Plant Prophets introduces you to some of the most forward-thinking executives and companies in the cannabis industry Host Bert Miller, speaks to those who are at the forefront of creating real companies and creating real career opportunities.
CannDelta Inc. is a regulatory and scientific consulting company with offices in New York City and Toronto, Canada. At CannDelta Inc. they understand the necessity of continuous change and innovation in the cannabis, psychedelics, and pharmaceutical industries. They support their clients in licensing, business strategy, operational support, and ongoing compliance. Our clients are start-ups, universities, banks, licensed producers, micro license holders, retail store operators, pharmaceutical companies, and law firms. Dr. Sherry Boodram is the CEO and Co-Founder of CannDelta Inc., an award-winning regulatory and scientific cannabis and psychedelics consulting firm. She is an industry thought leader who regularly participates as a public speaker and contributes to a variety of media outlets. Prior to beginning CannDelta Inc., she spent several years in the Canadian federal government, most notably at Health Canada's Medical Cannabis and Controlled Substances Programs as a Senior Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Officer.
The Father of the Legal Cannabis Industry with Steve DeAngelo today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on The Cannabis Radio. Steve 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 the 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.
Sweet Dreams Vineyard has officially launched two alcohol-free adult drinks made with THC just in time for 4/20, the unofficial holiday every April 20 celebrating marijuana. Cannabernet and Marijuarita are manufactured in Arizona and sold at Valley dispensaries, using cutting-edge nano-emulsification technology and all-natural juices to create an enjoyable adult experience. They're healthier alternatives to drinking traditional wines or smoking cannabis, provide a quick and consistent effect, and aid in sleep and pain management. Smoking cannabis has numerous downsides, and can be unacceptable in some social settings,” said Bill Gibbs, founder of Sweet Dreams Vineyard. “And traditional edibles can take up to two hours to work.” Sweet Dreams Vineyards provides the social enjoyment of a quick-acting alcoholic beverage and the relaxation of cannabis without the health risks of either. Gibbs served as president of the University of Phoenix and senior vice president of the Apollo Group, Inc. from 1985 to 1998 and led the company from a privately owned business to a NASDAQ publicly traded company. In 2012 he transitioned to the cannabis industry and founded Urban Greenhouse Dispensary in Phoenix and served as its CEO until he sold the company to Harvest Health and Recreation in 2019.
Black Buddha Cannabis with Chief Executive Officer, Roz McCarthy today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. Roz has been recognized by High Times Magazine as one of the top 100 influential people in Cannabis for 2017. Roz's organization M4MM has been recognized with the 2018 and 2019 Cannabis Industry Organization of the Year Award. Roz serves as a guest Cannabis Social Equity/ Social Justice lecturer at Southern University Law School and FLORIDA A&M University Law School. Roz has successfully worked for hand in hand with Federal, State, and Local legislators to craft cannabis inclusive policy, rules, and regulations. Roz and the outstanding work she is doing with #M4MM was recently featured in Forbes, Green Entrepreneur, Cheddar News, the Grio, and Cannabis Business Times.
Ardent with Shanel A. Lindsay, Founder and President of Ardent, today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. For years Shanel struggled to dose accurately with her medicine. She thought she was doing a good job with her homespun methods until she took her medicine to the lab and realized she could be doing much better. Determined to find a solution, Shanel decided to test all the methods people are currently using. Shanel learned It's virtually impossible to get a full decarb with this conventional appliance. Every method she tried fell short. She commissioned testing with MCR labs on the science to finally solve this grey area in the cannabis world. Armed with this breakthrough research, Shanel developed the NOVA – an inNOVAtive in-home device that delivers decarbed marijuana to patients looking for an alternative method to consume.
