 Zachary Pitts, CEO of Ganja Goddess Zachary Pitts is chief executive officer and founding partner at Ganja Goddess. For thirteen years, he has operated a variety of legal cannabis businesses including retail, delivery, cultivation, and manufacturing. Pitts began his tenure in the industry producing Ganja Goddess edibles in 2007 and co-founded the statewide delivery service Goddess Delivers in 2011. In 2014, he opened a retail storefront, Ganja Goddess, in Seattle.

]]> Mon, 1 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Zachary Pitts is chief executive officer and founding partner at Ganja Goddess. For thirteen years, he has operated a variety of legal cannabis businesses including retail, delivery, cultivation, and manufacturing. Pitts began his tenure in the industry producing Ganja Goddess edibles in 2007 and co-founded the statewide delivery service Goddess Delivers in 2011. In 2014, he opened a retail storefront, Ganja Goddess, in Seattle.

]]> Zachary Pitts, CEO of Ganja Goddess Cannabis Lab 00:53:48 Zachary Pitts is chief executive officer and founding partner at Ganja Goddess. For thirteen years, he has operated a variety of legal cannabis businesses including retail, delivery, cultivation, and manufacturing. Pitts began his tenure in the industry producing Ganja Goddess edibles in 2007 and co-founded the statewide delivery service Goddess Delivers in 2011. In 2014, he opened a retail storefront, Ganja Goddess, in Seattle. Zachary Pitts is chief executive officer and founding partner at Ganja Goddess. For thirteen years, he has operated a variety of legal cannabis businesses including retail, delivery, cultivation, and manufacturing. Pitts began his tenure in the industry producing Ganja Goddess edibles in 2007 and co-founded the statewide delivery service Goddess Delivers in 2011. In 2014, he opened a retail storefront, Ganja Goddess, in Seattle. false full 105 Buzzsprout-7472662 Jonathan Vaught, Co-Founder of Front Range Biosciences Dr. Vaught co-founded Front Range Biosciences with a deep belief in the importance of sustainable agriculture to improve human health and nutrition. An innovative problem solver with 15 years of experience developing and commercializing technologies for human diagnostics, food safety and agriculture, Dr. Vaught brings a diverse background with a strong scientific and practical business acumen. As CEO Dr. Vaught has built a team committed to bringing the best of modern agriculture to high-value crops to improve reliability, efficiency and safety for farmers and consumers.

Prior to starting Front Range, Dr. Vaught served as the Director of Assay Development for Velocity Sciences, and Senior Scientist for Beacon Biotechnology and SomaLogic. He is an inventor of two patents and an author on 7 publications in peer reviewed journals. He received his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Colorado Boulder. Dr. Vaught also operates a small farm at his residence in Colorado and is founder of Mountain Flower Dairy, a 501c3 non-profit in Boulder CO, focused on providing educational opportunities for the local community to learn about animal husbandry and where their food is sourced.

]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Dr. Vaught co-founded Front Range Biosciences with a deep belief in the importance of sustainable agriculture to improve human health and nutrition. An innovative problem solver with 15 years of experience developing and commercializing technologies for human diagnostics, food safety and agriculture, Dr. Vaught brings a diverse background with a strong scientific and practical business acumen. As CEO Dr. Vaught has built a team committed to bringing the best of modern agriculture to high-value crops to improve reliability, efficiency and safety for farmers and consumers.

Prior to starting Front Range, Dr. Vaught served as the Director of Assay Development for Velocity Sciences, and Senior Scientist for Beacon Biotechnology and SomaLogic. He is an inventor of two patents and an author on 7 publications in peer reviewed journals. He received his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Colorado Boulder. Dr. Vaught also operates a small farm at his residence in Colorado and is founder of Mountain Flower Dairy, a 501c3 non-profit in Boulder CO, focused on providing educational opportunities for the local community to learn about animal husbandry and where their food is sourced.

]]> Jonathan Vaught, Co-Founder of Front Range Biosciences Cannabis Lab 00:58:26 Dr. Vaught co-founded Front Range Biosciences with a deep belief in the importance of sustainable agriculture to improve human health and nutrition. An innovative problem solver with 15 years of experience developing and commercializing technologies for human diagnostics, food safety and agriculture, Dr. Vaught brings a diverse background with a strong scientific and practical business acumen. As CEO Dr. Vaught has built a team committed to bringing the best of modern agriculture to high-value crops to improve reliability, efficiency and safety for farmers and consumers.Prior to starting Front Range, Dr. Vaught served as the Director of Assay Development for Velocity Sciences, and Senior Scientist for Beacon Biotechnology and SomaLogic. He is an inventor of two patents and an author on 7 publications in peer reviewed journals. He received his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Colorado Boulder. Dr. Vaught also operates a small farm at his residence in Colorado and is founder of Mountain Flower Dairy, a 501c3 non-profit in Boulder CO, focused on providing educational opportunities for the local community to learn about animal husbandry and where their food is sourced. Dr. Vaught co-founded Front Range Biosciences with a deep belief in the importance of sustainable agriculture to improve human health and nutrition. An innovative problem solver with 15 years of experience developing and commercializing technologies for human diagnostics, food safety and agriculture, Dr. Vaught brings a diverse background with a strong scientific and practical business acumen. As CEO Dr. Vaught has built a team committed to bringing the best of modern agriculture to high-value crops to improve reliability, efficiency and safety for farmers and consumers.Prior to starting Front Range, Dr. Vaught served as the Director of Assay Development for Velocity Sciences, and Senior Scientist for Beacon Biotechnology and SomaLogic. He is an inventor of two patents and an author on 7 publications in peer reviewed journals. He received his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Colorado Boulder. Dr. Vaught also operates a small farm at his residence in Colorado and is founder of Mountain Flower Dairy, a 501c3 non-profit in Boulder CO, focused on providing educational opportunities for the local community to learn about animal husbandry and where their food is sourced. false full 103 Buzzsprout-7472644 Cameron Clarke, CEO of Sunderstorm A serial entrepreneur with a track record of transforming technical innovation into high impact applications. In 1994 he co-founded Visionary Information Systems Inc. VISI launched the modern electronic courtroom and changed the way attorneys litigate. In 2000 he founded Vodium, an internet-based video streaming, content management system with customers in government, healthcare, and financial services. His other ventures include Amazon-Mania USA, one of the original importers of Acai berry products from Brazil, and Delphi International Ent., an international steel trading firm.

]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind A serial entrepreneur with a track record of transforming technical innovation into high impact applications. In 1994 he co-founded Visionary Information Systems Inc. VISI launched the modern electronic courtroom and changed the way attorneys litigate. In 2000 he founded Vodium, an internet-based video streaming, content management system with customers in government, healthcare, and financial services. His other ventures include Amazon-Mania USA, one of the original importers of Acai berry products from Brazil, and Delphi International Ent., an international steel trading firm.

]]> Cameron Clarke, CEO of Sunderstorm Cannabis Lab 00:52:11 A serial entrepreneur with a track record of transforming technical innovation into high impact applications. In 1994 he co-founded Visionary Information Systems Inc. VISI launched the modern electronic courtroom and changed the way attorneys litigate. In 2000 he founded Vodium, an internet-based video streaming, content management system with customers in government, healthcare, and financial services. His other ventures include Amazon-Mania USA, one of the original importers of Acai berry products from Brazil, and Delphi International Ent., an international steel trading firm. A serial entrepreneur with a track record of transforming technical innovation into high impact applications. In 1994 he co-founded Visionary Information Systems Inc. VISI launched the modern electronic courtroom and changed the way attorneys litigate. In 2000 he founded Vodium, an internet-based video streaming, content management system with customers in government, healthcare, and financial services. His other ventures include Amazon-Mania USA, one of the original importers of Acai berry products from Brazil, and Delphi International Ent., an international steel trading firm. false full 104 Buzzsprout-7351003 Ben & Vinnie Celani, Co-Founders of High Life Farms Tom Celani has a few companies in his personal portfolio: MotorCity Harley-Davidson, Celani Family Vineyards, Luna Entertainment, and for the focus of our conversation, High Life Farms. His son's Ben and Vinnie Celani now head the grow and sales operations, respectively, for one of Michigan's oldest and largest recreational cultivators. We sit down with Ben and Vinnie to hear about the Michigan market and what its like to operate within a family business.

]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Tom Celani has a few companies in his personal portfolio: MotorCity Harley-Davidson, Celani Family Vineyards, Luna Entertainment, and for the focus of our conversation, High Life Farms. His son's Ben and Vinnie Celani now head the grow and sales operations, respectively, for one of Michigan's oldest and largest recreational cultivators. We sit down with Ben and Vinnie to hear about the Michigan market and what its like to operate within a family business.

]]> Ben & Vinnie Celani, Co-Founders of High Life Farms Cannabis Lab 00:41:53 Tom Celani has a few companies in his personal portfolio: MotorCity Harley-Davidson, Celani Family Vineyards, Luna Entertainment, and for the focus of our conversation, High Life Farms. His son's Ben and Vinnie Celani now head the grow and sales operations, respectively, for one of Michigan's oldest and largest recreational cultivators. We sit down with Ben and Vinnie to hear about the Michigan market and what its like to operate within a family business. Tom Celani has a few companies in his personal portfolio: MotorCity Harley-Davidson, Celani Family Vineyards, Luna Entertainment, and for the focus of our conversation, High Life Farms. His son's Ben and Vinnie Celani now head the grow and sales operations, respectively, for one of Michigan's oldest and largest recreational cultivators. We sit down with Ben and Vinnie to hear about the Michigan market and what its like to operate within a family business. false full 102 Buzzsprout-7222777 Daniel Abrahami, Co-Founder of HQ Daniel Abrahami is the cofounder of Headquarters (HQ), a strategic advisory collective focused on helping cannabis entrepreneurs unlock accelerated growth in California’s multibillion-dollar market. Daniel is also Managing Partner of AGM Ventures and has been advising companies and investing in cannabis operations since 2014. With a passion for the intersection of cannabis and commerce, his mission is to unlock innovation in the industry. Daniel led business development for ABC Gems, an international emerald mining, cutting and distribution company. He also co-founded Pravo, the first decentralized high-end jewelry manufacturing operation in Los Angeles, and helped launch numerous direct-to-consumer fashion and apparel companies.

]]> Sun, 10 Jan 2021 21:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Daniel Abrahami is the cofounder of Headquarters (HQ), a strategic advisory collective focused on helping cannabis entrepreneurs unlock accelerated growth in California’s multibillion-dollar market. Daniel is also Managing Partner of AGM Ventures and has been advising companies and investing in cannabis operations since 2014. With a passion for the intersection of cannabis and commerce, his mission is to unlock innovation in the industry. Daniel led business development for ABC Gems, an international emerald mining, cutting and distribution company. He also co-founded Pravo, the first decentralized high-end jewelry manufacturing operation in Los Angeles, and helped launch numerous direct-to-consumer fashion and apparel companies.

]]> Daniel Abrahami, Co-Founder of HQ Cannabis Lab 00:59:51 Daniel Abrahami is the cofounder of Headquarters (HQ), a strategic advisory collective focused on helping cannabis entrepreneurs unlock accelerated growth in California’s multibillion-dollar market. Daniel is also Managing Partner of AGM Ventures and has been advising companies and investing in cannabis operations since 2014. With a passion for the intersection of cannabis and commerce, his mission is to unlock innovation in the industry. Daniel led business development for ABC Gems, an international emerald mining, cutting and distribution company. He also co-founded Pravo, the first decentralized high-end jewelry manufacturing operation in Los Angeles, and helped launch numerous direct-to-consumer fashion and apparel companies. Daniel Abrahami is the cofounder of Headquarters (HQ), a strategic advisory collective focused on helping cannabis entrepreneurs unlock accelerated growth in California’s multibillion-dollar market. Daniel is also Managing Partner of AGM Ventures and has been advising companies and investing in cannabis operations since 2014. With a passion for the intersection of cannabis and commerce, his mission is to unlock innovation in the industry. Daniel led business development for ABC Gems, an international emerald mining, cutting and distribution company. He also co-founded Pravo, the first decentralized high-end jewelry manufacturing operation in Los Angeles, and helped launch numerous direct-to-consumer fashion and apparel companies. false full 101 Buzzsprout-7124314 Joe Crouthers, Co-Founder & CEO at Ceres Group Holdings Joe is the CEO and co-founder of the Cannabis investment group, Ceres Group Holdings. He is a cannabis industry investor, entrepreneur, and a former portfolio manager. After graduating from Vanderbilt University, Joe spent 4 years as a commodities arbitrage trader followed by 12 years in the private and small institutions portfolio management group at Goldman Sachs. Since its founding in late 2016, Ceres Group has completed cannabis brand, ancillary, and international deals. Joe currently sits on the board of Fotmer Life Sciences Uruguay, a federally licensed cannabis producer and exporter of medical product to legal markets around the world. Prior to founding Ceres Group, Joe started a cannabis distribution & transportation company brokering trim and other input materials to cannabis manufacturers for use in their final products. Joe has also passed levels 1 & 2 of the Chartered Financial Analyst Program.

]]> Mon, 4 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Joe is the CEO and co-founder of the Cannabis investment group, Ceres Group Holdings. He is a cannabis industry investor, entrepreneur, and a former portfolio manager. After graduating from Vanderbilt University, Joe spent 4 years as a commodities arbitrage trader followed by 12 years in the private and small institutions portfolio management group at Goldman Sachs. Since its founding in late 2016, Ceres Group has completed cannabis brand, ancillary, and international deals. Joe currently sits on the board of Fotmer Life Sciences Uruguay, a federally licensed cannabis producer and exporter of medical product to legal markets around the world. Prior to founding Ceres Group, Joe started a cannabis distribution & transportation company brokering trim and other input materials to cannabis manufacturers for use in their final products. Joe has also passed levels 1 & 2 of the Chartered Financial Analyst Program.

]]> Joe Crouthers, Co-Founder & CEO at Ceres Group Holdings Cannabis Lab 01:05:50 Joe is the CEO and co-founder of the Cannabis investment group, Ceres Group Holdings. He is a cannabis industry investor, entrepreneur, and a former portfolio manager. After graduating from Vanderbilt University, Joe spent 4 years as a commodities arbitrage trader followed by 12 years in the private and small institutions portfolio management group at Goldman Sachs. Since its founding in late 2016, Ceres Group has completed cannabis brand, ancillary, and international deals. Joe currently sits on the board of Fotmer Life Sciences Uruguay, a federally licensed cannabis producer and exporter of medical product to legal markets around the world. Prior to founding Ceres Group, Joe started a cannabis distribution & transportation company brokering trim and other input materials to cannabis manufacturers for use in their final products. Joe has also passed levels 1 & 2 of the Chartered Financial Analyst Program. Joe is the CEO and co-founder of the Cannabis investment group, Ceres Group Holdings. He is a cannabis industry investor, entrepreneur, and a former portfolio manager. After graduating from Vanderbilt University, Joe spent 4 years as a commodities arbitrage trader followed by 12 years in the private and small institutions portfolio management group at Goldman Sachs. Since its founding in late 2016, Ceres Group has completed cannabis brand, ancillary, and international deals. Joe currently sits on the board of Fotmer Life Sciences Uruguay, a federally licensed cannabis producer and exporter of medical product to legal markets around the world. Prior to founding Ceres Group, Joe started a cannabis distribution & transportation company brokering trim and other input materials to cannabis manufacturers for use in their final products. Joe has also passed levels 1 & 2 of the Chartered Financial Analyst Program. false full 98 Buzzsprout-7124278 Mike McDonald, President of Ammonite, Inc. Mike McDonald brings over 30 years of leadership excellence, focusing on forging partnerships and building brands. Experienced in consumer products manufacturing, finance, marketing and sales, Mike guides Ammonite’s rapid development from a start-up to one of the most innovative hardware platforms in the cannabis industry. In addition to his role at Ammonite, Mike holds an advisor role at California cannabis pioneer Jetty Extracts and was formerly Jetty’s Chief Corporate Development Officer.  Mike is a Board Director at Solight Designs, an innovative socially conscious solar lantern company focused on direct to consumer sales, NGO disaster relief, and impoverished communities.  Mike is the former President of Concreteworks Studio, where he managed the firm’s growth from 30 to 120 employees and was responsible for the Apple, Inc, and Restoration Hardware relationships. Mike has also held leadership roles at Giant Bicycle and snow sports start-up Atlas Snowshoes, where he spearheaded the company’s acquisition by publicly traded K2 Sports.

]]> Mon, 4 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Mike McDonald brings over 30 years of leadership excellence, focusing on forging partnerships and building brands. Experienced in consumer products manufacturing, finance, marketing and sales, Mike guides Ammonite’s rapid development from a start-up to one of the most innovative hardware platforms in the cannabis industry. In addition to his role at Ammonite, Mike holds an advisor role at California cannabis pioneer Jetty Extracts and was formerly Jetty’s Chief Corporate Development Officer.  Mike is a Board Director at Solight Designs, an innovative socially conscious solar lantern company focused on direct to consumer sales, NGO disaster relief, and impoverished communities.  Mike is the former President of Concreteworks Studio, where he managed the firm’s growth from 30 to 120 employees and was responsible for the Apple, Inc, and Restoration Hardware relationships. Mike has also held leadership roles at Giant Bicycle and snow sports start-up Atlas Snowshoes, where he spearheaded the company’s acquisition by publicly traded K2 Sports.

]]> Mike McDonald, President of Ammonite, Inc. Cannabis Lab 00:50:07 Mike McDonald brings over 30 years of leadership excellence, focusing on forging partnerships and building brands. Experienced in consumer products manufacturing, finance, marketing and sales, Mike guides Ammonite’s rapid development from a start-up to one of the most innovative hardware platforms in the cannabis industry. In addition to his role at Ammonite, Mike holds an advisor role at California cannabis pioneer Jetty Extracts and was formerly Jetty’s Chief Corporate Development Officer.  Mike is a Board Director at Solight Designs, an innovative socially conscious solar lantern company focused on direct to consumer sales, NGO disaster relief, and impoverished communities.  Mike is the former President of Concreteworks Studio, where he managed the firm’s growth from 30 to 120 employees and was responsible for the Apple, Inc, and Restoration Hardware relationships. Mike has also held leadership roles at Giant Bicycle and snow sports start-up Atlas Snowshoes, where he spearheaded the company’s acquisition by publicly traded K2 Sports. Mike McDonald brings over 30 years of leadership excellence, focusing on forging partnerships and building brands. Experienced in consumer products manufacturing, finance, marketing and sales, Mike guides Ammonite’s rapid development from a start-up to one of the most innovative hardware platforms in the cannabis industry. In addition to his role at Ammonite, Mike holds an advisor role at California cannabis pioneer Jetty Extracts and was formerly Jetty’s Chief Corporate Development Officer.  Mike is a Board Director at Solight Designs, an innovative socially conscious solar lantern company focused on direct to consumer sales, NGO disaster relief, and impoverished communities.  Mike is the former President of Concreteworks Studio, where he managed the firm’s growth from 30 to 120 employees and was responsible for the Apple, Inc, and Restoration Hardware relationships. Mike has also held leadership roles at Giant Bicycle and snow sports start-up Atlas Snowshoes, where he spearheaded the company’s acquisition by publicly traded K2 Sports. false full 100 Buzzsprout-7124302 David Dinenberg, Founder and CEO of Kind Financial David Dinenberg is the Founder and CEO of KIND Financial.   Over the past 18 years, David has worked in several successful ventures across in Finance, Real Estate, and Entertainment. Prior to KIND, David Dinenberg spent 8 years as the COO and a Partner at Grasso Holdings, a full-service real estate development company, where he ran day-to-day operations for the 45 person organization managing an asset portfolio valued in excess of $400 million.

David is an active member of the cannabis community acting as a mentor to Greenhouse Ventures, a business accelerator program specific for ancillary startups in the cannabis industry.    He has also been a featured speaker at several cannabis conferences including the National Cannabis Industry Association’s Cannabis Business Summit & Expo, the Native American Marijuana & Hemp Conference, and the Marijuana Business Conference & Expo.

]]> Mon, 4 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind David Dinenberg is the Founder and CEO of KIND Financial.   Over the past 18 years, David has worked in several successful ventures across in Finance, Real Estate, and Entertainment. Prior to KIND, David Dinenberg spent 8 years as the COO and a Partner at Grasso Holdings, a full-service real estate development company, where he ran day-to-day operations for the 45 person organization managing an asset portfolio valued in excess of $400 million.

David is an active member of the cannabis community acting as a mentor to Greenhouse Ventures, a business accelerator program specific for ancillary startups in the cannabis industry.    He has also been a featured speaker at several cannabis conferences including the National Cannabis Industry Association’s Cannabis Business Summit & Expo, the Native American Marijuana & Hemp Conference, and the Marijuana Business Conference & Expo.

]]> David Dinenberg, Founder and CEO of Kind Financial Cannabis Lab 00:55:26 David Dinenberg is the Founder and CEO of KIND Financial. Over the past 18 years, David has worked in several successful ventures across in Finance, Real Estate, and Entertainment. Prior to KIND, David Dinenberg spent 8 years as the COO and a Partner at Grasso Holdings, a full-service real estate development company, where he ran day-to-day operations for the 45 person organization managing an asset portfolio valued in excess of $400 million.David is an active member of the cannabis community acting as a mentor to Greenhouse Ventures, a business accelerator program specific for ancillary startups in the cannabis industry.  He has also been a featured speaker at several cannabis conferences including the National Cannabis Industry Association’s Cannabis Business Summit & Expo, the Native American Marijuana & Hemp Conference, and the Marijuana Business Conference & Expo. David Dinenberg is the Founder and CEO of KIND Financial. Over the past 18 years, David has worked in several successful ventures across in Finance, Real Estate, and Entertainment. Prior to KIND, David Dinenberg spent 8 years as the COO and a Partner at Grasso Holdings, a full-service real estate development company, where he ran day-to-day operations for the 45 person organization managing an asset portfolio valued in excess of $400 million.David is an active member of the cannabis community acting as a mentor to Greenhouse Ventures, a business accelerator program specific for ancillary startups in the cannabis industry.  He has also been a featured speaker at several cannabis conferences including the National Cannabis Industry Association’s Cannabis Business Summit & Expo, the Native American Marijuana & Hemp Conference, and the Marijuana Business Conference & Expo. false full 99 Buzzsprout-7030759 Robert Beasley, CEO of Fluent Cannabis Robert Beasley, a native Floridian, co-founded the law firm of Litvak, Beasley Wilson & Ball in 2001. As a consultant, Robert has advised multiple parties to obtain cannabis licenses and create related financing facilities in Florida, Oregon, California, and Washington, D.C. Also, Robert has participated in the design and construction of five cannabis cultivation and processing facilities, served as Board of Manager of the leading independent cannabis physician clinic group in Florida, and participated in the legislative and rulemaking process related to Florida’s Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act.  In 2016 Robert contributed to the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative, also known as Amendment 2.

]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2020 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Robert Beasley, a native Floridian, co-founded the law firm of Litvak, Beasley Wilson & Ball in 2001. As a consultant, Robert has advised multiple parties to obtain cannabis licenses and create related financing facilities in Florida, Oregon, California, and Washington, D.C. Also, Robert has participated in the design and construction of five cannabis cultivation and processing facilities, served as Board of Manager of the leading independent cannabis physician clinic group in Florida, and participated in the legislative and rulemaking process related to Florida’s Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act.  In 2016 Robert contributed to the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative, also known as Amendment 2.

]]> Robert Beasley, CEO of Fluent Cannabis Cannabis Lab 00:47:03 Robert Beasley, a native Floridian, co-founded the law firm of Litvak, Beasley Wilson & Ball in 2001. As a consultant, Robert has advised multiple parties to obtain cannabis licenses and create related financing facilities in Florida, Oregon, California, and Washington, D.C. Also, Robert has participated in the design and construction of five cannabis cultivation and processing facilities, served as Board of Manager of the leading independent cannabis physician clinic group in Florida, and participated in the legislative and rulemaking process related to Florida’s Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act.  In 2016 Robert contributed to the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative, also known as Amendment 2. Robert Beasley, a native Floridian, co-founded the law firm of Litvak, Beasley Wilson & Ball in 2001. As a consultant, Robert has advised multiple parties to obtain cannabis licenses and create related financing facilities in Florida, Oregon, California, and Washington, D.C. Also, Robert has participated in the design and construction of five cannabis cultivation and processing facilities, served as Board of Manager of the leading independent cannabis physician clinic group in Florida, and participated in the legislative and rulemaking process related to Florida’s Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act.  In 2016 Robert contributed to the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative, also known as Amendment 2. false full 95 Buzzsprout-7030789 Sam Arellano, CMO at Canndescent Mr. Arellano is an accomplished executive and award-winning accelerator of lifestyle brands. He has created and produced internationally recognized campaigns for some of the world's leading brands including Nike, Red Bull and Incase. As a career marketing specialist, Sam's 20-year work history spans men's contemporary apparel, sporting goods and consumer electronics. Prior to joining CANNDESCENT Sam served as CMO for Lumos Labs – a Hong Kong based manufacturer of Bluetooth enabled bicycle helmets sold exclusively at Apple.

]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2020 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Mr. Arellano is an accomplished executive and award-winning accelerator of lifestyle brands. He has created and produced internationally recognized campaigns for some of the world's leading brands including Nike, Red Bull and Incase. As a career marketing specialist, Sam's 20-year work history spans men's contemporary apparel, sporting goods and consumer electronics. Prior to joining CANNDESCENT Sam served as CMO for Lumos Labs – a Hong Kong based manufacturer of Bluetooth enabled bicycle helmets sold exclusively at Apple.

]]> Sam Arellano, CMO at Canndescent Cannabis Lab 00:44:36 Mr. Arellano is an accomplished executive and award-winning accelerator of lifestyle brands. He has created and produced internationally recognized campaigns for some of the world's leading brands including Nike, Red Bull and Incase. As a career marketing specialist, Sam's 20-year work history spans men's contemporary apparel, sporting goods and consumer electronics. Prior to joining CANNDESCENT Sam served as CMO for Lumos Labs – a Hong Kong based manufacturer of Bluetooth enabled bicycle helmets sold exclusively at Apple. Mr. Arellano is an accomplished executive and award-winning accelerator of lifestyle brands. He has created and produced internationally recognized campaigns for some of the world's leading brands including Nike, Red Bull and Incase. As a career marketing specialist, Sam's 20-year work history spans men's contemporary apparel, sporting goods and consumer electronics. Prior to joining CANNDESCENT Sam served as CMO for Lumos Labs – a Hong Kong based manufacturer of Bluetooth enabled bicycle helmets sold exclusively at Apple. false full 96 Buzzsprout-7030747 Brooks Lustig, CEO of Seed & Smith Brooks Lustig is the CEO at Seed & Smith, a Colorado cannabis grow and marijuana dispensary providing premium-crafted wholesale cannabis concentrate, medical cannabis, and recreational cannabis. A native of Boulder, Colorado, Lustig had grew up seeing the success of legacy industries such as craft beer and herbal tea, and set his hopes on normalizing adult-use cannabis as a similar societal staple.

]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2020 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Brooks Lustig is the CEO at Seed & Smith, a Colorado cannabis grow and marijuana dispensary providing premium-crafted wholesale cannabis concentrate, medical cannabis, and recreational cannabis. A native of Boulder, Colorado, Lustig had grew up seeing the success of legacy industries such as craft beer and herbal tea, and set his hopes on normalizing adult-use cannabis as a similar societal staple.

]]> Brooks Lustig, CEO of Seed & Smith Cannabis Lab 00:58:02 Brooks Lustig is the CEO at Seed & Smith, a Colorado cannabis grow and marijuana dispensary providing premium-crafted wholesale cannabis concentrate, medical cannabis, and recreational cannabis. A native of Boulder, Colorado, Lustig had grew up seeing the success of legacy industries such as craft beer and herbal tea, and set his hopes on normalizing adult-use cannabis as a similar societal staple. Brooks Lustig is the CEO at Seed & Smith, a Colorado cannabis grow and marijuana dispensary providing premium-crafted wholesale cannabis concentrate, medical cannabis, and recreational cannabis. A native of Boulder, Colorado, Lustig had grew up seeing the success of legacy industries such as craft beer and herbal tea, and set his hopes on normalizing adult-use cannabis as a similar societal staple. false full 97 Buzzsprout-6948764 Rebecca Allison, Vice President of Brand Marketing at Parallel Rebecca Allison is the VP of Brand Marketing at Parallel, a MSO home to Florida's MMTC brand Surterra Wellness. Rebeca has led the development and launch of multiple new brands, the creation of 40+ new products, expansion into new state markets, and countless other efforts that helped to expand Parallel's mission of pioneering a new paradigm of well-being.

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Rebecca Allison is the VP of Brand Marketing at Parallel, a MSO home to Florida's MMTC brand Surterra Wellness. Rebeca has led the development and launch of multiple new brands, the creation of 40+ new products, expansion into new state markets, and countless other efforts that helped to expand Parallel's mission of pioneering a new paradigm of well-being.

]]> Rebecca Allison, Vice President of Brand Marketing at Parallel Cannabis Lab 00:42:51 Rebecca Allison is the VP of Brand Marketing at Parallel, a MSO home to Florida's MMTC brand Surterra Wellness. Rebeca has led the development and launch of multiple new brands, the creation of 40+ new products, expansion into new state markets, and countless other efforts that helped to expand Parallel's mission of pioneering a new paradigm of well-being. Rebecca Allison is the VP of Brand Marketing at Parallel, a MSO home to Florida's MMTC brand Surterra Wellness. Rebeca has led the development and launch of multiple new brands, the creation of 40+ new products, expansion into new state markets, and countless other efforts that helped to expand Parallel's mission of pioneering a new paradigm of well-being. false full 94 Buzzsprout-6948776 Mike Simpson, CEO at Omura Mike Simpson is a seasoned entrepreneur specializing in transformational innovation across a wide variety of industries and countries. He has spent much of the last 15 years conceiving and developing next generation products for British American Tobacco in Japan, Hong Kong and in the US. Mike is one of the world’s leading experts in the field of Heat-Not-Burn technology and has spent the last 5 years researching the cannabis market.

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Mike Simpson is a seasoned entrepreneur specializing in transformational innovation across a wide variety of industries and countries. He has spent much of the last 15 years conceiving and developing next generation products for British American Tobacco in Japan, Hong Kong and in the US. Mike is one of the world’s leading experts in the field of Heat-Not-Burn technology and has spent the last 5 years researching the cannabis market.

]]> Mike Simpson, CEO at Omura Cannabis Lab 00:44:28 Mike Simpson is a seasoned entrepreneur specializing in transformational innovation across a wide variety of industries and countries. He has spent much of the last 15 years conceiving and developing next generation products for British American Tobacco in Japan, Hong Kong and in the US. Mike is one of the world’s leading experts in the field of Heat-Not-Burn technology and has spent the last 5 years researching the cannabis market. Mike Simpson is a seasoned entrepreneur specializing in transformational innovation across a wide variety of industries and countries. He has spent much of the last 15 years conceiving and developing next generation products for British American Tobacco in Japan, Hong Kong and in the US. Mike is one of the world’s leading experts in the field of Heat-Not-Burn technology and has spent the last 5 years researching the cannabis market. false full 93 Buzzsprout-6838666 Charles Warner, CEO of Innovative Properties Worldwide Charles Warner is the CEO of Innovative Properties Worldwide, a veteran-owned media company headquartered in Denver with offices around the country. At IPW, Warner is responsible for overseeing the companies many areas of specialization to include custom publishing, sponsorship sales and onsite activation, audience development, sales training, and media placement. Flagship publications include Innovation & Tech Today, Residential Tech Today, STEM Today, Sustainability Today and Cannabis & Tech Today; print and digital titles with onsite distribution and a guaranteed audience delivery with BtoB and high-end BtoC influencer audiences.

]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Charles Warner is the CEO of Innovative Properties Worldwide, a veteran-owned media company headquartered in Denver with offices around the country. At IPW, Warner is responsible for overseeing the companies many areas of specialization to include custom publishing, sponsorship sales and onsite activation, audience development, sales training, and media placement. Flagship publications include Innovation & Tech Today, Residential Tech Today, STEM Today, Sustainability Today and Cannabis & Tech Today; print and digital titles with onsite distribution and a guaranteed audience delivery with BtoB and high-end BtoC influencer audiences.

]]> Charles Warner, CEO of Innovative Properties Worldwide Cannabis Lab 00:38:26 Charles Warner is the CEO of Innovative Properties Worldwide, a veteran-owned media company headquartered in Denver with offices around the country. At IPW, Warner is responsible for overseeing the companies many areas of specialization to include custom publishing, sponsorship sales and onsite activation, audience development, sales training, and media placement. Flagship publications include Innovation & Tech Today, Residential Tech Today, STEM Today, Sustainability Today and Cannabis & Tech Today; print and digital titles with onsite distribution and a guaranteed audience delivery with BtoB and high-end BtoC influencer audiences. Charles Warner is the CEO of Innovative Properties Worldwide, a veteran-owned media company headquartered in Denver with offices around the country. At IPW, Warner is responsible for overseeing the companies many areas of specialization to include custom publishing, sponsorship sales and onsite activation, audience development, sales training, and media placement. Flagship publications include Innovation & Tech Today, Residential Tech Today, STEM Today, Sustainability Today and Cannabis & Tech Today; print and digital titles with onsite distribution and a guaranteed audience delivery with BtoB and high-end BtoC influencer audiences. false full 92 Buzzsprout-6838672 Jeremy Guttveg, Marketing Director at VidaCann Jeremy Guttveg has been a creative and digital marketer for over five years, working with a number of entrepreneurs, artists, start-ups, and established organizations. Florida native and graduate of Florida State, he is now the Marketing Director for Florida MMTC VidaCann where he oversees day-to-day operations of their marketing department. Jeremy has lead the creation and implementation of VidaCann's branding standards, digital marketing strategies, and the opening campaigns for their 13 newest storefronts throughout Florida, now totaling 17 locations.

]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Jeremy Guttveg has been a creative and digital marketer for over five years, working with a number of entrepreneurs, artists, start-ups, and established organizations. Florida native and graduate of Florida State, he is now the Marketing Director for Florida MMTC VidaCann where he oversees day-to-day operations of their marketing department. Jeremy has lead the creation and implementation of VidaCann's branding standards, digital marketing strategies, and the opening campaigns for their 13 newest storefronts throughout Florida, now totaling 17 locations.

]]> Jeremy Guttveg, Marketing Director at VidaCann Cannabis Lab 00:33:22 Jeremy Guttveg has been a creative and digital marketer for over five years, working with a number of entrepreneurs, artists, start-ups, and established organizations. Florida native and graduate of Florida State, he is now the Marketing Director for Florida MMTC VidaCann where he oversees day-to-day operations of their marketing department. Jeremy has lead the creation and implementation of VidaCann's branding standards, digital marketing strategies, and the opening campaigns for their 13 newest storefronts throughout Florida, now totaling 17 locations. Jeremy Guttveg has been a creative and digital marketer for over five years, working with a number of entrepreneurs, artists, start-ups, and established organizations. Florida native and graduate of Florida State, he is now the Marketing Director for Florida MMTC VidaCann where he oversees day-to-day operations of their marketing department. Jeremy has lead the creation and implementation of VidaCann's branding standards, digital marketing strategies, and the opening campaigns for their 13 newest storefronts throughout Florida, now totaling 17 locations. false full 91 Buzzsprout-6732220 Sparky Rose, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Supercritical Since the early stages of the Internet, in the mid-1990s, Sparky Rose has grown from a cutting-edge designer into a leading branding and marketing professional with deep expertise and focus in the medical and recreational cannabis industry. A visionary and believer in championing products that help society, he was at the forefront of the cannabis industry from 2003 to 2006 as executive director of Compassionate Caregivers, an Oakland, California-based medical cannabis company. Sparky helped grow the business from two to seven dispensaries in just 18 months. In addition, he had oversight of its three cultivation centers, managed over 280 employees, and oversaw revenue growth to more than $5 million per month.

Sparky understands the regulatory issues between states and has been commissioned to consult for numerous cannabis companies in California, Colorado, Washington, Nevada, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois, where he resides. Prior to co-founding Supercritical, Sparky developed the original branding, design, and packaging for Sacred Mind & Body’s THC and hemp seed oil line. He’s advised the Cannabis Training Institute and ebbu. He was one of the co-founders, with CEO Adam Grossman, of the Papa & Barkley cannabis brand, heading up all branding, design, and packaging. Most recently, Sparky led new product initiatives and retail design and experience as Chief Marketing Officer for Illinois-based PharmaCann. He is known for creating one of the most comprehensive training programs for cannabis patient care representatives as well as consulting and advising on various operational aspects, including the company’s nitrogen flush packaging process.

Earlier in his career, Sparky was creative lead at San Francisco-based Viant through its IPO in 1999 and was the head of all eBusiness at Fortune 500 firm Robert Half International (NYSE: RHI) following which he worked in its corporate development/M&A department. In addition, Sparky has consulted with non-cannabis clients including Chanel, DDB, BBDO, Ogilvy & Mather, DirecTV, PepsiCo, and Fox Sports Networks. He has also served as creative director for Discovery Communications’ Digital Cable Networks and Advanced Television Studio. Sparky is a lifelong drummer who played for Bay Area sensation Tang! before his marriage to wife Kat and acquisition of two miniature schnauzers.

]]> Mon, 7 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Since the early stages of the Internet, in the mid-1990s, Sparky Rose has grown from a cutting-edge designer into a leading branding and marketing professional with deep expertise and focus in the medical and recreational cannabis industry. A visionary and believer in championing products that help society, he was at the forefront of the cannabis industry from 2003 to 2006 as executive director of Compassionate Caregivers, an Oakland, California-based medical cannabis company. Sparky helped grow the business from two to seven dispensaries in just 18 months. In addition, he had oversight of its three cultivation centers, managed over 280 employees, and oversaw revenue growth to more than $5 million per month.

Sparky understands the regulatory issues between states and has been commissioned to consult for numerous cannabis companies in California, Colorado, Washington, Nevada, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois, where he resides. Prior to co-founding Supercritical, Sparky developed the original branding, design, and packaging for Sacred Mind & Body’s THC and hemp seed oil line. He’s advised the Cannabis Training Institute and ebbu. He was one of the co-founders, with CEO Adam Grossman, of the Papa & Barkley cannabis brand, heading up all branding, design, and packaging. Most recently, Sparky led new product initiatives and retail design and experience as Chief Marketing Officer for Illinois-based PharmaCann. He is known for creating one of the most comprehensive training programs for cannabis patient care representatives as well as consulting and advising on various operational aspects, including the company’s nitrogen flush packaging process.

Earlier in his career, Sparky was creative lead at San Francisco-based Viant through its IPO in 1999 and was the head of all eBusiness at Fortune 500 firm Robert Half International (NYSE: RHI) following which he worked in its corporate development/M&A department. In addition, Sparky has consulted with non-cannabis clients including Chanel, DDB, BBDO, Ogilvy & Mather, DirecTV, PepsiCo, and Fox Sports Networks. He has also served as creative director for Discovery Communications’ Digital Cable Networks and Advanced Television Studio. Sparky is a lifelong drummer who played for Bay Area sensation Tang! before his marriage to wife Kat and acquisition of two miniature schnauzers.

]]> Sparky Rose, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Supercritical Cannabis Lab 01:01:11 Since the early stages of the Internet, in the mid-1990s, Sparky Rose has grown from a cutting-edge designer into a leading branding and marketing professional with deep expertise and focus in the medical and recreational cannabis industry. A visionary and believer in championing products that help society, he was at the forefront of the cannabis industry from 2003 to 2006 as executive director of Compassionate Caregivers, an Oakland, California-based medical cannabis company. Sparky helped grow the business from two to seven dispensaries in just 18 months. In addition, he had oversight of its three cultivation centers, managed over 280 employees, and oversaw revenue growth to more than $5 million per month.Sparky understands the regulatory issues between states and has been commissioned to consult for numerous cannabis companies in California, Colorado, Washington, Nevada, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois, where he resides. Prior to co-founding Supercritical, Sparky developed the original branding, design, and packaging for Sacred Mind & Body’s THC and hemp seed oil line. He’s advised the Cannabis Training Institute and ebbu. He was one of the co-founders, with CEO Adam Grossman, of the Papa & Barkley cannabis brand, heading up all branding, design, and packaging. Most recently, Sparky led new product initiatives and retail design and experience as Chief Marketing Officer for Illinois-based PharmaCann. He is known for creating one of the most comprehensive training programs for cannabis patient care representatives as well as consulting and advising on various operational aspects, including the company’s nitrogen flush packaging process.Earlier in his career, Sparky was creative lead at San Francisco-based Viant through its IPO in 1999 and was the head of all eBusiness at Fortune 500 firm Robert Half International (NYSE: RHI) following which he worked in its corporate development/M&A department. In addition, Sparky has consulted with non-cannabis clients including Chanel, DDB, BBDO, Ogilvy & Mather, DirecTV, PepsiCo, and Fox Sports Networks. He has also served as creative director for Discovery Communications’ Digital Cable Networks and Advanced Television Studio. Sparky is a lifelong drummer who played for Bay Area sensation Tang! before his marriage to wife Kat and acquisition of two miniature schnauzers. Since the early stages of the Internet, in the mid-1990s, Sparky Rose has grown from a cutting-edge designer into a leading branding and marketing professional with deep expertise and focus in the medical and recreational cannabis industry. A visionary and believer in championing products that help society, he was at the forefront of the cannabis industry from 2003 to 2006 as executive director of Compassionate Caregivers, an Oakland, California-based medical cannabis company. Sparky helped grow the business from two to seven dispensaries in just 18 months. In addition, he had oversight of its three cultivation centers, managed over 280 employees, and oversaw revenue growth to more than $5 million per month.Sparky understands the regulatory issues between states and has been commissioned to consult for numerous cannabis companies in California, Colorado, Washington, Nevada, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois, where he resides. Prior to co-founding Supercritical, Sparky developed the original branding, design, and packaging for Sacred Mind & Body’s THC and hemp seed oil line. He’s advised the Cannabis Training Institute and ebbu. He was one of the co-founders, with CEO Adam Grossman, of the Papa & Barkley cannabis brand, heading up all branding, design, and packaging. Most recently, Sparky led new product initiatives and retail design and experience as Chief Marketing Officer for Illinois-based PharmaCann. He is known for creating one of the most comprehensive training programs for cannabis patient care representatives as well as consulting and advising on various operational aspects, including the company’s nitrogen flush packaging process.Earlier in his career, Sparky was creative lead at San Francisco-based Viant through its IPO in 1999 and was the head of all eBusiness at Fortune 500 firm Robert Half International (NYSE: RHI) following which he worked in its corporate development/M&A department. In addition, Sparky has consulted with non-cannabis clients including Chanel, DDB, BBDO, Ogilvy & Mather, DirecTV, PepsiCo, and Fox Sports Networks. He has also served as creative director for Discovery Communications’ Digital Cable Networks and Advanced Television Studio. Sparky is a lifelong drummer who played for Bay Area sensation Tang! before his marriage to wife Kat and acquisition of two miniature schnauzers. false full 90 Buzzsprout-6731878 Sara Stewart, Founding Partner at The Highspitality Group Sara Stewart is building out the first legal cannabis consumption lounges in America under her new advisory company, The Highspitality Group. Sara is an experienced hospitality professional providing exceptional customer service in establishments ranging from nightclubs to fine-dining restaurants. With unique experience managing and operating in the first cannabis consumption lounge in the US,  Sara is looking at ways to bridge the gap between cannabis consumption lounges and today's hospitality standards using education, control, and valuable insight on how to help others save time and money on initial openings of consumption venues with food and beverage programs. Highspitality exists to help sculpt the welcoming, educating and hosting of guests into the world of public cannabis consumption. They aim to take our previous experience in a consumption lounge to help business owners save time and money in a brand new industry.

]]> Mon, 7 Dec 2020 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Sara Stewart is building out the first legal cannabis consumption lounges in America under her new advisory company, The Highspitality Group. Sara is an experienced hospitality professional providing exceptional customer service in establishments ranging from nightclubs to fine-dining restaurants. With unique experience managing and operating in the first cannabis consumption lounge in the US,  Sara is looking at ways to bridge the gap between cannabis consumption lounges and today's hospitality standards using education, control, and valuable insight on how to help others save time and money on initial openings of consumption venues with food and beverage programs. Highspitality exists to help sculpt the welcoming, educating and hosting of guests into the world of public cannabis consumption. They aim to take our previous experience in a consumption lounge to help business owners save time and money in a brand new industry.

]]> Sara Stewart, Founding Partner at The Highspitality Group Cannabis Lab 00:37:37 Sara Stewart is building out the first legal cannabis consumption lounges in America under her new advisory company, The Highspitality Group. Sara is an experienced hospitality professional providing exceptional customer service in establishments ranging from nightclubs to fine-dining restaurants. With unique experience managing and operating in the first cannabis consumption lounge in the US,  Sara is looking at ways to bridge the gap between cannabis consumption lounges and today's hospitality standards using education, control, and valuable insight on how to help others save time and money on initial openings of consumption venues with food and beverage programs. Highspitality exists to help sculpt the welcoming, educating and hosting of guests into the world of public cannabis consumption. They aim to take our previous experience in a consumption lounge to help business owners save time and money in a brand new industry. Sara Stewart is building out the first legal cannabis consumption lounges in America under her new advisory company, The Highspitality Group. Sara is an experienced hospitality professional providing exceptional customer service in establishments ranging from nightclubs to fine-dining restaurants. With unique experience managing and operating in the first cannabis consumption lounge in the US,  Sara is looking at ways to bridge the gap between cannabis consumption lounges and today's hospitality standards using education, control, and valuable insight on how to help others save time and money on initial openings of consumption venues with food and beverage programs. Highspitality exists to help sculpt the welcoming, educating and hosting of guests into the world of public cannabis consumption. They aim to take our previous experience in a consumption lounge to help business owners save time and money in a brand new industry. false full 88 Buzzsprout-6731893 Jessica Billingsley, Chairman of the Board & CEO at Akerna Corp. Jessica Billingsley serves as Akerna’s Chief Executive Officer. In June 2019 she became the first CEO of a cannabis ancillary company to be listed on Nasdaq. She co-founded MJ Freeway in 2010, where she served as President until April 2018, and later as the CEO until MJ Freeway was acquired by MTech to form Akerna. In 2015, she was named as one of Fortune’s Most Promising Female Entrepreneurs, in 2018, she was named one of Inc. Magazine’s 100 Female Founders, and in 2019, she was named to Entrepreneur’s inaugural list of 100 Powerful Women.

