Sitka Legends: Combining Talent from Multiple Micro Cultivators
Thu / Sep 29th SPOTLIGHT
As the Canadian cannabis industry takes shape, small growers are struggling to survive and many have lacked the means to… Read More
Entrepreneurs
The industry is being pioneered by a highly talented, motivated, and forward-thinking group of cannabis entrepreneurs and activists. From in-depth interviews with business owners and investors, to coverage of the breaking news affecting their work, we deliver daily articles to keep you in the loop.
Municipality Opt-Outs Are a Trick Bag for Cannabis
Thu / Sep 22nd OPINION
While 19 states have opted to legalize adult-use cannabis, those states still cannot guarantee regular access to safe and regulated cannabis products thanks to controversial industry opt-out clauses for municipalities, towns, and counties.
Cannabis Companies Led By Women Have Harder Time Finding Business Financing
Tue / Sep 20th
As cannabis industry operations become more and more costly, female-led cannabis companies are finding it more difficult to raise capital than male-owned firms.
Sackville & Co and Sackville Studios: Representing the Cannabis Consumer Through Branding & Accessories
Wed / Sep 14th SPOTLIGHT
Haley Dineen and Lana Van Brunt are the co-founders of Sackville & Co, an online boutique of aesthetic consumer goods… Read More
Smuggler Who Spent 11 Years In Prison for Trafficking Launches Massachusetts Cannabis Brand
Tue / Sep 13th
Gentlemen Smugglers is a new Massachusetts cannabis brand co-founded by Barry “Flash” Foy, a smuggler-turned-entrepreneur who served 11 years in prison under federal drug kingpin charges.
Lilli Keinaenen: Sustainable Cannabis Branding & Packaging Designs
Wed / Aug 31st INTERVIEW
Lilli Keinaenen is the Founder and Designer at Changemaker Creative, a sustainability-focused cannabis branding and packaging firm.
Arshad Lasi: Growing a Family-Owned Cannabis Enterprise
Wed / Aug 24th INTERVIEW
Arshad Lasi is CEO and co-founder of The Nirvana Group, a vertically integrated Oklahoma cannabis company.
Martine Pierre: Education & Networking to Support BIPOC Cannabis Entrepreneurs
Wed / Aug 10th INTERVIEW
Martine Pierre is the Founder and CEO of Cannalution, a community platform built to support and connect Black and brown cannabis entrepreneurs.
Cookies CEO Lands Forbes Cover, First for Cannabis Industry Executive
Thu / Aug 4th
Berner, CEO of Cookies, is the first cannabis industry executive to grace the cover of Forbes magazine.
TaJanna Mallory: Virtual Assistance for Cannabis Operators & Executives
Wed / Aug 3rd INTERVIEW
TaJanna Mallory is CEO of CannAssistants, a virtual assistant agency that provides support to midsize cannabis companies, founders, and executives.
Mattie Mead: Sustainable Construction with Hemp-Based Building Materials
Wed / Jun 29th INTERVIEW
Mattie Mead is co-founder & CEO of Hempitecture, a Public Benefit Corporation and sustainable hemp building materials company based in Idaho.
Judy Yee: Expanding Cannabis Access With Infused Beverages
Tue / Jun 14th INTERVIEW
Judy Yee is the CEO and co-founder of K-Zen, a cannabis beverages company based in California.
Cannachange: Facilitating Sustainable Cannabis Retail with Technology
Wed / May 18th SPOTLIGHT
The sustainability problem in cannabis is no secret, and packaging is one of the industry’s biggest waste contributors. O’Neil Rudolph… Read More
Tammy Pettigrew: Digestible Cannabis Industry Education
Wed / May 11th INTERVIEW
Tammy Pettigrew is founder of The Cannabis Cutie — an online, education-focused cannabis platform and community — and co-host of 106 & Spark, a cannabis-infused hip-hop countdown show.
Kim Myles: Elevating the Cannabis Consumer’s Experience with Interior Design
Tue / May 3rd
Cara Wietstock meets with Kim Myles, host and designer for the new reality series High Design on Discovery+, where she travels around the country bringing her interior design wisdom to independently-owned cannabis dispensaries.
WOCC: Advancing Cannabis Industry Talent & Accountability
Thu / Mar 31st SPOTLIGHT
The New York state cannabis industry is coming online and Women of Color in Cannabis (WOCC) is on a mission… Read More
Cyo Nystrom: The Intersection of Cannabis Medicine & Vaginal Health
Wed / Mar 30th INTERVIEW
Cyo Nystrom is the CEO and co-founder of Quim, a THC and CBD self-care line for humans with vaginas and people who love them.
Lolita Korneagay: Demystifying Cannabis for Medical Professionals
Wed / Mar 23rd INTERVIEW
Lolita Korneagay is the nurse-turned-entrepreneur behind Cansoom, which offers cannabis-focused continuing education for medical professionals and more.
Majority of Nevada’s Cannabis Industry White and Male
Thu / Mar 17th
The majority of Nevada’s cannabis industry workforce is white and male — especially among C-suite positions — according to data from the state’s Cannabis Compliance Board.
Charlotte Hanna: Building a Vertically Integrated Social Impact Cannabis Brand
Tue / Mar 8th INTERVIEW
Charlotte Hanna is Founder and CEO of Community Growth Partners, a vertically integrated Massachusetts cannabis company.
Mississippi Minority Cannabis Association: Education & Training for a Diverse Cannabis Industry
Thu / Feb 24th SPOTLIGHT
The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act was signed into law in early February 2022 after a long fight for safe access… Read More
Marijuana Matters: Equity Through Education, Advocacy, and Entrepreneurship
Thu / Feb 17th SPOTLIGHT
Marijuana Matters is a Washington D.C.-based social enterprise organization dedicated to social equity through a three-pillar mission encompassing cannabis Education,… Read More
Joseph Ori: Building a House of Cannabis Brands In Michigan
Thu / Jan 20th PODCAST
Joseph Ori is co-founder of Six Labs, a Michigan-based manufacturer of craft cannabis products.
Cannabis Industry Leaders Predict 2022 Trends
Tue / Jan 4th OPINION
The rapidly developing cannabis industry is still in its formative years, and where we seek advice as we grow will dictate the foundational qualities of the cannabis space.