Jushi Holdings With CEO, Chairman, and Founder of Jushi Jim Cacioppo today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. In 2018, Jim Cacioppo collaborated with fellow cannabis and finance experts Erich Mauff and Jon Barack and realized that by combining their shared industry know-how, they could make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals across the globe. They quickly gathered an impressive team of experts to create Jushi Holdings Inc., with the ambition to be a leading multi-state owner and operator of cannabis licenses. Today, Jushi's operations have grown rapidly with new cultivation, manufacturing, and retail licenses across the United States. Our team has grown to ~1,300 members and counting.
Weedmaps / WM Technology with CEO Chris Beals today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. An executive with broad experience in operations, law, and policy for technology, SaaS, and healthcare companies. CEO of WM Technology (NASDAQ: MAPS), the oldest and largest marketplace and software company focusing on the legal cannabis sector. Formerly general counsel and technology startup adviser. Interested in the ability of technology solutions to help businesses scale in complex industries. Chris oversees all aspects of Weedmaps' business and is also a member of the company's board of directors. Prior to becoming CEO, Chris was Weedmaps' president and general counsel.
Women in Cannabis Study with Jennifer Whetzel, founder of Ladyjane Branding today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. we talk to a marketing professional with more than 25 years of experience in branding, advertising, market research, and more. She is now focused on helping cannabis businesses develop their unique brands that lead to deep connections with consumers. Jennifer grew up working in her family's regionally-famous Polish Sausage business learning early on the power of a brand that forms emotional connections with its customers. Her career journey included retail operations and merchandising at 7-Eleven, a focus on PR on a military base in Japan, and a number of years branding businesses at advertising agencies. To round out her career she crafted strategies based on data at a consumer research firm, launched a dozen new animal-health supplements, and dabbled a bit in experiential marketing strategy.
Hemp Ace International with founder Joy Beckerman today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. Joy Beckerman has been involved in the hemp movement for over thirty years, and her extraordinary passion for this versatile, valuable crop is contagious! Joy is the Principal at Hemp Ace International, a Seattle-based consulting, legal support, and expert witness firm serving the global community; as well as the Director of Regulatory & Legal Affairs for Zilis, an international leader in superior quality hemp extract and CBD products; Co-Founder and Senior Advisor to Colorado Hemp Works, America's first post-prohibition hemp grain processing facility; as well as a host of the popular podcast Hemp Barons.
Abaca with CEO and Co-Founder Dan Roda today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. Abaca believes all cannabis businesses should have access to stable, secure, and transparent financial services. Built on modern cloud-hosted technology by banking and compliance experts, Abaca's digital-first commercial banking solutions make cannabis banking easy. No business is an island. Abaca's mission is to support the growth of the cannabis, hemp, and CBD industries by normalizing access to financial services. Let them help you think less about banking and more about business.
Plant Medicine Law with Hadas Alterman Esq. today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. Hadas is an Israeli-American attorney, born in Jerusalem and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has a J.D. from Berkeley Law and a B.A. in Community Studies/Agriculture & Social Justice from the University of California at Santa Cruz. Hadas advises companies on matters of regulatory compliance, corporate transactions, policy advocacy, strategic planning, governance, and dispute resolution.
Sixty Four & Hope With owner and operated Aja Allen today on Plant Prophets on Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. Sixty Four & Hope is a wellness-focused cannabis store rooted in a culture that elevates rich, local voices through the collaboration of best-in-class products and immersive sensory events. We honor the plant culture that came before us with an enlightened, informed, & interactive store experience that emphasizes a product-first mentality.
BLAZE with CEO Christopher Violas today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. BLAZE is a cannabis ERP providing best-in-class tools for operators in the seed-to-sale supply chain. The BLAZE team is comprised of former operators and industry experts passionate about automating the day-to-day tasks and compliance needed to run a successful cannabis business. They are currently hiring for roles in Sales, Support, and Engineering. Come join a fun, innovative crew that's open to remote team members! Job openings are located on their website. From the farm to the dispensary, they make life easy for you. Premiere cannabis software designed and used by industry experts. User tested, industry adored, and growing more every day.