Prior to MJ Freeway, Jessica earned her degree in Communications and Computer Science from the University of Georgia and later became CEO and founder of Zoco, a technology services firm with clients across the United States. With 20 years of technology and systems experience in rapidly scaling businesses, Jessica is a highly regarded executive in both the tech and cannabis space.

]]> Mon, 7 Dec 2020 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Jessica Billingsley serves as Akerna’s Chief Executive Officer. In June 2019 she became the first CEO of a cannabis ancillary company to be listed on Nasdaq. She co-founded MJ Freeway in 2010, where she served as President until April 2018, and later as the CEO until MJ Freeway was acquired by MTech to form Akerna. In 2015, she was named as one of Fortune’s Most Promising Female Entrepreneurs, in 2018, she was named one of Inc. Magazine’s 100 Female Founders, and in 2019, she was named to Entrepreneur’s inaugural list of 100 Powerful Women.

Prior to MJ Freeway, Jessica earned her degree in Communications and Computer Science from the University of Georgia and later became CEO and founder of Zoco, a technology services firm with clients across the United States. With 20 years of technology and systems experience in rapidly scaling businesses, Jessica is a highly regarded executive in both the tech and cannabis space.

]]> Jessica Billingsley, Chairman of the Board & CEO at Akerna Corp. Cannabis Lab 00:49:42 Jessica Billingsley serves as Akerna’s Chief Executive Officer. In June 2019 she became the first CEO of a cannabis ancillary company to be listed on Nasdaq. She co-founded MJ Freeway in 2010, where she served as President until April 2018, and later as the CEO until MJ Freeway was acquired by MTech to form Akerna. In 2015, she was named as one of Fortune’s Most Promising Female Entrepreneurs, in 2018, she was named one of Inc. Magazine’s 100 Female Founders, and in 2019, she was named to Entrepreneur’s inaugural list of 100 Powerful Women.Prior to MJ Freeway, Jessica earned her degree in Communications and Computer Science from the University of Georgia and later became CEO and founder of Zoco, a technology services firm with clients across the United States. With 20 years of technology and systems experience in rapidly scaling businesses, Jessica is a highly regarded executive in both the tech and cannabis space. Jessica Billingsley serves as Akerna’s Chief Executive Officer. In June 2019 she became the first CEO of a cannabis ancillary company to be listed on Nasdaq. She co-founded MJ Freeway in 2010, where she served as President until April 2018, and later as the CEO until MJ Freeway was acquired by MTech to form Akerna. In 2015, she was named as one of Fortune’s Most Promising Female Entrepreneurs, in 2018, she was named one of Inc. Magazine’s 100 Female Founders, and in 2019, she was named to Entrepreneur’s inaugural list of 100 Powerful Women.Prior to MJ Freeway, Jessica earned her degree in Communications and Computer Science from the University of Georgia and later became CEO and founder of Zoco, a technology services firm with clients across the United States. With 20 years of technology and systems experience in rapidly scaling businesses, Jessica is a highly regarded executive in both the tech and cannabis space. false full 89 Buzzsprout-6613570 Cree Robinson and Louis Masensi, Co-Founders of touCanna Cannabis dispensary professionals are all too familiar with constantly juggling their inventory, customer engagement programs, employee success efforts, and everything in between. Two technology-focused entrepreneurs, Cree Robinson and Louis Masensi, are hoping to simplify this process with their new software company touCanna, which automates and connects all of a dispensary’s work in one place.

The pair decided to launch into entrepreneurship after years working in tech, and learning that the corporate world wasn’t always welcoming of new ideas. "I was determined to create within spaces where women and people of color had been excluded from or did not have as much opportunity as other groups," says Robinson. "We're both long time believers in cannabis and have seen first hand the power of its healing capabilities, so getting involved was a no-brainer."

After conducting 80 interviews with owners, managers, and budtenders across the country, Robinson and Masensi now believe that their Dispensary Operations Management Software (DOMS) will help dispensaries save both time and money. Launching in January 2021, the software should help prevent costly fines and strengthen operations.

]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Cannabis dispensary professionals are all too familiar with constantly juggling their inventory, customer engagement programs, employee success efforts, and everything in between. Two technology-focused entrepreneurs, Cree Robinson and Louis Masensi, are hoping to simplify this process with their new software company touCanna, which automates and connects all of a dispensary’s work in one place.

The pair decided to launch into entrepreneurship after years working in tech, and learning that the corporate world wasn’t always welcoming of new ideas. "I was determined to create within spaces where women and people of color had been excluded from or did not have as much opportunity as other groups," says Robinson. "We're both long time believers in cannabis and have seen first hand the power of its healing capabilities, so getting involved was a no-brainer."

After conducting 80 interviews with owners, managers, and budtenders across the country, Robinson and Masensi now believe that their Dispensary Operations Management Software (DOMS) will help dispensaries save both time and money. Launching in January 2021, the software should help prevent costly fines and strengthen operations.

]]> Cree Robinson and Louis Masensi, Co-Founders of touCanna Cannabis Lab 00:34:14 Cannabis dispensary professionals are all too familiar with constantly juggling their inventory, customer engagement programs, employee success efforts, and everything in between. Two technology-focused entrepreneurs, Cree Robinson and Louis Masensi, are hoping to simplify this process with their new software company touCanna, which automates and connects all of a dispensary’s work in one place.The pair decided to launch into entrepreneurship after years working in tech, and learning that the corporate world wasn’t always welcoming of new ideas. "I was determined to create within spaces where women and people of color had been excluded from or did not have as much opportunity as other groups," says Robinson. "We're both long time believers in cannabis and have seen first hand the power of its healing capabilities, so getting involved was a no-brainer."After conducting 80 interviews with owners, managers, and budtenders across the country, Robinson and Masensi now believe that their Dispensary Operations Management Software (DOMS) will help dispensaries save both time and money. Launching in January 2021, the software should help prevent costly fines and strengthen operations. Cannabis dispensary professionals are all too familiar with constantly juggling their inventory, customer engagement programs, employee success efforts, and everything in between. Two technology-focused entrepreneurs, Cree Robinson and Louis Masensi, are hoping to simplify this process with their new software company touCanna, which automates and connects all of a dispensary’s work in one place.The pair decided to launch into entrepreneurship after years working in tech, and learning that the corporate world wasn’t always welcoming of new ideas. "I was determined to create within spaces where women and people of color had been excluded from or did not have as much opportunity as other groups," says Robinson. "We're both long time believers in cannabis and have seen first hand the power of its healing capabilities, so getting involved was a no-brainer."After conducting 80 interviews with owners, managers, and budtenders across the country, Robinson and Masensi now believe that their Dispensary Operations Management Software (DOMS) will help dispensaries save both time and money. Launching in January 2021, the software should help prevent costly fines and strengthen operations. false full 87 Buzzsprout-6613594 Steve Ernest, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Sharp Capital Advisors Steven Ernest is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Sharp Capital Advisors. Steven began his career at J.P. Morgan and leverages a decade of experience in the capital markets, as well as five years in the cannabis industry to advise owner/operators and investors alike in the cannabis space.

Steven began his career in cannabis by co-founding Mazakali in San Francisco. He then joined Viridian Capital Advisors to lead business development efforts in raising capital for cannabis companies. In addition to advising companies, Steven has also been an angel investor in the cannabis space since 2015 and sits on the finance committee for Students for Sensible Drug Policy.

Prior to joining the cannabis industry, Steven spent nearly a decade in the capital markets across institutional sales, trading, investment banking, business development,  client relationship management, wealth advisory, and investment planning.

]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Steven Ernest is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Sharp Capital Advisors. Steven began his career at J.P. Morgan and leverages a decade of experience in the capital markets, as well as five years in the cannabis industry to advise owner/operators and investors alike in the cannabis space.

Steven began his career in cannabis by co-founding Mazakali in San Francisco. He then joined Viridian Capital Advisors to lead business development efforts in raising capital for cannabis companies. In addition to advising companies, Steven has also been an angel investor in the cannabis space since 2015 and sits on the finance committee for Students for Sensible Drug Policy.

Prior to joining the cannabis industry, Steven spent nearly a decade in the capital markets across institutional sales, trading, investment banking, business development,  client relationship management, wealth advisory, and investment planning.

]]> Steve Ernest, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Sharp Capital Advisors Cannabis Lab 00:53:58 Steven Ernest is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Sharp Capital Advisors. Steven began his career at J.P. Morgan and leverages a decade of experience in the capital markets, as well as five years in the cannabis industry to advise owner/operators and investors alike in the cannabis space.Steven began his career in cannabis by co-founding Mazakali in San Francisco. He then joined Viridian Capital Advisors to lead business development efforts in raising capital for cannabis companies. In addition to advising companies, Steven has also been an angel investor in the cannabis space since 2015 and sits on the finance committee for Students for Sensible Drug Policy.Prior to joining the cannabis industry, Steven spent nearly a decade in the capital markets across institutional sales, trading, investment banking, business development,  client relationship management, wealth advisory, and investment planning. Steven Ernest is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Sharp Capital Advisors. Steven began his career at J.P. Morgan and leverages a decade of experience in the capital markets, as well as five years in the cannabis industry to advise owner/operators and investors alike in the cannabis space.Steven began his career in cannabis by co-founding Mazakali in San Francisco. He then joined Viridian Capital Advisors to lead business development efforts in raising capital for cannabis companies. In addition to advising companies, Steven has also been an angel investor in the cannabis space since 2015 and sits on the finance committee for Students for Sensible Drug Policy.Prior to joining the cannabis industry, Steven spent nearly a decade in the capital markets across institutional sales, trading, investment banking, business development,  client relationship management, wealth advisory, and investment planning. false full 86 Buzzsprout-6613633 Dr. Stuart Titus, CEO of Medical Marijuana, Inc. Dr. Stuart Titus, Ph.D., is an industry innovator who has been involved in the growth of many companies in the cannabis industry, and started his relationship with Medical Marijuana Inc. by becoming its seventh investor. Titus’ is also a Wall Street veteran, where he was a bond trader for 11 years. Dr. Titus earned his undergraduate degree at Rollins College, and his Ph.D. from the Open International University.

Dr. Titus has been involved in the development and investment of several industry-leading cannabis and industrial hemp businesses during his most recent career. Dr. Titus developed several prominent cannabis companies, including HempMeds, KannaLife Sciences Inc, and Kannaway, LLC.

Titus’ diverse background in both finance and healthcare is the impetus behind his strong passion to help others by supporting the greater cannabis industry. A graduate of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, Titus majored in economics and minored in business administration. He got his start on Wall Street where he worked as a bond trader for eleven years, managing a trading and underwriting department as a V.P. for CS First Boston Corp. Titus then went on to earn his PhD from Open International University, an educational organization affiliated with the World Health Organization.

Dr. Titus holds a Fellowship with the American Academy of Pain Management and clinical association with the American Association of Integrative Medicine. He practiced as a British Physiotherapist for over fifteen years, running clinics that specialized in integrative pain management and injury rehabilitation, treating over 40,000 patients. His first-hand experience with therapeutic hemp oil products as nutritional supplements led him to Medical Marijuana Inc. and drives him to continue to support the emerging cannabis medical marijuana and industrial hemp industries in the United States and abroad.

]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Dr. Stuart Titus, Ph.D., is an industry innovator who has been involved in the growth of many companies in the cannabis industry, and started his relationship with Medical Marijuana Inc. by becoming its seventh investor. Titus’ is also a Wall Street veteran, where he was a bond trader for 11 years. Dr. Titus earned his undergraduate degree at Rollins College, and his Ph.D. from the Open International University.

Dr. Titus has been involved in the development and investment of several industry-leading cannabis and industrial hemp businesses during his most recent career. Dr. Titus developed several prominent cannabis companies, including HempMeds, KannaLife Sciences Inc, and Kannaway, LLC.

Titus’ diverse background in both finance and healthcare is the impetus behind his strong passion to help others by supporting the greater cannabis industry. A graduate of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, Titus majored in economics and minored in business administration. He got his start on Wall Street where he worked as a bond trader for eleven years, managing a trading and underwriting department as a V.P. for CS First Boston Corp. Titus then went on to earn his PhD from Open International University, an educational organization affiliated with the World Health Organization.

Dr. Titus holds a Fellowship with the American Academy of Pain Management and clinical association with the American Association of Integrative Medicine. He practiced as a British Physiotherapist for over fifteen years, running clinics that specialized in integrative pain management and injury rehabilitation, treating over 40,000 patients. His first-hand experience with therapeutic hemp oil products as nutritional supplements led him to Medical Marijuana Inc. and drives him to continue to support the emerging cannabis medical marijuana and industrial hemp industries in the United States and abroad.

]]> Dr. Stuart Titus, CEO of Medical Marijuana, Inc. Cannabis Lab 00:43:46 Dr. Stuart Titus, Ph.D., is an industry innovator who has been involved in the growth of many companies in the cannabis industry, and started his relationship with Medical Marijuana Inc. by becoming its seventh investor. Titus’ is also a Wall Street veteran, where he was a bond trader for 11 years. Dr. Titus earned his undergraduate degree at Rollins College, and his Ph.D. from the Open International University.Dr. Titus has been involved in the development and investment of several industry-leading cannabis and industrial hemp businesses during his most recent career. Dr. Titus developed several prominent cannabis companies, including HempMeds, KannaLife Sciences Inc, and Kannaway, LLC.Titus’ diverse background in both finance and healthcare is the impetus behind his strong passion to help others by supporting the greater cannabis industry. A graduate of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, Titus majored in economics and minored in business administration. He got his start on Wall Street where he worked as a bond trader for eleven years, managing a trading and underwriting department as a V.P. for CS First Boston Corp. Titus then went on to earn his PhD from Open International University, an educational organization affiliated with the World Health Organization.Dr. Titus holds a Fellowship with the American Academy of Pain Management and clinical association with the American Association of Integrative Medicine. He practiced as a British Physiotherapist for over fifteen years, running clinics that specialized in integrative pain management and injury rehabilitation, treating over 40,000 patients. His first-hand experience with therapeutic hemp oil products as nutritional supplements led him to Medical Marijuana Inc. and drives him to continue to support the emerging cannabis medical marijuana and industrial hemp industries in the United States and abroad. Dr. Stuart Titus, Ph.D., is an industry innovator who has been involved in the growth of many companies in the cannabis industry, and started his relationship with Medical Marijuana Inc. by becoming its seventh investor. Titus’ is also a Wall Street veteran, where he was a bond trader for 11 years. Dr. Titus earned his undergraduate degree at Rollins College, and his Ph.D. from the Open International University.Dr. Titus has been involved in the development and investment of several industry-leading cannabis and industrial hemp businesses during his most recent career. Dr. Titus developed several prominent cannabis companies, including HempMeds, KannaLife Sciences Inc, and Kannaway, LLC.Titus’ diverse background in both finance and healthcare is the impetus behind his strong passion to help others by supporting the greater cannabis industry. A graduate of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, Titus majored in economics and minored in business administration. He got his start on Wall Street where he worked as a bond trader for eleven years, managing a trading and underwriting department as a V.P. for CS First Boston Corp. Titus then went on to earn his PhD from Open International University, an educational organization affiliated with the World Health Organization.Dr. Titus holds a Fellowship with the American Academy of Pain Management and clinical association with the American Association of Integrative Medicine. He practiced as a British Physiotherapist for over fifteen years, running clinics that specialized in integrative pain management and injury rehabilitation, treating over 40,000 patients. His first-hand experience with therapeutic hemp oil products as nutritional supplements led him to Medical Marijuana Inc. and drives him to continue to support the emerging cannabis medical marijuana and industrial hemp industries in the United States and abroad. false full 85 Buzzsprout-6512164 Shadi Ramey | Chef, Culinary Antropologist, Cannabis Cuisine Expert Shadi Ramey discovered her passion for food at an early age growing up in a first-generation Persian household where the act of preparing food was always slow and always intuitive. She learned at an early age that real food takes hours to create and that the same reverence must be given to experiencing that food. Shadi is a self-taught chef combining her interest in cultures from around the world with local, organic ingredients. She began cooking professionally in 2005 and continues honing her passion as a chef. Her culinary passion has led her to study the cuisine of Japan, Italy, France, Mexico and Nepal. Her M.A. degree in Cultural Anthropology led the foundation for her work as a culinary anthropologist, a field which she has been exploring for the past two decades. 

In 2008, Shadi began a journey to spread her culinary wings to include culinary herbalism, ayurveda and food as medicine. For the past decade she has been elevating her culinary skills to incorporate health, wellness and vitality. Shadi has studied with Vasant Lad from the Ayurvedic Institute and brings her knowledge of Ayurveda to her kitchen, her recipes and her events. 

Shadi started growing hemp on her small, organic micro-farm north of Boulder in 2015. It was then that she started spending time with hemp on a daily basis and experimenting with hemp food on a deep, immersive level. Her work with hemp food includes all edible parts of the plant; the leaves, flower, hemp seeds and hemp seed oil. In 2015 Shadi set out to make a hemp-based body cream that was good enough to eat and her hemp body care line, Satya Kama was born.

Shadi loves to nerd out on all things mycology. She has been cooking with mushrooms for the past twenty years. She is delighted to see mushrooms growing in the mainstream consciousness. Shadi’s approach to culinary mushrooms is much like her other work as it stems from multicultural uses and flavors. Shadi is fascinated by the concept of terroir as it relates to culinary mushrooms and works to bring this to her guests through her culinary work. 

In the spirit of prasad, Shadi’s events are a testament to food as a spiritual experience. Her natural talent as an event manager, no doubt stemming from her Persian ancestry, has earned her the reputation of an excellent hostess of immersive culinary experiences, combining environments, unique flavors and plenty of conversation-starting dishes. Her high-end culinary skills and zero-waste approach to all of her events, workshops, classes and farm dinners make for memorable and impactful experiences.

Shadi does both savory and sweet, traditional and modern, and loves fusion-inspired food. Shadi has been a plant-based baker for over 20 years. She is an advocate for people, plants, regenerative farming and the intersection of plant-based cuisine, high-vibe food and vitality. Her first cookbook, Hemp: Feed Your Vibe will be published in the Spring of 2020. 

Ramey graduated with a Masters of Arts in Cultural Anthropology from New Mexico State University in 2001. She did her field work in Nepal and wrote her thesis on sustainable development. Sustainability continues to be an integral part of her lifework as it relates to zero waste events, regenerative agriculture, mission-driven business and plant-based food.

]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2020 15:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Shadi Ramey discovered her passion for food at an early age growing up in a first-generation Persian household where the act of preparing food was always slow and always intuitive. She learned at an early age that real food takes hours to create and that the same reverence must be given to experiencing that food. Shadi is a self-taught chef combining her interest in cultures from around the world with local, organic ingredients. She began cooking professionally in 2005 and continues honing her passion as a chef. Her culinary passion has led her to study the cuisine of Japan, Italy, France, Mexico and Nepal. Her M.A. degree in Cultural Anthropology led the foundation for her work as a culinary anthropologist, a field which she has been exploring for the past two decades. 

In 2008, Shadi began a journey to spread her culinary wings to include culinary herbalism, ayurveda and food as medicine. For the past decade she has been elevating her culinary skills to incorporate health, wellness and vitality. Shadi has studied with Vasant Lad from the Ayurvedic Institute and brings her knowledge of Ayurveda to her kitchen, her recipes and her events. 

Shadi started growing hemp on her small, organic micro-farm north of Boulder in 2015. It was then that she started spending time with hemp on a daily basis and experimenting with hemp food on a deep, immersive level. Her work with hemp food includes all edible parts of the plant; the leaves, flower, hemp seeds and hemp seed oil. In 2015 Shadi set out to make a hemp-based body cream that was good enough to eat and her hemp body care line, Satya Kama was born.

Shadi loves to nerd out on all things mycology. She has been cooking with mushrooms for the past twenty years. She is delighted to see mushrooms growing in the mainstream consciousness. Shadi’s approach to culinary mushrooms is much like her other work as it stems from multicultural uses and flavors. Shadi is fascinated by the concept of terroir as it relates to culinary mushrooms and works to bring this to her guests through her culinary work. 

In the spirit of prasad, Shadi’s events are a testament to food as a spiritual experience. Her natural talent as an event manager, no doubt stemming from her Persian ancestry, has earned her the reputation of an excellent hostess of immersive culinary experiences, combining environments, unique flavors and plenty of conversation-starting dishes. Her high-end culinary skills and zero-waste approach to all of her events, workshops, classes and farm dinners make for memorable and impactful experiences.

Shadi does both savory and sweet, traditional and modern, and loves fusion-inspired food. Shadi has been a plant-based baker for over 20 years. She is an advocate for people, plants, regenerative farming and the intersection of plant-based cuisine, high-vibe food and vitality. Her first cookbook, Hemp: Feed Your Vibe will be published in the Spring of 2020. 

Ramey graduated with a Masters of Arts in Cultural Anthropology from New Mexico State University in 2001. She did her field work in Nepal and wrote her thesis on sustainable development. Sustainability continues to be an integral part of her lifework as it relates to zero waste events, regenerative agriculture, mission-driven business and plant-based food.

]]> Shadi Ramey | Chef, Culinary Antropologist, Cannabis Cuisine Expert Cannabis Lab 01:14:32 Shadi Ramey discovered her passion for food at an early age growing up in a first-generation Persian household where the act of preparing food was always slow and always intuitive. She learned at an early age that real food takes hours to create and that the same reverence must be given to experiencing that food. Shadi is a self-taught chef combining her interest in cultures from around the world with local, organic ingredients. She began cooking professionally in 2005 and continues honing her passion as a chef. Her culinary passion has led her to study the cuisine of Japan, Italy, France, Mexico and Nepal. Her M.A. degree in Cultural Anthropology led the foundation for her work as a culinary anthropologist, a field which she has been exploring for the past two decades. In 2008, Shadi began a journey to spread her culinary wings to include culinary herbalism, ayurveda and food as medicine. For the past decade she has been elevating her culinary skills to incorporate health, wellness and vitality. Shadi has studied with Vasant Lad from the Ayurvedic Institute and brings her knowledge of Ayurveda to her kitchen, her recipes and her events. Shadi started growing hemp on her small, organic micro-farm north of Boulder in 2015. It was then that she started spending time with hemp on a daily basis and experimenting with hemp food on a deep, immersive level. Her work with hemp food includes all edible parts of the plant; the leaves, flower, hemp seeds and hemp seed oil. In 2015 Shadi set out to make a hemp-based body cream that was good enough to eat and her hemp body care line, Satya Kama was born.Shadi loves to nerd out on all things mycology. She has been cooking with mushrooms for the past twenty years. She is delighted to see mushrooms growing in the mainstream consciousness. Shadi’s approach to culinary mushrooms is much like her other work as it stems from multicultural uses and flavors. Shadi is fascinated by the concept of terroir as it relates to culinary mushrooms and works to bring this to her guests through her culinary work. In the spirit of prasad, Shadi’s events are a testament to food as a spiritual experience. Her natural talent as an event manager, no doubt stemming from her Persian ancestry, has earned her the reputation of an excellent hostess of immersive culinary experiences, combining environments, unique flavors and plenty of conversation-starting dishes. Her high-end culinary skills and zero-waste approach to all of her events, workshops, classes and farm dinners make for memorable and impactful experiences.Shadi does both savory and sweet, traditional and modern, and loves fusion-inspired food. Shadi has been a plant-based baker for over 20 years. She is an advocate for people, plants, regenerative farming and the intersection of plant-based cuisine, high-vibe food and vitality. Her first cookbook, Hemp: Feed Your Vibe will be published in the Spring of 2020. Ramey graduated with a Masters of Arts in Cultural Anthropology from New Mexico State University in 2001. She did her field work in Nepal and wrote her thesis on sustainable development. Sustainability continues to be an integral part of her lifework as it relates to zero waste events, regenerative agriculture, mission-driven business and plant-based food. Shadi Ramey discovered her passion for food at an early age growing up in a first-generation Persian household where the act of preparing food was always slow and always intuitive. She learned at an early age that real food takes hours to create and that the same reverence must be given to experiencing that food. Shadi is a self-taught chef combining her interest in cultures from around the world with local, organic ingredients. She began cooking professionally in 2005 and continues honing her passion as a chef. Her culinary passion has led her to study the cuisine of Japan, Italy, France, Mexico and Nepal. Her M.A. degree in Cultural Anthropology led the foundation for her work as a culinary anthropologist, a field which she has been exploring for the past two decades. In 2008, Shadi began a journey to spread her culinary wings to include culinary herbalism, ayurveda and food as medicine. For the past decade she has been elevating her culinary skills to incorporate health, wellness and vitality. Shadi has studied with Vasant Lad from the Ayurvedic Institute and brings her knowledge of Ayurveda to her kitchen, her recipes and her events. Shadi started growing hemp on her small, organic micro-farm north of Boulder in 2015. It was then that she started spending time with hemp on a daily basis and experimenting with hemp food on a deep, immersive level. Her work with hemp food includes all edible parts of the plant; the leaves, flower, hemp seeds and hemp seed oil. In 2015 Shadi set out to make a hemp-based body cream that was good enough to eat and her hemp body care line, Satya Kama was born.Shadi loves to nerd out on all things mycology. She has been cooking with mushrooms for the past twenty years. She is delighted to see mushrooms growing in the mainstream consciousness. Shadi’s approach to culinary mushrooms is much like her other work as it stems from multicultural uses and flavors. Shadi is fascinated by the concept of terroir as it relates to culinary mushrooms and works to bring this to her guests through her culinary work. In the spirit of prasad, Shadi’s events are a testament to food as a spiritual experience. Her natural talent as an event manager, no doubt stemming from her Persian ancestry, has earned her the reputation of an excellent hostess of immersive culinary experiences, combining environments, unique flavors and plenty of conversation-starting dishes. Her high-end culinary skills and zero-waste approach to all of her events, workshops, classes and farm dinners make for memorable and impactful experiences.Shadi does both savory and sweet, traditional and modern, and loves fusion-inspired food. Shadi has been a plant-based baker for over 20 years. She is an advocate for people, plants, regenerative farming and the intersection of plant-based cuisine, high-vibe food and vitality. Her first cookbook, Hemp: Feed Your Vibe will be published in the Spring of 2020. Ramey graduated with a Masters of Arts in Cultural Anthropology from New Mexico State University in 2001. She did her field work in Nepal and wrote her thesis on sustainable development. Sustainability continues to be an integral part of her lifework as it relates to zero waste events, regenerative agriculture, mission-driven business and plant-based food. false full 83 Buzzsprout-6512260 Halston Trabucco, Chief Marketing Officer at The Hoban Law Group Halston Trabucco is the Chief Marketing Officer at Hoban Law Group. In this role, she is responsible for leading the company’s marketing and communication efforts, including media relations, branding, advertising, social media, video, and online content. Additionally, she manages and oversees sponsorships, events, charitable contributions, and marketing training.

Prior to joining Hoban Law Group, Halston launched her career in the Denver area, starting off in the beverage industry, where she began to develop her sales and networking skills with an eye for marketing and business development. At 25, she started her own company managing and staffing events and trade shows to help grow different industry brands throughout the country. Because she excelled at putting deals together, she formed another company to buy and sell Hunter/Jumper show horses.

Halston later became a pioneer in Colorado’s medical marijuana industry since its foundation in 2009, sitting on local and national panels, hosting political events, providing locations for industry networking gatherings and advocating and volunteering; She owned and operated one of the first vertically integrated, licensed medical marijuana dispensaries in Boulder, Colorado and helped implement the first marijuana seed-to-sale tracking system in 2012.

In 2016, Halston assisted in the foundation of a cannabis tech startup and was personally responsible for bringing in more than $1.7 million in national sales in less than two years.

In her free time, she loves riding her horse, Apple, competing in equestrian jumping competitions and (her new favorite) wake surfing in the summer.

]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2020 15:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Halston Trabucco is the Chief Marketing Officer at Hoban Law Group. In this role, she is responsible for leading the company’s marketing and communication efforts, including media relations, branding, advertising, social media, video, and online content. Additionally, she manages and oversees sponsorships, events, charitable contributions, and marketing training.

Prior to joining Hoban Law Group, Halston launched her career in the Denver area, starting off in the beverage industry, where she began to develop her sales and networking skills with an eye for marketing and business development. At 25, she started her own company managing and staffing events and trade shows to help grow different industry brands throughout the country. Because she excelled at putting deals together, she formed another company to buy and sell Hunter/Jumper show horses.

Halston later became a pioneer in Colorado’s medical marijuana industry since its foundation in 2009, sitting on local and national panels, hosting political events, providing locations for industry networking gatherings and advocating and volunteering; She owned and operated one of the first vertically integrated, licensed medical marijuana dispensaries in Boulder, Colorado and helped implement the first marijuana seed-to-sale tracking system in 2012.

In 2016, Halston assisted in the foundation of a cannabis tech startup and was personally responsible for bringing in more than $1.7 million in national sales in less than two years.

In her free time, she loves riding her horse, Apple, competing in equestrian jumping competitions and (her new favorite) wake surfing in the summer.

]]> Halston Trabucco, Chief Marketing Officer at The Hoban Law Group Cannabis Lab 00:32:34 Halston Trabucco is the Chief Marketing Officer at Hoban Law Group. In this role, she is responsible for leading the company’s marketing and communication efforts, including media relations, branding, advertising, social media, video, and online content. Additionally, she manages and oversees sponsorships, events, charitable contributions, and marketing training.Prior to joining Hoban Law Group, Halston launched her career in the Denver area, starting off in the beverage industry, where she began to develop her sales and networking skills with an eye for marketing and business development. At 25, she started her own company managing and staffing events and trade shows to help grow different industry brands throughout the country. Because she excelled at putting deals together, she formed another company to buy and sell Hunter/Jumper show horses.Halston later became a pioneer in Colorado’s medical marijuana industry since its foundation in 2009, sitting on local and national panels, hosting political events, providing locations for industry networking gatherings and advocating and volunteering; She owned and operated one of the first vertically integrated, licensed medical marijuana dispensaries in Boulder, Colorado and helped implement the first marijuana seed-to-sale tracking system in 2012.In 2016, Halston assisted in the foundation of a cannabis tech startup and was personally responsible for bringing in more than $1.7 million in national sales in less than two years.In her free time, she loves riding her horse, Apple, competing in equestrian jumping competitions and (her new favorite) wake surfing in the summer. Halston Trabucco is the Chief Marketing Officer at Hoban Law Group. In this role, she is responsible for leading the company’s marketing and communication efforts, including media relations, branding, advertising, social media, video, and online content. Additionally, she manages and oversees sponsorships, events, charitable contributions, and marketing training.Prior to joining Hoban Law Group, Halston launched her career in the Denver area, starting off in the beverage industry, where she began to develop her sales and networking skills with an eye for marketing and business development. At 25, she started her own company managing and staffing events and trade shows to help grow different industry brands throughout the country. Because she excelled at putting deals together, she formed another company to buy and sell Hunter/Jumper show horses.Halston later became a pioneer in Colorado’s medical marijuana industry since its foundation in 2009, sitting on local and national panels, hosting political events, providing locations for industry networking gatherings and advocating and volunteering; She owned and operated one of the first vertically integrated, licensed medical marijuana dispensaries in Boulder, Colorado and helped implement the first marijuana seed-to-sale tracking system in 2012.In 2016, Halston assisted in the foundation of a cannabis tech startup and was personally responsible for bringing in more than $1.7 million in national sales in less than two years.In her free time, she loves riding her horse, Apple, competing in equestrian jumping competitions and (her new favorite) wake surfing in the summer. false full 84 Buzzsprout-6512137 Steph Frohock and Ori Sivan, The Flowery The Flowery is a newly opened, family-owned MMTC in the state of Florida. Currently available by delivery in Miami-Dade and Monroe County, The Flowery has begun to rack up rave reviews and praise for their flower. "We are flower focused, and when our patients experience our products, it's a handshake with our grower at our Homestead nursery. We control every stage of the process, from seed to sale...We're farmacists, not pharmacists, and when you're a patient at The Flowery, you'll experience our promise - we are here to lift you up."

]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2020 15:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind The Flowery is a newly opened, family-owned MMTC in the state of Florida. Currently available by delivery in Miami-Dade and Monroe County, The Flowery has begun to rack up rave reviews and praise for their flower. "We are flower focused, and when our patients experience our products, it's a handshake with our grower at our Homestead nursery. We control every stage of the process, from seed to sale...We're farmacists, not pharmacists, and when you're a patient at The Flowery, you'll experience our promise - we are here to lift you up."

]]> Steph Frohock and Ori Sivan, The Flowery Cannabis Lab 00:47:09 The Flowery is a newly opened, family-owned MMTC in the state of Florida. Currently available by delivery in Miami-Dade and Monroe County, The Flowery has begun to rack up rave reviews and praise for their flower. "We are flower focused, and when our patients experience our products, it's a handshake with our grower at our Homestead nursery. We control every stage of the process, from seed to sale...We're farmacists, not pharmacists, and when you're a patient at The Flowery, you'll experience our promise - we are here to lift you up." The Flowery is a newly opened, family-owned MMTC in the state of Florida. Currently available by delivery in Miami-Dade and Monroe County, The Flowery has begun to rack up rave reviews and praise for their flower. "We are flower focused, and when our patients experience our products, it's a handshake with our grower at our Homestead nursery. We control every stage of the process, from seed to sale...We're farmacists, not pharmacists, and when you're a patient at The Flowery, you'll experience our promise - we are here to lift you up." false full 82 Buzzsprout-6389536 Amy Reynallt and Nicholas Odille, HBK Solutions Amy is a manager of HBK's Manufacturing Solutions and is located in the Youngstown, Ohio office. She joined the firm in 2019, after spending thirteen years in the manufacturing industry. Amy has experience navigating strategic and financial matters associated with manufacturing companies. She works closely with these companies to help them plan, execute, and meet their short- and long-term goals.

Nick is a Principal in the Youngstown, Ohio office of HBK CPAs & Consultants. He is also Director of the firm's Cannabis Solutions Group in the northern tier of the firm's service region. He began his public accounting career in 2004 at HBK.

Nick has much experience working with closely-held companies and their owners. He provides tax and assurance services to clients involved in the Cannabis, transportation, and construction industries. Nick is relentless in promoting HBK and he works hard to help clients make informed decisions. He is a member of the HBK Transportation & Logistic Niche and the HBK Construction Solutions Group.

Nick has been extensively involved in all aspects of HBK’s Cannabis Solutions Group since its inception and has attended various national and regional conferences and seminars on the industry. His clients include cultivators, processors, retailers, supporting and vertically integrated operations, ranging from single to multi-facility operations. In addition to, he has provided assurance, tax, accounting, due diligence and consulting services encompassing the feasibility, structuring, application, startup phases for clients in the US, Canada and European markets.

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Amy is a manager of HBK's Manufacturing Solutions and is located in the Youngstown, Ohio office. She joined the firm in 2019, after spending thirteen years in the manufacturing industry. Amy has experience navigating strategic and financial matters associated with manufacturing companies. She works closely with these companies to help them plan, execute, and meet their short- and long-term goals.

Nick is a Principal in the Youngstown, Ohio office of HBK CPAs & Consultants. He is also Director of the firm's Cannabis Solutions Group in the northern tier of the firm's service region. He began his public accounting career in 2004 at HBK.

Nick has much experience working with closely-held companies and their owners. He provides tax and assurance services to clients involved in the Cannabis, transportation, and construction industries. Nick is relentless in promoting HBK and he works hard to help clients make informed decisions. He is a member of the HBK Transportation & Logistic Niche and the HBK Construction Solutions Group.

Nick has been extensively involved in all aspects of HBK’s Cannabis Solutions Group since its inception and has attended various national and regional conferences and seminars on the industry. His clients include cultivators, processors, retailers, supporting and vertically integrated operations, ranging from single to multi-facility operations. In addition to, he has provided assurance, tax, accounting, due diligence and consulting services encompassing the feasibility, structuring, application, startup phases for clients in the US, Canada and European markets.

]]> Amy Reynallt and Nicholas Odille, HBK Solutions Cannabis Lab 01:04:50 Amy is a manager of HBK's Manufacturing Solutions and is located in the Youngstown, Ohio office. She joined the firm in 2019, after spending thirteen years in the manufacturing industry. Amy has experience navigating strategic and financial matters associated with manufacturing companies. She works closely with these companies to help them plan, execute, and meet their short- and long-term goals.Nick is a Principal in the Youngstown, Ohio office of HBK CPAs & Consultants. He is also Director of the firm's Cannabis Solutions Group in the northern tier of the firm's service region. He began his public accounting career in 2004 at HBK.Nick has much experience working with closely-held companies and their owners. He provides tax and assurance services to clients involved in the Cannabis, transportation, and construction industries. Nick is relentless in promoting HBK and he works hard to help clients make informed decisions. He is a member of the HBK Transportation & Logistic Niche and the HBK Construction Solutions Group.Nick has been extensively involved in all aspects of HBK’s Cannabis Solutions Group since its inception and has attended various national and regional conferences and seminars on the industry. His clients include cultivators, processors, retailers, supporting and vertically integrated operations, ranging from single to multi-facility operations. In addition to, he has provided assurance, tax, accounting, due diligence and consulting services encompassing the feasibility, structuring, application, startup phases for clients in the US, Canada and European markets. Amy is a manager of HBK's Manufacturing Solutions and is located in the Youngstown, Ohio office. She joined the firm in 2019, after spending thirteen years in the manufacturing industry. Amy has experience navigating strategic and financial matters associated with manufacturing companies. She works closely with these companies to help them plan, execute, and meet their short- and long-term goals.Nick is a Principal in the Youngstown, Ohio office of HBK CPAs & Consultants. He is also Director of the firm's Cannabis Solutions Group in the northern tier of the firm's service region. He began his public accounting career in 2004 at HBK.Nick has much experience working with closely-held companies and their owners. He provides tax and assurance services to clients involved in the Cannabis, transportation, and construction industries. Nick is relentless in promoting HBK and he works hard to help clients make informed decisions. He is a member of the HBK Transportation & Logistic Niche and the HBK Construction Solutions Group.Nick has been extensively involved in all aspects of HBK’s Cannabis Solutions Group since its inception and has attended various national and regional conferences and seminars on the industry. His clients include cultivators, processors, retailers, supporting and vertically integrated operations, ranging from single to multi-facility operations. In addition to, he has provided assurance, tax, accounting, due diligence and consulting services encompassing the feasibility, structuring, application, startup phases for clients in the US, Canada and European markets. false full 81 Buzzsprout-6389419 Dan Berman, Founder and CEO at CannabisBPO Dan Berman, Chairman and CEO of three sister companies, CannabisBPO, PharmaCentra and Concentra Solutions, has created, consulted and managed successful customer and patient customer relationship management programs for Fortune 100 companies for over 25 years.

Dan helped revolutionize the patient compliance industry with the creation of WellTouch™, an innovative contact management program that transformed the way patients communicate with physicians and pharmaceutical manufacturers for better health outcomes. His contributions have earned him a reputation as a recognized leader in the industry. Dan also designed the first contact center quality assurance and compliance tool that used the internet as a central repository for interaction data, his vision became the model for the industry still to this day. As an expert in customer experience, customer journey and brand protection, he harnessed the key aspects of his other companies and founded CannabisBPO which is a 24/7/365 contact center providing sales, customer service, education and help desk for the cannabis sector.

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Dan Berman, Chairman and CEO of three sister companies, CannabisBPO, PharmaCentra and Concentra Solutions, has created, consulted and managed successful customer and patient customer relationship management programs for Fortune 100 companies for over 25 years.

Dan helped revolutionize the patient compliance industry with the creation of WellTouch™, an innovative contact management program that transformed the way patients communicate with physicians and pharmaceutical manufacturers for better health outcomes. His contributions have earned him a reputation as a recognized leader in the industry. Dan also designed the first contact center quality assurance and compliance tool that used the internet as a central repository for interaction data, his vision became the model for the industry still to this day. As an expert in customer experience, customer journey and brand protection, he harnessed the key aspects of his other companies and founded CannabisBPO which is a 24/7/365 contact center providing sales, customer service, education and help desk for the cannabis sector.

]]> Dan Berman, Founder and CEO at CannabisBPO Cannabis Lab 00:57:18 Dan Berman, Chairman and CEO of three sister companies, CannabisBPO, PharmaCentra and Concentra Solutions, has created, consulted and managed successful customer and patient customer relationship management programs for Fortune 100 companies for over 25 years.Dan helped revolutionize the patient compliance industry with the creation of WellTouch™, an innovative contact management program that transformed the way patients communicate with physicians and pharmaceutical manufacturers for better health outcomes. His contributions have earned him a reputation as a recognized leader in the industry. Dan also designed the first contact center quality assurance and compliance tool that used the internet as a central repository for interaction data, his vision became the model for the industry still to this day. As an expert in customer experience, customer journey and brand protection, he harnessed the key aspects of his other companies and founded CannabisBPO which is a 24/7/365 contact center providing sales, customer service, education and help desk for the cannabis sector. Dan Berman, Chairman and CEO of three sister companies, CannabisBPO, PharmaCentra and Concentra Solutions, has created, consulted and managed successful customer and patient customer relationship management programs for Fortune 100 companies for over 25 years.Dan helped revolutionize the patient compliance industry with the creation of WellTouch™, an innovative contact management program that transformed the way patients communicate with physicians and pharmaceutical manufacturers for better health outcomes. His contributions have earned him a reputation as a recognized leader in the industry. Dan also designed the first contact center quality assurance and compliance tool that used the internet as a central repository for interaction data, his vision became the model for the industry still to this day. As an expert in customer experience, customer journey and brand protection, he harnessed the key aspects of his other companies and founded CannabisBPO which is a 24/7/365 contact center providing sales, customer service, education and help desk for the cannabis sector. false full 79 Buzzsprout-6389467 Michael Perlman, EVP, Investor Relations and Treasury at Jushi Michael brings vast investor relations, marketing, finance, market intelligence, and treasury experience to his role as EVP of Investor Relations & Treasury at Jushi. Before joining Jushi, Michael served as head of Investor Relations and Treasurer at KLX Energy Services. Michael earned his BS in Finance from the University of Florida. Michael also earned his Master’s in International Business from the University of Florida.

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Michael brings vast investor relations, marketing, finance, market intelligence, and treasury experience to his role as EVP of Investor Relations & Treasury at Jushi. Before joining Jushi, Michael served as head of Investor Relations and Treasurer at KLX Energy Services. Michael earned his BS in Finance from the University of Florida. Michael also earned his Master’s in International Business from the University of Florida.

]]> Michael Perlman, EVP, Investor Relations and Treasury at Jushi Cannabis Lab 00:45:34 Michael brings vast investor relations, marketing, finance, market intelligence, and treasury experience to his role as EVP of Investor Relations & Treasury at Jushi. Before joining Jushi, Michael served as head of Investor Relations and Treasurer at KLX Energy Services. Michael earned his BS in Finance from the University of Florida. Michael also earned his Master’s in International Business from the University of Florida. Michael brings vast investor relations, marketing, finance, market intelligence, and treasury experience to his role as EVP of Investor Relations & Treasury at Jushi. Before joining Jushi, Michael served as head of Investor Relations and Treasurer at KLX Energy Services. Michael earned his BS in Finance from the University of Florida. Michael also earned his Master’s in International Business from the University of Florida. false full 80 Buzzsprout-6306586 Paul Rosen, CEO of 1933 Industries Paul Rosen is a noted career entrepreneur, management consultant and public speaker. Over the last 8 years Paul has become one of the most active entrepreneurs, advisors and investors in the emerging global cannabis industry. Paul Rosen was a co-founder of PharmaCan Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: CRON; TSX: CRON) and served as its first President and CEO. Paul has held board positions with a number of publicly-traded cannabis companies and currently serves as the Executive Chairman of Global Go, a consultancy focused on the global regulated cannabis industry.

Paul has enjoyed a distinguished speaking and media career. He has appeared on/in Bloomberg, CNN, CNBC, Fox Business, BBC Business, Nasdaq TV, Yahoo Finance, The Economist, The Street, Barrons, National Public Radio and Cheddar TV. Paul is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada and received a B.A. in Economics from Western University in 1985 and an LL.B. from the University of Toronto in 1988.

]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Paul Rosen is a noted career entrepreneur, management consultant and public speaker. Over the last 8 years Paul has become one of the most active entrepreneurs, advisors and investors in the emerging global cannabis industry. Paul Rosen was a co-founder of PharmaCan Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: CRON; TSX: CRON) and served as its first President and CEO. Paul has held board positions with a number of publicly-traded cannabis companies and currently serves as the Executive Chairman of Global Go, a consultancy focused on the global regulated cannabis industry.

Paul has enjoyed a distinguished speaking and media career. He has appeared on/in Bloomberg, CNN, CNBC, Fox Business, BBC Business, Nasdaq TV, Yahoo Finance, The Economist, The Street, Barrons, National Public Radio and Cheddar TV. Paul is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada and received a B.A. in Economics from Western University in 1985 and an LL.B. from the University of Toronto in 1988.

