Thinking Outside The Bud

Kimberly Stuck is founder of Allay Consulting and was the first Marijuana Specialist for a public health authority in the Nation in Denver CO. She is a leading cannabis compliance expert and a Certified Professional of Food Safety (CP-FS). Conducting compliance inspections, license sign offs, running pesticide investigations, writing press releases, conducting recalls, conducting shelf stability a...

Steve Loveday, the Product Development Manager for Target Specialty Products, earned his Bachelors of Science from Michigan State University and has worked in the golf industry for the past 25 years. Steve spent 9 years working in golf course management and maintenance prior to honing his skills in plant nutrition, biostimulation and defense activation. Steve has used his expertise and education t...

Clayton has over a dozen years of working experience with lawyers, engineers, biochemical engineers, investors, financiers, banks and companies for Cannabinoid and Terpene formulations. His skills and history working in distillery businesses has ideally positioned him to work with the largest molecular extraction companies in the world related to the newly expanded worldwide hemp market. Clayton h...

Trent is the CEO of 14th Round, a design and technology company building the best brands in cannabis. 14th Round offers integrated product development, product design, branding and manufacturing plus unrivaled experience in tuning the hardware to each brand’s unique consumable, to functionally elevate the brand while aesthetically differentiating the form factor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...

Dr. Emek Blair, Ph. D. is an award-winning chemist, the Founder of Valimenta Labs, Puffin Hemp, the CELLg8 Technology (a patented all-natural liposomal manufacturing process) and the formulator of more than 100 unique liposomal formulas that have successfully been brought to market by some of the largest brands in the world. Dr. Emek Blair earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from Oc...

Lisa Buffo is an entrepreneur and marketer with a passion for launching companies with experience in both the cannabis and technology industries. Lisa is the Founder & CEO of the Cannabis Marketing Association, a membership based organization focused on education and best practices for industry marketers with the vision of rebranding cannabis at the national level. She was named one of 2019's...

Dr. Jenelle Kim, DACM, L.Ac., is founder & formulator for JBK Wellness Labs. Dr. Kim is carrying on the medical knowledge and wisdom of her lineage, which is rooted in the teachings of the great Dr. Heo Jun (1539-1615), a royal doctor of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Dr. Heo Jun compiled the Dongui Bogam, a 25-volume medical encyclopedia, that was completed in 1613, with its basic theories b...

Jessi Rae is COO of CannaConnections and works to provide quality education and networking opportunities for the cannabis community. She believes continued education and research are keys to strengthening the cannabis industry. Jessi currently resides in Eugene, OR, and holds a Bachelors of Arts in History and English from Newman University in Wichita, KS. CannaGrow is a bi-annual, two-day educati...

Ryan Lewis is the #1 distributor, wholesaler and manufacturer of CBD in the U.S. using American Grown Hemp. As CEO of Global Cannabinoids, Lewis utilizes SEO technology and statistics to enable a B2B model that offers on trend products for both big box retailers and high end companies. With his initial focus on CBD, Lewis is committed to offering product solutions in a variety of cannabis strains....

Blackbird Founder, Tim Conder, believes that legal cannabis sales shouldn’t be limited to traditional brick and mortar. His company was founded to solve the logistics and supply chain headaches of cannabis companies, and today delivers products to consumers in Nevada and California in two hours or less. Along with being the founder and CEO of Blackbird, Tim is also the Chief Operating Officer and...

Tracy Ryan is the Founder of the 501c3 charity SavingSophie.org, CannaKids, and CKSoul, a California based medical cannabis brand. After her infant daughter Sophie’s brain tumor diagnosis in 2013, Tracy dedicated her life to helping patients who suffer from life altering ailments. In 2018 Tracy partnered with world-renowned cancer immunology research scientist Dr. Anahid Jewett to do clinical tria...

Pelin Thorogood is a tech executive turned social entrepreneur who has made a career out of being at the forefront of emerging business trends and technologies. The potential for CBD-rich therapeutics to deliver significant health benefits has led Pelin to co-found Wholistic Research and Education Foundation, a public non-profit (501c3), dedicated to CBD research, education and advocacy, where she...