C3 Industries with CEO and co-founder Ankur Rungta today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. Ankur Rungta is co-founder and CEO of C3 Industries. Ankur brings years of experience as a corporate attorney and investment banker to the company, with a specific focus on corporate finance, real estate, media, and cannabis. Together with his co-founders, Vishal Rungta and Joel Ruggiero, Ankur's entrepreneurial spirit and passion for producing high-end, quality cannabis products have led C3 Industries to be one of the leading cannabis brands in Michigan and Oregon.
Highlyte by Amnesia with CEO Courtney Wu today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. Courtney Wu is the Founder and CEO of AMNESIA media, who created Highlyte, an influencer marketing platform designed for the cannabis space. At AMNESIA media we believe that the community is at the core of cannabis education and mainstream cannabis adoption. Early in her career, she worked at Planned Parenthood as a community educator as well as developed Project TOKEN in partnership with USDA, which focused on increasing youth civic engagement via their reproductive healthcare rights. The partnership resulted in the creation of the first system to anonymously monitor youth access to sexual health care services in real-time.
Huckleberry Hill Farms with John Casali today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. John Casali of Huckleberry Hill Farms is a Second Generation Cannabis farmer with a long legacy of building a community in Humboldt County. John is a passionate pioneer in the legal cannabis space. He continues to innovate while also paying homage to his family and those that kept cannabis thriving in the Emerald Triangle through prohibition. The unique seed lines grown at Huckleberry Hill Farms provide nostalgic trips down memory lane while supporting local farms in the community through unique collaborations like Tangled Roots and opening up to tourism to educate and enlighten the people. The Cannabis Community is beyond grateful for John's example and appreciates his insight & story while Huckleberry Hill Farms harvests fresh flagship flowers like Whitethorn Rose for the 2021 Croptober celebrations.
Flow Cannabis Co. with VP of Marketing Annie Davis today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. Annie Davis is VP of Marketing for Flow Cannabis Co., overseeing a house of brands including its flagship Flow Kana brand. Prior to joining Flow Cannabis Co., Annie served as VP Marketing & Sales for Care By Design (a CannaCraft brand), a pioneer in cannabinoid wellness, and managed CPG brands at the Clorox Company, among others. Annie holds a BA in Political Science from Yale University and an MBA from Harvard Business School, where she co-founded the HBS Green Business Alumni Association. Annie served as VP Sales & Marketing for Care By Design, California's pioneering CBD wellness brand, and led strategic partnerships and licensing for Garden Society, a craft cannabis operator serving women in search of new, more holistic ways to rejuvenate from the chaos of their daily lives. Prior to cannabis, she held marketing & business development leadership roles across consumer packaged goods, renewable energy, and natural products. Annie received her BA in Political Science from Yale University and her MBA from Harvard Business School.
Sky Wellness and N2 Packaging Systems with CEO Thom Brodeur today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. Thom Brodeur is an American businessman, media personality, and brand builder. He is the CEO of Sky Wellness – a company that makes, markets, and sells premium THC free, Broad Spectrum, Full Spectrum, and THC free Isolate Hemp-derived CBD products for people and their animals. He is also the CEO of N2 Packaging – an emerging leader in sustainable packaging for the cannabis industry. Previously, Thom served as the CEO of Yandy.com. While at Yandy he led efforts to brand the company, expand its customer base, and drive growth in its core lingerie and costume businesses while accelerating growth in its emerging swimwear and everyday intimates' categories. Yandy.com was the official swimwear and activewear sponsor of the 2017 Miss USA and Miss Teen USA competitions.
Tinley Beverage Company And Weedmaps with Rick Gillis and Steven Jung today on this Best Of episode of Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio.