]]> Paul Rosen, CEO of 1933 Industries Cannabis Lab 00:56:32 Paul Rosen is a noted career entrepreneur, management consultant and public speaker. Over the last 8 years Paul has become one of the most active entrepreneurs, advisors and investors in the emerging global cannabis industry. Paul Rosen was a co-founder of PharmaCan Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: CRON; TSX: CRON) and served as its first President and CEO. Paul has held board positions with a number of publicly-traded cannabis companies and currently serves as the Executive Chairman of Global Go, a consultancy focused on the global regulated cannabis industry.Paul has enjoyed a distinguished speaking and media career. He has appeared on/in Bloomberg, CNN, CNBC, Fox Business, BBC Business, Nasdaq TV, Yahoo Finance, The Economist, The Street, Barrons, National Public Radio and Cheddar TV. Paul is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada and received a B.A. in Economics from Western University in 1985 and an LL.B. from the University of Toronto in 1988. Paul Rosen is a noted career entrepreneur, management consultant and public speaker. Over the last 8 years Paul has become one of the most active entrepreneurs, advisors and investors in the emerging global cannabis industry. Paul Rosen was a co-founder of PharmaCan Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: CRON; TSX: CRON) and served as its first President and CEO. Paul has held board positions with a number of publicly-traded cannabis companies and currently serves as the Executive Chairman of Global Go, a consultancy focused on the global regulated cannabis industry.Paul has enjoyed a distinguished speaking and media career. He has appeared on/in Bloomberg, CNN, CNBC, Fox Business, BBC Business, Nasdaq TV, Yahoo Finance, The Economist, The Street, Barrons, National Public Radio and Cheddar TV. Paul is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada and received a B.A. in Economics from Western University in 1985 and an LL.B. from the University of Toronto in 1988. false full 77 Buzzsprout-6306598 David Sinopoli, Co-Founder of III Points Music Festival Music aficionado, David Sinopoli, has spent his career organizing some of Miami’s most iconic events. From 2010 up to its closing in 2017, Sinopoli made waves in the Magic City through his stellar, unprecedented programming of Miami’s very own nightclub and lounge, Bardot. Sinopoli’s shows at Bardot consistently featured a variety of bookings, which proved pivotal to the scene, marking Miami as a destination for international touring artists that had not yet performed in town. During this period, through Bardot and other affiliated venues, Sinopoli brought acts like Florence Welch, Nicolas Jaar, Bjork, Wu-Tang Clan, Jamie xx and more into Miami for their first ever performances in the market.  

After gaining notoriety, Sinopoli took on his biggest project yet. In 2013, Sinopoli founded Miami’s own III Points Music Festival alongside co-founder, Erica Freshman. Since the festival’s debut, Sinopoli has brought world-renowned artists to Miami to headline the festival – with many also making their stage debut in the city – including James Blake, The xx, Lykke Li, Tyler the Creator, Erykah Badu and, most notably, the Gorillaz first ever and only Florida performance to date. 

In 2016, Sinopoli partnered with Davide Danese and Coloma Kaboomsky to form a new company to take control of the iconic dance institution, Club Space. The new partnership, Space Invaders, worked tirelessly to redesign the club over three years, revamping its layout, vibe, décor and bringing a new energy to the dancefloor with major bookings. Sinpoli and his partners further enhanced Club Space’s offerings by curating the upstairs Terrace as well as creating new venues within the venue, including a left-field electronic disco room, Floyd, and a 700-person live music venue, The Ground. In 2019, Space Invaders partnered with Live Nation/Insomniac Events to further grow the iconic brand and to drive and sustain the club’s presence in downtown Miami for another decade of music and beyond.

]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Music aficionado, David Sinopoli, has spent his career organizing some of Miami’s most iconic events. From 2010 up to its closing in 2017, Sinopoli made waves in the Magic City through his stellar, unprecedented programming of Miami’s very own nightclub and lounge, Bardot. Sinopoli’s shows at Bardot consistently featured a variety of bookings, which proved pivotal to the scene, marking Miami as a destination for international touring artists that had not yet performed in town. During this period, through Bardot and other affiliated venues, Sinopoli brought acts like Florence Welch, Nicolas Jaar, Bjork, Wu-Tang Clan, Jamie xx and more into Miami for their first ever performances in the market.  

After gaining notoriety, Sinopoli took on his biggest project yet. In 2013, Sinopoli founded Miami’s own III Points Music Festival alongside co-founder, Erica Freshman. Since the festival’s debut, Sinopoli has brought world-renowned artists to Miami to headline the festival – with many also making their stage debut in the city – including James Blake, The xx, Lykke Li, Tyler the Creator, Erykah Badu and, most notably, the Gorillaz first ever and only Florida performance to date. 

In 2016, Sinopoli partnered with Davide Danese and Coloma Kaboomsky to form a new company to take control of the iconic dance institution, Club Space. The new partnership, Space Invaders, worked tirelessly to redesign the club over three years, revamping its layout, vibe, décor and bringing a new energy to the dancefloor with major bookings. Sinpoli and his partners further enhanced Club Space’s offerings by curating the upstairs Terrace as well as creating new venues within the venue, including a left-field electronic disco room, Floyd, and a 700-person live music venue, The Ground. In 2019, Space Invaders partnered with Live Nation/Insomniac Events to further grow the iconic brand and to drive and sustain the club’s presence in downtown Miami for another decade of music and beyond.

]]> David Sinopoli, Co-Founder of III Points Music Festival Cannabis Lab 00:40:05 Music aficionado, David Sinopoli, has spent his career organizing some of Miami’s most iconic events. From 2010 up to its closing in 2017, Sinopoli made waves in the Magic City through his stellar, unprecedented programming of Miami’s very own nightclub and lounge, Bardot. Sinopoli’s shows at Bardot consistently featured a variety of bookings, which proved pivotal to the scene, marking Miami as a destination for international touring artists that had not yet performed in town. During this period, through Bardot and other affiliated venues, Sinopoli brought acts like Florence Welch, Nicolas Jaar, Bjork, Wu-Tang Clan, Jamie xx and more into Miami for their first ever performances in the market.  After gaining notoriety, Sinopoli took on his biggest project yet. In 2013, Sinopoli founded Miami’s own III Points Music Festival alongside co-founder, Erica Freshman. Since the festival’s debut, Sinopoli has brought world-renowned artists to Miami to headline the festival – with many also making their stage debut in the city – including James Blake, The xx, Lykke Li, Tyler the Creator, Erykah Badu and, most notably, the Gorillaz first ever and only Florida performance to date. In 2016, Sinopoli partnered with Davide Danese and Coloma Kaboomsky to form a new company to take control of the iconic dance institution, Club Space. The new partnership, Space Invaders, worked tirelessly to redesign the club over three years, revamping its layout, vibe, décor and bringing a new energy to the dancefloor with major bookings. Sinpoli and his partners further enhanced Club Space’s offerings by curating the upstairs Terrace as well as creating new venues within the venue, including a left-field electronic disco room, Floyd, and a 700-person live music venue, The Ground. In 2019, Space Invaders partnered with Live Nation/Insomniac Events to further grow the iconic brand and to drive and sustain the club’s presence in downtown Miami for another decade of music and beyond. Music aficionado, David Sinopoli, has spent his career organizing some of Miami’s most iconic events. From 2010 up to its closing in 2017, Sinopoli made waves in the Magic City through his stellar, unprecedented programming of Miami’s very own nightclub and lounge, Bardot. Sinopoli’s shows at Bardot consistently featured a variety of bookings, which proved pivotal to the scene, marking Miami as a destination for international touring artists that had not yet performed in town. During this period, through Bardot and other affiliated venues, Sinopoli brought acts like Florence Welch, Nicolas Jaar, Bjork, Wu-Tang Clan, Jamie xx and more into Miami for their first ever performances in the market.  After gaining notoriety, Sinopoli took on his biggest project yet. In 2013, Sinopoli founded Miami’s own III Points Music Festival alongside co-founder, Erica Freshman. Since the festival’s debut, Sinopoli has brought world-renowned artists to Miami to headline the festival – with many also making their stage debut in the city – including James Blake, The xx, Lykke Li, Tyler the Creator, Erykah Badu and, most notably, the Gorillaz first ever and only Florida performance to date. In 2016, Sinopoli partnered with Davide Danese and Coloma Kaboomsky to form a new company to take control of the iconic dance institution, Club Space. The new partnership, Space Invaders, worked tirelessly to redesign the club over three years, revamping its layout, vibe, décor and bringing a new energy to the dancefloor with major bookings. Sinpoli and his partners further enhanced Club Space’s offerings by curating the upstairs Terrace as well as creating new venues within the venue, including a left-field electronic disco room, Floyd, and a 700-person live music venue, The Ground. In 2019, Space Invaders partnered with Live Nation/Insomniac Events to further grow the iconic brand and to drive and sustain the club’s presence in downtown Miami for another decade of music and beyond. false full 78 Buzzsprout-6306592 Dr. Chanda Macias, CEO of Ilera Holistic Healthcare Chanda Macias, MBA, Ph.D., is the Owner and General Manager of the National Holistic Healing Center Medical Marijuana Dispensary (NHHC) in Washington D.C. NHHC is a patient advocated company dedicated to providing individuals with debilitating medical conditions, and specific illnesses with alternative allopathic medicine. NHHC provides patient education and support, medical marijuana, and medical marijuana-infused products to qualifying patients or designated caregivers in compliance with the DC Department of Health. Dr. Macias earned her Ph.D. from Howard University in 2001 with a concentration in Cell Biology. She was extensively trained at the Howard University Cancer Center studying, breast cancer and evolved her studies to focus developing a model to understand how prostate cancer metastasizes to bone (Macias et al., 2002). She was recruited directly from graduate school to a Fortune 500 Company, Colgate Palmolive Company, to research oral diseases and possible treatment options. Contributing to the launch of several billion-dollar brands including Total® toothpaste and Simply White®, Dr. Macias innovation resulted in three (3) U.S. Patents, and eleven (11) Global Patients (World Intellectual Property Organization). Due to her love of the District of Columbia and metropolitan area, Dr. Macias returned and engaged her passion to innovate through evaluating patients at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Assigned to the Cancer Immunology Art Unit, Dr. Macias examined innovations from a myriad of inventors including Fortune 500 pharmaceutical companies and pro se inventors from academic institutions. Dr. Macias derived from an interesting skill set, the ability to innovate in conjunction with the ability to critique innovations.

In acknowledgment of Dr. Macias accomplishments, Dr. Winston Anderson of Howard University, the recipient of President’s Obama Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (2011), employed her to serve as a Program Site Manager in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The National Institutes of Health, Minority Health International Research Training (MHIRT) program sponsored the research activities that investigated infectious diseases including Malaria and Schistosomiasis. Dr. Macias trained six (6) cohorts of advanced undergraduates, master, and doctoral students, and medical students, which resulted in five (5) health-related publications, and five (5) journal articles in the review.

During Dr. Macias’ tenure in Ethiopia, she encountered unbelievable realities with the healthcare challenges for the country. The population did not have access to generic antibiotics, which could have saved numerous lives. Instead, she witnessed as the communities perish because of healthcare disparities. It became Dr. Macias mission to be a transformer of change, through further education and experience.

Dr. Macias was accepted into the third (3rd) top program for Supply Chain Management MBA program in the U.S. and matriculated at Rutgers University. At Rutgers University, Dr. Macias was trained extensively on supply chain management, which is defined by APICS as, “the movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption. It is the design, planning, execution, control, and monitoring of supply chain activities with the objective of creating net value, building a competitive infrastructure, leveraging worldwide logistics, synchronizing supply with demand and measuring performance globally.”

Dr. Macias has the scientific insight to assist with dosages, and medical marijuana strain alignment according to specific ailments. Dr. Macias genuinely wants to assist patients with their healthcare needs, and she is qualified and has the passion to do so.

]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Chanda Macias, MBA, Ph.D., is the Owner and General Manager of the National Holistic Healing Center Medical Marijuana Dispensary (NHHC) in Washington D.C. NHHC is a patient advocated company dedicated to providing individuals with debilitating medical conditions, and specific illnesses with alternative allopathic medicine. NHHC provides patient education and support, medical marijuana, and medical marijuana-infused products to qualifying patients or designated caregivers in compliance with the DC Department of Health. Dr. Macias earned her Ph.D. from Howard University in 2001 with a concentration in Cell Biology. She was extensively trained at the Howard University Cancer Center studying, breast cancer and evolved her studies to focus developing a model to understand how prostate cancer metastasizes to bone (Macias et al., 2002). She was recruited directly from graduate school to a Fortune 500 Company, Colgate Palmolive Company, to research oral diseases and possible treatment options. Contributing to the launch of several billion-dollar brands including Total® toothpaste and Simply White®, Dr. Macias innovation resulted in three (3) U.S. Patents, and eleven (11) Global Patients (World Intellectual Property Organization). Due to her love of the District of Columbia and metropolitan area, Dr. Macias returned and engaged her passion to innovate through evaluating patients at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Assigned to the Cancer Immunology Art Unit, Dr. Macias examined innovations from a myriad of inventors including Fortune 500 pharmaceutical companies and pro se inventors from academic institutions. Dr. Macias derived from an interesting skill set, the ability to innovate in conjunction with the ability to critique innovations.

In acknowledgment of Dr. Macias accomplishments, Dr. Winston Anderson of Howard University, the recipient of President’s Obama Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (2011), employed her to serve as a Program Site Manager in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The National Institutes of Health, Minority Health International Research Training (MHIRT) program sponsored the research activities that investigated infectious diseases including Malaria and Schistosomiasis. Dr. Macias trained six (6) cohorts of advanced undergraduates, master, and doctoral students, and medical students, which resulted in five (5) health-related publications, and five (5) journal articles in the review.

During Dr. Macias’ tenure in Ethiopia, she encountered unbelievable realities with the healthcare challenges for the country. The population did not have access to generic antibiotics, which could have saved numerous lives. Instead, she witnessed as the communities perish because of healthcare disparities. It became Dr. Macias mission to be a transformer of change, through further education and experience.

Dr. Macias was accepted into the third (3rd) top program for Supply Chain Management MBA program in the U.S. and matriculated at Rutgers University. At Rutgers University, Dr. Macias was trained extensively on supply chain management, which is defined by APICS as, “the movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption. It is the design, planning, execution, control, and monitoring of supply chain activities with the objective of creating net value, building a competitive infrastructure, leveraging worldwide logistics, synchronizing supply with demand and measuring performance globally.”

Dr. Macias has the scientific insight to assist with dosages, and medical marijuana strain alignment according to specific ailments. Dr. Macias genuinely wants to assist patients with their healthcare needs, and she is qualified and has the passion to do so.

]]> Dr. Chanda Macias, CEO of Ilera Holistic Healthcare Cannabis Lab 01:03:42 Chanda Macias, MBA, Ph.D., is the Owner and General Manager of the National Holistic Healing Center Medical Marijuana Dispensary (NHHC) in Washington D.C. NHHC is a patient advocated company dedicated to providing individuals with debilitating medical conditions, and specific illnesses with alternative allopathic medicine. NHHC provides patient education and support, medical marijuana, and medical marijuana-infused products to qualifying patients or designated caregivers in compliance with the DC Department of Health. Dr. Macias earned her Ph.D. from Howard University in 2001 with a concentration in Cell Biology. She was extensively trained at the Howard University Cancer Center studying, breast cancer and evolved her studies to focus developing a model to understand how prostate cancer metastasizes to bone (Macias et al., 2002). She was recruited directly from graduate school to a Fortune 500 Company, Colgate Palmolive Company, to research oral diseases and possible treatment options. Contributing to the launch of several billion-dollar brands including Total® toothpaste and Simply White®, Dr. Macias innovation resulted in three (3) U.S. Patents, and eleven (11) Global Patients (World Intellectual Property Organization). Due to her love of the District of Columbia and metropolitan area, Dr. Macias returned and engaged her passion to innovate through evaluating patients at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Assigned to the Cancer Immunology Art Unit, Dr. Macias examined innovations from a myriad of inventors including Fortune 500 pharmaceutical companies and pro se inventors from academic institutions. Dr. Macias derived from an interesting skill set, the ability to innovate in conjunction with the ability to critique innovations.In acknowledgment of Dr. Macias accomplishments, Dr. Winston Anderson of Howard University, the recipient of President’s Obama Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (2011), employed her to serve as a Program Site Manager in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The National Institutes of Health, Minority Health International Research Training (MHIRT) program sponsored the research activities that investigated infectious diseases including Malaria and Schistosomiasis. Dr. Macias trained six (6) cohorts of advanced undergraduates, master, and doctoral students, and medical students, which resulted in five (5) health-related publications, and five (5) journal articles in the review.During Dr. Macias’ tenure in Ethiopia, she encountered unbelievable realities with the healthcare challenges for the country. The population did not have access to generic antibiotics, which could have saved numerous lives. Instead, she witnessed as the communities perish because of healthcare disparities. It became Dr. Macias mission to be a transformer of change, through further education and experience.Dr. Macias was accepted into the third (3rd) top program for Supply Chain Management MBA program in the U.S. and matriculated at Rutgers University. At Rutgers University, Dr. Macias was trained extensively on supply chain management, which is defined by APICS as, “the movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption. It is the design, planning, execution, control, and monitoring of supply chain activities with the objective of creating net value, building a competitive infrastructure, leveraging worldwide logistics, synchronizing supply with demand and measuring performance globally.”Dr. Macias has the scientific insight to assist with dosages, and medical marijuana strain alignment according to specific ailments. Dr. Macias genuinely wants to assist patients with their healthcare needs, and she is qualified and has the passion to do so. Chanda Macias, MBA, Ph.D., is the Owner and General Manager of the National Holistic Healing Center Medical Marijuana Dispensary (NHHC) in Washington D.C. NHHC is a patient advocated company dedicated to providing individuals with debilitating medical conditions, and specific illnesses with alternative allopathic medicine. NHHC provides patient education and support, medical marijuana, and medical marijuana-infused products to qualifying patients or designated caregivers in compliance with the DC Department of Health. Dr. Macias earned her Ph.D. from Howard University in 2001 with a concentration in Cell Biology. She was extensively trained at the Howard University Cancer Center studying, breast cancer and evolved her studies to focus developing a model to understand how prostate cancer metastasizes to bone (Macias et al., 2002). She was recruited directly from graduate school to a Fortune 500 Company, Colgate Palmolive Company, to research oral diseases and possible treatment options. Contributing to the launch of several billion-dollar brands including Total® toothpaste and Simply White®, Dr. Macias innovation resulted in three (3) U.S. Patents, and eleven (11) Global Patients (World Intellectual Property Organization). Due to her love of the District of Columbia and metropolitan area, Dr. Macias returned and engaged her passion to innovate through evaluating patients at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Assigned to the Cancer Immunology Art Unit, Dr. Macias examined innovations from a myriad of inventors including Fortune 500 pharmaceutical companies and pro se inventors from academic institutions. Dr. Macias derived from an interesting skill set, the ability to innovate in conjunction with the ability to critique innovations.In acknowledgment of Dr. Macias accomplishments, Dr. Winston Anderson of Howard University, the recipient of President’s Obama Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (2011), employed her to serve as a Program Site Manager in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The National Institutes of Health, Minority Health International Research Training (MHIRT) program sponsored the research activities that investigated infectious diseases including Malaria and Schistosomiasis. Dr. Macias trained six (6) cohorts of advanced undergraduates, master, and doctoral students, and medical students, which resulted in five (5) health-related publications, and five (5) journal articles in the review.During Dr. Macias’ tenure in Ethiopia, she encountered unbelievable realities with the healthcare challenges for the country. The population did not have access to generic antibiotics, which could have saved numerous lives. Instead, she witnessed as the communities perish because of healthcare disparities. It became Dr. Macias mission to be a transformer of change, through further education and experience.Dr. Macias was accepted into the third (3rd) top program for Supply Chain Management MBA program in the U.S. and matriculated at Rutgers University. At Rutgers University, Dr. Macias was trained extensively on supply chain management, which is defined by APICS as, “the movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption. It is the design, planning, execution, control, and monitoring of supply chain activities with the objective of creating net value, building a competitive infrastructure, leveraging worldwide logistics, synchronizing supply with demand and measuring performance globally.”Dr. Macias has the scientific insight to assist with dosages, and medical marijuana strain alignment according to specific ailments. Dr. Macias genuinely wants to assist patients with their healthcare needs, and she is qualified and has the passion to do so. false full 76 Buzzsprout-6170317 Shayda Torabi, CEO at Restart CBD Shayda Torabi has been called one of the most influential Women in WordPress and now she’s one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas’ premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and Co-Founder of RESTART CBD, an education first CBD wellness brand. And has formerly held marketing positions at WP Engine and WebDevStudios. Additionally, she runs an Austin based travel and lifestyle account called @withshayda, which has afforded her opportunities to work with brands ranging from Texas Monthly and SoulCycle to The Westin. When she's not busy looking for the best vegan ice cream on the road, you can find her in her hometown of Austin, Texas pursuing her passions for fitness, wellness, and self care.

]]> Sun, 1 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Shayda Torabi has been called one of the most influential Women in WordPress and now she’s one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas’ premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and Co-Founder of RESTART CBD, an education first CBD wellness brand. And has formerly held marketing positions at WP Engine and WebDevStudios. Additionally, she runs an Austin based travel and lifestyle account called @withshayda, which has afforded her opportunities to work with brands ranging from Texas Monthly and SoulCycle to The Westin. When she's not busy looking for the best vegan ice cream on the road, you can find her in her hometown of Austin, Texas pursuing her passions for fitness, wellness, and self care.

]]> Shayda Torabi, CEO at Restart CBD Cannabis Lab 01:07:52 Shayda Torabi has been called one of the most influential Women in WordPress and now she’s one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas’ premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and Co-Founder of RESTART CBD, an education first CBD wellness brand. And has formerly held marketing positions at WP Engine and WebDevStudios. Additionally, she runs an Austin based travel and lifestyle account called @withshayda, which has afforded her opportunities to work with brands ranging from Texas Monthly and SoulCycle to The Westin. When she's not busy looking for the best vegan ice cream on the road, you can find her in her hometown of Austin, Texas pursuing her passions for fitness, wellness, and self care. Shayda Torabi has been called one of the most influential Women in WordPress and now she’s one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas’ premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and Co-Founder of RESTART CBD, an education first CBD wellness brand. And has formerly held marketing positions at WP Engine and WebDevStudios. Additionally, she runs an Austin based travel and lifestyle account called @withshayda, which has afforded her opportunities to work with brands ranging from Texas Monthly and SoulCycle to The Westin. When she's not busy looking for the best vegan ice cream on the road, you can find her in her hometown of Austin, Texas pursuing her passions for fitness, wellness, and self care. false full 75 Buzzsprout-6170041 Vanessa Gabriel, CEO at Drop Delivery Vanessa is the founder of multiple startups and recently exited her first cannabis venture - Greenlight Technologies Inc., the first mobile order-ahead cannabis app for dispensary purchases within 9 months of launching. She is now the Co-founder and CEO of Drop Delivery, an all-in-one compliant SaaS platform specifically designed for cannabis retailers to offer delivery services. The Drop Delivery platform offers advanced technology that empowers business owners to manage inventory, dispatch and driver logistics, marketing tools, digital loyalty programs, and provides them with their own white-labeled, e-commerce mobile app. 

]]> Sun, 1 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Vanessa is the founder of multiple startups and recently exited her first cannabis venture - Greenlight Technologies Inc., the first mobile order-ahead cannabis app for dispensary purchases within 9 months of launching. She is now the Co-founder and CEO of Drop Delivery, an all-in-one compliant SaaS platform specifically designed for cannabis retailers to offer delivery services. The Drop Delivery platform offers advanced technology that empowers business owners to manage inventory, dispatch and driver logistics, marketing tools, digital loyalty programs, and provides them with their own white-labeled, e-commerce mobile app. 

]]> Vanessa Gabriel, CEO at Drop Delivery Cannabis Lab 00:41:43 Vanessa is the founder of multiple startups and recently exited her first cannabis venture - Greenlight Technologies Inc., the first mobile order-ahead cannabis app for dispensary purchases within 9 months of launching. She is now the Co-founder and CEO of Drop Delivery, an all-in-one compliant SaaS platform specifically designed for cannabis retailers to offer delivery services. The Drop Delivery platform offers advanced technology that empowers business owners to manage inventory, dispatch and driver logistics, marketing tools, digital loyalty programs, and provides them with their own white-labeled, e-commerce mobile app.  Vanessa is the founder of multiple startups and recently exited her first cannabis venture - Greenlight Technologies Inc., the first mobile order-ahead cannabis app for dispensary purchases within 9 months of launching. She is now the Co-founder and CEO of Drop Delivery, an all-in-one compliant SaaS platform specifically designed for cannabis retailers to offer delivery services. The Drop Delivery platform offers advanced technology that empowers business owners to manage inventory, dispatch and driver logistics, marketing tools, digital loyalty programs, and provides them with their own white-labeled, e-commerce mobile app.  false full 74 Buzzsprout-6170278 Kebra Smith-Bolden, Founder of Cannahealth Kebra Smith-Bolden is a true trailblazer, a respected healthcare professional with the vision, purpose and drive to transform the nascent cannabis industry. Trained as a registered nurse, Kebra leveraged her medical knowledge and decades of professional experience to create CannaHealthTM, the first and only Connecticut cannabis business owned by an African-American. CannaHealthTM is a division of The Healing Choice LLC and HK Smith Enterprises, LLC.  Its innovative community based business model offers disadvantaged communities disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs education about medicinal cannabis, as well as safe and legal access through medical marijuana program evaluations. An industry pioneer dubbed the “Marijuana Guru in CT”, Smith-Bolden is the driving force behind CannaHealth,TM which recently expanded offices in Hartford, Connecticut and plans a national expansion in 2019..

In addition to her entrepreneurial ventures, Smith-Bolden is a prominent industry advocate, serving as Connecticut Market Leader for Women Grow, a networking organization that empowers women to become leaders and entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry. She is the Director of the New England Region of Minorities for Medical Marijuana. She also uses her considerable platform and background in mental health to support disadvantaged communities by studying the use of cannabis in conjunction with therapy for those suffering from complex traumas. The presenting symptoms of people living in high-crime communities are similar to those seen in post combat war veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Other professional memberships include The Connecticut Coalition to Regulate Marijuana, Connecticut NORML and Minority Cannabis Business Association. Smith-Bolden is also the Co-Chief Nursing Officer of the Steering Committee for Huerfano County, Colorado’s Faris Green Campus project to fight opioid addiction with cannabis.

Prior to joining the cannabis industry, Smith-Bolden worked as a psychiatric home care nurse, specializing in patients with mental health issues. She attended Morgan State University and Excelsior College and received a certificate of competency in the cannabis industry from Northeastern Institute of Cannabis, and is currently pursuing her Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Simmons College.  A lifelong Connecticut resident, Smith Bolden is a proud mother and grandmother. She currently resides in New Haven, Connecticut with her family.

]]> Sun, 1 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Kebra Smith-Bolden is a true trailblazer, a respected healthcare professional with the vision, purpose and drive to transform the nascent cannabis industry. Trained as a registered nurse, Kebra leveraged her medical knowledge and decades of professional experience to create CannaHealthTM, the first and only Connecticut cannabis business owned by an African-American. CannaHealthTM is a division of The Healing Choice LLC and HK Smith Enterprises, LLC.  Its innovative community based business model offers disadvantaged communities disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs education about medicinal cannabis, as well as safe and legal access through medical marijuana program evaluations. An industry pioneer dubbed the “Marijuana Guru in CT”, Smith-Bolden is the driving force behind CannaHealth,TM which recently expanded offices in Hartford, Connecticut and plans a national expansion in 2019..

In addition to her entrepreneurial ventures, Smith-Bolden is a prominent industry advocate, serving as Connecticut Market Leader for Women Grow, a networking organization that empowers women to become leaders and entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry. She is the Director of the New England Region of Minorities for Medical Marijuana. She also uses her considerable platform and background in mental health to support disadvantaged communities by studying the use of cannabis in conjunction with therapy for those suffering from complex traumas. The presenting symptoms of people living in high-crime communities are similar to those seen in post combat war veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Other professional memberships include The Connecticut Coalition to Regulate Marijuana, Connecticut NORML and Minority Cannabis Business Association. Smith-Bolden is also the Co-Chief Nursing Officer of the Steering Committee for Huerfano County, Colorado’s Faris Green Campus project to fight opioid addiction with cannabis.

Prior to joining the cannabis industry, Smith-Bolden worked as a psychiatric home care nurse, specializing in patients with mental health issues. She attended Morgan State University and Excelsior College and received a certificate of competency in the cannabis industry from Northeastern Institute of Cannabis, and is currently pursuing her Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Simmons College.  A lifelong Connecticut resident, Smith Bolden is a proud mother and grandmother. She currently resides in New Haven, Connecticut with her family.

]]> Kebra Smith-Bolden, Founder of Cannahealth Cannabis Lab 00:49:49 Kebra Smith-Bolden is a true trailblazer, a respected healthcare professional with the vision, purpose and drive to transform the nascent cannabis industry. Trained as a registered nurse, Kebra leveraged her medical knowledge and decades of professional experience to create CannaHealthTM, the first and only Connecticut cannabis business owned by an African-American. CannaHealthTM is a division of The Healing Choice LLC and HK Smith Enterprises, LLC.  Its innovative community based business model offers disadvantaged communities disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs education about medicinal cannabis, as well as safe and legal access through medical marijuana program evaluations. An industry pioneer dubbed the “Marijuana Guru in CT”, Smith-Bolden is the driving force behind CannaHealth,TM which recently expanded offices in Hartford, Connecticut and plans a national expansion in 2019..In addition to her entrepreneurial ventures, Smith-Bolden is a prominent industry advocate, serving as Connecticut Market Leader for Women Grow, a networking organization that empowers women to become leaders and entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry. She is the Director of the New England Region of Minorities for Medical Marijuana. She also uses her considerable platform and background in mental health to support disadvantaged communities by studying the use of cannabis in conjunction with therapy for those suffering from complex traumas. The presenting symptoms of people living in high-crime communities are similar to those seen in post combat war veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Other professional memberships include The Connecticut Coalition to Regulate Marijuana, Connecticut NORML and Minority Cannabis Business Association. Smith-Bolden is also the Co-Chief Nursing Officer of the Steering Committee for Huerfano County, Colorado’s Faris Green Campus project to fight opioid addiction with cannabis.Prior to joining the cannabis industry, Smith-Bolden worked as a psychiatric home care nurse, specializing in patients with mental health issues. She attended Morgan State University and Excelsior College and received a certificate of competency in the cannabis industry from Northeastern Institute of Cannabis, and is currently pursuing her Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Simmons College.  A lifelong Connecticut resident, Smith Bolden is a proud mother and grandmother. She currently resides in New Haven, Connecticut with her family. Kebra Smith-Bolden is a true trailblazer, a respected healthcare professional with the vision, purpose and drive to transform the nascent cannabis industry. Trained as a registered nurse, Kebra leveraged her medical knowledge and decades of professional experience to create CannaHealthTM, the first and only Connecticut cannabis business owned by an African-American. CannaHealthTM is a division of The Healing Choice LLC and HK Smith Enterprises, LLC.  Its innovative community based business model offers disadvantaged communities disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs education about medicinal cannabis, as well as safe and legal access through medical marijuana program evaluations. An industry pioneer dubbed the “Marijuana Guru in CT”, Smith-Bolden is the driving force behind CannaHealth,TM which recently expanded offices in Hartford, Connecticut and plans a national expansion in 2019..In addition to her entrepreneurial ventures, Smith-Bolden is a prominent industry advocate, serving as Connecticut Market Leader for Women Grow, a networking organization that empowers women to become leaders and entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry. She is the Director of the New England Region of Minorities for Medical Marijuana. She also uses her considerable platform and background in mental health to support disadvantaged communities by studying the use of cannabis in conjunction with therapy for those suffering from complex traumas. The presenting symptoms of people living in high-crime communities are similar to those seen in post combat war veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Other professional memberships include The Connecticut Coalition to Regulate Marijuana, Connecticut NORML and Minority Cannabis Business Association. Smith-Bolden is also the Co-Chief Nursing Officer of the Steering Committee for Huerfano County, Colorado’s Faris Green Campus project to fight opioid addiction with cannabis.Prior to joining the cannabis industry, Smith-Bolden worked as a psychiatric home care nurse, specializing in patients with mental health issues. She attended Morgan State University and Excelsior College and received a certificate of competency in the cannabis industry from Northeastern Institute of Cannabis, and is currently pursuing her Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Simmons College.  A lifelong Connecticut resident, Smith Bolden is a proud mother and grandmother. She currently resides in New Haven, Connecticut with her family. false full 73 Buzzsprout-6079978 David Hess, President & Co-Founder at Tress Capital David is President at Tress Capital, an established investment management firm in the cannabis sector, founded in 2013. Tress originates, guides, and manages investment for HNW, SFO, and institutional clients in both fund and bespoke SMA vehicles. Tress works closely with its companies and sector as an active value-add investor. Its portfolio includes industry leaders such as SC Labs, Headset, Baker Technologies, Cannabis Now, Infusion Biosciences, Grownetics and North Bud Farms. A two time cancer survivor, David was introduced to the vast benefits of medical cannabis while undergoing cancer treatments in 2001 and again in 2003. David has since dedicated himself to furthering research, awareness, and business opportunities in the expanding cannabis industry.

]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind David is President at Tress Capital, an established investment management firm in the cannabis sector, founded in 2013. Tress originates, guides, and manages investment for HNW, SFO, and institutional clients in both fund and bespoke SMA vehicles. Tress works closely with its companies and sector as an active value-add investor. Its portfolio includes industry leaders such as SC Labs, Headset, Baker Technologies, Cannabis Now, Infusion Biosciences, Grownetics and North Bud Farms. A two time cancer survivor, David was introduced to the vast benefits of medical cannabis while undergoing cancer treatments in 2001 and again in 2003. David has since dedicated himself to furthering research, awareness, and business opportunities in the expanding cannabis industry.

]]> David Hess, President & Co-Founder at Tress Capital Cannabis Lab 01:11:02 David is President at Tress Capital, an established investment management firm in the cannabis sector, founded in 2013. Tress originates, guides, and manages investment for HNW, SFO, and institutional clients in both fund and bespoke SMA vehicles. Tress works closely with its companies and sector as an active value-add investor. Its portfolio includes industry leaders such as SC Labs, Headset, Baker Technologies, Cannabis Now, Infusion Biosciences, Grownetics and North Bud Farms. A two time cancer survivor, David was introduced to the vast benefits of medical cannabis while undergoing cancer treatments in 2001 and again in 2003. David has since dedicated himself to furthering research, awareness, and business opportunities in the expanding cannabis industry. David is President at Tress Capital, an established investment management firm in the cannabis sector, founded in 2013. Tress originates, guides, and manages investment for HNW, SFO, and institutional clients in both fund and bespoke SMA vehicles. Tress works closely with its companies and sector as an active value-add investor. Its portfolio includes industry leaders such as SC Labs, Headset, Baker Technologies, Cannabis Now, Infusion Biosciences, Grownetics and North Bud Farms. A two time cancer survivor, David was introduced to the vast benefits of medical cannabis while undergoing cancer treatments in 2001 and again in 2003. David has since dedicated himself to furthering research, awareness, and business opportunities in the expanding cannabis industry. false full 72 Buzzsprout-6079792 Steve DeAngelo Steve DeAngelo is a pioneering cannabis entrepreneur, activist, author, and on-screen personality. He co-founded several iconic cannabis businesses and organizations: Harborside, one of the first six dispensaries licensed in the US; Steep Hill Laboratory, the first dedicated cannabis lab; the Arc View Group, the first cannabis investment firm; and the National Cannabis Industry Association, the industry’s first trade association. He currently serves as Chairman Emeritus of Harborside Inc, a vertically integrated California cannabis company.

Steve’s creative projects include a book, The Cannabis Manifesto; a Discovery Channel mini-series, Weed Wars; and a new weekly show, Ask Steve DeAngelo, on greenflowermedia.com. He was a lead organizer and fundraiser for I-59, Washington DC’s medical cannabis initiative; and is most famous for his successful litigation against the Department of Justice, which halted DOJ’s last-ditch 2011 campaign to shut down California’s medical cannabis dispensaries.

In recognition of these pioneering accomplishments, in 2015, former Speaker of the California Assembly and Mayor of San Francisco, the Hon. Willie L Brown called Steve the “Father of the legal Cannabis Industry.”

]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2020 01:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Steve DeAngelo is a pioneering cannabis entrepreneur, activist, author, and on-screen personality. He co-founded several iconic cannabis businesses and organizations: Harborside, one of the first six dispensaries licensed in the US; Steep Hill Laboratory, the first dedicated cannabis lab; the Arc View Group, the first cannabis investment firm; and the National Cannabis Industry Association, the industry’s first trade association. He currently serves as Chairman Emeritus of Harborside Inc, a vertically integrated California cannabis company.

Steve’s creative projects include a book, The Cannabis Manifesto; a Discovery Channel mini-series, Weed Wars; and a new weekly show, Ask Steve DeAngelo, on greenflowermedia.com. He was a lead organizer and fundraiser for I-59, Washington DC’s medical cannabis initiative; and is most famous for his successful litigation against the Department of Justice, which halted DOJ’s last-ditch 2011 campaign to shut down California’s medical cannabis dispensaries.

In recognition of these pioneering accomplishments, in 2015, former Speaker of the California Assembly and Mayor of San Francisco, the Hon. Willie L Brown called Steve the “Father of the legal Cannabis Industry.”

]]> Steve DeAngelo Cannabis Lab 01:08:01 Steve DeAngelo is a pioneering cannabis entrepreneur, activist, author, and on-screen personality. He co-founded several iconic cannabis businesses and organizations: Harborside, one of the first six dispensaries licensed in the US; Steep Hill Laboratory, the first dedicated cannabis lab; the Arc View Group, the first cannabis investment firm; and the National Cannabis Industry Association, the industry’s first trade association. He currently serves as Chairman Emeritus of Harborside Inc, a vertically integrated California cannabis company.Steve’s creative projects include a book, The Cannabis Manifesto; a Discovery Channel mini-series, Weed Wars; and a new weekly show, Ask Steve DeAngelo, on greenflowermedia.com. He was a lead organizer and fundraiser for I-59, Washington DC’s medical cannabis initiative; and is most famous for his successful litigation against the Department of Justice, which halted DOJ’s last-ditch 2011 campaign to shut down California’s medical cannabis dispensaries.In recognition of these pioneering accomplishments, in 2015, former Speaker of the California Assembly and Mayor of San Francisco, the Hon. Willie L Brown called Steve the “Father of the legal Cannabis Industry.” Steve DeAngelo is a pioneering cannabis entrepreneur, activist, author, and on-screen personality. He co-founded several iconic cannabis businesses and organizations: Harborside, one of the first six dispensaries licensed in the US; Steep Hill Laboratory, the first dedicated cannabis lab; the Arc View Group, the first cannabis investment firm; and the National Cannabis Industry Association, the industry’s first trade association. He currently serves as Chairman Emeritus of Harborside Inc, a vertically integrated California cannabis company.Steve’s creative projects include a book, The Cannabis Manifesto; a Discovery Channel mini-series, Weed Wars; and a new weekly show, Ask Steve DeAngelo, on greenflowermedia.com. He was a lead organizer and fundraiser for I-59, Washington DC’s medical cannabis initiative; and is most famous for his successful litigation against the Department of Justice, which halted DOJ’s last-ditch 2011 campaign to shut down California’s medical cannabis dispensaries.In recognition of these pioneering accomplishments, in 2015, former Speaker of the California Assembly and Mayor of San Francisco, the Hon. Willie L Brown called Steve the “Father of the legal Cannabis Industry.” false full 70 Buzzsprout-6079768 Marc Egort, CPA, P.A. Marc began his career over 25 years ago in a Fort Lauderdale home health care agency where he worked as a finance and reimbursement manager. That experience led him to work for a boutique South Florida CPA firm that provided accounting services as well as tax preparation and consulting to the home health care industry where he practiced for 8 years and became an industry leader in Medicare home health reimbursement, cost finding, and cost reporting. In 1999 he opened a Ft. Lauderdale based CPA firm of his own. Today, he serves clients from a variety of industries across the Ft. Lauderdale area and greater US, providing business support such as accounting services as well as compliance and tax services for small and medium size businesses.

Marc received his Bachelor of Science in Management from The Georgia Institute of Technology and has a Masters Degree in Accounting from Nova University. He is a licensed CPA in the state of Florida and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Marc has been playing drums for over 30 years and performs regularly with a local cover band. He is a practitioner of the martial arts with over 25 years of training in Chung Do Kwon/Tae Kwon Do. He lives in Ft. Lauderdale Florida with his wife and their son.

]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2020 01:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Marc began his career over 25 years ago in a Fort Lauderdale home health care agency where he worked as a finance and reimbursement manager. That experience led him to work for a boutique South Florida CPA firm that provided accounting services as well as tax preparation and consulting to the home health care industry where he practiced for 8 years and became an industry leader in Medicare home health reimbursement, cost finding, and cost reporting. In 1999 he opened a Ft. Lauderdale based CPA firm of his own. Today, he serves clients from a variety of industries across the Ft. Lauderdale area and greater US, providing business support such as accounting services as well as compliance and tax services for small and medium size businesses.

Marc received his Bachelor of Science in Management from The Georgia Institute of Technology and has a Masters Degree in Accounting from Nova University. He is a licensed CPA in the state of Florida and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Marc has been playing drums for over 30 years and performs regularly with a local cover band. He is a practitioner of the martial arts with over 25 years of training in Chung Do Kwon/Tae Kwon Do. He lives in Ft. Lauderdale Florida with his wife and their son.

]]> Marc Egort, CPA, P.A. Cannabis Lab 00:41:05 Marc began his career over 25 years ago in a Fort Lauderdale home health care agency where he worked as a finance and reimbursement manager. That experience led him to work for a boutique South Florida CPA firm that provided accounting services as well as tax preparation and consulting to the home health care industry where he practiced for 8 years and became an industry leader in Medicare home health reimbursement, cost finding, and cost reporting. In 1999 he opened a Ft. Lauderdale based CPA firm of his own. Today, he serves clients from a variety of industries across the Ft. Lauderdale area and greater US, providing business support such as accounting services as well as compliance and tax services for small and medium size businesses.Marc received his Bachelor of Science in Management from The Georgia Institute of Technology and has a Masters Degree in Accounting from Nova University. He is a licensed CPA in the state of Florida and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Marc has been playing drums for over 30 years and performs regularly with a local cover band. He is a practitioner of the martial arts with over 25 years of training in Chung Do Kwon/Tae Kwon Do. He lives in Ft. Lauderdale Florida with his wife and their son. Marc began his career over 25 years ago in a Fort Lauderdale home health care agency where he worked as a finance and reimbursement manager. That experience led him to work for a boutique South Florida CPA firm that provided accounting services as well as tax preparation and consulting to the home health care industry where he practiced for 8 years and became an industry leader in Medicare home health reimbursement, cost finding, and cost reporting. In 1999 he opened a Ft. Lauderdale based CPA firm of his own. Today, he serves clients from a variety of industries across the Ft. Lauderdale area and greater US, providing business support such as accounting services as well as compliance and tax services for small and medium size businesses.Marc received his Bachelor of Science in Management from The Georgia Institute of Technology and has a Masters Degree in Accounting from Nova University. He is a licensed CPA in the state of Florida and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Marc has been playing drums for over 30 years and performs regularly with a local cover band. He is a practitioner of the martial arts with over 25 years of training in Chung Do Kwon/Tae Kwon Do. He lives in Ft. Lauderdale Florida with his wife and their son. false full 71 Buzzsprout-5979340 Dr. Oludare Odumosu, CEO USA at Zelira Therapeutics With over 10 years in corporate pharmaceutical business development, strategy & operational leadership, Dr. Odumosu brings a unique combination of experiences from academic, public health and life science organizations. In his role as Ilera Healthcare’s first Chief Operating Officer, Dr Odumosu was a core part of the executive team in establishing and managing Ilera’s business operation’s post license award in 2017 through to profitability. 

He serves as Chief Scientific Officer/EVP Pharmaceutical Division for TerrAscend Corp. Prior to Ilera and Zelira, Dr. Odumosu played a critical role in Iroko Pharmaceutical’s post-clinical development of Zorvolex® Tivorbex® and Vivlodex® through FDA approvals and successful US market commercialization. He received a PhD in Biochemistry and a Master’s in Public Health-Epidemiology and Biostatistics from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine and School of Public Health in Loma Linda, California; and a BS in Biology from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 

Dr. Odumosu is a World Bank Institute Certified public health professional with global healthcare translational/clinical/epidemiological research and data management experience. 

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2020 14:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind With over 10 years in corporate pharmaceutical business development, strategy & operational leadership, Dr. Odumosu brings a unique combination of experiences from academic, public health and life science organizations. In his role as Ilera Healthcare’s first Chief Operating Officer, Dr Odumosu was a core part of the executive team in establishing and managing Ilera’s business operation’s post license award in 2017 through to profitability. 

He serves as Chief Scientific Officer/EVP Pharmaceutical Division for TerrAscend Corp. Prior to Ilera and Zelira, Dr. Odumosu played a critical role in Iroko Pharmaceutical’s post-clinical development of Zorvolex® Tivorbex® and Vivlodex® through FDA approvals and successful US market commercialization. He received a PhD in Biochemistry and a Master’s in Public Health-Epidemiology and Biostatistics from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine and School of Public Health in Loma Linda, California; and a BS in Biology from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 

Dr. Odumosu is a World Bank Institute Certified public health professional with global healthcare translational/clinical/epidemiological research and data management experience. 

]]> Dr. Oludare Odumosu, CEO USA at Zelira Therapeutics Cannabis Lab 00:48:04 With over 10 years in corporate pharmaceutical business development, strategy & operational leadership, Dr. Odumosu brings a unique combination of experiences from academic, public health and life science organizations. In his role as Ilera Healthcare’s first Chief Operating Officer, Dr Odumosu was a core part of the executive team in establishing and managing Ilera’s business operation’s post license award in 2017 through to profitability. He serves as Chief Scientific Officer/EVP Pharmaceutical Division for TerrAscend Corp. Prior to Ilera and Zelira, Dr. Odumosu played a critical role in Iroko Pharmaceutical’s post-clinical development of Zorvolex® Tivorbex® and Vivlodex® through FDA approvals and successful US market commercialization. He received a PhD in Biochemistry and a Master’s in Public Health-Epidemiology and Biostatistics from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine and School of Public Health in Loma Linda, California; and a BS in Biology from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Odumosu is a World Bank Institute Certified public health professional with global healthcare translational/clinical/epidemiological research and data management experience.  With over 10 years in corporate pharmaceutical business development, strategy & operational leadership, Dr. Odumosu brings a unique combination of experiences from academic, public health and life science organizations. In his role as Ilera Healthcare’s first Chief Operating Officer, Dr Odumosu was a core part of the executive team in establishing and managing Ilera’s business operation’s post license award in 2017 through to profitability. He serves as Chief Scientific Officer/EVP Pharmaceutical Division for TerrAscend Corp. Prior to Ilera and Zelira, Dr. Odumosu played a critical role in Iroko Pharmaceutical’s post-clinical development of Zorvolex® Tivorbex® and Vivlodex® through FDA approvals and successful US market commercialization. He received a PhD in Biochemistry and a Master’s in Public Health-Epidemiology and Biostatistics from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine and School of Public Health in Loma Linda, California; and a BS in Biology from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Odumosu is a World Bank Institute Certified public health professional with global healthcare translational/clinical/epidemiological research and data management experience.  false full 69 Buzzsprout-5979232 Derek Du Chesne, President & CGO at Exactus Hemp Prior to joining Exactus as Chief Growth Officer/ President, Derek was responsible for over $100 million in revenue at his previous company EcoGen Laboratories. Prior Derek was the CEO/Co-Founder of Healing Ventures, a marketing & supply chain firm that helped bring several leading CBD companies to market. He is a thought leader who has played a substantial role in the emerging hemp industry. Mr. Du Chesne is a brand management professional who has a proven track record of integrated marketing strategy, through concept, development, and launch, building iconic brands by orchestrating successful campaign deployment on both a global and regional scale.