One of the founding partners of FUSE, an independent creative agency based in Toronto, Garo has a history of formulating marketing solutions and programs that deliver impact and results. He has helped lead FUSE to be a leading-edge agency, delivering groundbreaking solutions that exceed expectations of clients such as Ricola, the Las Vegas Convention Authority, the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games, Canad...

Joe Dolce was introduced to medical cannabis while writing Brave New Weed (Harper Wave, 2016). The reporting led him into the laboratories and offices of the above mentioned scientists and clinicians. Learning about medical cannabis and the body’s endocannabinoid system caused him to rethink everything he had been taught about the plant in specific and plant medicines in general, and it redirected...

Bill has over 20 years as a creative and business development professional. He is a creative thinker with the ability to see every side of a unique challenge. HIs unique approach allows him to maintain a 360° perspective on strategy, creative and technology. He has successfully applied his skills in pharmaceutical, consumer branding, film, digital, and entrepreneurial endeavors.  Hosted by Simplec...

Moriah Barnhart is committed to changing state and federal cannabis laws. Moriah’s daughter, Dahlia, was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer at the age of two. Moriah had already been advocating for many years against the drugging of children and for increased parental rights in the care of American children. While fighting for Dahlia’s life, Moriah quickly found herself personally immersed in...

Vanessa Gabriel is the Co-founder and CEO of Drop Delivery, an all-in-one compliant SaaS platform specifically designed for cannabis businesses 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 it provides their own white-label, e-commerce...

Avis Bulbulyan is the CEO of SIVA Enterprises, a leading full-service cannabis consulting firm. Avis has over 12 years of experience in the cannabis industry and is recognized as an industry expert. He has gone on to win licenses in other states, such as Nevada, Illinois, Maryland and California. Because of his comprehensive understanding and deep insight into the nuances, regulations and trends o...

NatureTrak, a company that has created a real-time compliance program and risk-free monetary system that is revolutionizing the relationship between the cannabis industry and banking. After being founded by Jontae James, the company is now disrupting the entire industry by being the only compliant banking solution and comprehensive platform. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswiz...

Thinking Outside the Bud is a business podcast devoted to driving innovation in the cannabis space. During each episode, we speak with founders, investors, thought leaders, researchers, advocates, and policy makers who are finding new and exciting ways for cannabis to positively impact business, society, and culture. Have each episode delivered to your inbox by subscribing here: http://www.thinkin...

Mr. Nordgren is currently CEO and Founder of ARCADIAN Fund and ARCADIAN Capital management, a venture fund focused on the ancillary service providing companies in and around the cannabis and hemp industries. More specifically, on Series A type opportunities where proven businesses are looking for growth equity to attack and win new markets. He was recently named one of the “Top 100 Most Influentia...

Hugh O’Beirne is an attorney who has recently served as an Executive Vice President and the Chief Legal Officer of a publicly traded real estate investment trust. Prior to that, he practiced corporate and securities law with two major national law firms. Mr. O’Beirne is a long-time advocate for the legalization of cannabis and is an experienced investor in the medical marijuana industry on the eas...

Eric Sklar is an entrepreneur, Napa Valley vineyard owner and public official.  He and his family have been growing grapes in Napa Valley for 40 years and he has recently planted his first licensed cannabis garden. Eric is CEO of Napa Valley Fume, LLC, a cannabis management/branding company based in St. Helena, CA. He is also the co-founder and a board member of the Napa Valley Cannabis Associatio...

Brandon, Katrina, and Tosin are working together to create a unified cannabis network at NYU that will harness the institution's resources to shape the trajectory of the cannabis industry. In just one year’s time they have created a network of over 200 students, established NYU’s first cannabis recruiting pipeline, and are building out services for JDs and MBAs to assist victims of cannabis prohib...

Andrew Livingston serves a unique role as an economist, business analyst, and general cannabis policy wonk in Vicente Sederberg’s Denver office. As Director of Economics and Research, Andrew helps clients develop and expand their enterprise across cannabis markets nationally and internationally. Marijuana and hemp-focused businesses depend on Andrew’s services to navigate regulatory intricacies in...