Petalfast helps power today’s most exciting consumer brands to scale through sales, marketing, and capital. With its roots in California, the company has since expanded into other states and, as a result, its team has grown. For serial entrepreneur Jason Vegotsky, Petalfast’s CEO and Co-Founder, building resilient, sustainable teams starts with fostering a culture of growth […]
Emma Chamberlain, the “Cold Brew Queen” wanted to share her passion for java with the world, so she created Chamberlain Coffee. Almost immediately, her followers and coffee lovers around the country were hooked. Now, you can find Chamberlain Coffee in stores and online — and you can rock highly sought-after merch. But it took time […]
Justice Cannabis Co. is one of the largest private multi-state operators in the United States. Founded on the premise that feeling good is always the destination, the team at Justice has a long-standing and impressive reputation for quality products, unique dispensaries, and a modern approach to service. In this episode of Cannabis Matters, we caught up […]
For Curaleaf‘s Chief People Officer Tyneeha Rivers, cannabis is personal. A true believer in the power of the plant, she overcame insomnia after being introduced to the healing properties of cannabis. Now, she combines her passion for the industry and experience in human resources to make Curaleaf a leading place to work in the space. […]
Cresco Labs is poised to become the most important company in the cannabis industry. As one of the largest vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis operators in the U.S., Cresco has a strategic geographic footprint and one of the leading distribution platforms in all of North America. We caught up with the company’s National Retail President Cory Rothschild who […]
Launched in 2010 in Boulder, Colorado, Keef Brands is a leader in the cannabis beverage space. And while beverage makes up only a small percentage of the market, it has the potential to be one of the most disruptive categories. We caught up with the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer Travis Tharp who just celebrated his […]
The key to finding success (and national distribution in Whole Foods)? Starting small. Founders and mother-daughter duo Crissanne and Elizabeth Raymond started selling their family’s lentil soup-turned-burger recipe at farmer’s markets and at local restaurants. A testament to their perseverance, grit, and ambition, NoBull Burger is now available nationwide. We caught up with them to […]
As an experienced marketer and business development leader with a successful track record of brand building for startups and Fortune 100 companies, Jim Baudino entered into the cannabis space through media and hasn’t looked back. Coming into the industry, not as a grower, but more as a storyteller has its limitations, Baudino said, but helping […]
What started as a way to inspire professional athletes to eat healthy, nutritious food soon developed into a chef-crafted sauce brand that caught the attention of Whole Foods. Founder and Chef Kirsten Sandoval of Mesa de Vida says that having a digital presence has been key to her success — her Instagram account has proven […]
Diego Osorio didn’t set out to create an award-winning tequila that brings people together. Instead, it happened organically. It was a natural evolution of his creativity, family history, and passion for storytelling that culminated in the creation of Lobos 1707. As the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of a unique tequila that blends heritage and […]