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Prior to joining Exactus as Chief Growth Officer/ President, Derek was responsible for over $100 million in revenue at his previous company EcoGen Laboratories. Prior Derek was the CEO/Co-Founder of Healing Ventures, a marketing & supply chain firm that helped bring several leading CBD companies to market. He is a thought leader who has played a substantial role in the emerging hemp industry. Mr. Du Chesne is a brand management professional who has a proven track record of integrated marketing strategy, through concept, development, and launch, building iconic brands by orchestrating successful campaign deployment on both a global and regional scale.

]]> Derek Du Chesne, President & CGO at Exactus Hemp Cannabis Lab 01:03:00 Prior to joining Exactus as Chief Growth Officer/ President, Derek was responsible for over $100 million in revenue at his previous company EcoGen Laboratories. Prior Derek was the CEO/Co-Founder of Healing Ventures, a marketing & supply chain firm that helped bring several leading CBD companies to market. He is a thought leader who has played a substantial role in the emerging hemp industry. Mr. Du Chesne is a brand management professional who has a proven track record of integrated marketing strategy, through concept, development, and launch, building iconic brands by orchestrating successful campaign deployment on both a global and regional scale. Prior to joining Exactus as Chief Growth Officer/ President, Derek was responsible for over $100 million in revenue at his previous company EcoGen Laboratories. Prior Derek was the CEO/Co-Founder of Healing Ventures, a marketing & supply chain firm that helped bring several leading CBD companies to market. He is a thought leader who has played a substantial role in the emerging hemp industry. Mr. Du Chesne is a brand management professional who has a proven track record of integrated marketing strategy, through concept, development, and launch, building iconic brands by orchestrating successful campaign deployment on both a global and regional scale. false full 67 Buzzsprout-5979154 Andrew Glashow, President and COO at CLS Holdings USA, INC. Andrew Glashow is President, Chief Operating Officer of the company. he was Director of the Company. Mr. Glashow is a founding partner of New World Merchant Partners, LLC, a strategic and advisory firm, and has served as a Managing Director since its inception in 2008. Mr. Glashow specializes in advising with respect to microcap transactions in the $5 million to $50 million range. He has in excess of twenty years of experience in the capital markets and in all phases of business start-up and growth, including feasibility studies, business plans, equity and debt funding, private placements, reverse mergers and IPOs. Mr. Glashow has worked with many investment-banking firms and maintains close relationships with decision makers at several of them. Prior to founding New World Merchant Partners, he was a partner in STAR Associates, a corporate finance firm specializing in the placement of capital for small and emerging growth companies. Mr. Glashow has served as CEO and President of multiple companies, which he helped capitalize. Mr. Glashow is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire’s Whittemore School of Business and Economics.

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Andrew Glashow is President, Chief Operating Officer of the company. he was Director of the Company. Mr. Glashow is a founding partner of New World Merchant Partners, LLC, a strategic and advisory firm, and has served as a Managing Director since its inception in 2008. Mr. Glashow specializes in advising with respect to microcap transactions in the $5 million to $50 million range. He has in excess of twenty years of experience in the capital markets and in all phases of business start-up and growth, including feasibility studies, business plans, equity and debt funding, private placements, reverse mergers and IPOs. Mr. Glashow has worked with many investment-banking firms and maintains close relationships with decision makers at several of them. Prior to founding New World Merchant Partners, he was a partner in STAR Associates, a corporate finance firm specializing in the placement of capital for small and emerging growth companies. Mr. Glashow has served as CEO and President of multiple companies, which he helped capitalize. Mr. Glashow is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire’s Whittemore School of Business and Economics.

]]> Andrew Glashow, President and COO at CLS Holdings USA, INC. Cannabis Lab 00:54:13 Andrew Glashow is President, Chief Operating Officer of the company. he was Director of the Company. Mr. Glashow is a founding partner of New World Merchant Partners, LLC, a strategic and advisory firm, and has served as a Managing Director since its inception in 2008. Mr. Glashow specializes in advising with respect to microcap transactions in the $5 million to $50 million range. He has in excess of twenty years of experience in the capital markets and in all phases of business start-up and growth, including feasibility studies, business plans, equity and debt funding, private placements, reverse mergers and IPOs. Mr. Glashow has worked with many investment-banking firms and maintains close relationships with decision makers at several of them. Prior to founding New World Merchant Partners, he was a partner in STAR Associates, a corporate finance firm specializing in the placement of capital for small and emerging growth companies. Mr. Glashow has served as CEO and President of multiple companies, which he helped capitalize. Mr. Glashow is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire’s Whittemore School of Business and Economics. Andrew Glashow is President, Chief Operating Officer of the company. he was Director of the Company. Mr. Glashow is a founding partner of New World Merchant Partners, LLC, a strategic and advisory firm, and has served as a Managing Director since its inception in 2008. Mr. Glashow specializes in advising with respect to microcap transactions in the $5 million to $50 million range. He has in excess of twenty years of experience in the capital markets and in all phases of business start-up and growth, including feasibility studies, business plans, equity and debt funding, private placements, reverse mergers and IPOs. Mr. Glashow has worked with many investment-banking firms and maintains close relationships with decision makers at several of them. Prior to founding New World Merchant Partners, he was a partner in STAR Associates, a corporate finance firm specializing in the placement of capital for small and emerging growth companies. Mr. Glashow has served as CEO and President of multiple companies, which he helped capitalize. Mr. Glashow is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire’s Whittemore School of Business and Economics. false full 68 Buzzsprout-5842261 Laurence Horowitz, Investor Relations Analyst at Entourage Effect Capital Laurence Horowitz is an Investor Relations Analyst for Entourage Effect Capital, a private cannabis investment fund. He recently graduated from the University of Michigan majoring in Sport Management and minoring in Entrepreneurship. While there, I was the President of the University of Michigan chapter of Green Wolverine,  the first cannabis student organization at a public university; A national organization with the mission of discovering opportunities for success in cannabis or related fields through education, networking, and recruiting. He also was instrumental in developing the investment fund for Green Wolverine with the aim of teaching students how to invest in the cannabis industry. L.J. also worked for a premier venture capital firm as a sophomore in college. His primary responsibilities included helping senior members at the firm build new relationships in the cannabis industry for the purpose of collaboration and/or fundraising.

]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2020 18:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Laurence Horowitz is an Investor Relations Analyst for Entourage Effect Capital, a private cannabis investment fund. He recently graduated from the University of Michigan majoring in Sport Management and minoring in Entrepreneurship. While there, I was the President of the University of Michigan chapter of Green Wolverine,  the first cannabis student organization at a public university; A national organization with the mission of discovering opportunities for success in cannabis or related fields through education, networking, and recruiting. He also was instrumental in developing the investment fund for Green Wolverine with the aim of teaching students how to invest in the cannabis industry. L.J. also worked for a premier venture capital firm as a sophomore in college. His primary responsibilities included helping senior members at the firm build new relationships in the cannabis industry for the purpose of collaboration and/or fundraising.

]]> Laurence Horowitz, Investor Relations Analyst at Entourage Effect Capital Cannabis Lab 00:52:45 Laurence Horowitz is an Investor Relations Analyst for Entourage Effect Capital, a private cannabis investment fund. He recently graduated from the University of Michigan majoring in Sport Management and minoring in Entrepreneurship. While there, I was the President of the University of Michigan chapter of Green Wolverine,  the first cannabis student organization at a public university; A national organization with the mission of discovering opportunities for success in cannabis or related fields through education, networking, and recruiting. He also was instrumental in developing the investment fund for Green Wolverine with the aim of teaching students how to invest in the cannabis industry. L.J. also worked for a premier venture capital firm as a sophomore in college. His primary responsibilities included helping senior members at the firm build new relationships in the cannabis industry for the purpose of collaboration and/or fundraising. Laurence Horowitz is an Investor Relations Analyst for Entourage Effect Capital, a private cannabis investment fund. He recently graduated from the University of Michigan majoring in Sport Management and minoring in Entrepreneurship. While there, I was the President of the University of Michigan chapter of Green Wolverine,  the first cannabis student organization at a public university; A national organization with the mission of discovering opportunities for success in cannabis or related fields through education, networking, and recruiting. He also was instrumental in developing the investment fund for Green Wolverine with the aim of teaching students how to invest in the cannabis industry. L.J. also worked for a premier venture capital firm as a sophomore in college. His primary responsibilities included helping senior members at the firm build new relationships in the cannabis industry for the purpose of collaboration and/or fundraising. false full 64 Buzzsprout-5842333 Eric and David Rahn, S2S Insurance Specialists A graduate of Babson College School of Entrepreneurial Studies.  Eric Rahn is an insurance broker specializing in hard to place coverages for domestic and multi-national companies. Eric has held many executive positions in regulated industries including the maritime and casino industries prior to becoming an insurance broker. He transitioned is knowledge of corporate business practices into becoming a top insurance producer by working with C-Suite executives on evaluating risk.

David Rahn is S2S Insurance Specialists' business development and professional relationships associate, promoting insurance access opportunities for clients in the marijuana industry. David is responsible for connecting new and potential clients in the marijuana industry through traditional and digital channels. David received his degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Lynn University and has worked on coordinating and developed digital marketing strategies for Subway Restaurants, Lynn University, Saks 5th Avenue as well as other campaigns for various associations, non-profit organizations, and other businesses.

]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2020 18:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind A graduate of Babson College School of Entrepreneurial Studies.  Eric Rahn is an insurance broker specializing in hard to place coverages for domestic and multi-national companies. Eric has held many executive positions in regulated industries including the maritime and casino industries prior to becoming an insurance broker. He transitioned is knowledge of corporate business practices into becoming a top insurance producer by working with C-Suite executives on evaluating risk.

David Rahn is S2S Insurance Specialists' business development and professional relationships associate, promoting insurance access opportunities for clients in the marijuana industry. David is responsible for connecting new and potential clients in the marijuana industry through traditional and digital channels. David received his degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Lynn University and has worked on coordinating and developed digital marketing strategies for Subway Restaurants, Lynn University, Saks 5th Avenue as well as other campaigns for various associations, non-profit organizations, and other businesses.

]]> Eric and David Rahn, S2S Insurance Specialists Cannabis Lab 00:43:47 A graduate of Babson College School of Entrepreneurial Studies.  Eric Rahn is an insurance broker specializing in hard to place coverages for domestic and multi-national companies. Eric has held many executive positions in regulated industries including the maritime and casino industries prior to becoming an insurance broker. He transitioned is knowledge of corporate business practices into becoming a top insurance producer by working with C-Suite executives on evaluating risk.David Rahn is S2S Insurance Specialists' business development and professional relationships associate, promoting insurance access opportunities for clients in the marijuana industry. David is responsible for connecting new and potential clients in the marijuana industry through traditional and digital channels. David received his degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Lynn University and has worked on coordinating and developed digital marketing strategies for Subway Restaurants, Lynn University, Saks 5th Avenue as well as other campaigns for various associations, non-profit organizations, and other businesses. A graduate of Babson College School of Entrepreneurial Studies.  Eric Rahn is an insurance broker specializing in hard to place coverages for domestic and multi-national companies. Eric has held many executive positions in regulated industries including the maritime and casino industries prior to becoming an insurance broker. He transitioned is knowledge of corporate business practices into becoming a top insurance producer by working with C-Suite executives on evaluating risk.David Rahn is S2S Insurance Specialists' business development and professional relationships associate, promoting insurance access opportunities for clients in the marijuana industry. David is responsible for connecting new and potential clients in the marijuana industry through traditional and digital channels. David received his degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Lynn University and has worked on coordinating and developed digital marketing strategies for Subway Restaurants, Lynn University, Saks 5th Avenue as well as other campaigns for various associations, non-profit organizations, and other businesses. false full 65 Buzzsprout-5842324 Kristen Yoder, Founder & CEO at Soil to the Oil Kristen Yoder, featured in Vanity Fair, Forbes, USA Today and named one of Marijuana Venture Magazine's “40 Under 40 Rising Stars of Cannabis”, is a 15 year Los Angeles industry veteran, strategic advisor and radio and podcast personality who has managed successful businesses in every sector of the cannabis industry. 

As the cannabis industry becomes inundated with dishonest businesses and misleading information campaigns, Kristen's popularity as an outspoken and trusted authority on a variety of subjects has led her to teaching classes, speaking at events, on podcasts, in print and online media both nationally and internationally. When she isn't sharing her fierce wit and sparkling personality on stage or on the air, she is advising/preparing her clients for the unique intricacies and quagmires often overlooked and unexpected by those entering the newly regulated

]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2020 18:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Kristen Yoder, featured in Vanity Fair, Forbes, USA Today and named one of Marijuana Venture Magazine's “40 Under 40 Rising Stars of Cannabis”, is a 15 year Los Angeles industry veteran, strategic advisor and radio and podcast personality who has managed successful businesses in every sector of the cannabis industry. 

As the cannabis industry becomes inundated with dishonest businesses and misleading information campaigns, Kristen's popularity as an outspoken and trusted authority on a variety of subjects has led her to teaching classes, speaking at events, on podcasts, in print and online media both nationally and internationally. When she isn't sharing her fierce wit and sparkling personality on stage or on the air, she is advising/preparing her clients for the unique intricacies and quagmires often overlooked and unexpected by those entering the newly regulated

]]> Kristen Yoder, Founder & CEO at Soil to the Oil Cannabis Lab 01:06:40 Kristen Yoder, featured in Vanity Fair, Forbes, USA Today and named one of Marijuana Venture Magazine's “40 Under 40 Rising Stars of Cannabis”, is a 15 year Los Angeles industry veteran, strategic advisor and radio and podcast personality who has managed successful businesses in every sector of the cannabis industry. As the cannabis industry becomes inundated with dishonest businesses and misleading information campaigns, Kristen's popularity as an outspoken and trusted authority on a variety of subjects has led her to teaching classes, speaking at events, on podcasts, in print and online media both nationally and internationally. When she isn't sharing her fierce wit and sparkling personality on stage or on the air, she is advising/preparing her clients for the unique intricacies and quagmires often overlooked and unexpected by those entering the newly regulated Kristen Yoder, featured in Vanity Fair, Forbes, USA Today and named one of Marijuana Venture Magazine's “40 Under 40 Rising Stars of Cannabis”, is a 15 year Los Angeles industry veteran, strategic advisor and radio and podcast personality who has managed successful businesses in every sector of the cannabis industry. As the cannabis industry becomes inundated with dishonest businesses and misleading information campaigns, Kristen's popularity as an outspoken and trusted authority on a variety of subjects has led her to teaching classes, speaking at events, on podcasts, in print and online media both nationally and internationally. When she isn't sharing her fierce wit and sparkling personality on stage or on the air, she is advising/preparing her clients for the unique intricacies and quagmires often overlooked and unexpected by those entering the newly regulated false full 66 Buzzsprout-5753953 Eric Stevens, Executive Director of Florida for Care Eric Stevens helped launch Florida’s Medical Marijuana Yes on 2 campaign with United for Care in 2013 with John Morgan and Ben Pollara. He served in every role, but settled in as the Campaign’s Finance Director from 2014-2016 The 2016 multi-million dollar statewide campaign effort passed with the highest margin of any medical marijuana question in any state ever at 71%.

After that he served as director of Florida for Care, a non-profit(c)(4) social advocacy organization made up of the majority of those involved in Amendment 2. Florida for Care focused on informing the public and elected officials. They continue to work on smart ideas for policies for Florida’s medical marijuana system for patients, doctors, and state operations based on best practices.

Before this, in addition to various his other work experience Eric worked in his home state of Massachusetts with the Mass Patient Advocacy Alliance to help pass Question #3 for Medical Marijuana in November 2012. Eric attended the University of Miami business school in Coral Gables, where he helped found the University’s chapter of Student's for Sensible Drug Policy. He originally received an endowment at UMiami that allowed him to begin his pursuit in this field.

While residing in Miami Beach for the past five years, Eric helped push Miami Beach to become the first city in the state to decriminalize possession and Miami-Dade as well become the first county before the state law passed. He also has been involved in many local discussions regarding ordinances, zoning and land use regulations related to this topic. He has also worked in transportation and sports administration roles. He is experienced in a variety of administrative roles with a demonstrated history of working on easier more and difficult issues, political messaging, finance, and campaigns.

]]> Mon, 5 Oct 2020 19:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Eric Stevens helped launch Florida’s Medical Marijuana Yes on 2 campaign with United for Care in 2013 with John Morgan and Ben Pollara. He served in every role, but settled in as the Campaign’s Finance Director from 2014-2016 The 2016 multi-million dollar statewide campaign effort passed with the highest margin of any medical marijuana question in any state ever at 71%.

After that he served as director of Florida for Care, a non-profit(c)(4) social advocacy organization made up of the majority of those involved in Amendment 2. Florida for Care focused on informing the public and elected officials. They continue to work on smart ideas for policies for Florida’s medical marijuana system for patients, doctors, and state operations based on best practices.

Before this, in addition to various his other work experience Eric worked in his home state of Massachusetts with the Mass Patient Advocacy Alliance to help pass Question #3 for Medical Marijuana in November 2012. Eric attended the University of Miami business school in Coral Gables, where he helped found the University’s chapter of Student's for Sensible Drug Policy. He originally received an endowment at UMiami that allowed him to begin his pursuit in this field.

While residing in Miami Beach for the past five years, Eric helped push Miami Beach to become the first city in the state to decriminalize possession and Miami-Dade as well become the first county before the state law passed. He also has been involved in many local discussions regarding ordinances, zoning and land use regulations related to this topic. He has also worked in transportation and sports administration roles. He is experienced in a variety of administrative roles with a demonstrated history of working on easier more and difficult issues, political messaging, finance, and campaigns.

]]> Eric Stevens, Executive Director of Florida for Care Cannabis Lab 00:44:25 Eric Stevens helped launch Florida’s Medical Marijuana Yes on 2 campaign with United for Care in 2013 with John Morgan and Ben Pollara. He served in every role, but settled in as the Campaign’s Finance Director from 2014-2016 The 2016 multi-million dollar statewide campaign effort passed with the highest margin of any medical marijuana question in any state ever at 71%.After that he served as director of Florida for Care, a non-profit(c)(4) social advocacy organization made up of the majority of those involved in Amendment 2. Florida for Care focused on informing the public and elected officials. They continue to work on smart ideas for policies for Florida’s medical marijuana system for patients, doctors, and state operations based on best practices.Before this, in addition to various his other work experience Eric worked in his home state of Massachusetts with the Mass Patient Advocacy Alliance to help pass Question #3 for Medical Marijuana in November 2012. Eric attended the University of Miami business school in Coral Gables, where he helped found the University’s chapter of Student's for Sensible Drug Policy. He originally received an endowment at UMiami that allowed him to begin his pursuit in this field.While residing in Miami Beach for the past five years, Eric helped push Miami Beach to become the first city in the state to decriminalize possession and Miami-Dade as well become the first county before the state law passed. He also has been involved in many local discussions regarding ordinances, zoning and land use regulations related to this topic. He has also worked in transportation and sports administration roles. He is experienced in a variety of administrative roles with a demonstrated history of working on easier more and difficult issues, political messaging, finance, and campaigns. Eric Stevens helped launch Florida’s Medical Marijuana Yes on 2 campaign with United for Care in 2013 with John Morgan and Ben Pollara. He served in every role, but settled in as the Campaign’s Finance Director from 2014-2016 The 2016 multi-million dollar statewide campaign effort passed with the highest margin of any medical marijuana question in any state ever at 71%.After that he served as director of Florida for Care, a non-profit(c)(4) social advocacy organization made up of the majority of those involved in Amendment 2. Florida for Care focused on informing the public and elected officials. They continue to work on smart ideas for policies for Florida’s medical marijuana system for patients, doctors, and state operations based on best practices.Before this, in addition to various his other work experience Eric worked in his home state of Massachusetts with the Mass Patient Advocacy Alliance to help pass Question #3 for Medical Marijuana in November 2012. Eric attended the University of Miami business school in Coral Gables, where he helped found the University’s chapter of Student's for Sensible Drug Policy. He originally received an endowment at UMiami that allowed him to begin his pursuit in this field.While residing in Miami Beach for the past five years, Eric helped push Miami Beach to become the first city in the state to decriminalize possession and Miami-Dade as well become the first county before the state law passed. He also has been involved in many local discussions regarding ordinances, zoning and land use regulations related to this topic. He has also worked in transportation and sports administration roles. He is experienced in a variety of administrative roles with a demonstrated history of working on easier more and difficult issues, political messaging, finance, and campaigns. false full 63 Buzzsprout-5754136 Thomas Meredith, Co-Founder of Blaze Staffing & Recruiting Thomas Meredith, Co-Founder of Blaze Staffing & Recruiting and CEO of Genesis Global Workforce Solutions, has over 30 years of successful business leadership experience. As a proven expert of designing and delivering a company strategic vision, attracting and developing top notch executives teams, building a corporate culture to flourish, motivate and maintain a company’s overall continued growth, Mr. Meredith is excited about his ever growing position within Genesis Global Workforce Solutions.  He is also very proud of the recent launch of Blaze Staffing and Recruiting, a staffing agency focused exclusively on the Cannabis Industry.   Mr. Meredith’s direct involvement with the overall growth and day-to-day operations of Genesis Global officially began in 2001.  Mr. Meredith is an energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards.  He is responsible for providing strategic leadership to Genesis Global by working with the Board and other management to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies.  He also evaluates, develops and establishes credibility with the company’s current and prospective customers, strategic partners and the industry’s top organizations.

Along with his business partner, Mr. Meredith started Genesis Global over 20 years ago.  Since then, Genesis Global has been ranked as one of the Top Ten staffing and recruiting companies by the South Florida Business Journal for more than 15 years.  Genesis Global is a recognized industry leader that provides Direct Hire Placement, Temporary/Contract Staffing, Temporary to Hire Employment, Payroll Services and Outplacement Services to the business community.  Ever since he began his career at Genesis Global, it was his responsibility to build the business. Originally a direct hire employment agency, Mr. Meredith expanded Genesis Global into the temporary staffing and workforce solutions industry in 2003.  Genesis Global serves numerous prestigious organizations throughout the world within the Entertainment, Legal, Technology, Sports and Consumer Goods Industries.  Mr. Meredith's desire to create a company that was different and better, combined with fulfilling broader social responsibilities, has led to unprecedented growth.  Since 1999, Genesis Global has been one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the staffing industry, growing 385% over the last five-years. Today, all of Genesis Global’s specialized staffing lines and corporate departments roll under Mr. Meredith's leadership.  Mr. Meredith orchestrates initiatives that fulfill the strategic vision and goals for the company.

Prior to joining Genesis Global, Mr. Meredith worked with Northern Light Technology, where he served as Southeast Regional Sales Director.  At Northern Light Technology, he was responsible for developing over $1,000,000 in annual revenue for information content and custom data and search development sources including SinglePoint, RivalEye and NLAPI.  Prior to Northern Light Technology, Mr. Meredith served as a global sales leader with such recognizable companies as LexisNexis, Xerox and IBM.  Thomas earned a B.S. Degree in Business Administration from Ashland University and currently resides in South Florida.

]]> Mon, 5 Oct 2020 19:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Thomas Meredith, Co-Founder of Blaze Staffing & Recruiting and CEO of Genesis Global Workforce Solutions, has over 30 years of successful business leadership experience. As a proven expert of designing and delivering a company strategic vision, attracting and developing top notch executives teams, building a corporate culture to flourish, motivate and maintain a company’s overall continued growth, Mr. Meredith is excited about his ever growing position within Genesis Global Workforce Solutions.  He is also very proud of the recent launch of Blaze Staffing and Recruiting, a staffing agency focused exclusively on the Cannabis Industry.   Mr. Meredith’s direct involvement with the overall growth and day-to-day operations of Genesis Global officially began in 2001.  Mr. Meredith is an energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards.  He is responsible for providing strategic leadership to Genesis Global by working with the Board and other management to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies.  He also evaluates, develops and establishes credibility with the company’s current and prospective customers, strategic partners and the industry’s top organizations.

Along with his business partner, Mr. Meredith started Genesis Global over 20 years ago.  Since then, Genesis Global has been ranked as one of the Top Ten staffing and recruiting companies by the South Florida Business Journal for more than 15 years.  Genesis Global is a recognized industry leader that provides Direct Hire Placement, Temporary/Contract Staffing, Temporary to Hire Employment, Payroll Services and Outplacement Services to the business community.  Ever since he began his career at Genesis Global, it was his responsibility to build the business. Originally a direct hire employment agency, Mr. Meredith expanded Genesis Global into the temporary staffing and workforce solutions industry in 2003.  Genesis Global serves numerous prestigious organizations throughout the world within the Entertainment, Legal, Technology, Sports and Consumer Goods Industries.  Mr. Meredith's desire to create a company that was different and better, combined with fulfilling broader social responsibilities, has led to unprecedented growth.  Since 1999, Genesis Global has been one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the staffing industry, growing 385% over the last five-years. Today, all of Genesis Global’s specialized staffing lines and corporate departments roll under Mr. Meredith's leadership.  Mr. Meredith orchestrates initiatives that fulfill the strategic vision and goals for the company.

Prior to joining Genesis Global, Mr. Meredith worked with Northern Light Technology, where he served as Southeast Regional Sales Director.  At Northern Light Technology, he was responsible for developing over $1,000,000 in annual revenue for information content and custom data and search development sources including SinglePoint, RivalEye and NLAPI.  Prior to Northern Light Technology, Mr. Meredith served as a global sales leader with such recognizable companies as LexisNexis, Xerox and IBM.  Thomas earned a B.S. Degree in Business Administration from Ashland University and currently resides in South Florida.

]]> Thomas Meredith, Co-Founder of Blaze Staffing & Recruiting Cannabis Lab 00:46:25 Thomas Meredith, Co-Founder of Blaze Staffing & Recruiting and CEO of Genesis Global Workforce Solutions, has over 30 years of successful business leadership experience. As a proven expert of designing and delivering a company strategic vision, attracting and developing top notch executives teams, building a corporate culture to flourish, motivate and maintain a company’s overall continued growth, Mr. Meredith is excited about his ever growing position within Genesis Global Workforce Solutions.  He is also very proud of the recent launch of Blaze Staffing and Recruiting, a staffing agency focused exclusively on the Cannabis Industry.   Mr. Meredith’s direct involvement with the overall growth and day-to-day operations of Genesis Global officially began in 2001.  Mr. Meredith is an energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards.  He is responsible for providing strategic leadership to Genesis Global by working with the Board and other management to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies.  He also evaluates, develops and establishes credibility with the company’s current and prospective customers, strategic partners and the industry’s top organizations.Along with his business partner, Mr. Meredith started Genesis Global over 20 years ago.  Since then, Genesis Global has been ranked as one of the Top Ten staffing and recruiting companies by the South Florida Business Journal for more than 15 years.  Genesis Global is a recognized industry leader that provides Direct Hire Placement, Temporary/Contract Staffing, Temporary to Hire Employment, Payroll Services and Outplacement Services to the business community.  Ever since he began his career at Genesis Global, it was his responsibility to build the business. Originally a direct hire employment agency, Mr. Meredith expanded Genesis Global into the temporary staffing and workforce solutions industry in 2003.  Genesis Global serves numerous prestigious organizations throughout the world within the Entertainment, Legal, Technology, Sports and Consumer Goods Industries.  Mr. Meredith's desire to create a company that was different and better, combined with fulfilling broader social responsibilities, has led to unprecedented growth.  Since 1999, Genesis Global has been one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the staffing industry, growing 385% over the last five-years. Today, all of Genesis Global’s specialized staffing lines and corporate departments roll under Mr. Meredith's leadership.  Mr. Meredith orchestrates initiatives that fulfill the strategic vision and goals for the company.Prior to joining Genesis Global, Mr. Meredith worked with Northern Light Technology, where he served as Southeast Regional Sales Director.  At Northern Light Technology, he was responsible for developing over $1,000,000 in annual revenue for information content and custom data and search development sources including SinglePoint, RivalEye and NLAPI.  Prior to Northern Light Technology, Mr. Meredith served as a global sales leader with such recognizable companies as LexisNexis, Xerox and IBM.  Thomas earned a B.S. Degree in Business Administration from Ashland University and currently resides in South Florida. Thomas Meredith, Co-Founder of Blaze Staffing & Recruiting and CEO of Genesis Global Workforce Solutions, has over 30 years of successful business leadership experience. As a proven expert of designing and delivering a company strategic vision, attracting and developing top notch executives teams, building a corporate culture to flourish, motivate and maintain a company’s overall continued growth, Mr. Meredith is excited about his ever growing position within Genesis Global Workforce Solutions.  He is also very proud of the recent launch of Blaze Staffing and Recruiting, a staffing agency focused exclusively on the Cannabis Industry.   Mr. Meredith’s direct involvement with the overall growth and day-to-day operations of Genesis Global officially began in 2001.  Mr. Meredith is an energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards.  He is responsible for providing strategic leadership to Genesis Global by working with the Board and other management to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies.  He also evaluates, develops and establishes credibility with the company’s current and prospective customers, strategic partners and the industry’s top organizations.Along with his business partner, Mr. Meredith started Genesis Global over 20 years ago.  Since then, Genesis Global has been ranked as one of the Top Ten staffing and recruiting companies by the South Florida Business Journal for more than 15 years.  Genesis Global is a recognized industry leader that provides Direct Hire Placement, Temporary/Contract Staffing, Temporary to Hire Employment, Payroll Services and Outplacement Services to the business community.  Ever since he began his career at Genesis Global, it was his responsibility to build the business. Originally a direct hire employment agency, Mr. Meredith expanded Genesis Global into the temporary staffing and workforce solutions industry in 2003.  Genesis Global serves numerous prestigious organizations throughout the world within the Entertainment, Legal, Technology, Sports and Consumer Goods Industries.  Mr. Meredith's desire to create a company that was different and better, combined with fulfilling broader social responsibilities, has led to unprecedented growth.  Since 1999, Genesis Global has been one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the staffing industry, growing 385% over the last five-years. Today, all of Genesis Global’s specialized staffing lines and corporate departments roll under Mr. Meredith's leadership.  Mr. Meredith orchestrates initiatives that fulfill the strategic vision and goals for the company.Prior to joining Genesis Global, Mr. Meredith worked with Northern Light Technology, where he served as Southeast Regional Sales Director.  At Northern Light Technology, he was responsible for developing over $1,000,000 in annual revenue for information content and custom data and search development sources including SinglePoint, RivalEye and NLAPI.  Prior to Northern Light Technology, Mr. Meredith served as a global sales leader with such recognizable companies as LexisNexis, Xerox and IBM.  Thomas earned a B.S. Degree in Business Administration from Ashland University and currently resides in South Florida. false full 62 Buzzsprout-5754145 Dan Firtel, Retail Partner at Cookies Daniel has led top real estate investment and leasing firms in California for over 15 years advising many of the retail industries largest institutional landlords and retailers in connection with expansion plans. He has a multi-billion-dollar track record in retail property acquisitions, dispositions, and leases throughout his career. In Fall of 2018 Daniel decided to venture to the cannabis industry full time launching CannaVentures Advisory Group, a full-service advisory firm servicing the industry, that focused on license acquisitions, dispositions, brand licensing, and commercial real estate. Shortly thereafter he co-founded and launched Cookies Retail where he manages the analysis of opportunities for partnerships, purchases, supply chain, brand expansion, licensing applications, and negotiates purchase and sale agreements for acquisitions.

]]> Mon, 5 Oct 2020 19:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Daniel has led top real estate investment and leasing firms in California for over 15 years advising many of the retail industries largest institutional landlords and retailers in connection with expansion plans. He has a multi-billion-dollar track record in retail property acquisitions, dispositions, and leases throughout his career. In Fall of 2018 Daniel decided to venture to the cannabis industry full time launching CannaVentures Advisory Group, a full-service advisory firm servicing the industry, that focused on license acquisitions, dispositions, brand licensing, and commercial real estate. Shortly thereafter he co-founded and launched Cookies Retail where he manages the analysis of opportunities for partnerships, purchases, supply chain, brand expansion, licensing applications, and negotiates purchase and sale agreements for acquisitions.

]]> Dan Firtel, Retail Partner at Cookies Cannabis Lab 00:33:23 Daniel has led top real estate investment and leasing firms in California for over 15 years advising many of the retail industries largest institutional landlords and retailers in connection with expansion plans. He has a multi-billion-dollar track record in retail property acquisitions, dispositions, and leases throughout his career. In Fall of 2018 Daniel decided to venture to the cannabis industry full time launching CannaVentures Advisory Group, a full-service advisory firm servicing the industry, that focused on license acquisitions, dispositions, brand licensing, and commercial real estate. Shortly thereafter he co-founded and launched Cookies Retail where he manages the analysis of opportunities for partnerships, purchases, supply chain, brand expansion, licensing applications, and negotiates purchase and sale agreements for acquisitions. Daniel has led top real estate investment and leasing firms in California for over 15 years advising many of the retail industries largest institutional landlords and retailers in connection with expansion plans. He has a multi-billion-dollar track record in retail property acquisitions, dispositions, and leases throughout his career. In Fall of 2018 Daniel decided to venture to the cannabis industry full time launching CannaVentures Advisory Group, a full-service advisory firm servicing the industry, that focused on license acquisitions, dispositions, brand licensing, and commercial real estate. Shortly thereafter he co-founded and launched Cookies Retail where he manages the analysis of opportunities for partnerships, purchases, supply chain, brand expansion, licensing applications, and negotiates purchase and sale agreements for acquisitions. false full 61 Buzzsprout-5659774 Roz McCarthy, Founder & CEO of Minorities for Medical Marijuana As the Founder/CEO of Minorities for Medical Marijuana, Inc., Roz McCarthy was named High Times 100 Most Influential People in the Cannabis Industry 2018. She is responsible for the day to day operation and is the chief strategist involved in developing advocacy, education, and marketing campaigns to promote awareness, information, and education about the efficacy of medical marijuana. It is a varied role that includes planning, marketing, advertising, public relations, event organization, fund development, sponsorship, and research. The work is often challenging and fast-paced.

Minorities for Medical Marijuana, Inc. (M4MM) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on advocacy, education, and outreach as it relates to the social, medical, business, and public policy aspects of the cannabis industry. M4MM is a membership based organization working hard to make sure people of color have a true quantifiable opportunity to participate in this marketplace and are afforded adequate access to care despite their economic situation. M4MM currently has presence in 15 states throughout the country.

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind As the Founder/CEO of Minorities for Medical Marijuana, Inc., Roz McCarthy was named High Times 100 Most Influential People in the Cannabis Industry 2018. She is responsible for the day to day operation and is the chief strategist involved in developing advocacy, education, and marketing campaigns to promote awareness, information, and education about the efficacy of medical marijuana. It is a varied role that includes planning, marketing, advertising, public relations, event organization, fund development, sponsorship, and research. The work is often challenging and fast-paced.

Minorities for Medical Marijuana, Inc. (M4MM) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on advocacy, education, and outreach as it relates to the social, medical, business, and public policy aspects of the cannabis industry. M4MM is a membership based organization working hard to make sure people of color have a true quantifiable opportunity to participate in this marketplace and are afforded adequate access to care despite their economic situation. M4MM currently has presence in 15 states throughout the country.

]]> Roz McCarthy, Founder & CEO of Minorities for Medical Marijuana Cannabis Lab 00:55:27 As the Founder/CEO of Minorities for Medical Marijuana, Inc., Roz McCarthy was named High Times 100 Most Influential People in the Cannabis Industry 2018. She is responsible for the day to day operation and is the chief strategist involved in developing advocacy, education, and marketing campaigns to promote awareness, information, and education about the efficacy of medical marijuana. It is a varied role that includes planning, marketing, advertising, public relations, event organization, fund development, sponsorship, and research. The work is often challenging and fast-paced.Minorities for Medical Marijuana, Inc. (M4MM) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on advocacy, education, and outreach as it relates to the social, medical, business, and public policy aspects of the cannabis industry. M4MM is a membership based organization working hard to make sure people of color have a true quantifiable opportunity to participate in this marketplace and are afforded adequate access to care despite their economic situation. M4MM currently has presence in 15 states throughout the country. As the Founder/CEO of Minorities for Medical Marijuana, Inc., Roz McCarthy was named High Times 100 Most Influential People in the Cannabis Industry 2018. She is responsible for the day to day operation and is the chief strategist involved in developing advocacy, education, and marketing campaigns to promote awareness, information, and education about the efficacy of medical marijuana. It is a varied role that includes planning, marketing, advertising, public relations, event organization, fund development, sponsorship, and research. The work is often challenging and fast-paced.Minorities for Medical Marijuana, Inc. (M4MM) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on advocacy, education, and outreach as it relates to the social, medical, business, and public policy aspects of the cannabis industry. M4MM is a membership based organization working hard to make sure people of color have a true quantifiable opportunity to participate in this marketplace and are afforded adequate access to care despite their economic situation. M4MM currently has presence in 15 states throughout the country. false full 59 Buzzsprout-5659765 Christian Schenk, CEO of Driven Deliveries Mr. Schenk is a Canadian born entrepreneur and investor with a proven track record of success within the transportation technology sector. He has previously developed and sold two telematics companies; Telkar based in Canada and Elcon based in Europe. In 2010 Schenk joined XATA following the acquisition of Turnpike Global and Geologic. Mr. Schenk was tasked with merging three distinct businesses into a single entity and solution which once complete lead to the rebranding of the company to XRS (NASDAQ; XRSC).   XRS was sold to Omnitracs in 2014 for $178M. Schenk recognized the opportunity to shift many of the IoT (Internet of things) learnings such as data analytics, machine learning and predictive modeling to the Social and Content Marketing sector.

In 2017 Schenk entered the payments industry where he formed several new ventures including a freight factoring alternative, BNK which pays truck drivers based on achieving route defined milestones and IPTS a recreation & hospitality employee same day pay solution that enables employees to get paid daily vs waiting till payday.  Schenk holds several board seats in the rideshare, supply chain and mobile technology industries. Previously, he formed one of the largest networks of professional truck drivers, ONE20 which was sold in mid 2017.  ONE20 offered routing, navigation and social intelligence to its more than 700,000 members and monetized by selling content and advertising based on personal personas, relevance and location.

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Mr. Schenk is a Canadian born entrepreneur and investor with a proven track record of success within the transportation technology sector. He has previously developed and sold two telematics companies; Telkar based in Canada and Elcon based in Europe. In 2010 Schenk joined XATA following the acquisition of Turnpike Global and Geologic. Mr. Schenk was tasked with merging three distinct businesses into a single entity and solution which once complete lead to the rebranding of the company to XRS (NASDAQ; XRSC).   XRS was sold to Omnitracs in 2014 for $178M. Schenk recognized the opportunity to shift many of the IoT (Internet of things) learnings such as data analytics, machine learning and predictive modeling to the Social and Content Marketing sector.

In 2017 Schenk entered the payments industry where he formed several new ventures including a freight factoring alternative, BNK which pays truck drivers based on achieving route defined milestones and IPTS a recreation & hospitality employee same day pay solution that enables employees to get paid daily vs waiting till payday.  Schenk holds several board seats in the rideshare, supply chain and mobile technology industries. Previously, he formed one of the largest networks of professional truck drivers, ONE20 which was sold in mid 2017.  ONE20 offered routing, navigation and social intelligence to its more than 700,000 members and monetized by selling content and advertising based on personal personas, relevance and location.

]]> Christian Schenk, CEO of Driven Deliveries Cannabis Lab 00:52:48 Mr. Schenk is a Canadian born entrepreneur and investor with a proven track record of success within the transportation technology sector. He has previously developed and sold two telematics companies; Telkar based in Canada and Elcon based in Europe. In 2010 Schenk joined XATA following the acquisition of Turnpike Global and Geologic. Mr. Schenk was tasked with merging three distinct businesses into a single entity and solution which once complete lead to the rebranding of the company to XRS (NASDAQ; XRSC).   XRS was sold to Omnitracs in 2014 for $178M. Schenk recognized the opportunity to shift many of the IoT (Internet of things) learnings such as data analytics, machine learning and predictive modeling to the Social and Content Marketing sector.In 2017 Schenk entered the payments industry where he formed several new ventures including a freight factoring alternative, BNK which pays truck drivers based on achieving route defined milestones and IPTS a recreation & hospitality employee same day pay solution that enables employees to get paid daily vs waiting till payday.  Schenk holds several board seats in the rideshare, supply chain and mobile technology industries. Previously, he formed one of the largest networks of professional truck drivers, ONE20 which was sold in mid 2017.  ONE20 offered routing, navigation and social intelligence to its more than 700,000 members and monetized by selling content and advertising based on personal personas, relevance and location. Mr. Schenk is a Canadian born entrepreneur and investor with a proven track record of success within the transportation technology sector. He has previously developed and sold two telematics companies; Telkar based in Canada and Elcon based in Europe. In 2010 Schenk joined XATA following the acquisition of Turnpike Global and Geologic. Mr. Schenk was tasked with merging three distinct businesses into a single entity and solution which once complete lead to the rebranding of the company to XRS (NASDAQ; XRSC).   XRS was sold to Omnitracs in 2014 for $178M. Schenk recognized the opportunity to shift many of the IoT (Internet of things) learnings such as data analytics, machine learning and predictive modeling to the Social and Content Marketing sector.In 2017 Schenk entered the payments industry where he formed several new ventures including a freight factoring alternative, BNK which pays truck drivers based on achieving route defined milestones and IPTS a recreation & hospitality employee same day pay solution that enables employees to get paid daily vs waiting till payday.  Schenk holds several board seats in the rideshare, supply chain and mobile technology industries. Previously, he formed one of the largest networks of professional truck drivers, ONE20 which was sold in mid 2017.  ONE20 offered routing, navigation and social intelligence to its more than 700,000 members and monetized by selling content and advertising based on personal personas, relevance and location. false full 60 Buzzsprout-5555224 Pete Feurtado Sr. & Jr., Big Pete's Treats Big Pete devoted himself to creating consistent, wonderful edibles that harness the healing power of cannabis-infused butter. After 6 years surfing and enjoying the good vibes in Hawaii, Pete returned to Santa Cruz to start his business in 2009, focused on helping people with medical cannabis.

As the legalization movement swept through the West, Big Pete realized he couldn’t handle everything on his own, so his son Pete Jr.and daughter Katie learned how to navigate the uncharted waters of a newly legal, quickly evolving industry. Big Pete’s Treats have entered contests and won awards, earning shelf space in over 100 California dispensaries. Most importantly, positive testimonials from patients affirm that Big Pete’s Treats have helped people in countless ways.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Big Pete devoted himself to creating consistent, wonderful edibles that harness the healing power of cannabis-infused butter. After 6 years surfing and enjoying the good vibes in Hawaii, Pete returned to Santa Cruz to start his business in 2009, focused on helping people with medical cannabis.

As the legalization movement swept through the West, Big Pete realized he couldn’t handle everything on his own, so his son Pete Jr.and daughter Katie learned how to navigate the uncharted waters of a newly legal, quickly evolving industry. Big Pete’s Treats have entered contests and won awards, earning shelf space in over 100 California dispensaries. Most importantly, positive testimonials from patients affirm that Big Pete’s Treats have helped people in countless ways.

]]> Pete Feurtado Sr. & Jr., Big Pete's Treats Cannabis Lab 00:49:48 Big Pete devoted himself to creating consistent, wonderful edibles that harness the healing power of cannabis-infused butter. After 6 years surfing and enjoying the good vibes in Hawaii, Pete returned to Santa Cruz to start his business in 2009, focused on helping people with medical cannabis.As the legalization movement swept through the West, Big Pete realized he couldn’t handle everything on his own, so his son Pete Jr.and daughter Katie learned how to navigate the uncharted waters of a newly legal, quickly evolving industry. Big Pete’s Treats have entered contests and won awards, earning shelf space in over 100 California dispensaries. Most importantly, positive testimonials from patients affirm that Big Pete’s Treats have helped people in countless ways. Big Pete devoted himself to creating consistent, wonderful edibles that harness the healing power of cannabis-infused butter. After 6 years surfing and enjoying the good vibes in Hawaii, Pete returned to Santa Cruz to start his business in 2009, focused on helping people with medical cannabis.As the legalization movement swept through the West, Big Pete realized he couldn’t handle everything on his own, so his son Pete Jr.and daughter Katie learned how to navigate the uncharted waters of a newly legal, quickly evolving industry. Big Pete’s Treats have entered contests and won awards, earning shelf space in over 100 California dispensaries. Most importantly, positive testimonials from patients affirm that Big Pete’s Treats have helped people in countless ways. false full 57 Buzzsprout-5555248 Marc Wasserman, Cannabis Attorney at Pot Brothers at Law Craig and Marc Wasserman, a.k.a the Pot Brothers at Law, California's Award Winning Marijuana Business and Criminal Defense Lawyers, serving Southern California. For over 30 years, The WassLaw Firm, has represented countless Marijuana Business clients from dispensaries, patient cooperatives, marijuana delivery services, cultivation, marijuana manufacturing, and criminal defense for marijuana related crimes here in the State of California.

