Cannabinoid Connect

Paul Weaver is the Head of Cannabis and Seng Robertson is the Technical Director of Cannabis Research and Development at Boston Beer Co. (BBC). Boston Beer Company's new line of THC-infused drinks, aims to set the new gold standard with its first varietal -- Good Day Iced Tea.

Shelby Hartman is the Co-Founder and CEO of DoubleBlind, a media company and education platform at the forefront of the rapidly growing psychedelic movement. With contributors around the globe, DoubleBlind covers stories from South America's ayahuasca tourism industry to the microdosing trend and the groundbreaking research at leading universities.

Angela White is the Equity for Industry Program Manager at Success Centers. Her focus is developing sustainable career and entrepreneurial paths previously less accessible to communities impacted by inequality and the War on Drugs. Angela offers community members career assessments and coaching, job placement, access to on-the-job training, and job training for employment in the cannabis industry....

Lauren Miele is Founder and CEO of KushKards, the first cannabis greeting card where "one can strike a match and light what is attached." Standard greeting cards lacked the form and function, so Miele created a niche market of innovative cannabis gifting for young professionals like herself looking for "the perfect gift with a lift." Miele quickly grew KushKards into a national brand — KushKards's...

Rena Sherbill is the host of the Cannabis Investing Podcast and Director of Video content for Seeking Alpha.

Mack Hueber is Chief Financial Officer of Beak & Skiff, and President of Ayrloom/Gen V Labs. Beak & Skiff is a 100+-year-old, family-run apple orchard and producer of cider, hard cider, spirits, and wine based in Lafayette, NY. Gen V Labs is a cannabis company founded by Beak & Skiff ownership, cultivating and process some of the first legal cannabis in New York's adult-use market. Mack acts as Pr...

Zane Witzel is the CEO of Cannador, a premium storage brand that focuses on functional design and balanced humidity for the home. As an entrepreneur and cannabis enthusiast, Zane founded Cannador in 2014 to help keep cannabis fresh and organized. He acquired US Patent Nos. 7,892,327 and 8,211,209, formerly owned by a cigar accessories company to regulate humidity in humidors and then rebranded to...

Beryl Solomon Jackowitz is the Founder of Poplar, an online platform and e-commerce site offering the best selection of must-have hemp-derived CBD products and educational resources and experiences to demystify plant medicine. Beryl is leading the charge in the efforts to urge Long Island communities to opt-in to cannabis retail. She recently spoke at a Long Beach City Council meeting about how ca...

Andi Astra is the Founder and Creative Director at SpookyGirl, a colorful home decor, art, and apparel for everyday use, celebrating creative self expression, questioning of the status quo, and creating the place you belong. SpookyGirl encourages people to connect with their highest selves and inspire their inner child through art and color. ======================= Links and Mentions Instagram htt...

Christopher LaPorte is the Founder of RESET Vegas, a cannabis hospitality management company specializing in the development and operation of unique experiential venues and events with a focus on videogame culture, esports, skill-based gaming, and the implementation of VR/AR technologies. ================== Links and Mentions LinkedIn (Chris): https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-laporte-52471b...

Jeff Finnerty is the Chief Marketing Officer at Ayr Wellness. As Chief Marketing Officer at Ayr, Jeff is responsible for overseeing the development and execution of all marketing and advertising strategies. Prior to Ayr, he served as the Head of Marketing & Sales for Grow Healthy, a Florida based cannabis operator. Before Cannabis, Jeff was instrumental in repositioning the Firehouse Subs brand, a...

Brandon Pollock is the Co-Founder and CEO of Theory Wellness. Theory Wellness was founded in Massachusetts in 2015 and has quickly become a top performing privately owned, vertically integrated cannabis company. As CEO, Brandon is committed to building a world-class cannabis organization that is a great place to work, produces high quality products, and leads by example with progressive initiative...