Arcview Ventures with Chief Imagination Officer Jeanne Sullivan today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. Jeanne has been a member of the Arcview team for several years –and is an advisor, investor, and sought-after speaker in the cannabis sector. She is the CIO of Arcview Ventures and co-founder of the Arcview Collective Fund. Formerly, Sullivan co-founded an NYC-based tech venture capital fund with $400 million under management. Jeanne has been a member of the Women's Leadership Board at the Harvard Kennedy School and is an Athena Entrepreneur Fellow for Barnard College. She also serves on the Global Board of Trustees of Astia, funding high-growth women entrepreneurs. Forbes cited Sullivan as “one of the women VCs changing the world. The New York Hall of Science honored Jeanne for her work inspiring girls and women in the science, technology (STEM) sectors. Jeanne also serves on its Board of Trustees.
Toastyy with founder, CEO, and avid CBD enthusiast and connoisseur Jamie Lea today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. A cannabis advocate since seventeen years old, Jamie continues to work hard to make her dreams a reality. Combining her passion for feeling your best self and CBD. Amidst a global pandemic, she launched Toastyy, using her entrepreneurial drive to develop a brand that she truly stands by. An Efland native, Jamie Lea (pronounced ‘Lee') was born and raised in North Carolina. While playing Division I volleyball, Lea graduated from Loyola Marymount University in L.A. in a short three years with a B.A. in Arts. She finished top of her class with a Masters of Education (M.Ed.) to follow. Small town woman with big city dreams, Jamie Lea went from the sticks to the streets of Harlem, New York City.
The United States Cannabis Council with Director of Social Equity and Inclusion Tahir Johnson today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis recorded live at MJ Biz Con. The United States Cannabis Council (USCC) is the broadest and most diverse collection of organizations, businesses, and individuals ever to assemble to legalize cannabis in the United States. As a first of its kind strategic alliance, the USCC combines the collective resources of many of the largest cannabis companies, prominent advocacy organizations, and hundreds of thousands of individuals to speak in one voice for ending federal prohibition and creating an equitable and values-driven cannabis industry with social, financial, and environmental benefits shared by all.
Tetragram with CEO Otha Smith III today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio recorded LIVE at MJ Biz Con. Otha was born in Lothian, Md located in beautiful Southern Anne Arundel County. An entrepreneur at an early age, he started his first business, Aggressive Detailing LLC, while still in high school. Aggressive Detailing grew to provide on-site detailing services to residential and commercial customers and create long-term contractual agreements with car dealerships and Marina throughout Maryland, DC, and Virginia area. While growing this business, He graduated from Bowie State University with a degree in Business Marketing.
Flora Growth with Luis Merchan today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio recorded live from MJ Biz Con. Flora Growth is a global cannabis company that leverages all-natural, low-cost cultivation practices to supply cannabis derivatives to its diverse business division. With over a decade of experience in corporate strategy, enterprise sales management, merchandising, and workforce management, Luis Merchan has served as CEO of FGC and a member of Flora's board of directors since December 2020. Flora Growth is the first cannabis company to list on an American exchange through a traditional IPO.
Vetrina Group With Co-Founder by Krista Raymer today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio recorded live from MJ Biz Con. Vetrina Group is a retail consultancy co-founded by Krista Raymer and Leandra Reid. They have brought their expertise in the retail sector to align best practices to cannabis retail. Krista is a progressive business leader with over 10 years of experience accelerating revenue and profitability through customer experience and operational improvement. She and her company build retail models that result in simple actionable processes that delivering best in class customer experiences and sales.
SugarTop Buddery is a family-owned and operated cultivator, processor, and wholesale distributor located in Eugene, Oregon. SugarTop began in 2015 as a small indoor garden and was one of the first branded pre-rolls to launch in Oregon. They are proud to roll up their flower and community partner's strains into their signature “bat” line of pre-rolls as well as a variety of Multi-Packs including our Community Packs and Good Smoke line. They also offer a variety of beloved strains from our garden including the coveted Lodi Dodi and Narnia. As a company founded by artists and musicians, their core values support the arts within the cannabis community. SugarTop believes art, music, and cannabis bring people together. Anna brings the experience of Art, Music, and Community to the Cannabis Industry as founder and CEO of the SugarTop brands. SugarTop Buddery is a vertically integrated Cultivator, Distributor, and Processor based in Eugene, Oregon known for high-quality pre-rolls and SugarTop Buddery Indoor Flower.