One thing Marijuana Lawyers, Craig and Marc Wasserman have observed over many years is, what it takes to be a success in the Marijuana Industry, for Entrepreneurs looking to start a Marijuana Business, from Investors, Funding, Cannabis Real Estate, State Licensing, Local Permits, Regulatory Compliance and Medical Marijuana Licensing for Medical Patients. As California Marijuana Attorneys we continue to fight for patient's rights with Medical and Adult Use of Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) being the latest for California's Cannabis Laws in 2019.

The Wasserman Brothers are one of the most recognized Marijuana Law firms, and just recently received CCA's Lawyer of the Year. Being a full service law firm, Pot Brothers at Law offers a wide range of cannabis legal services, from consulting to representation for medical marijuana use, recreational use, along with the formation and regulatory compliance for marijuana business ventures not just in Los Angeles or Orange Counties, but consulting and representation services throughout California, for State Marijuana Licensing, Local Permits, as well as providing tips and cannabis business advice to anyone in need.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Craig and Marc Wasserman, a.k.a the Pot Brothers at Law, California's Award Winning Marijuana Business and Criminal Defense Lawyers, serving Southern California. For over 30 years, The WassLaw Firm, has represented countless Marijuana Business clients from dispensaries, patient cooperatives, marijuana delivery services, cultivation, marijuana manufacturing, and criminal defense for marijuana related crimes here in the State of California.

One thing Marijuana Lawyers, Craig and Marc Wasserman have observed over many years is, what it takes to be a success in the Marijuana Industry, for Entrepreneurs looking to start a Marijuana Business, from Investors, Funding, Cannabis Real Estate, State Licensing, Local Permits, Regulatory Compliance and Medical Marijuana Licensing for Medical Patients. As California Marijuana Attorneys we continue to fight for patient's rights with Medical and Adult Use of Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) being the latest for California's Cannabis Laws in 2019.

The Wasserman Brothers are one of the most recognized Marijuana Law firms, and just recently received CCA's Lawyer of the Year. Being a full service law firm, Pot Brothers at Law offers a wide range of cannabis legal services, from consulting to representation for medical marijuana use, recreational use, along with the formation and regulatory compliance for marijuana business ventures not just in Los Angeles or Orange Counties, but consulting and representation services throughout California, for State Marijuana Licensing, Local Permits, as well as providing tips and cannabis business advice to anyone in need.

]]> Marc Wasserman, Cannabis Attorney at Pot Brothers at Law Cannabis Lab 01:29:20 Craig and Marc Wasserman, a.k.a the Pot Brothers at Law, California's Award Winning Marijuana Business and Criminal Defense Lawyers, serving Southern California. For over 30 years, The WassLaw Firm, has represented countless Marijuana Business clients from dispensaries, patient cooperatives, marijuana delivery services, cultivation, marijuana manufacturing, and criminal defense for marijuana related crimes here in the State of California.One thing Marijuana Lawyers, Craig and Marc Wasserman have observed over many years is, what it takes to be a success in the Marijuana Industry, for Entrepreneurs looking to start a Marijuana Business, from Investors, Funding, Cannabis Real Estate, State Licensing, Local Permits, Regulatory Compliance and Medical Marijuana Licensing for Medical Patients. As California Marijuana Attorneys we continue to fight for patient's rights with Medical and Adult Use of Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) being the latest for California's Cannabis Laws in 2019.The Wasserman Brothers are one of the most recognized Marijuana Law firms, and just recently received CCA's Lawyer of the Year. Being a full service law firm, Pot Brothers at Law offers a wide range of cannabis legal services, from consulting to representation for medical marijuana use, recreational use, along with the formation and regulatory compliance for marijuana business ventures not just in Los Angeles or Orange Counties, but consulting and representation services throughout California, for State Marijuana Licensing, Local Permits, as well as providing tips and cannabis business advice to anyone in need. Craig and Marc Wasserman, a.k.a the Pot Brothers at Law, California's Award Winning Marijuana Business and Criminal Defense Lawyers, serving Southern California. For over 30 years, The WassLaw Firm, has represented countless Marijuana Business clients from dispensaries, patient cooperatives, marijuana delivery services, cultivation, marijuana manufacturing, and criminal defense for marijuana related crimes here in the State of California.One thing Marijuana Lawyers, Craig and Marc Wasserman have observed over many years is, what it takes to be a success in the Marijuana Industry, for Entrepreneurs looking to start a Marijuana Business, from Investors, Funding, Cannabis Real Estate, State Licensing, Local Permits, Regulatory Compliance and Medical Marijuana Licensing for Medical Patients. As California Marijuana Attorneys we continue to fight for patient's rights with Medical and Adult Use of Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) being the latest for California's Cannabis Laws in 2019.The Wasserman Brothers are one of the most recognized Marijuana Law firms, and just recently received CCA's Lawyer of the Year. Being a full service law firm, Pot Brothers at Law offers a wide range of cannabis legal services, from consulting to representation for medical marijuana use, recreational use, along with the formation and regulatory compliance for marijuana business ventures not just in Los Angeles or Orange Counties, but consulting and representation services throughout California, for State Marijuana Licensing, Local Permits, as well as providing tips and cannabis business advice to anyone in need. false full 58 Buzzsprout-5436331 Derek Thomas, VP of Business Development at Veritas Farms Derek Thomas is vice president of Business Development at Veritas Farms, Inc (OTCQB: VFRM). Veritas Farms is a publicly traded company headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It focuses on producing superior quality full-spectrum hemp oils and extracts made on its farm in Pueblo, Colorado. Thomas’ duties include developing and executing the company’s sales and marketing plans, advancing new product development, establishing strategic partnerships and acting as the corporate spokesperson.

Before joining Veritas Farms, Thomas consulted for numerous cannabis firms including Technical420, Blue Moon Advisors, Hemp Inc., and Stonebridge Partners. His work spanned many verticals within cannabis including textiles, bioplastics, fundraising, agriculture, manufacturing, decortication, and sales and marketing. Prior to consulting, Thomas co-founded and acted as chief operating officer of Hemp Blue ― a premium hemp-based apparel company that focused on utilizing American grown hemp.

Prior to his transition into the cannabis sector, Thomas held numerous middle- and upper-management positions with prestigious hospitality operators for over a decade. These positions included general manager of Hyde Beach at the SLS Hotel on Miami Beach, director of Nightlife Operations for the Thompson Hotel Miami Beach, and director of International Business Development for Life In Color, one of the largest touring electronic music festivals in the world. In these capacities, he led teams and initiatives focusing on sales, marketing, business development, operational management, and strategic partnerships in the U.S., Europe and Latin America.

Thomas is a Jupiter, Florida native and currently resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is a graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature.

]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2020 18:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Derek Thomas is vice president of Business Development at Veritas Farms, Inc (OTCQB: VFRM). Veritas Farms is a publicly traded company headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It focuses on producing superior quality full-spectrum hemp oils and extracts made on its farm in Pueblo, Colorado. Thomas’ duties include developing and executing the company’s sales and marketing plans, advancing new product development, establishing strategic partnerships and acting as the corporate spokesperson.

Before joining Veritas Farms, Thomas consulted for numerous cannabis firms including Technical420, Blue Moon Advisors, Hemp Inc., and Stonebridge Partners. His work spanned many verticals within cannabis including textiles, bioplastics, fundraising, agriculture, manufacturing, decortication, and sales and marketing. Prior to consulting, Thomas co-founded and acted as chief operating officer of Hemp Blue ― a premium hemp-based apparel company that focused on utilizing American grown hemp.

Prior to his transition into the cannabis sector, Thomas held numerous middle- and upper-management positions with prestigious hospitality operators for over a decade. These positions included general manager of Hyde Beach at the SLS Hotel on Miami Beach, director of Nightlife Operations for the Thompson Hotel Miami Beach, and director of International Business Development for Life In Color, one of the largest touring electronic music festivals in the world. In these capacities, he led teams and initiatives focusing on sales, marketing, business development, operational management, and strategic partnerships in the U.S., Europe and Latin America.

Thomas is a Jupiter, Florida native and currently resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is a graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature.

]]> Derek Thomas, VP of Business Development at Veritas Farms Cannabis Lab 00:51:09 Derek Thomas is vice president of Business Development at Veritas Farms, Inc (OTCQB: VFRM). Veritas Farms is a publicly traded company headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It focuses on producing superior quality full-spectrum hemp oils and extracts made on its farm in Pueblo, Colorado. Thomas’ duties include developing and executing the company’s sales and marketing plans, advancing new product development, establishing strategic partnerships and acting as the corporate spokesperson.Before joining Veritas Farms, Thomas consulted for numerous cannabis firms including Technical420, Blue Moon Advisors, Hemp Inc., and Stonebridge Partners. His work spanned many verticals within cannabis including textiles, bioplastics, fundraising, agriculture, manufacturing, decortication, and sales and marketing. Prior to consulting, Thomas co-founded and acted as chief operating officer of Hemp Blue ― a premium hemp-based apparel company that focused on utilizing American grown hemp.Prior to his transition into the cannabis sector, Thomas held numerous middle- and upper-management positions with prestigious hospitality operators for over a decade. These positions included general manager of Hyde Beach at the SLS Hotel on Miami Beach, director of Nightlife Operations for the Thompson Hotel Miami Beach, and director of International Business Development for Life In Color, one of the largest touring electronic music festivals in the world. In these capacities, he led teams and initiatives focusing on sales, marketing, business development, operational management, and strategic partnerships in the U.S., Europe and Latin America.Thomas is a Jupiter, Florida native and currently resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is a graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. Derek Thomas is vice president of Business Development at Veritas Farms, Inc (OTCQB: VFRM). Veritas Farms is a publicly traded company headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It focuses on producing superior quality full-spectrum hemp oils and extracts made on its farm in Pueblo, Colorado. Thomas’ duties include developing and executing the company’s sales and marketing plans, advancing new product development, establishing strategic partnerships and acting as the corporate spokesperson.Before joining Veritas Farms, Thomas consulted for numerous cannabis firms including Technical420, Blue Moon Advisors, Hemp Inc., and Stonebridge Partners. His work spanned many verticals within cannabis including textiles, bioplastics, fundraising, agriculture, manufacturing, decortication, and sales and marketing. Prior to consulting, Thomas co-founded and acted as chief operating officer of Hemp Blue ― a premium hemp-based apparel company that focused on utilizing American grown hemp.Prior to his transition into the cannabis sector, Thomas held numerous middle- and upper-management positions with prestigious hospitality operators for over a decade. These positions included general manager of Hyde Beach at the SLS Hotel on Miami Beach, director of Nightlife Operations for the Thompson Hotel Miami Beach, and director of International Business Development for Life In Color, one of the largest touring electronic music festivals in the world. In these capacities, he led teams and initiatives focusing on sales, marketing, business development, operational management, and strategic partnerships in the U.S., Europe and Latin America.Thomas is a Jupiter, Florida native and currently resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is a graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. false full 56 Buzzsprout-5436358 Elizabeth Conway, President of Parallel Florida Liz has nearly two decades of experience helping companies in healthcare, and emerging tech including bitcoin and drones, navigating highly regulated markets. As Regional President of Florida, she leads all of the Company’s business development, marketing, and operations in Florida. Before being named Regional President of Florida, Liz was the Company's Director of Operations in California.

Liz has been working in cannabis since 2013 helping domestic and international companies with licensing and government affairs, operations and B2B strategies. Her clients included cannabis technology firms Eaze, Lifted, and Wayv and cultivation and manufacturing MSOs in California, New York and Canada. Prior to joining Parallel she served on the board of Golden State Sciences and continues to serve on the board of Tikkun Rising.

]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2020 18:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Liz has nearly two decades of experience helping companies in healthcare, and emerging tech including bitcoin and drones, navigating highly regulated markets. As Regional President of Florida, she leads all of the Company’s business development, marketing, and operations in Florida. Before being named Regional President of Florida, Liz was the Company's Director of Operations in California.

Liz has been working in cannabis since 2013 helping domestic and international companies with licensing and government affairs, operations and B2B strategies. Her clients included cannabis technology firms Eaze, Lifted, and Wayv and cultivation and manufacturing MSOs in California, New York and Canada. Prior to joining Parallel she served on the board of Golden State Sciences and continues to serve on the board of Tikkun Rising.

]]> Elizabeth Conway, President of Parallel Florida Cannabis Lab 00:54:20 Liz has nearly two decades of experience helping companies in healthcare, and emerging tech including bitcoin and drones, navigating highly regulated markets. As Regional President of Florida, she leads all of the Company’s business development, marketing, and operations in Florida. Before being named Regional President of Florida, Liz was the Company's Director of Operations in California.Liz has been working in cannabis since 2013 helping domestic and international companies with licensing and government affairs, operations and B2B strategies. Her clients included cannabis technology firms Eaze, Lifted, and Wayv and cultivation and manufacturing MSOs in California, New York and Canada. Prior to joining Parallel she served on the board of Golden State Sciences and continues to serve on the board of Tikkun Rising. Liz has nearly two decades of experience helping companies in healthcare, and emerging tech including bitcoin and drones, navigating highly regulated markets. As Regional President of Florida, she leads all of the Company’s business development, marketing, and operations in Florida. Before being named Regional President of Florida, Liz was the Company's Director of Operations in California.Liz has been working in cannabis since 2013 helping domestic and international companies with licensing and government affairs, operations and B2B strategies. Her clients included cannabis technology firms Eaze, Lifted, and Wayv and cultivation and manufacturing MSOs in California, New York and Canada. Prior to joining Parallel she served on the board of Golden State Sciences and continues to serve on the board of Tikkun Rising. false full 55 Buzzsprout-5436292 Morgan Paxhia, Managing Director & Chief Investor at Poseidon Asset Management Morgan Paxhia is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Poseidon, one of the longest running funds in the cannabis industry.  

With over ten years experience in investing and finance, Morgan has developed a deep understanding of individual company analysis, portfolio construction, and risk mitigation. Since 2012, he has dedicated his investment focus primarily to the cannabis industry. Given the limited amount of information in this emerging vertical, the lack of institutional research, and relative industry immaturity, Morgan embraces an active approach of working closely with companies. He utilizes a “boots on the ground” methodology to better understand individual companies and the industry. Through his extensive travel across the US and Canada, reviewing hundreds of business plans and overseeing several existing cannabis investments, Morgan has developed Poseidon’s investment methodology tailored specific to the business of cannabis. Poseidon’s proprietary process is driven by the time spent in the industry and the considerable data collected over the last several years. He has created frameworks for analysis depending on sub-sector, company stage, and participation across the capital spectrum through our database of contacts, valuations, metrics, and other relevant factors.

Morgan started his investment career at UBS Financial Services working in a Wealth Management/Investment Banking hybrid training program. The training brought a wide range of first hand experience working through several facets of the organization, including advisory teams managing assets for high net worth individuals and municipal bonds trading. Following UBS, Morgan transitioned to a Providence-based Registered Investment Advisor as an Investment Consultant. During that time, he worked under the partners of the firm doing fundamental portfolio management.

Morgan graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a B.S. in Applied Mathematics in 2005.

]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2020 18:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Morgan Paxhia is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Poseidon, one of the longest running funds in the cannabis industry.  

With over ten years experience in investing and finance, Morgan has developed a deep understanding of individual company analysis, portfolio construction, and risk mitigation. Since 2012, he has dedicated his investment focus primarily to the cannabis industry. Given the limited amount of information in this emerging vertical, the lack of institutional research, and relative industry immaturity, Morgan embraces an active approach of working closely with companies. He utilizes a “boots on the ground” methodology to better understand individual companies and the industry. Through his extensive travel across the US and Canada, reviewing hundreds of business plans and overseeing several existing cannabis investments, Morgan has developed Poseidon’s investment methodology tailored specific to the business of cannabis. Poseidon’s proprietary process is driven by the time spent in the industry and the considerable data collected over the last several years. He has created frameworks for analysis depending on sub-sector, company stage, and participation across the capital spectrum through our database of contacts, valuations, metrics, and other relevant factors.

Morgan started his investment career at UBS Financial Services working in a Wealth Management/Investment Banking hybrid training program. The training brought a wide range of first hand experience working through several facets of the organization, including advisory teams managing assets for high net worth individuals and municipal bonds trading. Following UBS, Morgan transitioned to a Providence-based Registered Investment Advisor as an Investment Consultant. During that time, he worked under the partners of the firm doing fundamental portfolio management.

Morgan graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a B.S. in Applied Mathematics in 2005.

]]> Morgan Paxhia, Managing Director & Chief Investor at Poseidon Asset Management Cannabis Lab 01:08:18 Morgan Paxhia is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Poseidon, one of the longest running funds in the cannabis industry.  With over ten years experience in investing and finance, Morgan has developed a deep understanding of individual company analysis, portfolio construction, and risk mitigation. Since 2012, he has dedicated his investment focus primarily to the cannabis industry. Given the limited amount of information in this emerging vertical, the lack of institutional research, and relative industry immaturity, Morgan embraces an active approach of working closely with companies. He utilizes a “boots on the ground” methodology to better understand individual companies and the industry. Through his extensive travel across the US and Canada, reviewing hundreds of business plans and overseeing several existing cannabis investments, Morgan has developed Poseidon’s investment methodology tailored specific to the business of cannabis. Poseidon’s proprietary process is driven by the time spent in the industry and the considerable data collected over the last several years. He has created frameworks for analysis depending on sub-sector, company stage, and participation across the capital spectrum through our database of contacts, valuations, metrics, and other relevant factors.Morgan started his investment career at UBS Financial Services working in a Wealth Management/Investment Banking hybrid training program. The training brought a wide range of first hand experience working through several facets of the organization, including advisory teams managing assets for high net worth individuals and municipal bonds trading. Following UBS, Morgan transitioned to a Providence-based Registered Investment Advisor as an Investment Consultant. During that time, he worked under the partners of the firm doing fundamental portfolio management.Morgan graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a B.S. in Applied Mathematics in 2005. Morgan Paxhia is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Poseidon, one of the longest running funds in the cannabis industry.  With over ten years experience in investing and finance, Morgan has developed a deep understanding of individual company analysis, portfolio construction, and risk mitigation. Since 2012, he has dedicated his investment focus primarily to the cannabis industry. Given the limited amount of information in this emerging vertical, the lack of institutional research, and relative industry immaturity, Morgan embraces an active approach of working closely with companies. He utilizes a “boots on the ground” methodology to better understand individual companies and the industry. Through his extensive travel across the US and Canada, reviewing hundreds of business plans and overseeing several existing cannabis investments, Morgan has developed Poseidon’s investment methodology tailored specific to the business of cannabis. Poseidon’s proprietary process is driven by the time spent in the industry and the considerable data collected over the last several years. He has created frameworks for analysis depending on sub-sector, company stage, and participation across the capital spectrum through our database of contacts, valuations, metrics, and other relevant factors.Morgan started his investment career at UBS Financial Services working in a Wealth Management/Investment Banking hybrid training program. The training brought a wide range of first hand experience working through several facets of the organization, including advisory teams managing assets for high net worth individuals and municipal bonds trading. Following UBS, Morgan transitioned to a Providence-based Registered Investment Advisor as an Investment Consultant. During that time, he worked under the partners of the firm doing fundamental portfolio management.Morgan graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a B.S. in Applied Mathematics in 2005. false full 54 Buzzsprout-5341024 Jeffrey Harris, Co-Founder & CEO of SpringBig Jeffrey Harris is Founder and CEO of springbig, a customer loyalty platform for the cannabis industry. springbig uses SMS, loyalty marketing, and other tools to encourage repeat business for cannabis retailers. Prior to spingbig, Harris founded a loyalty marketing company (Inte Q) which focused on developing and managing data driven programs for large retail and financial services firms.

]]> Tue, 8 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Jeffrey Harris is Founder and CEO of springbig, a customer loyalty platform for the cannabis industry. springbig uses SMS, loyalty marketing, and other tools to encourage repeat business for cannabis retailers. Prior to spingbig, Harris founded a loyalty marketing company (Inte Q) which focused on developing and managing data driven programs for large retail and financial services firms.

]]> Jeffrey Harris, Co-Founder & CEO of SpringBig Cannabis Lab 00:50:15 Jeffrey Harris is Founder and CEO of springbig, a customer loyalty platform for the cannabis industry. springbig uses SMS, loyalty marketing, and other tools to encourage repeat business for cannabis retailers. Prior to spingbig, Harris founded a loyalty marketing company (Inte Q) which focused on developing and managing data driven programs for large retail and financial services firms. Jeffrey Harris is Founder and CEO of springbig, a customer loyalty platform for the cannabis industry. springbig uses SMS, loyalty marketing, and other tools to encourage repeat business for cannabis retailers. Prior to spingbig, Harris founded a loyalty marketing company (Inte Q) which focused on developing and managing data driven programs for large retail and financial services firms. false full 52 Buzzsprout-5341030 Keegan Peterson, Founder & CEO of Wurk Keegan Peterson is Founder and CEO of Würk, the leading human capital management company for the cannabis industry. Keegan founded Wurk in 2015 after recognizing that cannabis businesses didn’t have access to the same scalable HR technology solutions as mainstream companies.  Cannabis companies were repeatedly being dropped by workforce management vendors and Keegan saw the opportunity to build an HR and Payroll platform specifically to serve the rapidly growing cannabis industry. Under his leadership, Wurk now serves hundreds of clients across 33 states, including some of the largest publicly traded cannabis corporations in the nation. Würk now pays one in ten employees in the cannabis industry. 

Prior to founding Wurk, Keegan spent over a decade working for high-growth HR technology companies, developing a deep understanding of how to build and scale software solutions that automate critical HR functions of business operations.  

Keegan is active in lifting up other entrepreneurs in the cannabis space. He is a mentor at Canopy Boulder and Canopy San Diego, a mentorship-driven, early-stage investment program for startups in the cannabis industry, with a focus on ancillary products and services. Keegan is an outspoken public advocate and thought leader for the cannabis industry and is associate producer on the 2018 documentary Weed The People, which aims to educate mainstream audiences about medical cannabis as a human rights issue.

]]> Tue, 8 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Keegan Peterson is Founder and CEO of Würk, the leading human capital management company for the cannabis industry. Keegan founded Wurk in 2015 after recognizing that cannabis businesses didn’t have access to the same scalable HR technology solutions as mainstream companies.  Cannabis companies were repeatedly being dropped by workforce management vendors and Keegan saw the opportunity to build an HR and Payroll platform specifically to serve the rapidly growing cannabis industry. Under his leadership, Wurk now serves hundreds of clients across 33 states, including some of the largest publicly traded cannabis corporations in the nation. Würk now pays one in ten employees in the cannabis industry. 

Prior to founding Wurk, Keegan spent over a decade working for high-growth HR technology companies, developing a deep understanding of how to build and scale software solutions that automate critical HR functions of business operations.  

Keegan is active in lifting up other entrepreneurs in the cannabis space. He is a mentor at Canopy Boulder and Canopy San Diego, a mentorship-driven, early-stage investment program for startups in the cannabis industry, with a focus on ancillary products and services. Keegan is an outspoken public advocate and thought leader for the cannabis industry and is associate producer on the 2018 documentary Weed The People, which aims to educate mainstream audiences about medical cannabis as a human rights issue.

]]> Keegan Peterson, Founder & CEO of Wurk Cannabis Lab 00:54:06 Keegan Peterson is Founder and CEO of Würk, the leading human capital management company for the cannabis industry. Keegan founded Wurk in 2015 after recognizing that cannabis businesses didn’t have access to the same scalable HR technology solutions as mainstream companies.  Cannabis companies were repeatedly being dropped by workforce management vendors and Keegan saw the opportunity to build an HR and Payroll platform specifically to serve the rapidly growing cannabis industry. Under his leadership, Wurk now serves hundreds of clients across 33 states, including some of the largest publicly traded cannabis corporations in the nation. Würk now pays one in ten employees in the cannabis industry. Prior to founding Wurk, Keegan spent over a decade working for high-growth HR technology companies, developing a deep understanding of how to build and scale software solutions that automate critical HR functions of business operations.  Keegan is active in lifting up other entrepreneurs in the cannabis space. He is a mentor at Canopy Boulder and Canopy San Diego, a mentorship-driven, early-stage investment program for startups in the cannabis industry, with a focus on ancillary products and services. Keegan is an outspoken public advocate and thought leader for the cannabis industry and is associate producer on the 2018 documentary Weed The People, which aims to educate mainstream audiences about medical cannabis as a human rights issue. Keegan Peterson is Founder and CEO of Würk, the leading human capital management company for the cannabis industry. Keegan founded Wurk in 2015 after recognizing that cannabis businesses didn’t have access to the same scalable HR technology solutions as mainstream companies.  Cannabis companies were repeatedly being dropped by workforce management vendors and Keegan saw the opportunity to build an HR and Payroll platform specifically to serve the rapidly growing cannabis industry. Under his leadership, Wurk now serves hundreds of clients across 33 states, including some of the largest publicly traded cannabis corporations in the nation. Würk now pays one in ten employees in the cannabis industry. Prior to founding Wurk, Keegan spent over a decade working for high-growth HR technology companies, developing a deep understanding of how to build and scale software solutions that automate critical HR functions of business operations.  Keegan is active in lifting up other entrepreneurs in the cannabis space. He is a mentor at Canopy Boulder and Canopy San Diego, a mentorship-driven, early-stage investment program for startups in the cannabis industry, with a focus on ancillary products and services. Keegan is an outspoken public advocate and thought leader for the cannabis industry and is associate producer on the 2018 documentary Weed The People, which aims to educate mainstream audiences about medical cannabis as a human rights issue. false full 53 Buzzsprout-5341057 Case Mandel, Founder & CEO of Cannadips A true entrepreneur first, Case also carries a formal business education mixed with extensive industry experience.  Case obtained a MBA from Humboldt State University, holds a B.S. from California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo, and resides in Humboldt county – a mecca for the marijuana movement.  In the time between undergraduate and graduate studies he worked in all levels of the Cannabis supply chain, gaining expertise in extraction technologies, product manufacturing, licensing, regulation, and taking companies into uncharted waters. Just recently Case won Entrepreneur of the year at the Hemp Business Awards and he has become a leading expert in cannabinoids and CPG products. 

Case’s main project, “Cannadips” was co-founded with childhood friend Cliff Sammet, and its truly revolutionary flagship product won 2018 Product of the Year at the California Cannabis Awards as well as 2019 Next Generation Product of the Year at the Tobacco Business Awards. Case has led Cannadips through a host of issues dealing with regulations, production, licensing, and logistics. He is now schooled in traditional CPG products and landscape and has transitioned Cannadips from a CBD product to a tobacco and nicotine free dip alterative.  Cannadips sits in over 5000 stores nationally and plans to be in over 20,000 by end of 2021.  Case is also the co-founder of ArcataX inc, which is the first licensed volatile extraction lab in Humboldt County and manufactures for over 40 brands in the California cannabis market.


]]> Tue, 8 Sep 2020 04:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind A true entrepreneur first, Case also carries a formal business education mixed with extensive industry experience.  Case obtained a MBA from Humboldt State University, holds a B.S. from California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo, and resides in Humboldt county – a mecca for the marijuana movement.  In the time between undergraduate and graduate studies he worked in all levels of the Cannabis supply chain, gaining expertise in extraction technologies, product manufacturing, licensing, regulation, and taking companies into uncharted waters. Just recently Case won Entrepreneur of the year at the Hemp Business Awards and he has become a leading expert in cannabinoids and CPG products. 

Case’s main project, “Cannadips” was co-founded with childhood friend Cliff Sammet, and its truly revolutionary flagship product won 2018 Product of the Year at the California Cannabis Awards as well as 2019 Next Generation Product of the Year at the Tobacco Business Awards. Case has led Cannadips through a host of issues dealing with regulations, production, licensing, and logistics. He is now schooled in traditional CPG products and landscape and has transitioned Cannadips from a CBD product to a tobacco and nicotine free dip alterative.  Cannadips sits in over 5000 stores nationally and plans to be in over 20,000 by end of 2021.  Case is also the co-founder of ArcataX inc, which is the first licensed volatile extraction lab in Humboldt County and manufactures for over 40 brands in the California cannabis market.


]]> Case Mandel, Founder & CEO of Cannadips Cannabis Lab 00:51:59 A true entrepreneur first, Case also carries a formal business education mixed with extensive industry experience.  Case obtained a MBA from Humboldt State University, holds a B.S. from California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo, and resides in Humboldt county – a mecca for the marijuana movement.  In the time between undergraduate and graduate studies he worked in all levels of the Cannabis supply chain, gaining expertise in extraction technologies, product manufacturing, licensing, regulation, and taking companies into uncharted waters. Just recently Case won Entrepreneur of the year at the Hemp Business Awards and he has become a leading expert in cannabinoids and CPG products. Case’s main project, “Cannadips” was co-founded with childhood friend Cliff Sammet, and its truly revolutionary flagship product won 2018 Product of the Year at the California Cannabis Awards as well as 2019 Next Generation Product of the Year at the Tobacco Business Awards. Case has led Cannadips through a host of issues dealing with regulations, production, licensing, and logistics. He is now schooled in traditional CPG products and landscape and has transitioned Cannadips from a CBD product to a tobacco and nicotine free dip alterative.  Cannadips sits in over 5000 stores nationally and plans to be in over 20,000 by end of 2021.  Case is also the co-founder of ArcataX inc, which is the first licensed volatile extraction lab in Humboldt County and manufactures for over 40 brands in the California cannabis market. A true entrepreneur first, Case also carries a formal business education mixed with extensive industry experience.  Case obtained a MBA from Humboldt State University, holds a B.S. from California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo, and resides in Humboldt county – a mecca for the marijuana movement.  In the time between undergraduate and graduate studies he worked in all levels of the Cannabis supply chain, gaining expertise in extraction technologies, product manufacturing, licensing, regulation, and taking companies into uncharted waters. Just recently Case won Entrepreneur of the year at the Hemp Business Awards and he has become a leading expert in cannabinoids and CPG products. Case’s main project, “Cannadips” was co-founded with childhood friend Cliff Sammet, and its truly revolutionary flagship product won 2018 Product of the Year at the California Cannabis Awards as well as 2019 Next Generation Product of the Year at the Tobacco Business Awards. Case has led Cannadips through a host of issues dealing with regulations, production, licensing, and logistics. He is now schooled in traditional CPG products and landscape and has transitioned Cannadips from a CBD product to a tobacco and nicotine free dip alterative.  Cannadips sits in over 5000 stores nationally and plans to be in over 20,000 by end of 2021.  Case is also the co-founder of ArcataX inc, which is the first licensed volatile extraction lab in Humboldt County and manufactures for over 40 brands in the California cannabis market. false full 51 Buzzsprout-5223814 Jeremy Jacobs, Chairman & CEO of Enlighten Jeremy Jacobs is the Chairman & CEO of Enlighten, a leading cannatech company that specializes in retail and marketing solutions, where he oversees technology development and delivery to clients. Jeremy is a lifelong entrepreneur, starting when he was six years old selling fruits and vegetables at his local farmer’s market. Jeremy brought his passion for creating innovative products of value to a variety of industries, including finance, energy and technology. He is well-known and respected in each industry for deciphering and inventing solutions to their real problems, often invited to be the main speaker or presenter at meetings.


In 2008, Jeremy founded EYECONIC.TV, leaders in POS media providing the only fully managed digital signage, menu and touch screen kiosk solutions. He and his team invented the very first digital menu for restaurants and one of the first digital directories. Prior to EYECONIC.TV, Jeremy worked in the energy and mining business, during which he invented multiple patented technologies and drilled several hundred natural gas wells in Western Kentucky. He is also an official member of the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), a community organization that provides entrepreneurs with the resources and social capital they need to succeed, and received a select invite to Forbes Agency Council.

]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Jeremy Jacobs is the Chairman & CEO of Enlighten, a leading cannatech company that specializes in retail and marketing solutions, where he oversees technology development and delivery to clients. Jeremy is a lifelong entrepreneur, starting when he was six years old selling fruits and vegetables at his local farmer’s market. Jeremy brought his passion for creating innovative products of value to a variety of industries, including finance, energy and technology. He is well-known and respected in each industry for deciphering and inventing solutions to their real problems, often invited to be the main speaker or presenter at meetings.


In 2008, Jeremy founded EYECONIC.TV, leaders in POS media providing the only fully managed digital signage, menu and touch screen kiosk solutions. He and his team invented the very first digital menu for restaurants and one of the first digital directories. Prior to EYECONIC.TV, Jeremy worked in the energy and mining business, during which he invented multiple patented technologies and drilled several hundred natural gas wells in Western Kentucky. He is also an official member of the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), a community organization that provides entrepreneurs with the resources and social capital they need to succeed, and received a select invite to Forbes Agency Council.

]]> Jeremy Jacobs, Chairman & CEO of Enlighten Cannabis Lab 00:54:53 Jeremy Jacobs is the Chairman & CEO of Enlighten, a leading cannatech company that specializes in retail and marketing solutions, where he oversees technology development and delivery to clients. Jeremy is a lifelong entrepreneur, starting when he was six years old selling fruits and vegetables at his local farmer’s market. Jeremy brought his passion for creating innovative products of value to a variety of industries, including finance, energy and technology. He is well-known and respected in each industry for deciphering and inventing solutions to their real problems, often invited to be the main speaker or presenter at meetings.In 2008, Jeremy founded EYECONIC.TV, leaders in POS media providing the only fully managed digital signage, menu and touch screen kiosk solutions. He and his team invented the very first digital menu for restaurants and one of the first digital directories. Prior to EYECONIC.TV, Jeremy worked in the energy and mining business, during which he invented multiple patented technologies and drilled several hundred natural gas wells in Western Kentucky. He is also an official member of the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), a community organization that provides entrepreneurs with the resources and social capital they need to succeed, and received a select invite to Forbes Agency Council. Jeremy Jacobs is the Chairman & CEO of Enlighten, a leading cannatech company that specializes in retail and marketing solutions, where he oversees technology development and delivery to clients. Jeremy is a lifelong entrepreneur, starting when he was six years old selling fruits and vegetables at his local farmer’s market. Jeremy brought his passion for creating innovative products of value to a variety of industries, including finance, energy and technology. He is well-known and respected in each industry for deciphering and inventing solutions to their real problems, often invited to be the main speaker or presenter at meetings.In 2008, Jeremy founded EYECONIC.TV, leaders in POS media providing the only fully managed digital signage, menu and touch screen kiosk solutions. He and his team invented the very first digital menu for restaurants and one of the first digital directories. Prior to EYECONIC.TV, Jeremy worked in the energy and mining business, during which he invented multiple patented technologies and drilled several hundred natural gas wells in Western Kentucky. He is also an official member of the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), a community organization that provides entrepreneurs with the resources and social capital they need to succeed, and received a select invite to Forbes Agency Council. false full 48 Buzzsprout-5223835 Todd Beckwith, Director of Corporate Affairs at AltMed Florida A native of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Todd is a graduate of Florida State University, with nearly three decades of marketing and business management experience. Todd has held marketing leadership roles for both Fortune 500 and start-up companies alike and established a consistent record of delivering record-setting results for initiatives under his leadership. Todd served for nearly a decade with Merck Pharmaceutical where he held a director level position on the senior product management team leading new product development and launch teams. 

Within the medical cannabis industry, Todd has been involved in the development of more than 50 medical cannabis products and launched the national and internationally recognized MüV™ Brand of medical cannabis products and MüV Dispensaries. Todd has been heavily involved in his community serving on numerous advisory boards including the Sarasota Young Professionals Group, Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Keep Sarasota County Beautiful and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County. His commitment to community service and education as a core value has also been exemplified in the medical cannabis industry where he has given education seminars throughout the state of Arizona with esteemed medical cannabis researcher Dr. Sue Sisley at large retirement communities like Pebblecreek and at the University of Arizona’s Continuing Education Series.
 
In Florida Todd has been a keynote speaker on medical cannabis at the Tiger Bay Club of Sarasota, presented at medical cannabis physician education symposiums in Ft Lauderdale, Tampa and Orlando and conducted dozens of regional and national medical cannabis media interviews.

]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind A native of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Todd is a graduate of Florida State University, with nearly three decades of marketing and business management experience. Todd has held marketing leadership roles for both Fortune 500 and start-up companies alike and established a consistent record of delivering record-setting results for initiatives under his leadership. Todd served for nearly a decade with Merck Pharmaceutical where he held a director level position on the senior product management team leading new product development and launch teams. 

Within the medical cannabis industry, Todd has been involved in the development of more than 50 medical cannabis products and launched the national and internationally recognized MüV™ Brand of medical cannabis products and MüV Dispensaries. Todd has been heavily involved in his community serving on numerous advisory boards including the Sarasota Young Professionals Group, Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Keep Sarasota County Beautiful and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County. His commitment to community service and education as a core value has also been exemplified in the medical cannabis industry where he has given education seminars throughout the state of Arizona with esteemed medical cannabis researcher Dr. Sue Sisley at large retirement communities like Pebblecreek and at the University of Arizona’s Continuing Education Series.
 
In Florida Todd has been a keynote speaker on medical cannabis at the Tiger Bay Club of Sarasota, presented at medical cannabis physician education symposiums in Ft Lauderdale, Tampa and Orlando and conducted dozens of regional and national medical cannabis media interviews.

]]> Todd Beckwith, Director of Corporate Affairs at AltMed Florida Cannabis Lab 00:46:50 A native of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Todd is a graduate of Florida State University, with nearly three decades of marketing and business management experience. Todd has held marketing leadership roles for both Fortune 500 and start-up companies alike and established a consistent record of delivering record-setting results for initiatives under his leadership. Todd served for nearly a decade with Merck Pharmaceutical where he held a director level position on the senior product management team leading new product development and launch teams. Within the medical cannabis industry, Todd has been involved in the development of more than 50 medical cannabis products and launched the national and internationally recognized MüV™ Brand of medical cannabis products and MüV Dispensaries. Todd has been heavily involved in his community serving on numerous advisory boards including the Sarasota Young Professionals Group, Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Keep Sarasota County Beautiful and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County. His commitment to community service and education as a core value has also been exemplified in the medical cannabis industry where he has given education seminars throughout the state of Arizona with esteemed medical cannabis researcher Dr. Sue Sisley at large retirement communities like Pebblecreek and at the University of Arizona’s Continuing Education Series. In Florida Todd has been a keynote speaker on medical cannabis at the Tiger Bay Club of Sarasota, presented at medical cannabis physician education symposiums in Ft Lauderdale, Tampa and Orlando and conducted dozens of regional and national medical cannabis media interviews. A native of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Todd is a graduate of Florida State University, with nearly three decades of marketing and business management experience. Todd has held marketing leadership roles for both Fortune 500 and start-up companies alike and established a consistent record of delivering record-setting results for initiatives under his leadership. Todd served for nearly a decade with Merck Pharmaceutical where he held a director level position on the senior product management team leading new product development and launch teams. Within the medical cannabis industry, Todd has been involved in the development of more than 50 medical cannabis products and launched the national and internationally recognized MüV™ Brand of medical cannabis products and MüV Dispensaries. Todd has been heavily involved in his community serving on numerous advisory boards including the Sarasota Young Professionals Group, Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Keep Sarasota County Beautiful and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County. His commitment to community service and education as a core value has also been exemplified in the medical cannabis industry where he has given education seminars throughout the state of Arizona with esteemed medical cannabis researcher Dr. Sue Sisley at large retirement communities like Pebblecreek and at the University of Arizona’s Continuing Education Series. In Florida Todd has been a keynote speaker on medical cannabis at the Tiger Bay Club of Sarasota, presented at medical cannabis physician education symposiums in Ft Lauderdale, Tampa and Orlando and conducted dozens of regional and national medical cannabis media interviews. false full 49 Buzzsprout-5223847 Tobi Lebowitz & Todd Green of Jushi Holdings Tobi Lebowitz is the Executive Vice President of Legal Affairs, and brings extensive legal and human resources expertise to Jushi. Tobi recently served as the Associate General Counsel of KLX Inc. (formerly KLXI), where she played pivotal roles in the sale of its aerospace segment to Boeing for $4.25B and the spin-off of its energy segment into a new, publicly traded company (KLXE).

Tobi earned her BS from University of Florida and JD from University of Florida – Frederic G. Levin College of Law. Tobi holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources certification.

Todd Green brings legal experience relating to business regulations, cannabis, corporations, and securities to his role as Senior Manager of Investor Relations at Jushi. Todd formerly served as Jushi’s Associate Corporate Counsel as well as an Associate Attorney at Greenspoon Marder LLP. Todd earned his BA in Entrepreneurship and minored in English and Business Law as well as his J.D. from the University of Miami. Todd also earned his J.D. from the University of Miami.

]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Tobi Lebowitz is the Executive Vice President of Legal Affairs, and brings extensive legal and human resources expertise to Jushi. Tobi recently served as the Associate General Counsel of KLX Inc. (formerly KLXI), where she played pivotal roles in the sale of its aerospace segment to Boeing for $4.25B and the spin-off of its energy segment into a new, publicly traded company (KLXE).

Tobi earned her BS from University of Florida and JD from University of Florida – Frederic G. Levin College of Law. Tobi holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources certification.

Todd Green brings legal experience relating to business regulations, cannabis, corporations, and securities to his role as Senior Manager of Investor Relations at Jushi. Todd formerly served as Jushi’s Associate Corporate Counsel as well as an Associate Attorney at Greenspoon Marder LLP. Todd earned his BA in Entrepreneurship and minored in English and Business Law as well as his J.D. from the University of Miami. Todd also earned his J.D. from the University of Miami.

]]> Tobi Lebowitz & Todd Green of Jushi Holdings Cannabis Lab 00:50:15 Tobi Lebowitz is the Executive Vice President of Legal Affairs, and brings extensive legal and human resources expertise to Jushi. Tobi recently served as the Associate General Counsel of KLX Inc. (formerly KLXI), where she played pivotal roles in the sale of its aerospace segment to Boeing for $4.25B and the spin-off of its energy segment into a new, publicly traded company (KLXE).Tobi earned her BS from University of Florida and JD from University of Florida – Frederic G. Levin College of Law. Tobi holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources certification.Todd Green brings legal experience relating to business regulations, cannabis, corporations, and securities to his role as Senior Manager of Investor Relations at Jushi. Todd formerly served as Jushi’s Associate Corporate Counsel as well as an Associate Attorney at Greenspoon Marder LLP. Todd earned his BA in Entrepreneurship and minored in English and Business Law as well as his J.D. from the University of Miami. Todd also earned his J.D. from the University of Miami. Tobi Lebowitz is the Executive Vice President of Legal Affairs, and brings extensive legal and human resources expertise to Jushi. Tobi recently served as the Associate General Counsel of KLX Inc. (formerly KLXI), where she played pivotal roles in the sale of its aerospace segment to Boeing for $4.25B and the spin-off of its energy segment into a new, publicly traded company (KLXE).Tobi earned her BS from University of Florida and JD from University of Florida – Frederic G. Levin College of Law. Tobi holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources certification.Todd Green brings legal experience relating to business regulations, cannabis, corporations, and securities to his role as Senior Manager of Investor Relations at Jushi. Todd formerly served as Jushi’s Associate Corporate Counsel as well as an Associate Attorney at Greenspoon Marder LLP. Todd earned his BA in Entrepreneurship and minored in English and Business Law as well as his J.D. from the University of Miami. Todd also earned his J.D. from the University of Miami. false full 50 Buzzsprout-5140957 Erica Daniels, Founder of Hope Grows for Autism Erica Daniels is the mother of a child with autism who is determined to give her son and family the highest quality of life possible. 

Erica is the author of Cooking with Leo: An Allergen-Free Autism Family Cookbook; Founder of Hope Grows for Autism, a nonprofit aimed at improving the lives of families affected by autism through research, education and advocacy; Erica is an internationally recognized medical cannabis activist, autism advocate, author, public speaker and devoted mother. 

Erica's life changed and gained new purpose when her son was diagnosed with autism in 2007. After years of traveling the country seeing specialists, exasperating dozens of treatments for years with little or no success, Erica eventually discovered that natural treatments such as diet and medical cannabis dramatically improved the quality of life for her son and her entire family as a result. 

Erica is the Founder of Hope Grows for Autism, a nonprofit aimed at improving the lives of families affected by autism through research, education and advocacy of medical cannabis treatment. Erica Daniels is also a proud partner of the Zelira Therapeutics’ HOPE™ range of products formulated for autism spectrum disorders. 

Erica’s consulting firm, Autism Advisors LLC, provides strategic consultation and solutions to healthcare professionals, product manufacturers, and universities to empower them in making data-backed business & healthcare decisions involving autism including the HOPE ™ range of medical cannabis products. Erica is a perfect person to quote on any patient perspective related topic related to cannabis and/ or autism.

]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Erica Daniels is the mother of a child with autism who is determined to give her son and family the highest quality of life possible. 

Erica is the author of Cooking with Leo: An Allergen-Free Autism Family Cookbook; Founder of Hope Grows for Autism, a nonprofit aimed at improving the lives of families affected by autism through research, education and advocacy; Erica is an internationally recognized medical cannabis activist, autism advocate, author, public speaker and devoted mother. 

Erica's life changed and gained new purpose when her son was diagnosed with autism in 2007. After years of traveling the country seeing specialists, exasperating dozens of treatments for years with little or no success, Erica eventually discovered that natural treatments such as diet and medical cannabis dramatically improved the quality of life for her son and her entire family as a result. 

Erica is the Founder of Hope Grows for Autism, a nonprofit aimed at improving the lives of families affected by autism through research, education and advocacy of medical cannabis treatment. Erica Daniels is also a proud partner of the Zelira Therapeutics’ HOPE™ range of products formulated for autism spectrum disorders. 

Erica’s consulting firm, Autism Advisors LLC, provides strategic consultation and solutions to healthcare professionals, product manufacturers, and universities to empower them in making data-backed business & healthcare decisions involving autism including the HOPE ™ range of medical cannabis products. Erica is a perfect person to quote on any patient perspective related topic related to cannabis and/ or autism.

