Cocktail Whisperer
Despite only coming online last December, Michigan’s recreational market is growing at a record pace and is on track to generate between $400 million to $475 million in sales in 2020 alone. Even the ongoing pandemic has not stymied Michigan’s robust, albeit nascent cannabis market —the state reported $54.6 million in adult-use sales between March and May, with the number of retailers rising by 70% to keep up with growing demand.
Warren Bobrow=WB: Please tell me where you are from? Where now? Why cannabis instead of law or medicine, or the arts? When was the first time that you discovered the plant?
Jushi Holdings Inc. (“Jushi” or the “Company”) (CSE: JUSH) (OTCQB: JUSHF), a globally-focused, multi-state cannabis and hemp operator. I interviewed Jushi Founder, Co-President and Board Member Erich Mauff with my five questions and what I learned was captivating! Jushi Holdings Founder, Co-President and Board Member Erich Mauff
HiVi, a mission-led platform utilizing community, research and technology to guide new cannabis users through their wellness journey. Founded by Eunice Kim, HiVi stands for “High Vibration” and is dedicated to helping conscious consumers navigate this budding industry. As a WOC herself, Kim is committed to supporting underrepresented womxn, BIPOC and LGBTQA+ organizations and brands. Launching just a few weeks ago, HiVi bridges the gap with credible education, enriching events and ethical high-quality product recommendations.
Jason Cranford is not a man to sit still. From the get-go in his childhood in Georgia, with Air Force jets thundering overhead, time is always of the essence for this man full of real ambition and passionate determination. No one sleeps at night it seems with the sound of supersonic jets overhead, a trait he probably carries to this day even in the silence in Colorado where he lives now. I’m sure living in Colorado offers a different sound menu during the night. This inherent passion for change drives itself into the medical cannabis sector as well. That’s where Jason has built a life for himself.
Cannabis companies always need design help bringing products to market. Not everyone has a design school graduate on their start-up’s staff, ready to assist at all times. Unique applications require unique companies to bring their often out of the box dreams into reality. That is what interested me in the cannabis design and tech company named 14th Round. I am always interested in companies that stretch the boundaries of knowledge and bring the purely imaginative into scope. Now, without further delay, may I please introduce you to Trent Overholt, the CEO of 14th Round. Cheers, WB.
Dr. Tiffany Bowden is a strong educational proponent for social justice and equality. I wasn’t sure I wanted to touch on this topic, but when I learned of the positive work done by Dr. Bowden, I realized that she would fit the cannabis lens that I’m charged with. Her diversity trainings were the reason why I wanted to say yes, even before the question was asked. I wanted to approach this topic with sensitivity and open-mindedness. Asking the 5 Questions to Dr. Bowden should enlighten and educate equally because there really is no easy way to approach uncomfortable topics without diving right in. As in right now. Thank you Dr. Bowden for your enlightenment and kindness in the place of both cannabis and diversity. Cheers, WB
WB: Please tell me about yourself. What do you do? What brought you to Cannabis? Do you enjoy the plant?
Travis Steffen, the CEO of GrowFlow has an incredible entrepreneurial background and has been the founder/co-founder of eleven different companies. His background also includes being an advisor to numerous companies and a venture partner, too.
This was the pitch and it was one I found irresistible.
My name is Jacob Karp, I’m 27 years old and I was born and raised in Arizona. I’ve had a passion for cannabis my entire life and have pursued a career in the field before the medical program was established in the state of Arizona.