Open Dør Dispensaries was created to remove the complexity of cannabis for dispensary operators and for consumers. The cannabis industry is poised for national expansion and increasing consumer buying power. Our team is committed to supporting our franchisees with the most up-to-date operation compliance regulations available and to improving the overall consumer experience. Kathryn Blackwell is the Co-Founder and CEO of Open Dør Dispensaries, a national cannabis retail franchise headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. With over three decades of experience in the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sector, Kathryn has built a successful reputation for elevating brands through effective e-commerce development, product innovation, and strategic communications.
Leafly and Curaleaf with Leafly CEO Yoko Miyashita and Khadijah Tribble, VP of Corporate Social Responsibility (including a special appearance by visual artist, filmmaker, and hip-hop pioneer Fab 5 Freddy) at Curaleaf today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis. Khadijah Tribble is a highly respected expert on equity and inclusion in the cannabis industry and has advised cannabis investors, government regulators, entrepreneurs, and businesses on policy, business development, and community impact. Marijuana Matters (M2), cannabis education and advocacy incubator, and is also the founder of the Marijuana Policy Trust (MPT), a think tank providing expertise toward building an inclusive and diverse cannabis industry. Prior to MPT, she was Chief Executive of Ground Game, LLC, a consultancy focused on health technologies, and was a co-founder and director of business operations for United Medical Center's Rose Clinic. Ms. Tribble holds a master's degree from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. "We believe in a healthy, inclusive, well-regulated cannabis industry that provides for social, financial, and environmental benefits shared by all. We support equal opportunity and provisions for communities impacted by the War on Drugs so there can be a fair and just opportunity to participate in the cannabis industry.
Salveo Capital with the principal of Salveo Capital and Founder & Managing Partner NewThera Capital Sean Doyle today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. Sean joined Salveo Capital in 2018. Prior to joining, Sean supported the cannabis venture capital fund Casa Verde Capital providing due diligence, portfolio optimization, and cannabis industry analysis with a focus on agtech, tech, health & wellness, financial services, technology media, compliance, and laboratory technology. Before entering the cannabis space, Mr. Doyle spent 3 years at Vestas, the largest wind turbine company in the world, where he worked in energy financial modeling, tax credit maximization, project development, contract negotiations, and sales.
Springbig with Founder & CEO Jeffrey Harris today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. Springbig is no newcomer to loyalty marketing, our founders have over 20 years of experience in creating loyalty rewards programs for retail businesses. In fact, they were some of the original pioneers of retail loyalty marketing. CEO, Jeffrey Harris founded InteQ over 20 years ago, a company that took loyalty marketing from simple punch card programs in coffee shops to technologically advanced marketing tools at the forefront of some of the country's biggest companies. Companies like Adidas, Reebok, and Citi Bank. After years of experience in big-box retail, our founders saw tremendous opportunity in the underserved cannabis industry and decided to bring advanced loyalty programs, an essential marketing tool in such a competitive industry, to cannabis dispensaries and brands.
MJ Unpacked With George Jage CEO of Jage Media today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. George Jage is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Jage Media and Jage Media's national, cannabis CPG Trade Show MJ Unpacked. Jage Media also operates MJ Brand Insights, providing sharp, substantive, and reliable industry intel for cannabis brands and retailers. George Jage is widely revered as a B2B growth specialist and business builder with a proven track record of identifying new markets and opportunities to scale national businesses. George excels in navigating complex landscapes and accelerating financial performance and asset growth for his clients and peers. Prior to founding Jage Media and its properties, George was Co-founder & Exec VP of the Off-Price Show (1993 – 2001), Co-founder & CEO of World Tea Media (2002 – 2012), and Group Director of the Beverage Group at F&W Media (2013 – 2014).