]]> Erica Daniels, Founder of Hope Grows for Autism Cannabis Lab 00:37:51 Erica Daniels is the mother of a child with autism who is determined to give her son and family the highest quality of life possible. Erica is the author of Cooking with Leo: An Allergen-Free Autism Family Cookbook; Founder of Hope Grows for Autism, a nonprofit aimed at improving the lives of families affected by autism through research, education and advocacy; Erica is an internationally recognized medical cannabis activist, autism advocate, author, public speaker and devoted mother. Erica's life changed and gained new purpose when her son was diagnosed with autism in 2007. After years of traveling the country seeing specialists, exasperating dozens of treatments for years with little or no success, Erica eventually discovered that natural treatments such as diet and medical cannabis dramatically improved the quality of life for her son and her entire family as a result. Erica is the Founder of Hope Grows for Autism, a nonprofit aimed at improving the lives of families affected by autism through research, education and advocacy of medical cannabis treatment. Erica Daniels is also a proud partner of the Zelira Therapeutics’ HOPE™ range of products formulated for autism spectrum disorders. Erica’s consulting firm, Autism Advisors LLC, provides strategic consultation and solutions to healthcare professionals, product manufacturers, and universities to empower them in making data-backed business & healthcare decisions involving autism including the HOPE ™ range of medical cannabis products. Erica is a perfect person to quote on any patient perspective related topic related to cannabis and/ or autism. Erica Daniels is the mother of a child with autism who is determined to give her son and family the highest quality of life possible. Erica is the author of Cooking with Leo: An Allergen-Free Autism Family Cookbook; Founder of Hope Grows for Autism, a nonprofit aimed at improving the lives of families affected by autism through research, education and advocacy; Erica is an internationally recognized medical cannabis activist, autism advocate, author, public speaker and devoted mother. Erica's life changed and gained new purpose when her son was diagnosed with autism in 2007. After years of traveling the country seeing specialists, exasperating dozens of treatments for years with little or no success, Erica eventually discovered that natural treatments such as diet and medical cannabis dramatically improved the quality of life for her son and her entire family as a result. Erica is the Founder of Hope Grows for Autism, a nonprofit aimed at improving the lives of families affected by autism through research, education and advocacy of medical cannabis treatment. Erica Daniels is also a proud partner of the Zelira Therapeutics’ HOPE™ range of products formulated for autism spectrum disorders. Erica’s consulting firm, Autism Advisors LLC, provides strategic consultation and solutions to healthcare professionals, product manufacturers, and universities to empower them in making data-backed business & healthcare decisions involving autism including the HOPE ™ range of medical cannabis products. Erica is a perfect person to quote on any patient perspective related topic related to cannabis and/ or autism. false full 47 Buzzsprout-5114797 Brady Cobb, CEO of Bluma Wellness/One Plant A medical marijuana pioneer who uses his legal background to address marijuana policy reform as both an attorney and lobbyist, Brady Cobb cultivated his passion for the industry to found One Plant (formerly 3 Boys Farm, LLC) in October of 2018. The publicly-held One Plant, is a boutique-style medical marijuana company and that holds one of the fourteen medical marijuana treatment center (MMTC) licenses in the State of Florida. In building One Plant, Brady and his team of authentic cannabis enthusiasts and experienced industry insiders took a much different, and harder, path than its competitors, namely instead of focusing on opening up retail stores, they focused on building out and scaling up their cultivation facilities. They recognized that they were only as good as the cannabis flower they could grow, and truly live and die by a line from their mission statement; One Plant’s cannabis is grown, not made.

]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind A medical marijuana pioneer who uses his legal background to address marijuana policy reform as both an attorney and lobbyist, Brady Cobb cultivated his passion for the industry to found One Plant (formerly 3 Boys Farm, LLC) in October of 2018. The publicly-held One Plant, is a boutique-style medical marijuana company and that holds one of the fourteen medical marijuana treatment center (MMTC) licenses in the State of Florida. In building One Plant, Brady and his team of authentic cannabis enthusiasts and experienced industry insiders took a much different, and harder, path than its competitors, namely instead of focusing on opening up retail stores, they focused on building out and scaling up their cultivation facilities. They recognized that they were only as good as the cannabis flower they could grow, and truly live and die by a line from their mission statement; One Plant’s cannabis is grown, not made.

]]> Brady Cobb, CEO of Bluma Wellness/One Plant Cannabis Lab 00:54:41 A medical marijuana pioneer who uses his legal background to address marijuana policy reform as both an attorney and lobbyist, Brady Cobb cultivated his passion for the industry to found One Plant (formerly 3 Boys Farm, LLC) in October of 2018. The publicly-held One Plant, is a boutique-style medical marijuana company and that holds one of the fourteen medical marijuana treatment center (MMTC) licenses in the State of Florida. In building One Plant, Brady and his team of authentic cannabis enthusiasts and experienced industry insiders took a much different, and harder, path than its competitors, namely instead of focusing on opening up retail stores, they focused on building out and scaling up their cultivation facilities. They recognized that they were only as good as the cannabis flower they could grow, and truly live and die by a line from their mission statement; One Plant’s cannabis is grown, not made. A medical marijuana pioneer who uses his legal background to address marijuana policy reform as both an attorney and lobbyist, Brady Cobb cultivated his passion for the industry to found One Plant (formerly 3 Boys Farm, LLC) in October of 2018. The publicly-held One Plant, is a boutique-style medical marijuana company and that holds one of the fourteen medical marijuana treatment center (MMTC) licenses in the State of Florida. In building One Plant, Brady and his team of authentic cannabis enthusiasts and experienced industry insiders took a much different, and harder, path than its competitors, namely instead of focusing on opening up retail stores, they focused on building out and scaling up their cultivation facilities. They recognized that they were only as good as the cannabis flower they could grow, and truly live and die by a line from their mission statement; One Plant’s cannabis is grown, not made. false full 46 Buzzsprout-5114812 Cynthia Salarizadeh, Founder & President of House of Saka Cynthia is the Founder & President of the luxury cannabis brand House of Saka, as well as the Founder of the cannabis industry’s newswire and entrepreneur tech suite, AxisWire, and Co-founder to Green Market Media which is currently most recognized for its cannabis finance news publication Green Market Report and its conference series Green Market Summit. She is also a Co-founder of the network Industry Power Women.

KCSA Strategic Communications acquired her leading cannabis and hemp public relations firm Salar Media Group after being in operations for three years. She is a council member on Forbes Communications Council as well as a contributing writer for Entrepreneur Media on the leading women and business of cannabis.

Cynthia has been named as one of 15 of the most Powerful and Innovative Women in Cannabis by Forbes, one of 20 Women set to Dominate the International Landscape in Cannabis by Benzinga as well as named as one of the 20 Most Influential Women in Cannabis by High Times, and one of the 35 Most Influential Women in Cannabis by Entrepreneur Media.

Cynthia received her degree from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as a certificate in political journalism from Georgetown University.

]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Cynthia is the Founder & President of the luxury cannabis brand House of Saka, as well as the Founder of the cannabis industry’s newswire and entrepreneur tech suite, AxisWire, and Co-founder to Green Market Media which is currently most recognized for its cannabis finance news publication Green Market Report and its conference series Green Market Summit. She is also a Co-founder of the network Industry Power Women.

KCSA Strategic Communications acquired her leading cannabis and hemp public relations firm Salar Media Group after being in operations for three years. She is a council member on Forbes Communications Council as well as a contributing writer for Entrepreneur Media on the leading women and business of cannabis.

Cynthia has been named as one of 15 of the most Powerful and Innovative Women in Cannabis by Forbes, one of 20 Women set to Dominate the International Landscape in Cannabis by Benzinga as well as named as one of the 20 Most Influential Women in Cannabis by High Times, and one of the 35 Most Influential Women in Cannabis by Entrepreneur Media.

Cynthia received her degree from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as a certificate in political journalism from Georgetown University.

]]> Cynthia Salarizadeh, Founder & President of House of Saka Cannabis Lab 00:52:49 Cynthia is the Founder & President of the luxury cannabis brand House of Saka, as well as the Founder of the cannabis industry’s newswire and entrepreneur tech suite, AxisWire, and Co-founder to Green Market Media which is currently most recognized for its cannabis finance news publication Green Market Report and its conference series Green Market Summit. She is also a Co-founder of the network Industry Power Women.KCSA Strategic Communications acquired her leading cannabis and hemp public relations firm Salar Media Group after being in operations for three years. She is a council member on Forbes Communications Council as well as a contributing writer for Entrepreneur Media on the leading women and business of cannabis.Cynthia has been named as one of 15 of the most Powerful and Innovative Women in Cannabis by Forbes, one of 20 Women set to Dominate the International Landscape in Cannabis by Benzinga as well as named as one of the 20 Most Influential Women in Cannabis by High Times, and one of the 35 Most Influential Women in Cannabis by Entrepreneur Media.Cynthia received her degree from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as a certificate in political journalism from Georgetown University. Cynthia is the Founder & President of the luxury cannabis brand House of Saka, as well as the Founder of the cannabis industry’s newswire and entrepreneur tech suite, AxisWire, and Co-founder to Green Market Media which is currently most recognized for its cannabis finance news publication Green Market Report and its conference series Green Market Summit. She is also a Co-founder of the network Industry Power Women.KCSA Strategic Communications acquired her leading cannabis and hemp public relations firm Salar Media Group after being in operations for three years. She is a council member on Forbes Communications Council as well as a contributing writer for Entrepreneur Media on the leading women and business of cannabis.Cynthia has been named as one of 15 of the most Powerful and Innovative Women in Cannabis by Forbes, one of 20 Women set to Dominate the International Landscape in Cannabis by Benzinga as well as named as one of the 20 Most Influential Women in Cannabis by High Times, and one of the 35 Most Influential Women in Cannabis by Entrepreneur Media.Cynthia received her degree from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as a certificate in political journalism from Georgetown University. false full 45 Buzzsprout-5013053 Alex Milligan, Co-Founder & CMO of Nugg Alex is the Co-Founder and CMO of Nugg, where he is responsible for the overall marketing strategy and analytics. Prior to founding Nugg, Alex served as Partnership & Affiliate Marketing Director at Withlocals. While there, he spearheaded business development through strategic partnerships for the company and created and managed the company’s affiliate marketing program. Alex also spent a year in college working alongside his current co-founders as a Growth Hacker trio doing customer acquisition for Lyft. Together, they led a team of over 1,000 ambassadors from across the country and ultimately recruited tens of thousands of new users for Lyft during their tenure.

Alex earned his Bachelor of Business Administration at the University of Southern California.

]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2020 03:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Alex is the Co-Founder and CMO of Nugg, where he is responsible for the overall marketing strategy and analytics. Prior to founding Nugg, Alex served as Partnership & Affiliate Marketing Director at Withlocals. While there, he spearheaded business development through strategic partnerships for the company and created and managed the company’s affiliate marketing program. Alex also spent a year in college working alongside his current co-founders as a Growth Hacker trio doing customer acquisition for Lyft. Together, they led a team of over 1,000 ambassadors from across the country and ultimately recruited tens of thousands of new users for Lyft during their tenure.

Alex earned his Bachelor of Business Administration at the University of Southern California.

]]> Alex Milligan, Co-Founder & CMO of Nugg Cannabis Lab 00:55:03 Alex is the Co-Founder and CMO of Nugg, where he is responsible for the overall marketing strategy and analytics. Prior to founding Nugg, Alex served as Partnership & Affiliate Marketing Director at Withlocals. While there, he spearheaded business development through strategic partnerships for the company and created and managed the company’s affiliate marketing program. Alex also spent a year in college working alongside his current co-founders as a Growth Hacker trio doing customer acquisition for Lyft. Together, they led a team of over 1,000 ambassadors from across the country and ultimately recruited tens of thousands of new users for Lyft during their tenure.Alex earned his Bachelor of Business Administration at the University of Southern California. Alex is the Co-Founder and CMO of Nugg, where he is responsible for the overall marketing strategy and analytics. Prior to founding Nugg, Alex served as Partnership & Affiliate Marketing Director at Withlocals. While there, he spearheaded business development through strategic partnerships for the company and created and managed the company’s affiliate marketing program. Alex also spent a year in college working alongside his current co-founders as a Growth Hacker trio doing customer acquisition for Lyft. Together, they led a team of over 1,000 ambassadors from across the country and ultimately recruited tens of thousands of new users for Lyft during their tenure.Alex earned his Bachelor of Business Administration at the University of Southern California. false full 43 Buzzsprout-5013350 Karson Humiston, Founder & CEO of Vangst Karson Humiston is the Founder & CEO of Vangst, the cannabis industry’s recruiting platform. Since launching in 2016, Vangst has connected thousands of people with jobs at over leading cannabis businesses around the World. Karson was featured on the 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 list and Vangst was featured in Entrepreneur’s 100 Brilliant Companies of 2018. Prior to founding Vangst, Karson founded On Track Adventures, a student travel organization based out of St. Lawrence University.

]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2020 03:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Karson Humiston is the Founder & CEO of Vangst, the cannabis industry’s recruiting platform. Since launching in 2016, Vangst has connected thousands of people with jobs at over leading cannabis businesses around the World. Karson was featured on the 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 list and Vangst was featured in Entrepreneur’s 100 Brilliant Companies of 2018. Prior to founding Vangst, Karson founded On Track Adventures, a student travel organization based out of St. Lawrence University.

]]> Karson Humiston, Founder & CEO of Vangst Cannabis Lab 00:52:57 Karson Humiston is the Founder & CEO of Vangst, the cannabis industry’s recruiting platform. Since launching in 2016, Vangst has connected thousands of people with jobs at over leading cannabis businesses around the World. Karson was featured on the 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 list and Vangst was featured in Entrepreneur’s 100 Brilliant Companies of 2018. Prior to founding Vangst, Karson founded On Track Adventures, a student travel organization based out of St. Lawrence University. Karson Humiston is the Founder & CEO of Vangst, the cannabis industry’s recruiting platform. Since launching in 2016, Vangst has connected thousands of people with jobs at over leading cannabis businesses around the World. Karson was featured on the 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 list and Vangst was featured in Entrepreneur’s 100 Brilliant Companies of 2018. Prior to founding Vangst, Karson founded On Track Adventures, a student travel organization based out of St. Lawrence University. false full 44 Buzzsprout-4949294 Ryan G. Smith, Co-Founder of LeafLink Prior to co-founding LeafLink, Ryan successfully started and exited two companies, one of which he sold to a NYSE public firm. Ryan brings his experience creating and managing B2B firms and online marketplace investment in highly-regulated spaces to cannabis as LeafLink’s Chief Executive Officer. In 2016, Ryan was the first CEO of a cannabis company to be listed on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. In February 2018, LeafLink was the first company in the cannabis space to make Fast Company’s 2018 Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Enterprise. Ryan currently serves on the board of the Jeffrey Modell Foundation and is also an active lender through Kiva, an online community that helps fund primarily women-owned businesses in developing countries.

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Prior to co-founding LeafLink, Ryan successfully started and exited two companies, one of which he sold to a NYSE public firm. Ryan brings his experience creating and managing B2B firms and online marketplace investment in highly-regulated spaces to cannabis as LeafLink’s Chief Executive Officer. In 2016, Ryan was the first CEO of a cannabis company to be listed on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. In February 2018, LeafLink was the first company in the cannabis space to make Fast Company’s 2018 Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Enterprise. Ryan currently serves on the board of the Jeffrey Modell Foundation and is also an active lender through Kiva, an online community that helps fund primarily women-owned businesses in developing countries.

]]> Ryan G. Smith, Co-Founder of LeafLink Cannabis Lab 00:56:03 Prior to co-founding LeafLink, Ryan successfully started and exited two companies, one of which he sold to a NYSE public firm. Ryan brings his experience creating and managing B2B firms and online marketplace investment in highly-regulated spaces to cannabis as LeafLink’s Chief Executive Officer. In 2016, Ryan was the first CEO of a cannabis company to be listed on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. In February 2018, LeafLink was the first company in the cannabis space to make Fast Company’s 2018 Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Enterprise. Ryan currently serves on the board of the Jeffrey Modell Foundation and is also an active lender through Kiva, an online community that helps fund primarily women-owned businesses in developing countries. Prior to co-founding LeafLink, Ryan successfully started and exited two companies, one of which he sold to a NYSE public firm. Ryan brings his experience creating and managing B2B firms and online marketplace investment in highly-regulated spaces to cannabis as LeafLink’s Chief Executive Officer. In 2016, Ryan was the first CEO of a cannabis company to be listed on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. In February 2018, LeafLink was the first company in the cannabis space to make Fast Company’s 2018 Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Enterprise. Ryan currently serves on the board of the Jeffrey Modell Foundation and is also an active lender through Kiva, an online community that helps fund primarily women-owned businesses in developing countries. false full 42 Buzzsprout-4949327 Socrates Rosenfield, CEO of Jane Technologies After graduating from the United States Military Academy in 2004 and completing his service as an Apache helicopter pilot in 2011, Socrates set his sights on pursuing a graduate degree at MIT's Sloan School of Management as a Tillman Scholar. There he was able to open his mind to the entrepreneurial spirit and discover new ways to serve his country, community, and fellow veterans.

During his time in Boston reconnecting with loved ones, taking full advantage of the creative and diverse MIT community, and focusing on his own personal growth and health, Socrates discovered the medicinal benefits of cannabis. After completing his MBA program in 2014 and joining McKinsey & Company in Silicon Valley, it was not long before he created iheartjane.com, the cannabis industry's largest online marketplace, with his brother and fellow MIT grad Abraham.

Socrates has a new mission to bring legitimacy and access to medicinal cannabis and serve as an advocate for veterans' right to choose a holistic approach to physical and emotional healing.  

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind After graduating from the United States Military Academy in 2004 and completing his service as an Apache helicopter pilot in 2011, Socrates set his sights on pursuing a graduate degree at MIT's Sloan School of Management as a Tillman Scholar. There he was able to open his mind to the entrepreneurial spirit and discover new ways to serve his country, community, and fellow veterans.

During his time in Boston reconnecting with loved ones, taking full advantage of the creative and diverse MIT community, and focusing on his own personal growth and health, Socrates discovered the medicinal benefits of cannabis. After completing his MBA program in 2014 and joining McKinsey & Company in Silicon Valley, it was not long before he created iheartjane.com, the cannabis industry's largest online marketplace, with his brother and fellow MIT grad Abraham.

Socrates has a new mission to bring legitimacy and access to medicinal cannabis and serve as an advocate for veterans' right to choose a holistic approach to physical and emotional healing.  

]]> Socrates Rosenfield, CEO of Jane Technologies Cannabis Lab 00:57:15 After graduating from the United States Military Academy in 2004 and completing his service as an Apache helicopter pilot in 2011, Socrates set his sights on pursuing a graduate degree at MIT's Sloan School of Management as a Tillman Scholar. There he was able to open his mind to the entrepreneurial spirit and discover new ways to serve his country, community, and fellow veterans.During his time in Boston reconnecting with loved ones, taking full advantage of the creative and diverse MIT community, and focusing on his own personal growth and health, Socrates discovered the medicinal benefits of cannabis. After completing his MBA program in 2014 and joining McKinsey & Company in Silicon Valley, it was not long before he created iheartjane.com, the cannabis industry's largest online marketplace, with his brother and fellow MIT grad Abraham.Socrates has a new mission to bring legitimacy and access to medicinal cannabis and serve as an advocate for veterans' right to choose a holistic approach to physical and emotional healing.   After graduating from the United States Military Academy in 2004 and completing his service as an Apache helicopter pilot in 2011, Socrates set his sights on pursuing a graduate degree at MIT's Sloan School of Management as a Tillman Scholar. There he was able to open his mind to the entrepreneurial spirit and discover new ways to serve his country, community, and fellow veterans.During his time in Boston reconnecting with loved ones, taking full advantage of the creative and diverse MIT community, and focusing on his own personal growth and health, Socrates discovered the medicinal benefits of cannabis. After completing his MBA program in 2014 and joining McKinsey & Company in Silicon Valley, it was not long before he created iheartjane.com, the cannabis industry's largest online marketplace, with his brother and fellow MIT grad Abraham.Socrates has a new mission to bring legitimacy and access to medicinal cannabis and serve as an advocate for veterans' right to choose a holistic approach to physical and emotional healing.   false full 41 Buzzsprout-4868750 Vladimir Bautista, CEO & Co-Founder at Happy Munkey Born and raised in Hamilton Heights, NYC, Vladimir Bautista is a formidable advocate and leader in the cannabis space. He is the co-founder and managing member of Happy Munkey LLC, an internationally-known NYC lifestyle company that is synonymous with cannabis culture. Vlad is widely recognized for his deep relationships with the international cannabis elite and his successful experience in music, hospitality and event production. Vlad provides corporate cannabis access to the authentic NYC cannabis scene. Under Vlad’s leadership, Happy Munkey hosts popular VIP events that connect politicians, chefs, doctors, influencers, athletes and creative artists with each other based on a mutual love of the plant. Vladimir and his partner Ramon, cohost the popular Happy Munkey on the Boulevard podcast where they bring the Happy Munkey to the masses. The podcast features an eclectic mix of guests who run the cannabis gamut from rap stars to CEOs to the founder of the Canadian Securities Exchange and can be found on all major podcast sites. Vlad is a sought-after public speaker at national cannabis conferences and business events and can be reached for events or speaking bookings at vlad@happymunkey.com.

]]> Wed, 5 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Born and raised in Hamilton Heights, NYC, Vladimir Bautista is a formidable advocate and leader in the cannabis space. He is the co-founder and managing member of Happy Munkey LLC, an internationally-known NYC lifestyle company that is synonymous with cannabis culture. Vlad is widely recognized for his deep relationships with the international cannabis elite and his successful experience in music, hospitality and event production. Vlad provides corporate cannabis access to the authentic NYC cannabis scene. Under Vlad’s leadership, Happy Munkey hosts popular VIP events that connect politicians, chefs, doctors, influencers, athletes and creative artists with each other based on a mutual love of the plant. Vladimir and his partner Ramon, cohost the popular Happy Munkey on the Boulevard podcast where they bring the Happy Munkey to the masses. The podcast features an eclectic mix of guests who run the cannabis gamut from rap stars to CEOs to the founder of the Canadian Securities Exchange and can be found on all major podcast sites. Vlad is a sought-after public speaker at national cannabis conferences and business events and can be reached for events or speaking bookings at vlad@happymunkey.com.

]]> Vladimir Bautista, CEO & Co-Founder at Happy Munkey Cannabis Lab 00:47:00 Born and raised in Hamilton Heights, NYC, Vladimir Bautista is a formidable advocate and leader in the cannabis space. He is the co-founder and managing member of Happy Munkey LLC, an internationally-known NYC lifestyle company that is synonymous with cannabis culture. Vlad is widely recognized for his deep relationships with the international cannabis elite and his successful experience in music, hospitality and event production. Vlad provides corporate cannabis access to the authentic NYC cannabis scene. Under Vlad’s leadership, Happy Munkey hosts popular VIP events that connect politicians, chefs, doctors, influencers, athletes and creative artists with each other based on a mutual love of the plant. Vladimir and his partner Ramon, cohost the popular Happy Munkey on the Boulevard podcast where they bring the Happy Munkey to the masses. The podcast features an eclectic mix of guests who run the cannabis gamut from rap stars to CEOs to the founder of the Canadian Securities Exchange and can be found on all major podcast sites. Vlad is a sought-after public speaker at national cannabis conferences and business events and can be reached for events or speaking bookings at vlad@happymunkey.com. Born and raised in Hamilton Heights, NYC, Vladimir Bautista is a formidable advocate and leader in the cannabis space. He is the co-founder and managing member of Happy Munkey LLC, an internationally-known NYC lifestyle company that is synonymous with cannabis culture. Vlad is widely recognized for his deep relationships with the international cannabis elite and his successful experience in music, hospitality and event production. Vlad provides corporate cannabis access to the authentic NYC cannabis scene. Under Vlad’s leadership, Happy Munkey hosts popular VIP events that connect politicians, chefs, doctors, influencers, athletes and creative artists with each other based on a mutual love of the plant. Vladimir and his partner Ramon, cohost the popular Happy Munkey on the Boulevard podcast where they bring the Happy Munkey to the masses. The podcast features an eclectic mix of guests who run the cannabis gamut from rap stars to CEOs to the founder of the Canadian Securities Exchange and can be found on all major podcast sites. Vlad is a sought-after public speaker at national cannabis conferences and business events and can be reached for events or speaking bookings at vlad@happymunkey.com. false full 40 Buzzsprout-4811309 Rachel Gillette, Partner and Chair of the Cannabis Law Practice Rachel Gillette is among the first attorneys in the nation to dedicate her practice to the cannabis industry. Since 2010, Ms. Gillette has helped licensed cannabis and hemp businesses with licensing, permitting and regulatory compliance, business law and transactions, contract drafting and review, tax litigation, corporate formation, and other tax matters, including audit representation. She works with startups and entrepreneurs, investors, and ancillary industry businesses to help develop the cannabis innovation ecosystem, and is a zealous advocate for the industry.

Ms. Gillette regularly represents clients before the IRS’s Examinations, Appeals, and Collections Divisions, including cannabis businesses facing the challenges of IRS adjustments under IRC §280E. She has successfully challenged local, state and federal tax deficiencies on behalf of her clients, having prevented hundreds of thousands of dollars in incorrectly assessed taxes, interest, and penalties. She can assist individual and business taxpayers in §280E proposed adjustments, offers in compromise, audit examinations, innocent spouse claims, sales, use, and employment tax matters, trust fund tax penalty assessments, penalty abatements, and levy releases. Additionally, Ms. Gillette has significant U.S. Tax Court litigation experience, which is highly beneficial in unique and complex cannabis tax matters.

For several years, Ms. Gillette was the Executive Director of the Colorado state chapter of NORML, the National Organization to Reform Marijuana Laws. She was a founding member of Women Grow and the National Cannabis Bar Association. She an advocate as well as an attorney, and is committed to helping change laws – and perceptions – relating to cannabis and ensuring state licensed and legal marijuana businesses are fairly taxed and regulated.

Ms. Gillette received her Juris Doctorate from the Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut, where she served as Associate Editor of the Quinnipiac University Probate Law Journal. During law school, she interned with the New Haven Public Defender’s office, where she developed her commitment to advocacy for those facing the many challenges of the criminal justice system.

Ms. Gillette serves on the Management Committee at Greenspoon Marder.

]]> Mon, 3 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Rachel Gillette is among the first attorneys in the nation to dedicate her practice to the cannabis industry. Since 2010, Ms. Gillette has helped licensed cannabis and hemp businesses with licensing, permitting and regulatory compliance, business law and transactions, contract drafting and review, tax litigation, corporate formation, and other tax matters, including audit representation. She works with startups and entrepreneurs, investors, and ancillary industry businesses to help develop the cannabis innovation ecosystem, and is a zealous advocate for the industry.

Ms. Gillette regularly represents clients before the IRS’s Examinations, Appeals, and Collections Divisions, including cannabis businesses facing the challenges of IRS adjustments under IRC §280E. She has successfully challenged local, state and federal tax deficiencies on behalf of her clients, having prevented hundreds of thousands of dollars in incorrectly assessed taxes, interest, and penalties. She can assist individual and business taxpayers in §280E proposed adjustments, offers in compromise, audit examinations, innocent spouse claims, sales, use, and employment tax matters, trust fund tax penalty assessments, penalty abatements, and levy releases. Additionally, Ms. Gillette has significant U.S. Tax Court litigation experience, which is highly beneficial in unique and complex cannabis tax matters.

For several years, Ms. Gillette was the Executive Director of the Colorado state chapter of NORML, the National Organization to Reform Marijuana Laws. She was a founding member of Women Grow and the National Cannabis Bar Association. She an advocate as well as an attorney, and is committed to helping change laws – and perceptions – relating to cannabis and ensuring state licensed and legal marijuana businesses are fairly taxed and regulated.

Ms. Gillette received her Juris Doctorate from the Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut, where she served as Associate Editor of the Quinnipiac University Probate Law Journal. During law school, she interned with the New Haven Public Defender’s office, where she developed her commitment to advocacy for those facing the many challenges of the criminal justice system.

Ms. Gillette serves on the Management Committee at Greenspoon Marder.

]]> Rachel Gillette, Partner and Chair of the Cannabis Law Practice Cannabis Lab 01:06:40 Rachel Gillette is among the first attorneys in the nation to dedicate her practice to the cannabis industry. Since 2010, Ms. Gillette has helped licensed cannabis and hemp businesses with licensing, permitting and regulatory compliance, business law and transactions, contract drafting and review, tax litigation, corporate formation, and other tax matters, including audit representation. She works with startups and entrepreneurs, investors, and ancillary industry businesses to help develop the cannabis innovation ecosystem, and is a zealous advocate for the industry.Ms. Gillette regularly represents clients before the IRS’s Examinations, Appeals, and Collections Divisions, including cannabis businesses facing the challenges of IRS adjustments under IRC §280E. She has successfully challenged local, state and federal tax deficiencies on behalf of her clients, having prevented hundreds of thousands of dollars in incorrectly assessed taxes, interest, and penalties. She can assist individual and business taxpayers in §280E proposed adjustments, offers in compromise, audit examinations, innocent spouse claims, sales, use, and employment tax matters, trust fund tax penalty assessments, penalty abatements, and levy releases. Additionally, Ms. Gillette has significant U.S. Tax Court litigation experience, which is highly beneficial in unique and complex cannabis tax matters.For several years, Ms. Gillette was the Executive Director of the Colorado state chapter of NORML, the National Organization to Reform Marijuana Laws. She was a founding member of Women Grow and the National Cannabis Bar Association. She an advocate as well as an attorney, and is committed to helping change laws – and perceptions – relating to cannabis and ensuring state licensed and legal marijuana businesses are fairly taxed and regulated.Ms. Gillette received her Juris Doctorate from the Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut, where she served as Associate Editor of the Quinnipiac University Probate Law Journal. During law school, she interned with the New Haven Public Defender’s office, where she developed her commitment to advocacy for those facing the many challenges of the criminal justice system.Ms. Gillette serves on the Management Committee at Greenspoon Marder. Rachel Gillette is among the first attorneys in the nation to dedicate her practice to the cannabis industry. Since 2010, Ms. Gillette has helped licensed cannabis and hemp businesses with licensing, permitting and regulatory compliance, business law and transactions, contract drafting and review, tax litigation, corporate formation, and other tax matters, including audit representation. She works with startups and entrepreneurs, investors, and ancillary industry businesses to help develop the cannabis innovation ecosystem, and is a zealous advocate for the industry.Ms. Gillette regularly represents clients before the IRS’s Examinations, Appeals, and Collections Divisions, including cannabis businesses facing the challenges of IRS adjustments under IRC §280E. She has successfully challenged local, state and federal tax deficiencies on behalf of her clients, having prevented hundreds of thousands of dollars in incorrectly assessed taxes, interest, and penalties. She can assist individual and business taxpayers in §280E proposed adjustments, offers in compromise, audit examinations, innocent spouse claims, sales, use, and employment tax matters, trust fund tax penalty assessments, penalty abatements, and levy releases. Additionally, Ms. Gillette has significant U.S. Tax Court litigation experience, which is highly beneficial in unique and complex cannabis tax matters.For several years, Ms. Gillette was the Executive Director of the Colorado state chapter of NORML, the National Organization to Reform Marijuana Laws. She was a founding member of Women Grow and the National Cannabis Bar Association. She an advocate as well as an attorney, and is committed to helping change laws – and perceptions – relating to cannabis and ensuring state licensed and legal marijuana businesses are fairly taxed and regulated.Ms. Gillette received her Juris Doctorate from the Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut, where she served as Associate Editor of the Quinnipiac University Probate Law Journal. During law school, she interned with the New Haven Public Defender’s office, where she developed her commitment to advocacy for those facing the many challenges of the criminal justice system.Ms. Gillette serves on the Management Committee at Greenspoon Marder. false full 39 Buzzsprout-4817441 Eben Britton, Cannabis Advocate & Host of The Eben Flow Sun, 2 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Eben Britton, Cannabis Advocate & Host of The Eben Flow Cannabis Lab 01:13:12 false full 38 Buzzsprout-4756808 Emily Paxhia, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Poseidon Asset Management Emily has reviewed thousands of companies in the cannabis industry and has worked with countless founders in many capacities. She had helped to shape founders' pitch preparations, their go-to-market strategies/ product launches, and advised on day-to-day business operations. Emily has held board seats for multiple portfolio companies and participates as an adviser to multiple teams.

Extremely active in the investment decision making and ongoing investment oversight processes, she works closely with her partners to create meaningful deal structures, ensuring that proper governance is carried out at the company level. Further, Emily has dedicated time and energy to supporting policy groups and has served on the Board of Directors of the Marijuana Policy Project. She also currently serves on the Board of Athletes for CARE and The Initiative.

Emily has over 10 years of experience working as a consultant and researcher, and as such, has become an expert at extracting actionable insights from research and applying them to make corporations function more efficiently and successfully. She also leverages this experience to engage in detailed market analysis for determination around product-market fit and potential scalability.

Emily graduated from New York University with an M.A. in Psychology in 2008. She graduated from Skidmore College with a B.A. in Psychology in 2002.

]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2020 23:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Emily has reviewed thousands of companies in the cannabis industry and has worked with countless founders in many capacities. She had helped to shape founders' pitch preparations, their go-to-market strategies/ product launches, and advised on day-to-day business operations. Emily has held board seats for multiple portfolio companies and participates as an adviser to multiple teams.

Extremely active in the investment decision making and ongoing investment oversight processes, she works closely with her partners to create meaningful deal structures, ensuring that proper governance is carried out at the company level. Further, Emily has dedicated time and energy to supporting policy groups and has served on the Board of Directors of the Marijuana Policy Project. She also currently serves on the Board of Athletes for CARE and The Initiative.

Emily has over 10 years of experience working as a consultant and researcher, and as such, has become an expert at extracting actionable insights from research and applying them to make corporations function more efficiently and successfully. She also leverages this experience to engage in detailed market analysis for determination around product-market fit and potential scalability.

Emily graduated from New York University with an M.A. in Psychology in 2008. She graduated from Skidmore College with a B.A. in Psychology in 2002.

]]> Emily Paxhia, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Poseidon Asset Management Cannabis Lab 00:52:11 Emily has reviewed thousands of companies in the cannabis industry and has worked with countless founders in many capacities. She had helped to shape founders' pitch preparations, their go-to-market strategies/ product launches, and advised on day-to-day business operations. Emily has held board seats for multiple portfolio companies and participates as an adviser to multiple teams.Extremely active in the investment decision making and ongoing investment oversight processes, she works closely with her partners to create meaningful deal structures, ensuring that proper governance is carried out at the company level. Further, Emily has dedicated time and energy to supporting policy groups and has served on the Board of Directors of the Marijuana Policy Project. She also currently serves on the Board of Athletes for CARE and The Initiative.Emily has over 10 years of experience working as a consultant and researcher, and as such, has become an expert at extracting actionable insights from research and applying them to make corporations function more efficiently and successfully. She also leverages this experience to engage in detailed market analysis for determination around product-market fit and potential scalability.Emily graduated from New York University with an M.A. in Psychology in 2008. She graduated from Skidmore College with a B.A. in Psychology in 2002. Emily has reviewed thousands of companies in the cannabis industry and has worked with countless founders in many capacities. She had helped to shape founders' pitch preparations, their go-to-market strategies/ product launches, and advised on day-to-day business operations. Emily has held board seats for multiple portfolio companies and participates as an adviser to multiple teams.Extremely active in the investment decision making and ongoing investment oversight processes, she works closely with her partners to create meaningful deal structures, ensuring that proper governance is carried out at the company level. Further, Emily has dedicated time and energy to supporting policy groups and has served on the Board of Directors of the Marijuana Policy Project. She also currently serves on the Board of Athletes for CARE and The Initiative.Emily has over 10 years of experience working as a consultant and researcher, and as such, has become an expert at extracting actionable insights from research and applying them to make corporations function more efficiently and successfully. She also leverages this experience to engage in detailed market analysis for determination around product-market fit and potential scalability.Emily graduated from New York University with an M.A. in Psychology in 2008. She graduated from Skidmore College with a B.A. in Psychology in 2002. false full 37 Buzzsprout-4724987 Oswaldo Graziani, Director of Creative & Marketing at Fluent Before getting into the cannabis industry, Oswaldo built a successful career in television, digital media, branding, and advertising, working with companies like Sony Pictures, HBO, and YouTube.

His work has been praised by The New York Times, The Washington Post,  and CNN. He’s also been honored with multiple awards in Latin America, Europe, and the United States. These have ranged from celebrations of content creation and digital success in advertising to ongoing contribution to human rights cause, including the Václav Havel Prize for Creative Dissent in 2017, an award given by the Human Rights Foundation in Oslo, Norway.

Always looking for new challenges, in 2018, Oswaldo saw a fantastic opportunity in the Florida cannabis industry.  Now he leads the new wave of cannabis branding and communications in the state.

]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2020 23:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Before getting into the cannabis industry, Oswaldo built a successful career in television, digital media, branding, and advertising, working with companies like Sony Pictures, HBO, and YouTube.

His work has been praised by The New York Times, The Washington Post,  and CNN. He’s also been honored with multiple awards in Latin America, Europe, and the United States. These have ranged from celebrations of content creation and digital success in advertising to ongoing contribution to human rights cause, including the Václav Havel Prize for Creative Dissent in 2017, an award given by the Human Rights Foundation in Oslo, Norway.

Always looking for new challenges, in 2018, Oswaldo saw a fantastic opportunity in the Florida cannabis industry.  Now he leads the new wave of cannabis branding and communications in the state.

]]> Oswaldo Graziani, Director of Creative & Marketing at Fluent Cannabis Lab 00:56:00 Before getting into the cannabis industry, Oswaldo built a successful career in television, digital media, branding, and advertising, working with companies like Sony Pictures, HBO, and YouTube.His work has been praised by The New York Times, The Washington Post,  and CNN. He’s also been honored with multiple awards in Latin America, Europe, and the United States. These have ranged from celebrations of content creation and digital success in advertising to ongoing contribution to human rights cause, including the Václav Havel Prize for Creative Dissent in 2017, an award given by the Human Rights Foundation in Oslo, Norway.Always looking for new challenges, in 2018, Oswaldo saw a fantastic opportunity in the Florida cannabis industry.  Now he leads the new wave of cannabis branding and communications in the state. Before getting into the cannabis industry, Oswaldo built a successful career in television, digital media, branding, and advertising, working with companies like Sony Pictures, HBO, and YouTube.His work has been praised by The New York Times, The Washington Post,  and CNN. He’s also been honored with multiple awards in Latin America, Europe, and the United States. These have ranged from celebrations of content creation and digital success in advertising to ongoing contribution to human rights cause, including the Václav Havel Prize for Creative Dissent in 2017, an award given by the Human Rights Foundation in Oslo, Norway.Always looking for new challenges, in 2018, Oswaldo saw a fantastic opportunity in the Florida cannabis industry.  Now he leads the new wave of cannabis branding and communications in the state. false full 36 Buzzsprout-4680962 Jared Mirsky, Founder & CEO of Wick & Mortar Jared Mirsky and his branding agency, Wick & Mortar, have been in 15 magazines since 2009 -- Entrepreneur, Forbes, Huff Post, CNN, Geekwire, The Dieline, HighTimes and MJ Venture. They are the Dope Industry Award Winners for “Best Cannabis Design Firm,” two years in a row.

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 12:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Jared Mirsky and his branding agency, Wick & Mortar, have been in 15 magazines since 2009 -- Entrepreneur, Forbes, Huff Post, CNN, Geekwire, The Dieline, HighTimes and MJ Venture. They are the Dope Industry Award Winners for “Best Cannabis Design Firm,” two years in a row.

]]> Jared Mirsky, Founder & CEO of Wick & Mortar Cannabis Lab 00:50:35 Jared Mirsky and his branding agency, Wick & Mortar, have been in 15 magazines since 2009 -- Entrepreneur, Forbes, Huff Post, CNN, Geekwire, The Dieline, HighTimes and MJ Venture. They are the Dope Industry Award Winners for “Best Cannabis Design Firm,” two years in a row. Jared Mirsky and his branding agency, Wick & Mortar, have been in 15 magazines since 2009 -- Entrepreneur, Forbes, Huff Post, CNN, Geekwire, The Dieline, HighTimes and MJ Venture. They are the Dope Industry Award Winners for “Best Cannabis Design Firm,” two years in a row. false full 35 Buzzsprout-4591514 Nina Simosko, Chief Commercial Officer at Akerna Nina serves as Chief Commercial Officer for Akerna, a global regulatory compliance technology company in the cannabis space. Akerna’s companies and investments also include MJ Freeway, Ample Organics, Last Call Analytics, Leaf Data Systems®, solo sciences, and ZolTrain.

With more than 20 years of technology industry experience, she has spearheaded strategic innovation initiatives for global Fortune 100 companies including Oracle, SAP, and most recently, NTT Group. Nina oversees both Akerna and MJ Freeway’s revenue generation streams, builds strategies to drive revenue growth, and plays a pivotal role in aligning revenue generation processes across the Akerna organization. 

Previously, Nina was President and CEO of NTT Innovation Institute Inc. (NTTi3), the prestigious Silicon Valley-based innovation center for NTT Group, one of the world’s largest ICT companies. Prior to NTT i3, Nina was responsible for leading the creation and execution of Nike Technology strategy, planning and operations world-wide. At SAP, she was the Senior Vice President of SAP’s Global Premier Customer Network (PCN) where she led both the PCN Center of Excellence and SAP’s Global Executive Advisory Board. During her eight-year tenure, she was a part of SAP’s Global Ecosystem & Partner Group which was charged with continuing to build and enable an open ecosystem of software, service and technology partners together with SAP’s communities of innovation.

Ms. Simosko currently sits on the Advisory board at Santa.io, AppOrchid and Reflektion and she has also been a member of the advisory boards at Appcelerator and Taulia.

Nina can be found on Twitter and LinkedIn.

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2020 12:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Nina serves as Chief Commercial Officer for Akerna, a global regulatory compliance technology company in the cannabis space. Akerna’s companies and investments also include MJ Freeway, Ample Organics, Last Call Analytics, Leaf Data Systems®, solo sciences, and ZolTrain.

With more than 20 years of technology industry experience, she has spearheaded strategic innovation initiatives for global Fortune 100 companies including Oracle, SAP, and most recently, NTT Group. Nina oversees both Akerna and MJ Freeway’s revenue generation streams, builds strategies to drive revenue growth, and plays a pivotal role in aligning revenue generation processes across the Akerna organization. 

Previously, Nina was President and CEO of NTT Innovation Institute Inc. (NTTi3), the prestigious Silicon Valley-based innovation center for NTT Group, one of the world’s largest ICT companies. Prior to NTT i3, Nina was responsible for leading the creation and execution of Nike Technology strategy, planning and operations world-wide. At SAP, she was the Senior Vice President of SAP’s Global Premier Customer Network (PCN) where she led both the PCN Center of Excellence and SAP’s Global Executive Advisory Board. During her eight-year tenure, she was a part of SAP’s Global Ecosystem & Partner Group which was charged with continuing to build and enable an open ecosystem of software, service and technology partners together with SAP’s communities of innovation.

Ms. Simosko currently sits on the Advisory board at Santa.io, AppOrchid and Reflektion and she has also been a member of the advisory boards at Appcelerator and Taulia.

Nina can be found on Twitter and LinkedIn.

]]> Nina Simosko, Chief Commercial Officer at Akerna Cannabis Lab 00:45:23 Nina serves as Chief Commercial Officer for Akerna, a global regulatory compliance technology company in the cannabis space. Akerna’s companies and investments also include MJ Freeway, Ample Organics, Last Call Analytics, Leaf Data Systems®, solo sciences, and ZolTrain.With more than 20 years of technology industry experience, she has spearheaded strategic innovation initiatives for global Fortune 100 companies including Oracle, SAP, and most recently, NTT Group. Nina oversees both Akerna and MJ Freeway’s revenue generation streams, builds strategies to drive revenue growth, and plays a pivotal role in aligning revenue generation processes across the Akerna organization. Previously, Nina was President and CEO of NTT Innovation Institute Inc. (NTTi3), the prestigious Silicon Valley-based innovation center for NTT Group, one of the world’s largest ICT companies. Prior to NTT i3, Nina was responsible for leading the creation and execution of Nike Technology strategy, planning and operations world-wide. At SAP, she was the Senior Vice President of SAP’s Global Premier Customer Network (PCN) where she led both the PCN Center of Excellence and SAP’s Global Executive Advisory Board. During her eight-year tenure, she was a part of SAP’s Global Ecosystem & Partner Group which was charged with continuing to build and enable an open ecosystem of software, service and technology partners together with SAP’s communities of innovation.Ms. Simosko currently sits on the Advisory board at Santa.io, AppOrchid and Reflektion and she has also been a member of the advisory boards at Appcelerator and Taulia.Nina can be found on Twitter and LinkedIn. Nina serves as Chief Commercial Officer for Akerna, a global regulatory compliance technology company in the cannabis space. Akerna’s companies and investments also include MJ Freeway, Ample Organics, Last Call Analytics, Leaf Data Systems®, solo sciences, and ZolTrain.With more than 20 years of technology industry experience, she has spearheaded strategic innovation initiatives for global Fortune 100 companies including Oracle, SAP, and most recently, NTT Group. Nina oversees both Akerna and MJ Freeway’s revenue generation streams, builds strategies to drive revenue growth, and plays a pivotal role in aligning revenue generation processes across the Akerna organization. Previously, Nina was President and CEO of NTT Innovation Institute Inc. (NTTi3), the prestigious Silicon Valley-based innovation center for NTT Group, one of the world’s largest ICT companies. Prior to NTT i3, Nina was responsible for leading the creation and execution of Nike Technology strategy, planning and operations world-wide. At SAP, she was the Senior Vice President of SAP’s Global Premier Customer Network (PCN) where she led both the PCN Center of Excellence and SAP’s Global Executive Advisory Board. During her eight-year tenure, she was a part of SAP’s Global Ecosystem & Partner Group which was charged with continuing to build and enable an open ecosystem of software, service and technology partners together with SAP’s communities of innovation.Ms. Simosko currently sits on the Advisory board at Santa.io, AppOrchid and Reflektion and she has also been a member of the advisory boards at Appcelerator and Taulia.Nina can be found on Twitter and LinkedIn. false full 34 Buzzsprout-4540820 Dave Daily, Founder and CEO of GRAV Dave began his entrepreneurial career in 2004 by inventing the first all-glass gravity bong, the Gravitron, an instant success that has become a cult classic. Since the Gravitron, Dave has designed or led the Grav design team to bring over 500 unique top-line products to the cannabis market. In 2020, Grav launched pre-filled Glass Joints in California in collaboration with Eel River Organics, the brand's first entry into consumables.

