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Warren Bobrow=WB: How did you discover cannabis? Why cannabis? Why now?
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I met Anthony Dindia a month or so ago at New Jersey’s latest cannabis dispensary. He had just spent the past few grueling days of night and day work getting the Elizabeth, NJ location for the Verano family of dispensaries ready to open and greet their guests.
Anthony is unmistakably a key player in this remarkably fluid organization and deeply reflective time of the pandemic, Covid-19. A take-charge man who loves what he does, and that reflects deeply upon his life and philosophy for healing.
The world is his oyster.
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Warren Bobrow=WB: Where are you from? What propelled you on your journey? How does cannabis inspire you?
Justin Dye=JD: I grew up in Winslow, Indiana, a small rural community with a population of 1,200 in the southwest corner of the state. The major industries were coal mining and farming with honest and hardworking people. It was a great place to grow up. I grew up a big sports fan and have always been very competitive. For college, I attended DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana where I majored in Political Science. As I began my career, I brought with me not only the great education I received from DePauw but also the hard-working, honest and competitiveness that were instilled in me from growing up. These traits are what have propelled my career throughout the last two decades.
About HERBL: HERBL is California’s largest cannabis distributor and supply chain solutions company servicing more than 850 storefront and non-storefront retail licensees. Founded in 2016, HERBL’s team is composed of distribution and retail experts with extensive experience in large-scale global supply chains. HERBL brings the state’s leading cannabis retailers and top brands together through world-class technology, unparalleled service, and high-security, state-of-the-art facilities and trucks. Exclusive brand partners include the leaders in flower, vapes, edibles, topicals, pre-rolls, and concentrate. To learn more, visit www.HERBL.com
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Nationwide demand for legal cannabis has driven market momentum to an all-time high in recent years. Despite restrictive licensing and operating regulations, new cannabis products and brands have proliferated in the market, creating a hyper-competitive retail environment for consumer-facing cannabis businesses.
CHERIENE GRIFFITH
Warren Bobrow=WB: Please tell me about yourself.
Annie Holman=AH: I was born the day Martin Luther King JR. gave his “I have a Dream Speech” – smack in the middle of it. I am from the Maine and have been in CA for 38 years. I believe the universe is bigger than me, but not by much. I’m a mother of an adopted daughter, and a wife to a Sonoma County winemaker. I understand the art of the apology.
I’m a storyteller and claim the attention of the room.
@ANA HORY
Responses from Ana Hory, CEO, Chil (www.chil.com)
Warren Bobrow=WB: Please tell of your path to the plant? Why did you take it in the first place? Are you a Scientist? Alchemist? Both?
Ana Hory=AH: As a resident of California, I have had the fortune of taking cannabis medicinally for aches, pains, and relaxation for many years. A few years ago, when the industry was beginning to move from medical to recreational (in California), I thought, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to combine my passion for cannabis with my consumer product development knowledge to help others appreciate and benefit from it as well. My desire was to come up with unique, effective innovative products people could enjoy.
@DRESMEDIA
Let’s Talk About Cannabis!
Warren Bobrow=WB: Why cannabis? What brought you to the plant? When did you first discover it? For what purpose?
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Warren Bobrow=WB: Please tell me about yourself. Why cannabis? When did you discover the plant? How old were you?
Jason Harley=JH: I was 11 years old when I discovered the plant. Growing up I was always a bit hyper and hard a hard time focusing, it was the only thing that would help me stay neutral. It helped slow down my mind, and actually be able to concentrate and focus. It is one of the reasons I became a chef, I was able to do 15 things at once without burning the cookies. I even feel that smoking while I cook helps me be a better chef.
Peter Barsoom, Co-Founder and CEO of 1906, believes that cannabis is a crucial part self-care, and that it has been kept from the mainstream public for far too long. He’s on a mission to create products that are approachable by everyone and has brought innovations like fast onset time and the inclusion of other plant medicines to deliver experiences that support self-care routines. From the story behind the brand to his quest to find an alternative to prescription drugs, I asked Peter five questions about the company and its newest line of products. 1906 has an ambitious expansion plan, with new states coming online this year. The company closed $18 million in a capital raise last year that will fund the expansion as well as continued innovation and R&D.