RGB Cannabis with Josh Wong, President, and Steve Colborne, Chief Operating Officer, today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. RGB Cannabis is a premium craft brand designed to make enjoying cannabis simple. Whether you're totally new to cannabis or you're new to legal cannabis, we've worked hard to bring together some of the industry's best minds, products, and processes to help you find your desired hue. Available now in Alberta and Ontario, Canada. While directing a documentary about Canadian cannabis, Josh reflected on where the industry was at, who was leading in product development, and how companies were speaking to consumers. While most people know him for his work in advertising, film, and television, he was about four years into his seven years of work as a legal cannabis consultant in the US and Canada.
SLANG Worldwide with Chris Driessen today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. Chris was promoted to President and CEO of SLANG Worldwide in 2020, after having served as the Company's U.S. President with responsibility for the overall performance of the organization in its primary markets. Mr. Driessen first joined SLANG predecessor company and cannabis industry pioneer Organa Brands in 2014. His leadership has been instrumental in creating business processes that streamline efficiency, drive dramatic revenue gains, and foster lasting, mutually profitable relationships with the largest names in the marijuana industry.
Integrated Hydro Solutions And Urban-gro Mark Doherty and Greg Panella today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. Mark Doherty began his career in controlled environment agriculture by building New York's first commercial-scale indoor aquaponic farm. He designed and constructed this first-of-its-kind, 13,000 square foot Controlled Environment Agriculture facility in an abandoned factory in Central New York where seafood and produce were cultivated for local and regional restaurants and supermarkets. Inside the old building, Mark constructed an indoor ecosystem that consisted of 20,000 gallons of stock tanks and over 7,000 square feet of Deep Water Culture Hydroponic cultivation area, all under artificial light. Mark combines his extensive background in commercial-scale aquaponic farming with a personally inspired passion for Cannabis advocacy and access to further urban-gro's mission to helping cultivators achieve sustained scalability with innovative technologies that drive down cost, increase economic yield, and reduce environmental impact.
Attorney Steven M. Schain, Esquire today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. Before opening his firm, Attorney Steven M. Schain served as a law clerk to a United States District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and worked for Blank Rome, Philadelphia's largest and most prestigious law firm. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Steve serves as a Judge Pro Tempore and court-appointed arbitrator, and Pennsylvania Bar Institute and National Bar Institute author and lecturer on topics including civil litigation, consumer finance litigation, employment law, mortgage foreclosure, and collection law, marijuana law, personal injury, and ethics. Being sued or recovering what you're owed is never pleasant.
The Raw Botanics Co. with Brendan Smith (Founder & CEO) and Les Kollegian (Cofounder) today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. The Raw Botanics aim is to help you to relax, recover & rebalance. They combine exotic hemp-derived cannabinoids extracts, custom terpenes, functional mushrooms, and botanical adaptogens to help you feel and perform at your best. They use good ingredients, validated by science. And they give honest guidance, without the non-sense. Their approach is based on creating natural products that work. The Raw Botanics Co. believes science can direct us towards the best ingredients nature has to offer. Focusing on specific health themes, like performance and focus, rest and better sleep, or joint and muscle comfort, we obsessively research the natural ingredients that are validated by science that will complement the hemp botanical extracts and have the biggest impact on your life.
Trailblazers and OpenNest Labs with CoFounder and Partner Michael Kamins today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. He is an experienced culture marketer with expertise in building brands via non-traditional marketing channels. He previously was Head of Global Music Partnerships and Growth at TikTok (formerly, musical.ly), the world's most downloaded app in 2018 with over 2B downloads. While completing his MBA at UCLA, Michael connected with Dr. Jeff Chen, the now-founder of UCLA's Cannabis Research Initiative and Radicle Science.
Jushi Co with CEO, Chairman, and Founder Jim Cacioppo today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. Jim brings managerial, start-up, operating, financial and investing experience to his role as CEO, Chairman, and Founder of Jushi. 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. Jim is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of One East Partners.