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2020 01:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Dave began his entrepreneurial career in 2004 by inventing the first all-glass gravity bong, the Gravitron, an instant success that has become a cult classic. Since the Gravitron, Dave has designed or led the Grav design team to bring over 500 unique top-line products to the cannabis market. In 2020, Grav launched pre-filled Glass Joints in California in collaboration with Eel River Organics, the brand's first entry into consumables.

]]> Dave Daily, Founder and CEO of GRAV Cannabis Lab 01:01:22 Dave began his entrepreneurial career in 2004 by inventing the first all-glass gravity bong, the Gravitron, an instant success that has become a cult classic. Since the Gravitron, Dave has designed or led the Grav design team to bring over 500 unique top-line products to the cannabis market. In 2020, Grav launched pre-filled Glass Joints in California in collaboration with Eel River Organics, the brand's first entry into consumables. Dave began his entrepreneurial career in 2004 by inventing the first all-glass gravity bong, the Gravitron, an instant success that has become a cult classic. Since the Gravitron, Dave has designed or led the Grav design team to bring over 500 unique top-line products to the cannabis market. In 2020, Grav launched pre-filled Glass Joints in California in collaboration with Eel River Organics, the brand's first entry into consumables. false full 33 Buzzsprout-4499630 Roger Brown, President of ACS Laboratory Roger Brown co-founded ACS in 2008. ACS Laboratory, an ISO 17025, AHCA and CLIA accredited facility is the largest cannabis and CBD/Hemp testing laboratory in the southeastern USA. Utilizing their vast experience in high complexity laboratory tests they developed proprietary testing methods for cannabis, hemp and all derivatives. Mr. Brown is a serial entrepreneur. Prior to founding ACS, Mr. Brown was President of CMB Additives, an animal feed additive manufacturer.  In 1996, he founded MD To You, a premiere mobile physicians group targeting the elderly population throughout Florida. Prior to that he owned or was involved in several medical businesses and taught surgical procedures domestically and internationally using specialty instrumentation such as laparoscopy and surgical staples. Mr. Brown received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. He is a board member of the Hemp Industries Association of Florida.

]]> Thu, 9 Jul 2020 15:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Roger Brown co-founded ACS in 2008. ACS Laboratory, an ISO 17025, AHCA and CLIA accredited facility is the largest cannabis and CBD/Hemp testing laboratory in the southeastern USA. Utilizing their vast experience in high complexity laboratory tests they developed proprietary testing methods for cannabis, hemp and all derivatives. Mr. Brown is a serial entrepreneur. Prior to founding ACS, Mr. Brown was President of CMB Additives, an animal feed additive manufacturer.  In 1996, he founded MD To You, a premiere mobile physicians group targeting the elderly population throughout Florida. Prior to that he owned or was involved in several medical businesses and taught surgical procedures domestically and internationally using specialty instrumentation such as laparoscopy and surgical staples. Mr. Brown received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. He is a board member of the Hemp Industries Association of Florida.

]]> Roger Brown, President of ACS Laboratory Cannabis Lab 00:51:57 Roger Brown co-founded ACS in 2008. ACS Laboratory, an ISO 17025, AHCA and CLIA accredited facility is the largest cannabis and CBD/Hemp testing laboratory in the southeastern USA. Utilizing their vast experience in high complexity laboratory tests they developed proprietary testing methods for cannabis, hemp and all derivatives. Mr. Brown is a serial entrepreneur. Prior to founding ACS, Mr. Brown was President of CMB Additives, an animal feed additive manufacturer.  In 1996, he founded MD To You, a premiere mobile physicians group targeting the elderly population throughout Florida. Prior to that he owned or was involved in several medical businesses and taught surgical procedures domestically and internationally using specialty instrumentation such as laparoscopy and surgical staples. Mr. Brown received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. He is a board member of the Hemp Industries Association of Florida. Roger Brown co-founded ACS in 2008. ACS Laboratory, an ISO 17025, AHCA and CLIA accredited facility is the largest cannabis and CBD/Hemp testing laboratory in the southeastern USA. Utilizing their vast experience in high complexity laboratory tests they developed proprietary testing methods for cannabis, hemp and all derivatives. Mr. Brown is a serial entrepreneur. Prior to founding ACS, Mr. Brown was President of CMB Additives, an animal feed additive manufacturer.  In 1996, he founded MD To You, a premiere mobile physicians group targeting the elderly population throughout Florida. Prior to that he owned or was involved in several medical businesses and taught surgical procedures domestically and internationally using specialty instrumentation such as laparoscopy and surgical staples. Mr. Brown received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. He is a board member of the Hemp Industries Association of Florida. false full 32 Buzzsprout-4452320 David Tran, Co-Founder of Farechild We've posted snippets of our coversation before, but wanted to bring back one of the great cannabis voices over the last decade and then some - David Tran. 

David began his cannabis entrepreneurial journey by co-founding a Seattle medical marijuana dispensary Conscious Care Cooperative, where he conceived the idea of Dope Magazine, a Cannabis lifestyle brand. He served as the CEO and took the role of Dope Media Brand Director after facilitating the acquisition to Hightimes Media. In 2019, he co-founded Farechild, an all-inclusive event production and marketing platform dedicated to connect the cannabis industry. He also serves on several advisory boards including AMMA Hemp and Sensi Media, as well as managing his own consulting firm, Goldfingers Group and Greenstone Holdings. 

]]> Mon, 6 Jul 2020 04:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind We've posted snippets of our coversation before, but wanted to bring back one of the great cannabis voices over the last decade and then some - David Tran. 

David began his cannabis entrepreneurial journey by co-founding a Seattle medical marijuana dispensary Conscious Care Cooperative, where he conceived the idea of Dope Magazine, a Cannabis lifestyle brand. He served as the CEO and took the role of Dope Media Brand Director after facilitating the acquisition to Hightimes Media. In 2019, he co-founded Farechild, an all-inclusive event production and marketing platform dedicated to connect the cannabis industry. He also serves on several advisory boards including AMMA Hemp and Sensi Media, as well as managing his own consulting firm, Goldfingers Group and Greenstone Holdings. 

]]> David Tran, Co-Founder of Farechild Cannabis Lab 00:45:30 We've posted snippets of our coversation before, but wanted to bring back one of the great cannabis voices over the last decade and then some - David Tran. David began his cannabis entrepreneurial journey by co-founding a Seattle medical marijuana dispensary Conscious Care Cooperative, where he conceived the idea of Dope Magazine, a Cannabis lifestyle brand. He served as the CEO and took the role of Dope Media Brand Director after facilitating the acquisition to Hightimes Media. In 2019, he co-founded Farechild, an all-inclusive event production and marketing platform dedicated to connect the cannabis industry. He also serves on several advisory boards including AMMA Hemp and Sensi Media, as well as managing his own consulting firm, Goldfingers Group and Greenstone Holdings.  We've posted snippets of our coversation before, but wanted to bring back one of the great cannabis voices over the last decade and then some - David Tran. David began his cannabis entrepreneurial journey by co-founding a Seattle medical marijuana dispensary Conscious Care Cooperative, where he conceived the idea of Dope Magazine, a Cannabis lifestyle brand. He served as the CEO and took the role of Dope Media Brand Director after facilitating the acquisition to Hightimes Media. In 2019, he co-founded Farechild, an all-inclusive event production and marketing platform dedicated to connect the cannabis industry. He also serves on several advisory boards including AMMA Hemp and Sensi Media, as well as managing his own consulting firm, Goldfingers Group and Greenstone Holdings.  false full 31 Buzzsprout-4407362 Craig Wasserman, Pot Brothers at Law Craig and Marc Wasserman are the founders of California's award-winning marijuana business and criminal defense law group The WassLaw Firm, a.k.a. Pot Brothers at Law. For over 30 years, they have represented countless marijuana business clients from dispensaries, patient cooperatives, marijuana delivery services, cultivation, marijuana manufacturing, and criminal defense for marijuana-related crimes here in the State of California.

In today's episode of Elevate Your Grind, we sit down with Craig to hear how they gain their stardom on Instagram, their widly-used script for potential possession accusations, and what the legal landscape looks like in California. 

]]> Thu, 2 Jul 2020 17:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Craig and Marc Wasserman are the founders of California's award-winning marijuana business and criminal defense law group The WassLaw Firm, a.k.a. Pot Brothers at Law. For over 30 years, they have represented countless marijuana business clients from dispensaries, patient cooperatives, marijuana delivery services, cultivation, marijuana manufacturing, and criminal defense for marijuana-related crimes here in the State of California.

In today's episode of Elevate Your Grind, we sit down with Craig to hear how they gain their stardom on Instagram, their widly-used script for potential possession accusations, and what the legal landscape looks like in California. 

]]> Craig Wasserman, Pot Brothers at Law Cannabis Lab 00:49:08 Craig and Marc Wasserman are the founders of California's award-winning marijuana business and criminal defense law group The WassLaw Firm, a.k.a. Pot Brothers at Law. For over 30 years, they have represented countless marijuana business clients from dispensaries, patient cooperatives, marijuana delivery services, cultivation, marijuana manufacturing, and criminal defense for marijuana-related crimes here in the State of California.In today's episode of Elevate Your Grind, we sit down with Craig to hear how they gain their stardom on Instagram, their widly-used script for potential possession accusations, and what the legal landscape looks like in California.  Craig and Marc Wasserman are the founders of California's award-winning marijuana business and criminal defense law group The WassLaw Firm, a.k.a. Pot Brothers at Law. For over 30 years, they have represented countless marijuana business clients from dispensaries, patient cooperatives, marijuana delivery services, cultivation, marijuana manufacturing, and criminal defense for marijuana-related crimes here in the State of California.In today's episode of Elevate Your Grind, we sit down with Craig to hear how they gain their stardom on Instagram, their widly-used script for potential possession accusations, and what the legal landscape looks like in California.  false full 30 Buzzsprout-4358591 Durée Ross, Founder and President of Durée & Company Durée Ross launched her own PR agency, Durée & Company, at the age of 24, and has since been setting the bar for excellence in PR, serving the corporate, agency and nonprofit arenas for local, national and international clients. An award-winning entrepreneur, she has been nationally recognized for her ability to develop winning strategies and successfully deliver creative campaigns for clients. 

Durée leads a 10+ member team of PR and marketing professionals in her Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Aspen, Colorado offices. She fosters diversity and inclusion in every aspect of her business and is the winner of PR News’ 2016 Top Women in PR award, which honors influential women who are driving the agenda for the industry and in their companies.

Durée is also a pioneer in her adaption of emerging industries, including CBD. Her work in the space has resulted in a growing list of clients, from processing facilities to consumer products sold in big box retailers. Through a watchful eye on local and federal legislation, a strong pulse on key expos and leadership conferences and proven relationships with influencers and thought leaders, Durée understands how to navigate the rapidly-growing cannabis industry to achieve client goals. She is a Marijuana Moments member and a corporate partner to CannabisLAB.

]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Durée Ross launched her own PR agency, Durée & Company, at the age of 24, and has since been setting the bar for excellence in PR, serving the corporate, agency and nonprofit arenas for local, national and international clients. An award-winning entrepreneur, she has been nationally recognized for her ability to develop winning strategies and successfully deliver creative campaigns for clients. 

Durée leads a 10+ member team of PR and marketing professionals in her Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Aspen, Colorado offices. She fosters diversity and inclusion in every aspect of her business and is the winner of PR News’ 2016 Top Women in PR award, which honors influential women who are driving the agenda for the industry and in their companies.

Durée is also a pioneer in her adaption of emerging industries, including CBD. Her work in the space has resulted in a growing list of clients, from processing facilities to consumer products sold in big box retailers. Through a watchful eye on local and federal legislation, a strong pulse on key expos and leadership conferences and proven relationships with influencers and thought leaders, Durée understands how to navigate the rapidly-growing cannabis industry to achieve client goals. She is a Marijuana Moments member and a corporate partner to CannabisLAB.

]]> Durée Ross, Founder and President of Durée & Company Cannabis Lab 00:48:02 Durée Ross launched her own PR agency, Durée & Company, at the age of 24, and has since been setting the bar for excellence in PR, serving the corporate, agency and nonprofit arenas for local, national and international clients. An award-winning entrepreneur, she has been nationally recognized for her ability to develop winning strategies and successfully deliver creative campaigns for clients. Durée leads a 10+ member team of PR and marketing professionals in her Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Aspen, Colorado offices. She fosters diversity and inclusion in every aspect of her business and is the winner of PR News’ 2016 Top Women in PR award, which honors influential women who are driving the agenda for the industry and in their companies.Durée is also a pioneer in her adaption of emerging industries, including CBD. Her work in the space has resulted in a growing list of clients, from processing facilities to consumer products sold in big box retailers. Through a watchful eye on local and federal legislation, a strong pulse on key expos and leadership conferences and proven relationships with influencers and thought leaders, Durée understands how to navigate the rapidly-growing cannabis industry to achieve client goals. She is a Marijuana Moments member and a corporate partner to CannabisLAB. Durée Ross launched her own PR agency, Durée & Company, at the age of 24, and has since been setting the bar for excellence in PR, serving the corporate, agency and nonprofit arenas for local, national and international clients. An award-winning entrepreneur, she has been nationally recognized for her ability to develop winning strategies and successfully deliver creative campaigns for clients. Durée leads a 10+ member team of PR and marketing professionals in her Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Aspen, Colorado offices. She fosters diversity and inclusion in every aspect of her business and is the winner of PR News’ 2016 Top Women in PR award, which honors influential women who are driving the agenda for the industry and in their companies.Durée is also a pioneer in her adaption of emerging industries, including CBD. Her work in the space has resulted in a growing list of clients, from processing facilities to consumer products sold in big box retailers. Through a watchful eye on local and federal legislation, a strong pulse on key expos and leadership conferences and proven relationships with influencers and thought leaders, Durée understands how to navigate the rapidly-growing cannabis industry to achieve client goals. She is a Marijuana Moments member and a corporate partner to CannabisLAB. false full 29 Buzzsprout-4275857 Jake Bullock, Co-Founder of CANN Jake Bullock, Co-Founder of CANN has always been canna-curious, and eager to explore the potential for cannabis to replace society’s troubling dependence on alcohol and prescription drugs. Jake’s curiosity got the best of him, as he started Cann, the first truly low-dose and 'sessionable' cannabis-infused beverage. In his garage in Palo Alto, CA, he experimented with different dosage levels and flavors, force carbonated kegs, and bottled samples to test on his classmates. The overwhelmingly positive feedback pointed Jake to pursue the project full-time after graduating from Stanford. That same year, Jake recruited his old friend Luke Anderson, and Cann Social Tonics was born. Luke was a former colleague who had never stepped foot into a dispensary before, but Jake knew that with Luke’s experience launching CPG products, he would be the key to bringing the product to life. The two worked together to design a brand and to formulate delicious social beverages that were geared towards the cannabis curious who are looking for an alcohol alternative.


]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2020 19:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Jake Bullock, Co-Founder of CANN has always been canna-curious, and eager to explore the potential for cannabis to replace society’s troubling dependence on alcohol and prescription drugs. Jake’s curiosity got the best of him, as he started Cann, the first truly low-dose and 'sessionable' cannabis-infused beverage. In his garage in Palo Alto, CA, he experimented with different dosage levels and flavors, force carbonated kegs, and bottled samples to test on his classmates. The overwhelmingly positive feedback pointed Jake to pursue the project full-time after graduating from Stanford. That same year, Jake recruited his old friend Luke Anderson, and Cann Social Tonics was born. Luke was a former colleague who had never stepped foot into a dispensary before, but Jake knew that with Luke’s experience launching CPG products, he would be the key to bringing the product to life. The two worked together to design a brand and to formulate delicious social beverages that were geared towards the cannabis curious who are looking for an alcohol alternative.


]]> Jake Bullock, Co-Founder of CANN Cannabis Lab 00:40:27 Jake Bullock, Co-Founder of CANN has always been canna-curious, and eager to explore the potential for cannabis to replace society’s troubling dependence on alcohol and prescription drugs. Jake’s curiosity got the best of him, as he started Cann, the first truly low-dose and 'sessionable' cannabis-infused beverage. In his garage in Palo Alto, CA, he experimented with different dosage levels and flavors, force carbonated kegs, and bottled samples to test on his classmates. The overwhelmingly positive feedback pointed Jake to pursue the project full-time after graduating from Stanford. That same year, Jake recruited his old friend Luke Anderson, and Cann Social Tonics was born. Luke was a former colleague who had never stepped foot into a dispensary before, but Jake knew that with Luke’s experience launching CPG products, he would be the key to bringing the product to life. The two worked together to design a brand and to formulate delicious social beverages that were geared towards the cannabis curious who are looking for an alcohol alternative. Jake Bullock, Co-Founder of CANN has always been canna-curious, and eager to explore the potential for cannabis to replace society’s troubling dependence on alcohol and prescription drugs. Jake’s curiosity got the best of him, as he started Cann, the first truly low-dose and 'sessionable' cannabis-infused beverage. In his garage in Palo Alto, CA, he experimented with different dosage levels and flavors, force carbonated kegs, and bottled samples to test on his classmates. The overwhelmingly positive feedback pointed Jake to pursue the project full-time after graduating from Stanford. That same year, Jake recruited his old friend Luke Anderson, and Cann Social Tonics was born. Luke was a former colleague who had never stepped foot into a dispensary before, but Jake knew that with Luke’s experience launching CPG products, he would be the key to bringing the product to life. The two worked together to design a brand and to formulate delicious social beverages that were geared towards the cannabis curious who are looking for an alcohol alternative. false full 28 Buzzsprout-4226720 Cannabis Investing in 2020: How to Find Opportunities Amongst Chaos Rather than our standard Thursday episode of Elevate Your Grind, we decided to reair last week's investment panel hosted by our Broward chapter. 

2020 was supposed to be a turbulent time for the Cannabis Industry……and that was before the pandemic hit. Now that Cannabis has been deemed “Essential” has that changed the outlook for this year? Join our panel of expert Investors as they discuss how being deemed essential has changed their outlooks and where they see opportunities to invest in the private Cannabis market.

Meet Your Speakers:
Emily Paxhia, Managing Director Poseidon Asset Management, LLC
Matt Hawkins, Founder & Managing Principal, Entourage Effect Capital
Matt Nordgren, CEO & Founder, Arcadian Fund
George Mancheril, CEO, Bespoke Financial,
Jonathan Robbins, Partner & Chair, Akerman's National Cannabis Practice



]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Rather than our standard Thursday episode of Elevate Your Grind, we decided to reair last week's investment panel hosted by our Broward chapter. 

2020 was supposed to be a turbulent time for the Cannabis Industry……and that was before the pandemic hit. Now that Cannabis has been deemed “Essential” has that changed the outlook for this year? Join our panel of expert Investors as they discuss how being deemed essential has changed their outlooks and where they see opportunities to invest in the private Cannabis market.

Meet Your Speakers:
Emily Paxhia, Managing Director Poseidon Asset Management, LLC
Matt Hawkins, Founder & Managing Principal, Entourage Effect Capital
Matt Nordgren, CEO & Founder, Arcadian Fund
George Mancheril, CEO, Bespoke Financial,
Jonathan Robbins, Partner & Chair, Akerman's National Cannabis Practice



]]> Cannabis Investing in 2020: How to Find Opportunities Amongst Chaos Cannabis Lab 01:08:46 Rather than our standard Thursday episode of Elevate Your Grind, we decided to reair last week's investment panel hosted by our Broward chapter. 2020 was supposed to be a turbulent time for the Cannabis Industry……and that was before the pandemic hit. Now that Cannabis has been deemed “Essential” has that changed the outlook for this year? Join our panel of expert Investors as they discuss how being deemed essential has changed their outlooks and where they see opportunities to invest in the private Cannabis market.Meet Your Speakers:Emily Paxhia, Managing Director Poseidon Asset Management, LLCMatt Hawkins, Founder & Managing Principal, Entourage Effect CapitalMatt Nordgren, CEO & Founder, Arcadian FundGeorge Mancheril, CEO, Bespoke Financial,Jonathan Robbins, Partner & Chair, Akerman's National Cannabis Practice Rather than our standard Thursday episode of Elevate Your Grind, we decided to reair last week's investment panel hosted by our Broward chapter. 2020 was supposed to be a turbulent time for the Cannabis Industry……and that was before the pandemic hit. Now that Cannabis has been deemed “Essential” has that changed the outlook for this year? Join our panel of expert Investors as they discuss how being deemed essential has changed their outlooks and where they see opportunities to invest in the private Cannabis market.Meet Your Speakers:Emily Paxhia, Managing Director Poseidon Asset Management, LLCMatt Hawkins, Founder & Managing Principal, Entourage Effect CapitalMatt Nordgren, CEO & Founder, Arcadian FundGeorge Mancheril, CEO, Bespoke Financial,Jonathan Robbins, Partner & Chair, Akerman's National Cannabis Practice false full 27 Buzzsprout-4183328 Yesenia Garcia, Director of Marketing at Curealeaf Florida Yesenia Garcia is a longtime resident of South Florida, she graduated from FIU and went on to lead an in-house creative and marketing agency of one of South Florida’s leading gaming and entertainment establishments. Yesenia joined Curaleaf last year in May in search of a career and personal challenge in an emerging industry that also happened to have a positive impact on people’s lives. “It was important to me to work for a company, like Curaleaf, who values social responsibility and gives back to the communities it serves,” said Yesenia. Providing consumers with options to medicate with quality cannabis as a natural way of achieving their wellness goals is one of the many reasons this industry is so rewarding to her.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Yesenia Garcia is a longtime resident of South Florida, she graduated from FIU and went on to lead an in-house creative and marketing agency of one of South Florida’s leading gaming and entertainment establishments. Yesenia joined Curaleaf last year in May in search of a career and personal challenge in an emerging industry that also happened to have a positive impact on people’s lives. “It was important to me to work for a company, like Curaleaf, who values social responsibility and gives back to the communities it serves,” said Yesenia. Providing consumers with options to medicate with quality cannabis as a natural way of achieving their wellness goals is one of the many reasons this industry is so rewarding to her.

]]> Yesenia Garcia, Director of Marketing at Curealeaf Florida Cannabis Lab 00:48:33 Yesenia Garcia is a longtime resident of South Florida, she graduated from FIU and went on to lead an in-house creative and marketing agency of one of South Florida’s leading gaming and entertainment establishments. Yesenia joined Curaleaf last year in May in search of a career and personal challenge in an emerging industry that also happened to have a positive impact on people’s lives. “It was important to me to work for a company, like Curaleaf, who values social responsibility and gives back to the communities it serves,” said Yesenia. Providing consumers with options to medicate with quality cannabis as a natural way of achieving their wellness goals is one of the many reasons this industry is so rewarding to her. Yesenia Garcia is a longtime resident of South Florida, she graduated from FIU and went on to lead an in-house creative and marketing agency of one of South Florida’s leading gaming and entertainment establishments. Yesenia joined Curaleaf last year in May in search of a career and personal challenge in an emerging industry that also happened to have a positive impact on people’s lives. “It was important to me to work for a company, like Curaleaf, who values social responsibility and gives back to the communities it serves,” said Yesenia. Providing consumers with options to medicate with quality cannabis as a natural way of achieving their wellness goals is one of the many reasons this industry is so rewarding to her. false full 26 Buzzsprout-4136165 Arby Barroso, Co-Founder of Green Roads In our latest episode, we sit down with Arby Barroso, Co-Founder of Green Roads. An injury at 23 years old led him on a rocky journey that would ultimately result in one of the countries largest and most trusted CBD brands. Arby suffered a hip injuring playing football which led to an opiate addiction that would end up with jail time. Soon after Arby met Dr. Laura Fuentes, a compounding pharmacist who helped him leverage CBD to fight his addiction. Laura and Arby knew that the world needed this solution, and today Green Roads can be found in over 10,000 locations across the globe.

]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2020 19:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind In our latest episode, we sit down with Arby Barroso, Co-Founder of Green Roads. An injury at 23 years old led him on a rocky journey that would ultimately result in one of the countries largest and most trusted CBD brands. Arby suffered a hip injuring playing football which led to an opiate addiction that would end up with jail time. Soon after Arby met Dr. Laura Fuentes, a compounding pharmacist who helped him leverage CBD to fight his addiction. Laura and Arby knew that the world needed this solution, and today Green Roads can be found in over 10,000 locations across the globe.

]]> Arby Barroso, Co-Founder of Green Roads Cannabis Lab 00:53:28 In our latest episode, we sit down with Arby Barroso, Co-Founder of Green Roads. An injury at 23 years old led him on a rocky journey that would ultimately result in one of the countries largest and most trusted CBD brands. Arby suffered a hip injuring playing football which led to an opiate addiction that would end up with jail time. Soon after Arby met Dr. Laura Fuentes, a compounding pharmacist who helped him leverage CBD to fight his addiction. Laura and Arby knew that the world needed this solution, and today Green Roads can be found in over 10,000 locations across the globe. In our latest episode, we sit down with Arby Barroso, Co-Founder of Green Roads. An injury at 23 years old led him on a rocky journey that would ultimately result in one of the countries largest and most trusted CBD brands. Arby suffered a hip injuring playing football which led to an opiate addiction that would end up with jail time. Soon after Arby met Dr. Laura Fuentes, a compounding pharmacist who helped him leverage CBD to fight his addiction. Laura and Arby knew that the world needed this solution, and today Green Roads can be found in over 10,000 locations across the globe. false full 25 Buzzsprout-4090241 Bob Hoban, Founder & President of Hoban Law Group Bob Hoban was one of the first in the legal field to pivot into the cannabis industry, starting his full-service cannabis practice in 2008. Since then, Hoban Law Group has expanded into seventeen states and ten nations abroad, with over fifty attorneys who specialize in all aspects of the commercial practice surrounding the cannabis industry. In today's episode of Elevate Your Grind, we talk with Bob on how he's seen cannabis develop over the past decade and his experiences in the trenches. 

]]> Mon, 8 Jun 2020 20:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Bob Hoban was one of the first in the legal field to pivot into the cannabis industry, starting his full-service cannabis practice in 2008. Since then, Hoban Law Group has expanded into seventeen states and ten nations abroad, with over fifty attorneys who specialize in all aspects of the commercial practice surrounding the cannabis industry. In today's episode of Elevate Your Grind, we talk with Bob on how he's seen cannabis develop over the past decade and his experiences in the trenches. 

]]> Bob Hoban, Founder & President of Hoban Law Group Cannabis Lab 00:55:37 Bob Hoban was one of the first in the legal field to pivot into the cannabis industry, starting his full-service cannabis practice in 2008. Since then, Hoban Law Group has expanded into seventeen states and ten nations abroad, with over fifty attorneys who specialize in all aspects of the commercial practice surrounding the cannabis industry. In today's episode of Elevate Your Grind, we talk with Bob on how he's seen cannabis develop over the past decade and his experiences in the trenches.  Bob Hoban was one of the first in the legal field to pivot into the cannabis industry, starting his full-service cannabis practice in 2008. Since then, Hoban Law Group has expanded into seventeen states and ten nations abroad, with over fifty attorneys who specialize in all aspects of the commercial practice surrounding the cannabis industry. In today's episode of Elevate Your Grind, we talk with Bob on how he's seen cannabis develop over the past decade and his experiences in the trenches.  false full 24 Buzzsprout-4045619 Valda Coryat, CMO of Trulieve Valda Coryat started her position as CMO of Trulieve in December 2019, just a few months before the COVID-19 outbreak forced them to shift into an unprecedented state of operations. In this episode of Elevate Your Grind, we talk about Valda's transition from Mangos to Cannabis, starting with a company during a time of uncertainty, and her thoughts on where the industry is going. 

]]> Thu, 4 Jun 2020 20:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Valda Coryat started her position as CMO of Trulieve in December 2019, just a few months before the COVID-19 outbreak forced them to shift into an unprecedented state of operations. In this episode of Elevate Your Grind, we talk about Valda's transition from Mangos to Cannabis, starting with a company during a time of uncertainty, and her thoughts on where the industry is going. 

]]> Valda Coryat, CMO of Trulieve Cannabis Lab 00:38:16 Valda Coryat started her position as CMO of Trulieve in December 2019, just a few months before the COVID-19 outbreak forced them to shift into an unprecedented state of operations. In this episode of Elevate Your Grind, we talk about Valda's transition from Mangos to Cannabis, starting with a company during a time of uncertainty, and her thoughts on where the industry is going.  Valda Coryat started her position as CMO of Trulieve in December 2019, just a few months before the COVID-19 outbreak forced them to shift into an unprecedented state of operations. In this episode of Elevate Your Grind, we talk about Valda's transition from Mangos to Cannabis, starting with a company during a time of uncertainty, and her thoughts on where the industry is going.  false full 23 Buzzsprout-4000961 Chloe Grossman, Director of Corporate Growth at Trulieve Chloe is the Director of Corporate Growth at Trulieve managing organic growth opportunities for Trulieve, and a focus on new market penetration through competitive license opportunities. She has over five years of operational, licensing and policy experience in the cannabis industry. Before Trulieve, she served as Managing Director of a Los Angeles-based vertically-integrated cannabis company and has influenced cannabis policy in a number of state and international jurisdictions, including California, New Jersey, Canada, Mexico, and Guam. She is also a member of the Policy Committee for the Minority Cannabis Business Association and formerly served as Research Director for the National Cannabis Industry Association's Federal Policy Council.

]]> Mon, 1 Jun 2020 20:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Chloe is the Director of Corporate Growth at Trulieve managing organic growth opportunities for Trulieve, and a focus on new market penetration through competitive license opportunities. She has over five years of operational, licensing and policy experience in the cannabis industry. Before Trulieve, she served as Managing Director of a Los Angeles-based vertically-integrated cannabis company and has influenced cannabis policy in a number of state and international jurisdictions, including California, New Jersey, Canada, Mexico, and Guam. She is also a member of the Policy Committee for the Minority Cannabis Business Association and formerly served as Research Director for the National Cannabis Industry Association's Federal Policy Council.

]]> Chloe Grossman, Director of Corporate Growth at Trulieve Cannabis Lab 00:51:36 Chloe is the Director of Corporate Growth at Trulieve managing organic growth opportunities for Trulieve, and a focus on new market penetration through competitive license opportunities. She has over five years of operational, licensing and policy experience in the cannabis industry. Before Trulieve, she served as Managing Director of a Los Angeles-based vertically-integrated cannabis company and has influenced cannabis policy in a number of state and international jurisdictions, including California, New Jersey, Canada, Mexico, and Guam. She is also a member of the Policy Committee for the Minority Cannabis Business Association and formerly served as Research Director for the National Cannabis Industry Association's Federal Policy Council. Chloe is the Director of Corporate Growth at Trulieve managing organic growth opportunities for Trulieve, and a focus on new market penetration through competitive license opportunities. She has over five years of operational, licensing and policy experience in the cannabis industry. Before Trulieve, she served as Managing Director of a Los Angeles-based vertically-integrated cannabis company and has influenced cannabis policy in a number of state and international jurisdictions, including California, New Jersey, Canada, Mexico, and Guam. She is also a member of the Policy Committee for the Minority Cannabis Business Association and formerly served as Research Director for the National Cannabis Industry Association's Federal Policy Council. false full 22 Buzzsprout-3953444 Jeff Finnerty, Senior Director of Sales & Marketing at GrowHealthy Jeff Finnerty got into the Cannabis industry by witnessing the powerful possibilities of the plant and the people creating access to it. His sister had Fibromyalgia, and he saw for years how it made her unable to hold a job, enjoy time with family and friends, all due to pain and suffering from her illness. Once she turned to Cannabis for pain management, it immediately changed her life, and he wanted to create that same experience for thousands of other patients. He is now the Senior Director of Sales & Marketing at iAnthus Capital Management, and we're excited to have had him on Elevate Your Grind to share his experience in the medical cannabis market.  

]]> Thu, 28 May 2020 19:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Jeff Finnerty got into the Cannabis industry by witnessing the powerful possibilities of the plant and the people creating access to it. His sister had Fibromyalgia, and he saw for years how it made her unable to hold a job, enjoy time with family and friends, all due to pain and suffering from her illness. Once she turned to Cannabis for pain management, it immediately changed her life, and he wanted to create that same experience for thousands of other patients. He is now the Senior Director of Sales & Marketing at iAnthus Capital Management, and we're excited to have had him on Elevate Your Grind to share his experience in the medical cannabis market.  

]]> Jeff Finnerty, Senior Director of Sales & Marketing at GrowHealthy Cannabis Lab 00:34:24 Jeff Finnerty got into the Cannabis industry by witnessing the powerful possibilities of the plant and the people creating access to it. His sister had Fibromyalgia, and he saw for years how it made her unable to hold a job, enjoy time with family and friends, all due to pain and suffering from her illness. Once she turned to Cannabis for pain management, it immediately changed her life, and he wanted to create that same experience for thousands of other patients. He is now the Senior Director of Sales & Marketing at iAnthus Capital Management, and we're excited to have had him on Elevate Your Grind to share his experience in the medical cannabis market.   Jeff Finnerty got into the Cannabis industry by witnessing the powerful possibilities of the plant and the people creating access to it. His sister had Fibromyalgia, and he saw for years how it made her unable to hold a job, enjoy time with family and friends, all due to pain and suffering from her illness. Once she turned to Cannabis for pain management, it immediately changed her life, and he wanted to create that same experience for thousands of other patients. He is now the Senior Director of Sales & Marketing at iAnthus Capital Management, and we're excited to have had him on Elevate Your Grind to share his experience in the medical cannabis market.   false full 21 Buzzsprout-3910607 Rosie Mattio, Founder of Mattio Communications Rosie Mattio started her solo PR-firm in 2004, then called RMPR. Since moving to Seattle in 2014 and recognizing the opportunity in the cannabis space, she has grown to become one of the industry's key players. She was recently included on Marijuana Ventures 40 Under 40 list, and we're super excited to have had her on Elevate Your Grind. 

]]> Mon, 25 May 2020 20:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Rosie Mattio started her solo PR-firm in 2004, then called RMPR. Since moving to Seattle in 2014 and recognizing the opportunity in the cannabis space, she has grown to become one of the industry's key players. She was recently included on Marijuana Ventures 40 Under 40 list, and we're super excited to have had her on Elevate Your Grind. 

]]> Rosie Mattio, Founder of Mattio Communications Cannabis Lab 00:55:02 Rosie Mattio started her solo PR-firm in 2004, then called RMPR. Since moving to Seattle in 2014 and recognizing the opportunity in the cannabis space, she has grown to become one of the industry's key players. She was recently included on Marijuana Ventures 40 Under 40 list, and we're super excited to have had her on Elevate Your Grind.  Rosie Mattio started her solo PR-firm in 2004, then called RMPR. Since moving to Seattle in 2014 and recognizing the opportunity in the cannabis space, she has grown to become one of the industry's key players. She was recently included on Marijuana Ventures 40 Under 40 list, and we're super excited to have had her on Elevate Your Grind.  false full 20 Buzzsprout-3862580 Cynthia Brewer, Vice President of Kaycha Labs Have you met Cynthia Brewer, Vice President of Kaycha Labs?

Cynthia started her Cannabis career in 2016 as a patient advocate and Medical Cannabis program supporter. She has been a part of Kaycha Labs LLC since its inception in Summer 2017, initially starting as Director of Operations and Sales with a focus on connecting and building relationships with Florida’s licensed MMTCs and helping to procure their laboratory’s ISO/17025 accreditation and state licensure.

Today Cynthia helps to procure laboratory testing licenses for Kaycha Labs in various markets nationwide and works attentively with the MMTCs in Florida and cannabis companies throughout the country.

]]> Thu, 21 May 2020 20:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Have you met Cynthia Brewer, Vice President of Kaycha Labs?

Cynthia started her Cannabis career in 2016 as a patient advocate and Medical Cannabis program supporter. She has been a part of Kaycha Labs LLC since its inception in Summer 2017, initially starting as Director of Operations and Sales with a focus on connecting and building relationships with Florida’s licensed MMTCs and helping to procure their laboratory’s ISO/17025 accreditation and state licensure.

Today Cynthia helps to procure laboratory testing licenses for Kaycha Labs in various markets nationwide and works attentively with the MMTCs in Florida and cannabis companies throughout the country.

]]> Cynthia Brewer, Vice President of Kaycha Labs Cannabis Lab 00:54:07 Have you met Cynthia Brewer, Vice President of Kaycha Labs?Cynthia started her Cannabis career in 2016 as a patient advocate and Medical Cannabis program supporter. She has been a part of Kaycha Labs LLC since its inception in Summer 2017, initially starting as Director of Operations and Sales with a focus on connecting and building relationships with Florida’s licensed MMTCs and helping to procure their laboratory’s ISO/17025 accreditation and state licensure.Today Cynthia helps to procure laboratory testing licenses for Kaycha Labs in various markets nationwide and works attentively with the MMTCs in Florida and cannabis companies throughout the country. Have you met Cynthia Brewer, Vice President of Kaycha Labs?Cynthia started her Cannabis career in 2016 as a patient advocate and Medical Cannabis program supporter. She has been a part of Kaycha Labs LLC since its inception in Summer 2017, initially starting as Director of Operations and Sales with a focus on connecting and building relationships with Florida’s licensed MMTCs and helping to procure their laboratory’s ISO/17025 accreditation and state licensure.Today Cynthia helps to procure laboratory testing licenses for Kaycha Labs in various markets nationwide and works attentively with the MMTCs in Florida and cannabis companies throughout the country. false full 19 Buzzsprout-3800903 Bryan Passman, Co-Founder of Hunter + Esquire Bryan Passman is the co-founder and CEO of Hunter + Esquire, a full-service, cannabis-specific executive recruitment and consulting agency. Bryan's professional background before launching H+E was in retained executive search for 18 years in MedTech/Pharma (15 yrs) and Food and Adult Beverage CPG (3 yrs). His deep knowledge of those highly regulated and nuanced industries has helped H+E significantly understand the needs and wants of cannabis clients, and today he shares his insight during a particularly tricky job market. 

]]> Mon, 18 May 2020 19:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Bryan Passman is the co-founder and CEO of Hunter + Esquire, a full-service, cannabis-specific executive recruitment and consulting agency. Bryan's professional background before launching H+E was in retained executive search for 18 years in MedTech/Pharma (15 yrs) and Food and Adult Beverage CPG (3 yrs). His deep knowledge of those highly regulated and nuanced industries has helped H+E significantly understand the needs and wants of cannabis clients, and today he shares his insight during a particularly tricky job market. 

]]> Bryan Passman, Co-Founder of Hunter + Esquire Cannabis Lab 00:37:49 Bryan Passman is the co-founder and CEO of Hunter + Esquire, a full-service, cannabis-specific executive recruitment and consulting agency. Bryan's professional background before launching H+E was in retained executive search for 18 years in MedTech/Pharma (15 yrs) and Food and Adult Beverage CPG (3 yrs). His deep knowledge of those highly regulated and nuanced industries has helped H+E significantly understand the needs and wants of cannabis clients, and today he shares his insight during a particularly tricky job market.  Bryan Passman is the co-founder and CEO of Hunter + Esquire, a full-service, cannabis-specific executive recruitment and consulting agency. Bryan's professional background before launching H+E was in retained executive search for 18 years in MedTech/Pharma (15 yrs) and Food and Adult Beverage CPG (3 yrs). His deep knowledge of those highly regulated and nuanced industries has helped H+E significantly understand the needs and wants of cannabis clients, and today he shares his insight during a particularly tricky job market.  false full 18 Buzzsprout-3758003 Charles Warner, Editor-in-Chief of Cannabis & Tech Today Charles Warner is the CEO of Innovative Properties Worldwide, a veteran-owned media company out of Denver, where he is responsible for overseeing the company’s many areas of specialization, including custom publishing, sponsorship sales, onsite activation, audience development, ad sales training, and branded content. Prior to IPW, Charles oversaw a Florida media company that produced over 300 high-end event publications for some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world, such as the PGA, NASCAR, LPGA, NCAA March Madness, NCAA college football, the Super Bowl, and the World Series.

]]> Thu, 14 May 2020 19:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Charles Warner is the CEO of Innovative Properties Worldwide, a veteran-owned media company out of Denver, where he is responsible for overseeing the company’s many areas of specialization, including custom publishing, sponsorship sales, onsite activation, audience development, ad sales training, and branded content. Prior to IPW, Charles oversaw a Florida media company that produced over 300 high-end event publications for some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world, such as the PGA, NASCAR, LPGA, NCAA March Madness, NCAA college football, the Super Bowl, and the World Series.

]]> Charles Warner, Editor-in-Chief of Cannabis & Tech Today Cannabis Lab 01:00:38 Charles Warner is the CEO of Innovative Properties Worldwide, a veteran-owned media company out of Denver, where he is responsible for overseeing the company’s many areas of specialization, including custom publishing, sponsorship sales, onsite activation, audience development, ad sales training, and branded content. Prior to IPW, Charles oversaw a Florida media company that produced over 300 high-end event publications for some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world, such as the PGA, NASCAR, LPGA, NCAA March Madness, NCAA college football, the Super Bowl, and the World Series. Charles Warner is the CEO of Innovative Properties Worldwide, a veteran-owned media company out of Denver, where he is responsible for overseeing the company’s many areas of specialization, including custom publishing, sponsorship sales, onsite activation, audience development, ad sales training, and branded content. Prior to IPW, Charles oversaw a Florida media company that produced over 300 high-end event publications for some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world, such as the PGA, NASCAR, LPGA, NCAA March Madness, NCAA college football, the Super Bowl, and the World Series. false full 17 Buzzsprout-3716996 Dana Chaves, Director of Specialty Banking at First National Bank Dana Chaves is one of the unsung heroes when it comes to moving the cannabis industry forward. Dana is the former chairwoman of NCIA’s Banking Access Committee and Director of Specialty Banking at First Federal Bank of Florida. Banking and cannabis have always had a tricky relationship, but it's been especially difficult for cannabusiness owners during the past few months. We had on Dana Chaves, Director of Specialty Banking at First National Bank and member of the NCIA Banking Access Committee, to discuss how some businesses were left out of the SBA stimulus, and what to expect in terms of funding moving forward.

]]> Mon, 11 May 2020 20:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Dana Chaves is one of the unsung heroes when it comes to moving the cannabis industry forward. Dana is the former chairwoman of NCIA’s Banking Access Committee and Director of Specialty Banking at First Federal Bank of Florida. Banking and cannabis have always had a tricky relationship, but it's been especially difficult for cannabusiness owners during the past few months. We had on Dana Chaves, Director of Specialty Banking at First National Bank and member of the NCIA Banking Access Committee, to discuss how some businesses were left out of the SBA stimulus, and what to expect in terms of funding moving forward.

]]> Dana Chaves, Director of Specialty Banking at First National Bank Cannabis Lab 00:41:42 Dana Chaves is one of the unsung heroes when it comes to moving the cannabis industry forward. Dana is the former chairwoman of NCIA’s Banking Access Committee and Director of Specialty Banking at First Federal Bank of Florida. Banking and cannabis have always had a tricky relationship, but it's been especially difficult for cannabusiness owners during the past few months. We had on Dana Chaves, Director of Specialty Banking at First National Bank and member of the NCIA Banking Access Committee, to discuss how some businesses were left out of the SBA stimulus, and what to expect in terms of funding moving forward. Dana Chaves is one of the unsung heroes when it comes to moving the cannabis industry forward. Dana is the former chairwoman of NCIA’s Banking Access Committee and Director of Specialty Banking at First Federal Bank of Florida. Banking and cannabis have always had a tricky relationship, but it's been especially difficult for cannabusiness owners during the past few months. We had on Dana Chaves, Director of Specialty Banking at First National Bank and member of the NCIA Banking Access Committee, to discuss how some businesses were left out of the SBA stimulus, and what to expect in terms of funding moving forward. false full 16 Buzzsprout-3663226 Paula Savchenko, Attorney at MSD Tax Law Paula Savchenko is an associate attorney at the Law Offices of Moffa, Sutton, & Donnini, P.A, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Ms. Savchenko joined the firm in 2013 and practices primarily in the areas of Taxation and Administrative Law matters, as she counsels and represents businesses and individuals in their dealings with government agencies. More specifically, most of her work involves tax and regulatory matters, with an emphasis on state and local taxation.

]]> Thu, 7 May 2020 20:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Paula Savchenko is an associate attorney at the Law Offices of Moffa, Sutton, & Donnini, P.A, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Ms. Savchenko joined the firm in 2013 and practices primarily in the areas of Taxation and Administrative Law matters, as she counsels and represents businesses and individuals in their dealings with government agencies. More specifically, most of her work involves tax and regulatory matters, with an emphasis on state and local taxation.

]]> Paula Savchenko, Attorney at MSD Tax Law Cannabis Lab 00:36:31 Paula Savchenko is an associate attorney at the Law Offices of Moffa, Sutton, & Donnini, P.A, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Ms. Savchenko joined the firm in 2013 and practices primarily in the areas of Taxation and Administrative Law matters, as she counsels and represents businesses and individuals in their dealings with government agencies. More specifically, most of her work involves tax and regulatory matters, with an emphasis on state and local taxation. Paula Savchenko is an associate attorney at the Law Offices of Moffa, Sutton, & Donnini, P.A, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Ms. Savchenko joined the firm in 2013 and practices primarily in the areas of Taxation and Administrative Law matters, as she counsels and represents businesses and individuals in their dealings with government agencies. More specifically, most of her work involves tax and regulatory matters, with an emphasis on state and local taxation. false full 15 Buzzsprout-3620758 Dee Williams, Events Coordinator at Trulieve Darnell Williams has not been active in the cannabis community for as long as some others, but his story has given him a very unique view. In 2015 Darnell was diagnosed with CHF (Congestive Heart failure) and within a matter of weeks, he was unable to even walk to the restroom without stopping to take a break. Over the course of 2 years, he survived the implantation of an internal/external LVAD heart pump and was able to finally receive a donor heart for transplantation. With no previous cannabis experience, Darnell decided to turn to Cannabis therapies to help with his failing physical therapy. Darnell has since then recovered and currently plans and executes educational events for Trulieve. The same company he purchased his first cannabis product from. Sharing the knowledge he has gathered to help educate others on how cannabis can become a healthier alternative medicine for those who choose to use it.

