On today’s episode of Startup Stoners we have a special episode with a true, hustling entrepreneur, Vlad M. While not a canna-enthusiast, at the age of 19, Vlad started his first startup, building apps for celebrity quotes, including Drake, Shakespeare, and Bruce Lee. Working 9-5 and building apps on his spare time, Vlad learned the grind of building a business, while following his goals to be his own boss. Originally an introverted immigrant, speaking little English, Vlad was able to uncover his skills building relationships and his extroverted nature. Today, at only 27 years old, Vlad is the ..read more

Startup Stoners is out with another, one-of-a-kind episode with the leaders of ECO Cannabis, Kevin Ahaesy and Elise McRoberts. ECO Cannabis is a new luxury dispensary that just opened in Oakland, CA, that offers a truly unique, approachable and curated experience for the “cannasseur” and “canna-curious” alike. What really sets ECO apart is its commitment to supporting the local community through its employment practices: 100 percent of ECO Cannabis employees are Oakland residents, and 50 percent were previously incarcerated. These hiring standards are in line with the City of Oakland’s groundb ..read more

Startup Stoners is back with Jeff Riman, founder of King Kanine. Jeff is leading the CBD pet industry to new heights and has an unbelievable background that even includes launching an apparel business with the help of Jersey Shore. He is now following his passion helping pets across the globe and even starting a non-profit to give back to your furry friends. Some of the topics covered include:-CBD and how it can help your pet-White label CBD cautions-Marketing/branding a CBD business-Difference between chasing money and following your passionOne of the most helpful tips was Jeff’s metaphor of ..read more

On this fantastic episode of Startup Stoners, we present to you an incredible, energetic, and passionate entrepreneur, Art Abrahamian. Art is the founder of http://www.webjoint.com, one of the cannabis industry’s leading delivery platforms. We speak with Art about:-The pros and cons of business partnerships-Tech & web design-Importance of staying in your lane in business-How to stay flexible and pivot as your business grows-Fundraising-And the difference between working smart vs. working hardFeel free to contact Art via his website http://www.webjoint.com and his IG @hilartdotcom ..read more