Kristina Lopez Adduci is the Founder and CEO of House of Puff, a woman and Latina-owned brand that sells art-inspired cannabis accessories and produces educational content that makes cannabis consumption easy, accessible and chic. Kristina is an entrepreneur, speaker, art collector, and curator. House of Puff started with her conception of the cannabis consumption devices she wanted for herself. =...

Brandon Kurtzman is a Partner at Vicente Sederberg, a cannabis law firm that has been at the cutting edge of cannabis law and policy since 2010 right at the inception of the regulated cannabis industry. As a Partner at Vicente Sederberg LLP, Brandon focuses his practice on regulatory and licensing matters in Massachusetts and New York. He is also a member of VS's national merit licensing team, whe...

Jim Cacioppo is the Chairman, CEO and Founder of Jushi Holdings Inc. Prior to founding Jushi, Jim spent over two decades managing the business and allocating capital in senior management positions at several large hedge funds; two of which were early stage success stories.

Rob Sechrist is the Co-Founder and President of Pelorus Equity Group. Under Rob's leadership, Pelorus Equity Group saw 434% growth year-over-year in 2021 and currently has more than $250 million assets under management ("AUM") and $200 million of equity – more equity than any other privately held or publicly traded commercial real estate lender in the cannabis space.

Amir Zen is the Founder and CEO of Spekr (SpekrHealth.com), a cryptocurrency-friendly health optimization company that focuses on modulating and balancing the endocannabinoid system. Amir has over 10 years of experience in cannabis, politics, cryptocurrency, health optimization, and fitness, which he has built into Spekr's business model. In his pursuit of innovation and freedom, Amir has been sel...

Melanie Kossan is the Founder of Stillwater Hemp, a Montana-based Organic health and CBD company. Stillwater Hemp ships tinctures, topicals, edibles, and pet products to all 50 states, as well as allows other entrepreneurs to white-label their products to start their own CBD brand. Melanie is a lifelong entrepreneur and natural healthcare advocate. She initially launched Stillwater Hemp to provide...

Austin Zamhariri is the Executive Director of the Texas Cannabis Collective, a nonprofit focused on breaking news, advocacy, and community events in the Texas cannabis space. Since 2016, Austin has served DFW and the Texas marijuana reform movement by lobbying legislators in Austin and testifying for decriminalization and medical bills. He has also worked on several campaigns to decriminalize mari...

Wes Shepherd is the Chairman and CEO of Hoodie, a cannabis analytics platform that tracks over 3.6MM daily unique offers in over 8,000+ dispensaries in the US & Canada. Hoodie is the largest and most impactful platform for next day insights into leading sales metrics such as cannabis pricing, promotion, stocking status, distribution and share of shelf.   Prior to Hoodie, Wes was the sole founder o...

Darnell Smith is the Founder and CEO of MXXN, a non-alcoholic, cannabis-infused spirits brand that is evolving today's cocktail culture and disrupting the alcohol and cannabis industry.   Darnell is A CPG and alcohol industry veteran and cannabis entrepreneur, innovator and advocate. Prior to founding MXXN and MOJO, Smith was a senior digital transformation lead at Infosys Consulting working with...

Chris "Gramps" Grisolia is the Treasure of Texas Cannabis Collective and Creator of Something has to change, and NOW!!!

Warren Harasz is the VP of Regulatory Compliance at Cannaspire, a team of cannabis experts help entrepreneurs secure success for their businesses in the legal industry.

Jacobi is the Co-Founder of On The Revel, the parent company for a collection of curated educational and networking experiences democratizing information for those interested in the regulated cannabis industry. On The Revel events, known as Revelry, are conferences aimed at fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and flourishing cannabis sector. These regular in-person events along with On The Reve...

Ryan G. Smith is the Co-Founder and CEO of LeafLink and Harish Mukhami is the Chief Product Officer at LeafLink. LeafLink is the cannabis industry's B2B platform and has revolutionized how thousands of brands, distributors, and retailers manage their operations. Ryan brings experience in creating and managing B2B firms and online marketplace investment in highly-regulated spaces as LeafLink's Chie...