]]> Mon, 4 May 2020 20:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Darnell Williams has not been active in the cannabis community for as long as some others, but his story has given him a very unique view. In 2015 Darnell was diagnosed with CHF (Congestive Heart failure) and within a matter of weeks, he was unable to even walk to the restroom without stopping to take a break. Over the course of 2 years, he survived the implantation of an internal/external LVAD heart pump and was able to finally receive a donor heart for transplantation. With no previous cannabis experience, Darnell decided to turn to Cannabis therapies to help with his failing physical therapy. Darnell has since then recovered and currently plans and executes educational events for Trulieve. The same company he purchased his first cannabis product from. Sharing the knowledge he has gathered to help educate others on how cannabis can become a healthier alternative medicine for those who choose to use it.

]]> Dee Williams, Events Coordinator at Trulieve Cannabis Lab 00:50:31 Darnell Williams has not been active in the cannabis community for as long as some others, but his story has given him a very unique view. In 2015 Darnell was diagnosed with CHF (Congestive Heart failure) and within a matter of weeks, he was unable to even walk to the restroom without stopping to take a break. Over the course of 2 years, he survived the implantation of an internal/external LVAD heart pump and was able to finally receive a donor heart for transplantation. With no previous cannabis experience, Darnell decided to turn to Cannabis therapies to help with his failing physical therapy. Darnell has since then recovered and currently plans and executes educational events for Trulieve. The same company he purchased his first cannabis product from. Sharing the knowledge he has gathered to help educate others on how cannabis can become a healthier alternative medicine for those who choose to use it. Darnell Williams has not been active in the cannabis community for as long as some others, but his story has given him a very unique view. In 2015 Darnell was diagnosed with CHF (Congestive Heart failure) and within a matter of weeks, he was unable to even walk to the restroom without stopping to take a break. Over the course of 2 years, he survived the implantation of an internal/external LVAD heart pump and was able to finally receive a donor heart for transplantation. With no previous cannabis experience, Darnell decided to turn to Cannabis therapies to help with his failing physical therapy. Darnell has since then recovered and currently plans and executes educational events for Trulieve. The same company he purchased his first cannabis product from. Sharing the knowledge he has gathered to help educate others on how cannabis can become a healthier alternative medicine for those who choose to use it. false full 14 Buzzsprout-3570931 Jonathan Robbins, Partner and Chair of Akerman's National Cannabis Practice Jonathan Robbins represents public and private companies and individuals in complex regulatory and litigation matters in the financial services and regulated substances sectors. His experience encompasses investigations and administrative and enforcement proceedings brought by federal, state, and self-regulatory bodies, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Florida Attorney General’s Office, Florida Department of Financial Services, and Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. He is a go-to resource for broker-dealers and registered persons in securities-related cases filed in both federal and state courts, as well as in FINRA arbitration proceedings addressing both customer and sector disputes.

Jonathan has represented numerous broker-dealers and clearing firms ranging in size from smaller, regional broker-dealer and investment advisory firms to major national wirehouses. He serves as an arbitrator in securities arbitrations between both customers and members and associated persons and members. He frequently represents clients adverse to the SEC while working with the enforcement agency as counsel for receivers appointed by U.S. District Courts.

In addition to his financial services work, Jonathan serves as the leader of Akerman’s Cannabis Practice, counseling clients on the evolving, complex legal and business issues impacting companies with interests in the regulated substances industries. Ranked by Chambers USA as a top lawyer in Cannabis Law and recognized in 2018 by the National Law Journal as one of the country’s “Cannabis Law Trailblazers,” he has been published and quoted in national media outlets such as U.S. News & World Report, The American Lawyer, Politico, Washington Post, and Law360. He is a founding board member of the National Cannabis Bar Association and is also an active member of the National Cannabis Industry Association.

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Jonathan Robbins represents public and private companies and individuals in complex regulatory and litigation matters in the financial services and regulated substances sectors. His experience encompasses investigations and administrative and enforcement proceedings brought by federal, state, and self-regulatory bodies, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Florida Attorney General’s Office, Florida Department of Financial Services, and Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. He is a go-to resource for broker-dealers and registered persons in securities-related cases filed in both federal and state courts, as well as in FINRA arbitration proceedings addressing both customer and sector disputes.

Jonathan has represented numerous broker-dealers and clearing firms ranging in size from smaller, regional broker-dealer and investment advisory firms to major national wirehouses. He serves as an arbitrator in securities arbitrations between both customers and members and associated persons and members. He frequently represents clients adverse to the SEC while working with the enforcement agency as counsel for receivers appointed by U.S. District Courts.

In addition to his financial services work, Jonathan serves as the leader of Akerman’s Cannabis Practice, counseling clients on the evolving, complex legal and business issues impacting companies with interests in the regulated substances industries. Ranked by Chambers USA as a top lawyer in Cannabis Law and recognized in 2018 by the National Law Journal as one of the country’s “Cannabis Law Trailblazers,” he has been published and quoted in national media outlets such as U.S. News & World Report, The American Lawyer, Politico, Washington Post, and Law360. He is a founding board member of the National Cannabis Bar Association and is also an active member of the National Cannabis Industry Association.

]]> Jonathan Robbins, Partner and Chair of Akerman's National Cannabis Practice Cannabis Lab 00:55:42 Jonathan Robbins represents public and private companies and individuals in complex regulatory and litigation matters in the financial services and regulated substances sectors. His experience encompasses investigations and administrative and enforcement proceedings brought by federal, state, and self-regulatory bodies, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Florida Attorney General’s Office, Florida Department of Financial Services, and Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. He is a go-to resource for broker-dealers and registered persons in securities-related cases filed in both federal and state courts, as well as in FINRA arbitration proceedings addressing both customer and sector disputes.Jonathan has represented numerous broker-dealers and clearing firms ranging in size from smaller, regional broker-dealer and investment advisory firms to major national wirehouses. He serves as an arbitrator in securities arbitrations between both customers and members and associated persons and members. He frequently represents clients adverse to the SEC while working with the enforcement agency as counsel for receivers appointed by U.S. District Courts.In addition to his financial services work, Jonathan serves as the leader of Akerman’s Cannabis Practice, counseling clients on the evolving, complex legal and business issues impacting companies with interests in the regulated substances industries. Ranked by Chambers USA as a top lawyer in Cannabis Law and recognized in 2018 by the National Law Journal as one of the country’s “Cannabis Law Trailblazers,” he has been published and quoted in national media outlets such as U.S. News & World Report, The American Lawyer, Politico, Washington Post, and Law360. He is a founding board member of the National Cannabis Bar Association and is also an active member of the National Cannabis Industry Association. Jonathan Robbins represents public and private companies and individuals in complex regulatory and litigation matters in the financial services and regulated substances sectors. His experience encompasses investigations and administrative and enforcement proceedings brought by federal, state, and self-regulatory bodies, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Florida Attorney General’s Office, Florida Department of Financial Services, and Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. He is a go-to resource for broker-dealers and registered persons in securities-related cases filed in both federal and state courts, as well as in FINRA arbitration proceedings addressing both customer and sector disputes.Jonathan has represented numerous broker-dealers and clearing firms ranging in size from smaller, regional broker-dealer and investment advisory firms to major national wirehouses. He serves as an arbitrator in securities arbitrations between both customers and members and associated persons and members. He frequently represents clients adverse to the SEC while working with the enforcement agency as counsel for receivers appointed by U.S. District Courts.In addition to his financial services work, Jonathan serves as the leader of Akerman’s Cannabis Practice, counseling clients on the evolving, complex legal and business issues impacting companies with interests in the regulated substances industries. Ranked by Chambers USA as a top lawyer in Cannabis Law and recognized in 2018 by the National Law Journal as one of the country’s “Cannabis Law Trailblazers,” he has been published and quoted in national media outlets such as U.S. News & World Report, The American Lawyer, Politico, Washington Post, and Law360. He is a founding board member of the National Cannabis Bar Association and is also an active member of the National Cannabis Industry Association. false full 13 Buzzsprout-3527656 Jeremy Green, General Counsel at Green Point Research Jeremy Green is the General Counsel both at Green Point Research and the Hemp Industries Association of Florida. Jeremy graduated from both Florida State University and Florida State University College of Law with Honors and received FSU's Business Law Certificate. Jeremy has extensive experience negotiating and structuring complex business transactions, providing strategic legal advice to Senior Management, and developing solutions to complex legal issues. Before entering the hemp space, Jeremy spent time in the courtroom passionately defending corporate clients in commercial, aviation, and medical malpractice litigation. Jeremy specializes in identifying proactive solutions that will mitigate or eliminate risk.

]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2020 20:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Jeremy Green is the General Counsel both at Green Point Research and the Hemp Industries Association of Florida. Jeremy graduated from both Florida State University and Florida State University College of Law with Honors and received FSU's Business Law Certificate. Jeremy has extensive experience negotiating and structuring complex business transactions, providing strategic legal advice to Senior Management, and developing solutions to complex legal issues. Before entering the hemp space, Jeremy spent time in the courtroom passionately defending corporate clients in commercial, aviation, and medical malpractice litigation. Jeremy specializes in identifying proactive solutions that will mitigate or eliminate risk.

]]> Jeremy Green, General Counsel at Green Point Research Cannabis Lab 00:39:02 Jeremy Green is the General Counsel both at Green Point Research and the Hemp Industries Association of Florida. Jeremy graduated from both Florida State University and Florida State University College of Law with Honors and received FSU's Business Law Certificate. Jeremy has extensive experience negotiating and structuring complex business transactions, providing strategic legal advice to Senior Management, and developing solutions to complex legal issues. Before entering the hemp space, Jeremy spent time in the courtroom passionately defending corporate clients in commercial, aviation, and medical malpractice litigation. Jeremy specializes in identifying proactive solutions that will mitigate or eliminate risk. Jeremy Green is the General Counsel both at Green Point Research and the Hemp Industries Association of Florida. Jeremy graduated from both Florida State University and Florida State University College of Law with Honors and received FSU's Business Law Certificate. Jeremy has extensive experience negotiating and structuring complex business transactions, providing strategic legal advice to Senior Management, and developing solutions to complex legal issues. Before entering the hemp space, Jeremy spent time in the courtroom passionately defending corporate clients in commercial, aviation, and medical malpractice litigation. Jeremy specializes in identifying proactive solutions that will mitigate or eliminate risk. false full 12 Buzzsprout-3480907 Tyler Beuerlein, Chief Revenue Officer at Hypur Tyler leverages his extensive experience in building brands, managing key relationships, and strategic partnerships. Tyler has been at the forefront of Hypur’s expansion efforts for over five years and touches financial institutions, government officials, regulatory bodies, and the state-legal cannabis industry. As a result, he possesses an intricate knowledge of the banking and regulatory climate, key industry influencers, industry dynamics, and market history. He has also become a key contact for media outlets, analytics companies, industry consultants, and investment firms searching for reliable, accurate sources of industry information. Tyler’s contacts and relationships in the US state-legal cannabis industry are unparalleled. As a result of his influential value, he was selected to be Chairman of the National Cannabis Industry Association Banking and Financial Services Committee. He is also a member of the Forbes Business Development Council, frequently publishing articles about the banking and payment environment in the cannabis industry. Tyler founded and managed a large beverage company prior to joining the Hypur team and was a professional athlete in the New York Mets Organization.

]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2020 20:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Tyler leverages his extensive experience in building brands, managing key relationships, and strategic partnerships. Tyler has been at the forefront of Hypur’s expansion efforts for over five years and touches financial institutions, government officials, regulatory bodies, and the state-legal cannabis industry. As a result, he possesses an intricate knowledge of the banking and regulatory climate, key industry influencers, industry dynamics, and market history. He has also become a key contact for media outlets, analytics companies, industry consultants, and investment firms searching for reliable, accurate sources of industry information. Tyler’s contacts and relationships in the US state-legal cannabis industry are unparalleled. As a result of his influential value, he was selected to be Chairman of the National Cannabis Industry Association Banking and Financial Services Committee. He is also a member of the Forbes Business Development Council, frequently publishing articles about the banking and payment environment in the cannabis industry. Tyler founded and managed a large beverage company prior to joining the Hypur team and was a professional athlete in the New York Mets Organization.

]]> Tyler Beuerlein, Chief Revenue Officer at Hypur Cannabis Lab 00:28:43 Tyler leverages his extensive experience in building brands, managing key relationships, and strategic partnerships. Tyler has been at the forefront of Hypur’s expansion efforts for over five years and touches financial institutions, government officials, regulatory bodies, and the state-legal cannabis industry. As a result, he possesses an intricate knowledge of the banking and regulatory climate, key industry influencers, industry dynamics, and market history. He has also become a key contact for media outlets, analytics companies, industry consultants, and investment firms searching for reliable, accurate sources of industry information. Tyler’s contacts and relationships in the US state-legal cannabis industry are unparalleled. As a result of his influential value, he was selected to be Chairman of the National Cannabis Industry Association Banking and Financial Services Committee. He is also a member of the Forbes Business Development Council, frequently publishing articles about the banking and payment environment in the cannabis industry. Tyler founded and managed a large beverage company prior to joining the Hypur team and was a professional athlete in the New York Mets Organization. Tyler leverages his extensive experience in building brands, managing key relationships, and strategic partnerships. Tyler has been at the forefront of Hypur’s expansion efforts for over five years and touches financial institutions, government officials, regulatory bodies, and the state-legal cannabis industry. As a result, he possesses an intricate knowledge of the banking and regulatory climate, key industry influencers, industry dynamics, and market history. He has also become a key contact for media outlets, analytics companies, industry consultants, and investment firms searching for reliable, accurate sources of industry information. Tyler’s contacts and relationships in the US state-legal cannabis industry are unparalleled. As a result of his influential value, he was selected to be Chairman of the National Cannabis Industry Association Banking and Financial Services Committee. He is also a member of the Forbes Business Development Council, frequently publishing articles about the banking and payment environment in the cannabis industry. Tyler founded and managed a large beverage company prior to joining the Hypur team and was a professional athlete in the New York Mets Organization. false full 11 Buzzsprout-3441994 Ricky Williams & Linnea Miron of Real Wellness Throughout his career as a professional athlete, Ricky Williams was often criticized for his belief in the healing power of cannabis. In recent years, as plant-based medicine has become more of an integral part of our culture, Ricky is now viewed as a leading visionary in the movement toward a cannabis-based approach to wellness. Ricky is also becoming more well-known for his work as a holistic healer, a journey that began nearly 15 years ago after his first retirement from the NFL. Ricky has immersed himself in the study of evolutionary astrology as well as other healing modalities including Ayurvedic medicine, cranial sacral therapy, meditation, pranic healing and yoga. Ricky is currently pursuing his doctorate in Chinese medicine and continues to help clients around the world gain a deeper understanding of their lives through his evolutionary astrology practice. Ricky received his Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Texas.

Prior to becoming RW’s chief executive officer, Linnea maintained a nearly 15-year corporate and commercial real estate career at the global law firms of DLA Piper and Seyfarth Shaw. In recent years, it was her personal and professional partnerships with Ricky that guided her to her life’s mission: to facilitate and amplify consciousness and care for herself and others. While acting as Ricky’s business manager, Linnea was introduced to the inner workings of the multi-faceted wellness industry, which the modern cannabis movement is a significant part of. Through these experiences as well as hearing people’s diverse stories, she discovered the subtle yet powerful ways in which conscious cannabis use can enhance and optimize — in a multitude of ways — one’s sense of well-being and connection to his or her authentic self. For the past few years, Linnea and Ricky have been preparing herbal remedies for their loved ones with the goal of awakening and engaging the inner physician in all of us. Along with these herbal remedies, they provided education on usage as well as complementary holistic healing techniques. What began as an intimate passion project is now being carried into the greater public domain through RW’s thoughtfully curated product assortment. Linnea received her B.A. in Public Policy from Duke University and her J.D. from Vanderbilt University.


]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2020 01:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Throughout his career as a professional athlete, Ricky Williams was often criticized for his belief in the healing power of cannabis. In recent years, as plant-based medicine has become more of an integral part of our culture, Ricky is now viewed as a leading visionary in the movement toward a cannabis-based approach to wellness. Ricky is also becoming more well-known for his work as a holistic healer, a journey that began nearly 15 years ago after his first retirement from the NFL. Ricky has immersed himself in the study of evolutionary astrology as well as other healing modalities including Ayurvedic medicine, cranial sacral therapy, meditation, pranic healing and yoga. Ricky is currently pursuing his doctorate in Chinese medicine and continues to help clients around the world gain a deeper understanding of their lives through his evolutionary astrology practice. Ricky received his Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Texas.

Prior to becoming RW’s chief executive officer, Linnea maintained a nearly 15-year corporate and commercial real estate career at the global law firms of DLA Piper and Seyfarth Shaw. In recent years, it was her personal and professional partnerships with Ricky that guided her to her life’s mission: to facilitate and amplify consciousness and care for herself and others. While acting as Ricky’s business manager, Linnea was introduced to the inner workings of the multi-faceted wellness industry, which the modern cannabis movement is a significant part of. Through these experiences as well as hearing people’s diverse stories, she discovered the subtle yet powerful ways in which conscious cannabis use can enhance and optimize — in a multitude of ways — one’s sense of well-being and connection to his or her authentic self. For the past few years, Linnea and Ricky have been preparing herbal remedies for their loved ones with the goal of awakening and engaging the inner physician in all of us. Along with these herbal remedies, they provided education on usage as well as complementary holistic healing techniques. What began as an intimate passion project is now being carried into the greater public domain through RW’s thoughtfully curated product assortment. Linnea received her B.A. in Public Policy from Duke University and her J.D. from Vanderbilt University.


]]> Ricky Williams & Linnea Miron of Real Wellness Cannabis Lab 00:58:08 Throughout his career as a professional athlete, Ricky Williams was often criticized for his belief in the healing power of cannabis. In recent years, as plant-based medicine has become more of an integral part of our culture, Ricky is now viewed as a leading visionary in the movement toward a cannabis-based approach to wellness. Ricky is also becoming more well-known for his work as a holistic healer, a journey that began nearly 15 years ago after his first retirement from the NFL. Ricky has immersed himself in the study of evolutionary astrology as well as other healing modalities including Ayurvedic medicine, cranial sacral therapy, meditation, pranic healing and yoga. Ricky is currently pursuing his doctorate in Chinese medicine and continues to help clients around the world gain a deeper understanding of their lives through his evolutionary astrology practice. Ricky received his Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Texas.Prior to becoming RW’s chief executive officer, Linnea maintained a nearly 15-year corporate and commercial real estate career at the global law firms of DLA Piper and Seyfarth Shaw. In recent years, it was her personal and professional partnerships with Ricky that guided her to her life’s mission: to facilitate and amplify consciousness and care for herself and others. While acting as Ricky’s business manager, Linnea was introduced to the inner workings of the multi-faceted wellness industry, which the modern cannabis movement is a significant part of. Through these experiences as well as hearing people’s diverse stories, she discovered the subtle yet powerful ways in which conscious cannabis use can enhance and optimize — in a multitude of ways — one’s sense of well-being and connection to his or her authentic self. For the past few years, Linnea and Ricky have been preparing herbal remedies for their loved ones with the goal of awakening and engaging the inner physician in all of us. Along with these herbal remedies, they provided education on usage as well as complementary holistic healing techniques. What began as an intimate passion project is now being carried into the greater public domain through RW’s thoughtfully curated product assortment. Linnea received her B.A. in Public Policy from Duke University and her J.D. from Vanderbilt University. Throughout his career as a professional athlete, Ricky Williams was often criticized for his belief in the healing power of cannabis. In recent years, as plant-based medicine has become more of an integral part of our culture, Ricky is now viewed as a leading visionary in the movement toward a cannabis-based approach to wellness. Ricky is also becoming more well-known for his work as a holistic healer, a journey that began nearly 15 years ago after his first retirement from the NFL. Ricky has immersed himself in the study of evolutionary astrology as well as other healing modalities including Ayurvedic medicine, cranial sacral therapy, meditation, pranic healing and yoga. Ricky is currently pursuing his doctorate in Chinese medicine and continues to help clients around the world gain a deeper understanding of their lives through his evolutionary astrology practice. Ricky received his Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Texas.Prior to becoming RW’s chief executive officer, Linnea maintained a nearly 15-year corporate and commercial real estate career at the global law firms of DLA Piper and Seyfarth Shaw. In recent years, it was her personal and professional partnerships with Ricky that guided her to her life’s mission: to facilitate and amplify consciousness and care for herself and others. While acting as Ricky’s business manager, Linnea was introduced to the inner workings of the multi-faceted wellness industry, which the modern cannabis movement is a significant part of. Through these experiences as well as hearing people’s diverse stories, she discovered the subtle yet powerful ways in which conscious cannabis use can enhance and optimize — in a multitude of ways — one’s sense of well-being and connection to his or her authentic self. For the past few years, Linnea and Ricky have been preparing herbal remedies for their loved ones with the goal of awakening and engaging the inner physician in all of us. Along with these herbal remedies, they provided education on usage as well as complementary holistic healing techniques. What began as an intimate passion project is now being carried into the greater public domain through RW’s thoughtfully curated product assortment. Linnea received her B.A. in Public Policy from Duke University and her J.D. from Vanderbilt University. false full 10 Buzzsprout-3315394 Dustin Robinson, Founding Partner at Mr. Cannabis Law Dustin Robinson is the Founding Partner of Mr. Cannabis Law– a full-service law firm exclusively focused on the hemp and marijuana industries. Dustin is licensed in Florida as an Attorney, a Certified Public Accountant, and a Real Estate Agent. He focuses his practice on providing legal, accounting, financial, and business consultation to various businesses operating in the hemp and marijuana industries.

Dustin has worked at one of the largest national accounting firms – Deloitte – as well as one of the largest national law firms – Holland & Knight. After working at Holland & Knight, Dustin applied his legal and accounting background in the business world while running a multi-state manufacturing company.

Dustin is deeply involved in the cannabis industry through his law firm – Mr. Cannabis Law– and various cannabis-related organizations including ASTM D-37 Global Standards for Cannabis, the Broward County Medical Marijuana Advisory Board, Hemp Industries Association, and CannabisLAB.

Dustin is a triple gator having earned his bachelor's and masters in accounting from the University of Florida as well as his law degree from UF.

]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Dustin Robinson is the Founding Partner of Mr. Cannabis Law– a full-service law firm exclusively focused on the hemp and marijuana industries. Dustin is licensed in Florida as an Attorney, a Certified Public Accountant, and a Real Estate Agent. He focuses his practice on providing legal, accounting, financial, and business consultation to various businesses operating in the hemp and marijuana industries.

Dustin has worked at one of the largest national accounting firms – Deloitte – as well as one of the largest national law firms – Holland & Knight. After working at Holland & Knight, Dustin applied his legal and accounting background in the business world while running a multi-state manufacturing company.

Dustin is deeply involved in the cannabis industry through his law firm – Mr. Cannabis Law– and various cannabis-related organizations including ASTM D-37 Global Standards for Cannabis, the Broward County Medical Marijuana Advisory Board, Hemp Industries Association, and CannabisLAB.

Dustin is a triple gator having earned his bachelor's and masters in accounting from the University of Florida as well as his law degree from UF.

]]> Dustin Robinson, Founding Partner at Mr. Cannabis Law Cannabis Lab 00:33:45 Dustin Robinson is the Founding Partner of Mr. Cannabis Law– a full-service law firm exclusively focused on the hemp and marijuana industries. Dustin is licensed in Florida as an Attorney, a Certified Public Accountant, and a Real Estate Agent. He focuses his practice on providing legal, accounting, financial, and business consultation to various businesses operating in the hemp and marijuana industries.Dustin has worked at one of the largest national accounting firms – Deloitte – as well as one of the largest national law firms – Holland & Knight. After working at Holland & Knight, Dustin applied his legal and accounting background in the business world while running a multi-state manufacturing company.Dustin is deeply involved in the cannabis industry through his law firm – Mr. Cannabis Law– and various cannabis-related organizations including ASTM D-37 Global Standards for Cannabis, the Broward County Medical Marijuana Advisory Board, Hemp Industries Association, and CannabisLAB.Dustin is a triple gator having earned his bachelor's and masters in accounting from the University of Florida as well as his law degree from UF. Dustin Robinson is the Founding Partner of Mr. Cannabis Law– a full-service law firm exclusively focused on the hemp and marijuana industries. Dustin is licensed in Florida as an Attorney, a Certified Public Accountant, and a Real Estate Agent. He focuses his practice on providing legal, accounting, financial, and business consultation to various businesses operating in the hemp and marijuana industries.Dustin has worked at one of the largest national accounting firms – Deloitte – as well as one of the largest national law firms – Holland & Knight. After working at Holland & Knight, Dustin applied his legal and accounting background in the business world while running a multi-state manufacturing company.Dustin is deeply involved in the cannabis industry through his law firm – Mr. Cannabis Law– and various cannabis-related organizations including ASTM D-37 Global Standards for Cannabis, the Broward County Medical Marijuana Advisory Board, Hemp Industries Association, and CannabisLAB.Dustin is a triple gator having earned his bachelor's and masters in accounting from the University of Florida as well as his law degree from UF. false full 9 Buzzsprout-3058405 Karen Goldstein, Executive Director of NORML Florida “The New Normal” is a term that’s overused in our industry, and we won’t say by who. Unfortunately, we are currently experiencing a new normal for our country. On that note, we’ve gone 100% remote with our podcast to help contribute to flattening the curve. To keep with an industry full of puns. We interview Karen Goldstein of the OG NORML, Karen is the Executive Director of NORML of Florida (the National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws) and Vice-Chairperson of Regulate Florida. Karen stands on the front lines of the Cannabis industry leading the charge for Adult-Use Legalization in Florida. Check out her full story on our Facebook page (@cannabusinessgroup)

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2020 18:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind “The New Normal” is a term that’s overused in our industry, and we won’t say by who. Unfortunately, we are currently experiencing a new normal for our country. On that note, we’ve gone 100% remote with our podcast to help contribute to flattening the curve. To keep with an industry full of puns. We interview Karen Goldstein of the OG NORML, Karen is the Executive Director of NORML of Florida (the National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws) and Vice-Chairperson of Regulate Florida. Karen stands on the front lines of the Cannabis industry leading the charge for Adult-Use Legalization in Florida. Check out her full story on our Facebook page (@cannabusinessgroup)

]]> Karen Goldstein, Executive Director of NORML Florida Cannabis Lab 00:43:32 “The New Normal” is a term that’s overused in our industry, and we won’t say by who. Unfortunately, we are currently experiencing a new normal for our country. On that note, we’ve gone 100% remote with our podcast to help contribute to flattening the curve. To keep with an industry full of puns. We interview Karen Goldstein of the OG NORML, Karen is the Executive Director of NORML of Florida (the National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws) and Vice-Chairperson of Regulate Florida. Karen stands on the front lines of the Cannabis industry leading the charge for Adult-Use Legalization in Florida. Check out her full story on our Facebook page (@cannabusinessgroup) “The New Normal” is a term that’s overused in our industry, and we won’t say by who. Unfortunately, we are currently experiencing a new normal for our country. On that note, we’ve gone 100% remote with our podcast to help contribute to flattening the curve. To keep with an industry full of puns. We interview Karen Goldstein of the OG NORML, Karen is the Executive Director of NORML of Florida (the National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws) and Vice-Chairperson of Regulate Florida. Karen stands on the front lines of the Cannabis industry leading the charge for Adult-Use Legalization in Florida. Check out her full story on our Facebook page (@cannabusinessgroup) false full 8 Buzzsprout-2986591 David & Eric Rahm, Founders of S2S Insurance Back when David and Eric Rahn got involved in the Cannabis space, there weren't too many service providers in the industry. This father and son duo so a massive need for commercial business insurance in the Cannabis space and executed on it with their company S2S Insurance. Considering the nature of their business it makes these two extremely knowledgeable about Cannabis companies in every state. Check out the interview we did at the NCIA conference in Boston.

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2020 01:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Back when David and Eric Rahn got involved in the Cannabis space, there weren't too many service providers in the industry. This father and son duo so a massive need for commercial business insurance in the Cannabis space and executed on it with their company S2S Insurance. Considering the nature of their business it makes these two extremely knowledgeable about Cannabis companies in every state. Check out the interview we did at the NCIA conference in Boston.

]]> David & Eric Rahm, Founders of S2S Insurance Cannabis Lab 00:28:31 Back when David and Eric Rahn got involved in the Cannabis space, there weren't too many service providers in the industry. This father and son duo so a massive need for commercial business insurance in the Cannabis space and executed on it with their company S2S Insurance. Considering the nature of their business it makes these two extremely knowledgeable about Cannabis companies in every state. Check out the interview we did at the NCIA conference in Boston. Back when David and Eric Rahn got involved in the Cannabis space, there weren't too many service providers in the industry. This father and son duo so a massive need for commercial business insurance in the Cannabis space and executed on it with their company S2S Insurance. Considering the nature of their business it makes these two extremely knowledgeable about Cannabis companies in every state. Check out the interview we did at the NCIA conference in Boston. false full 7 Buzzsprout-2986492 Paul King, CEO of Cannafornia In this episode, we sit down with founder and CEO of Cannafornia, Paul King. Paul talks about his entrepreneurial path that led him to the Cannabis space, and how Cannafornia is planning to take the Florida market by storm

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind In this episode, we sit down with founder and CEO of Cannafornia, Paul King. Paul talks about his entrepreneurial path that led him to the Cannabis space, and how Cannafornia is planning to take the Florida market by storm

]]> Paul King, CEO of Cannafornia Cannabis Lab 00:20:19 In this episode, we sit down with founder and CEO of Cannafornia, Paul King. Paul talks about his entrepreneurial path that led him to the Cannabis space, and how Cannafornia is planning to take the Florida market by storm In this episode, we sit down with founder and CEO of Cannafornia, Paul King. Paul talks about his entrepreneurial path that led him to the Cannabis space, and how Cannafornia is planning to take the Florida market by storm false full 6 Buzzsprout-2986528 Matt Nordgren, CEO of the Arcadian Fund In any new venture, you're bound to make mistakes along the way. Unfortunately this mistake happened in the middle of an awesome podcast episode with Matt Nordgren. Matt is the founder and CEO of the Arcadian Fund and an early investor in the Cannabis space. Matt and I caught up right after his panel at the NCIA Business Expo Cannavest event in Boston.

Unfortunately being new to the podcasting world, I forgot to turn my phone (which we use to film) on airplane mode, and a call from solicitor cost us this awesome content. We will do our best to get Matt back on the show because it was a great interview that everyone should enjoy. 

Sorry Matt, we can't wait to have you back.

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind In any new venture, you're bound to make mistakes along the way. Unfortunately this mistake happened in the middle of an awesome podcast episode with Matt Nordgren. Matt is the founder and CEO of the Arcadian Fund and an early investor in the Cannabis space. Matt and I caught up right after his panel at the NCIA Business Expo Cannavest event in Boston.

Unfortunately being new to the podcasting world, I forgot to turn my phone (which we use to film) on airplane mode, and a call from solicitor cost us this awesome content. We will do our best to get Matt back on the show because it was a great interview that everyone should enjoy. 

Sorry Matt, we can't wait to have you back.

]]> Matt Nordgren, CEO of the Arcadian Fund Cannabis Lab 00:06:07 In any new venture, you're bound to make mistakes along the way. Unfortunately this mistake happened in the middle of an awesome podcast episode with Matt Nordgren. Matt is the founder and CEO of the Arcadian Fund and an early investor in the Cannabis space. Matt and I caught up right after his panel at the NCIA Business Expo Cannavest event in Boston.Unfortunately being new to the podcasting world, I forgot to turn my phone (which we use to film) on airplane mode, and a call from solicitor cost us this awesome content. We will do our best to get Matt back on the show because it was a great interview that everyone should enjoy. Sorry Matt, we can't wait to have you back. In any new venture, you're bound to make mistakes along the way. Unfortunately this mistake happened in the middle of an awesome podcast episode with Matt Nordgren. Matt is the founder and CEO of the Arcadian Fund and an early investor in the Cannabis space. Matt and I caught up right after his panel at the NCIA Business Expo Cannavest event in Boston.Unfortunately being new to the podcasting world, I forgot to turn my phone (which we use to film) on airplane mode, and a call from solicitor cost us this awesome content. We will do our best to get Matt back on the show because it was a great interview that everyone should enjoy. Sorry Matt, we can't wait to have you back. false full 5 Buzzsprout-2972107 Robert Friedman, Founder of Cannabis Lab In our first episode, we sit down with Founder and CEO of CannabisLAB Robert Friedman to learn why he created CannabisLAB and what it's like to be a member.

After we sit down with Founder and CEO of Cannabis News Florida, Charles Felix, to get his view on the Medical side of the Cannabis industry.

]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2020 15:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind In our first episode, we sit down with Founder and CEO of CannabisLAB Robert Friedman to learn why he created CannabisLAB and what it's like to be a member.

After we sit down with Founder and CEO of Cannabis News Florida, Charles Felix, to get his view on the Medical side of the Cannabis industry.

]]> Robert Friedman, Founder of Cannabis Lab Cannabis Lab 00:40:57 In our first episode, we sit down with Founder and CEO of CannabisLAB Robert Friedman to learn why he created CannabisLAB and what it's like to be a member.After we sit down with Founder and CEO of Cannabis News Florida, Charles Felix, to get his view on the Medical side of the Cannabis industry. In our first episode, we sit down with Founder and CEO of CannabisLAB Robert Friedman to learn why he created CannabisLAB and what it's like to be a member.After we sit down with Founder and CEO of Cannabis News Florida, Charles Felix, to get his view on the Medical side of the Cannabis industry. false full 4 Buzzsprout-2950102 Codie Sanchez, Partner at Entourage Effect Capital Live from the Benzinga Capital Conference, we have Codie Sanchez - Partner at Entourage Effect Capital

This episode is very special to me because I get to interview someone I truly look up to in the Cannabis industry, and someone I believe I can call a real friend - Codie Sanchez. If you don't know Codie, you don't know Cannabis. Codie is a managing partner at Entourage Effect Capital (formerly Cresco Capital) and along with her team, they are truly defining the legal cannabis industry.

Not only is Codie a massive success, but she embodies the true definition of an Entrepreneur. Check out our interview. which unfortunately due to my inexperience was cut short due to issues with my phone (we'll get there eventually), and then go to the website www.codiesanchez.com to sign up for her newsletter, and follow her Instagram @codiesanchez. I promise you will not be disappointed! 

]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2020 15:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Evan) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind Live from the Benzinga Capital Conference, we have Codie Sanchez - Partner at Entourage Effect Capital

This episode is very special to me because I get to interview someone I truly look up to in the Cannabis industry, and someone I believe I can call a real friend - Codie Sanchez. If you don't know Codie, you don't know Cannabis. Codie is a managing partner at Entourage Effect Capital (formerly Cresco Capital) and along with her team, they are truly defining the legal cannabis industry.

Not only is Codie a massive success, but she embodies the true definition of an Entrepreneur. Check out our interview. which unfortunately due to my inexperience was cut short due to issues with my phone (we'll get there eventually), and then go to the website www.codiesanchez.com to sign up for her newsletter, and follow her Instagram @codiesanchez. I promise you will not be disappointed! 

]]> Codie Sanchez, Partner at Entourage Effect Capital Evan 00:21:35 Live from the Benzinga Capital Conference, we have Codie Sanchez - Partner at Entourage Effect CapitalThis episode is very special to me because I get to interview someone I truly look up to in the Cannabis industry, and someone I believe I can call a real friend - Codie Sanchez. If you don't know Codie, you don't know Cannabis. Codie is a managing partner at Entourage Effect Capital (formerly Cresco Capital) and along with her team, they are truly defining the legal cannabis industry.Not only is Codie a massive success, but she embodies the true definition of an Entrepreneur. Check out our interview. which unfortunately due to my inexperience was cut short due to issues with my phone (we'll get there eventually), and then go to the website www.codiesanchez.com to sign up for her newsletter, and follow her Instagram @codiesanchez. I promise you will not be disappointed!  Live from the Benzinga Capital Conference, we have Codie Sanchez - Partner at Entourage Effect CapitalThis episode is very special to me because I get to interview someone I truly look up to in the Cannabis industry, and someone I believe I can call a real friend - Codie Sanchez. If you don't know Codie, you don't know Cannabis. Codie is a managing partner at Entourage Effect Capital (formerly Cresco Capital) and along with her team, they are truly defining the legal cannabis industry.Not only is Codie a massive success, but she embodies the true definition of an Entrepreneur. Check out our interview. which unfortunately due to my inexperience was cut short due to issues with my phone (we'll get there eventually), and then go to the website www.codiesanchez.com to sign up for her newsletter, and follow her Instagram @codiesanchez. I promise you will not be disappointed!  false full 1 Buzzsprout-2972266 Ari Gerstin, Attorney at Akerman It is great when get to sit down with one of the great minds who has been a part of Cannabis LAB since inception. Recognized in 2018 by the National Law Journal as one of the country’s “Cannabis Law Trailblazers,” Ari Gerstin is a member of Akerman’s Cannabis Practice, which provides counsel to clients on the legal and business issues impacting companies with interests in the legal cannabis sector. Ari counsels clients seeking to apply for, purchase, and sell cannabis cultivation, processing, and dispensing licenses and advises investors and industry participants regarding diligence and compliance matters. In addition, he has significant experience litigating issues arising under state cannabis laws.

Ari H. Gerstin concentrates his practice on complex litigation and regulatory matters. Ari has broad experience defending class actions brought against insurance companies and other regulated entities in both state and federal courts. Ari also regularly assists businesses and individuals in their dealings with federal, state, and local authorities.

Areas of Experience

Litigation
Class Action Defense
Healthcare Fraud and Abuse and Litigation
Insurance Litigation
Cannabis
White-Collar Crime and Government Investigations
Financial Services

Education

J.D., University of Miami School of Law, 2004, cum laude, University of Miami Law Review, Articles and Comments Editor
B.B.A., University of Miami, 2001, cum laude

Notable Work

Cannabis: Representing a prospective medical marijuana treatment center in high-profile litigation challenging the State of Florida’s implementation of the Medical Marijuana Amendment (a/k/a Amendment 2), which has resulted in a determination that the implementing statute is unconstitutional.

Cannabis: Represented applicant for low-THC cannabis dispensing organization license for the Southwest Region of Florida, In re: Licensure of the low-THC Cannabis Dispensing Organization for the Southwest Region, Case No. 15-7271 (Fla. DOAH).

]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2020 15:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind It is great when get to sit down with one of the great minds who has been a part of Cannabis LAB since inception. Recognized in 2018 by the National Law Journal as one of the country’s “Cannabis Law Trailblazers,” Ari Gerstin is a member of Akerman’s Cannabis Practice, which provides counsel to clients on the legal and business issues impacting companies with interests in the legal cannabis sector. Ari counsels clients seeking to apply for, purchase, and sell cannabis cultivation, processing, and dispensing licenses and advises investors and industry participants regarding diligence and compliance matters. In addition, he has significant experience litigating issues arising under state cannabis laws.

Ari H. Gerstin concentrates his practice on complex litigation and regulatory matters. Ari has broad experience defending class actions brought against insurance companies and other regulated entities in both state and federal courts. Ari also regularly assists businesses and individuals in their dealings with federal, state, and local authorities.

Areas of Experience

Litigation
Class Action Defense
Healthcare Fraud and Abuse and Litigation
Insurance Litigation
Cannabis
White-Collar Crime and Government Investigations
Financial Services

Education

J.D., University of Miami School of Law, 2004, cum laude, University of Miami Law Review, Articles and Comments Editor
B.B.A., University of Miami, 2001, cum laude

Notable Work

Cannabis: Representing a prospective medical marijuana treatment center in high-profile litigation challenging the State of Florida’s implementation of the Medical Marijuana Amendment (a/k/a Amendment 2), which has resulted in a determination that the implementing statute is unconstitutional.

Cannabis: Represented applicant for low-THC cannabis dispensing organization license for the Southwest Region of Florida, In re: Licensure of the low-THC Cannabis Dispensing Organization for the Southwest Region, Case No. 15-7271 (Fla. DOAH).

]]> Ari Gerstin, Attorney at Akerman Cannabis Lab 00:52:52 It is great when get to sit down with one of the great minds who has been a part of Cannabis LAB since inception. Recognized in 2018 by the National Law Journal as one of the country’s “Cannabis Law Trailblazers,” Ari Gerstin is a member of Akerman’s Cannabis Practice, which provides counsel to clients on the legal and business issues impacting companies with interests in the legal cannabis sector. Ari counsels clients seeking to apply for, purchase, and sell cannabis cultivation, processing, and dispensing licenses and advises investors and industry participants regarding diligence and compliance matters. In addition, he has significant experience litigating issues arising under state cannabis laws.Ari H. Gerstin concentrates his practice on complex litigation and regulatory matters. Ari has broad experience defending class actions brought against insurance companies and other regulated entities in both state and federal courts. Ari also regularly assists businesses and individuals in their dealings with federal, state, and local authorities.Areas of ExperienceLitigationClass Action DefenseHealthcare Fraud and Abuse and LitigationInsurance LitigationCannabisWhite-Collar Crime and Government InvestigationsFinancial ServicesEducationJ.D., University of Miami School of Law, 2004, cum laude, University of Miami Law Review, Articles and Comments EditorB.B.A., University of Miami, 2001, cum laudeNotable WorkCannabis: Representing a prospective medical marijuana treatment center in high-profile litigation challenging the State of Florida’s implementation of the Medical Marijuana Amendment (a/k/a Amendment 2), which has resulted in a determination that the implementing statute is unconstitutional.Cannabis: Represented applicant for low-THC cannabis dispensing organization license for the Southwest Region of Florida, In re: Licensure of the low-THC Cannabis Dispensing Organization for the Southwest Region, Case No. 15-7271 (Fla. DOAH). It is great when get to sit down with one of the great minds who has been a part of Cannabis LAB since inception. Recognized in 2018 by the National Law Journal as one of the country’s “Cannabis Law Trailblazers,” Ari Gerstin is a member of Akerman’s Cannabis Practice, which provides counsel to clients on the legal and business issues impacting companies with interests in the legal cannabis sector. Ari counsels clients seeking to apply for, purchase, and sell cannabis cultivation, processing, and dispensing licenses and advises investors and industry participants regarding diligence and compliance matters. In addition, he has significant experience litigating issues arising under state cannabis laws.Ari H. Gerstin concentrates his practice on complex litigation and regulatory matters. Ari has broad experience defending class actions brought against insurance companies and other regulated entities in both state and federal courts. Ari also regularly assists businesses and individuals in their dealings with federal, state, and local authorities.Areas of ExperienceLitigationClass Action DefenseHealthcare Fraud and Abuse and LitigationInsurance LitigationCannabisWhite-Collar Crime and Government InvestigationsFinancial ServicesEducationJ.D., University of Miami School of Law, 2004, cum laude, University of Miami Law Review, Articles and Comments EditorB.B.A., University of Miami, 2001, cum laudeNotable WorkCannabis: Representing a prospective medical marijuana treatment center in high-profile litigation challenging the State of Florida’s implementation of the Medical Marijuana Amendment (a/k/a Amendment 2), which has resulted in a determination that the implementing statute is unconstitutional.Cannabis: Represented applicant for low-THC cannabis dispensing organization license for the Southwest Region of Florida, In re: Licensure of the low-THC Cannabis Dispensing Organization for the Southwest Region, Case No. 15-7271 (Fla. DOAH). false full 2 Buzzsprout-2972227 Andrew Felix, Community Outreach Director at One Plant As a bonus from our second episode at the One Plant Global Headquarters, I had to pleasure of sitting down with Andrew Felix, - Events and Community Outreach Director for One Plant. Andrew tells us how cannabis helped save his life and is a better alternative to opiates and about how he uses his story to help educate Florida on cannabis.

]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2020 15:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind As a bonus from our second episode at the One Plant Global Headquarters, I had to pleasure of sitting down with Andrew Felix, - Events and Community Outreach Director for One Plant. Andrew tells us how cannabis helped save his life and is a better alternative to opiates and about how he uses his story to help educate Florida on cannabis.

]]> Andrew Felix, Community Outreach Director at One Plant Cannabis Lab 00:15:08 As a bonus from our second episode at the One Plant Global Headquarters, I had to pleasure of sitting down with Andrew Felix, - Events and Community Outreach Director for One Plant. Andrew tells us how cannabis helped save his life and is a better alternative to opiates and about how he uses his story to help educate Florida on cannabis. As a bonus from our second episode at the One Plant Global Headquarters, I had to pleasure of sitting down with Andrew Felix, - Events and Community Outreach Director for One Plant. Andrew tells us how cannabis helped save his life and is a better alternative to opiates and about how he uses his story to help educate Florida on cannabis. false full 3 Buzzsprout-2950804 Brady Cobb, CEO of One Plant In our second episode, I sit down with Brady Cobb, CEO of One Plant and Sol Global. Cannabis runs deep in the Cobb Family tree, being the son of "Dollar Bill" Cobb. We get into Brady's family history and ultimately how it inspired him to build his Cannabis empire.

]]> Sun, 8 Mar 2020 19:00:00 +0000 robert@joinclab.com (Cannabis Lab) https://www.joinclab.com/elevate-your-grind In our second episode, I sit down with Brady Cobb, CEO of One Plant and Sol Global. Cannabis runs deep in the Cobb Family tree, being the son of "Dollar Bill" Cobb. We get into Brady's family history and ultimately how it inspired him to build his Cannabis empire.

]]> Brady Cobb, CEO of One Plant Cannabis Lab 00:35:06 In our second episode, I sit down with Brady Cobb, CEO of One Plant and Sol Global. Cannabis runs deep in the Cobb Family tree, being the son of "Dollar Bill" Cobb. We get into Brady's family history and ultimately how it inspired him to build his Cannabis empire. In our second episode, I sit down with Brady Cobb, CEO of One Plant and Sol Global. Cannabis runs deep in the Cobb Family tree, being the son of "Dollar Bill" Cobb. We get into Brady's family history and ultimately how it inspired him to build his Cannabis empire. false full 0