Zoned Properties with COO Berekk Blackwell today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. Zoned Properties is a strategic real estate development firm whose primary mission is to provide real estate and sustainability services for clients in the regulated cannabis industry. We are an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB), the U.S. Green Building Council, and the Forbes Real Estate Council. We do not grow, harvest, sell or distribute cannabis or any substances regulated under United States law such as the Controlled Substance. Even with the legalization of marijuana, many license holders have had extreme difficulty securing property and creating relationships with the surrounding community.
The National Cannabis Roundtable with Saphira Galoob today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. Saphira Galoob is the Principal and CEO of The Liaison Group (TLG). The Liaison Group was the first –and remains the only –Washington, DC-based lobbying firm focused exclusively on the cannabis industry. She was the driving force for the creation and launch of the National Cannabis Roundtable. As the coalition's Executive Director, she oversees the organization and leads federal policy initiatives for the country's leading cannabis operators, including Cresco, Trulieve, Pura Vida, Kiva Confections, and others. Other clients include the Oregon Cannabis Association and the California Cannabis Industry Association, the most influential state-based cannabis trade association, which currently counts more than 500 businesses and 670 brands among its membership.
Unrivaled Brands Inc is the West Coast's leading vertically integrated cannabis multi-state operator and the parent company of multiple dominant, cannabis brands spanning consumer products, cultivation, distribution, and retail. The Unrivaled brand portfolio leads in our respective categories and markets by a focus on customer experience, product innovation, and organic brand building. Unrivaled currently operates in California, Oregon, and Nevada, and our brands are licensed in Arizona and Oklahoma. Colin Landforce is an entrepreneur and tactical leader with more than 10 years of experience in regulated and emerging consumer product spaces. As co-founder and President of LTRMN, he brought 3 consumer brands from concept to shelf and led the growth of one of the largest cannabis distribution networks in the country serving more than 1,000storefronts. With deep experience at the intersection of recreational cannabis and CPG, Colin's thought leadership is widely recognized both inside and out of the cannabis industry. Previously, he consulted a lineup of global consumer brands including clients in heavily regulated cosmetic, firearm, and drone industries, culminating in a consumer electronics rollout into more than 2200 stores worldwide. At Unrivaled, Colin drives process and technology innovation, enabling teams and developing proprietary B2B tools and consumer experiences. He attended Oregon State University where he studied business administration and computer science.
The Tinley Beverage Company with Rick Gillis today on Plant Prophets only on Cannabis Radio! The Tinley Beverage Company was founded with a mission to help consumers enjoy cannabis in familiar, classic beverages, Micro-Dosed to perfection. Our multi-serve brand, Tinley's '27, pays homage to the year 2727 BC, the earliest recorded use of medical cannabis. It is also a tip of the hat to 1927, the year prohibition ended in Ontario, Canada, from which some of their team members hail. The end of prohibition, like the passage of Prop 64, heralded the birth of many classic beverage alcohol brands enjoyed to this day in North America and around the world. Tinley Beverage Company believes it's time for a new, healthy and delicious way to enjoy the benefits of cannabis, smoke-free. Non-Alcoholic Tinley's™ Tonics and Tinley's '27 products are lower in sugar and calories than their beverage alcohol counterparts. And Tinley's drinks are created with cannabis strain varieties that are sought after by consumers, in harmony with their range of contemporary lifestyles and tastes. They're a team of experienced cannabis and beverage experts, committed to excellence in formulation, sourcing, production, and distribution. Tinley has found the finest, fast-onset cannabis distillate from Northern California, and we craft it with premium essences of spirits and liqueurs and terpenes for a full-flower effect. The result is our ready-to-drink Tinley's Tonics Stone Daisy and High Horse, and our multi-serve Tinley's '27 Elixirs, Coconut Cask, Cinnamon Cask, and Almond Cask.