Miguel Oliveira, Founder, Scandalous Chocolates Miguel is a culinary and entertainment expert who brings a rich background in storytelling with a keen understanding of consumer food trends and culinary arts. He has also worked as a producer with CBS, ABC, and CNN. In 2017 Miguel founded Panther Burn Studios, a small music label focused on nurturing and developing up-and-coming musical talent. In 2020, Oliveira went on to start the Scandalous Chocolate brand, a first-in-class edible company that is pushing the limits of quality in the cannabis space. His culinary background and extensive experi ..read more

Jordan Isenstadt, Senior Vice President, Marino Jordan heads Marino’s cannabis, higher education, and public affairs practices. A former advisor to the New York State Senate and the New York State Governor’soffice, he has led award-winning strategic communications programs for a broad spectrum of clients, including cannabis brands, higher education institutions, and labor unions. Some client highlights include Etain Health, FlowerHire, Come Back Daily, Beak & Skiff, Canna-House, Hiller PC, the New York Cannabis Growers & Processors Association, Ayr Wellness, House of Puff, Poplar, engi ..read more

Larry Levy, Co-founder & CEO, Lucid Green A serial entrepreneur, Larry brings a wealth of hands-on experience, with a focus on computational linguistics (machine learning), IoT and SaaS based finance and marketing platforms. As co-founder and CEO of Lucid Green, Larry oversees operations to bring LucidIDs to the forefront of cannabis supply chain solutions. Prior to Lucid Green, Larry served as co-founder and CEO of Semagix Group, which was sold to Warburg Pincus in 2006. Larry was also the founder and CEO of Protégé Holdings, recognized as an “Upside 100” company, as well as the founder o ..read more

Josh and Tara Joseph, Co-Founders of Big Plan Holdings Josh and Tara Joseph host a podcast, The Big Plan, and are Co-owners of the Nashville-based investment company Big Plan Holdings, they are involved in cannabis, real estate, music and entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, and philanthropy. Josh and Tara discuss falling in love, drugs, having kids, being in business together, and everything in between. Above all, Josh and Tara are husband and wife, and more importantly, best friends. They are here to speak their truth and leave nothing uncovered. https://linktr.ee/thebigplanpodcast https://www ..read more

Hannah Stitt, Mountain Mover & Partner at Tectonic, LLP Hannah loves resolving her client’s intellectual property and business problems. She provides services to clients throughout California and the United States. She focuses her law practice on solving issues involving trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, unfair competition law, and data privacy. After a decade of working in the California legal field and in movement lawyering, Hannah is not intimidated by the innovative or unknown. A firebrand litigator, Hannah ardently supports clients at every stage of their brand creation and devel ..read more

Bethany Gomez,, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Brightfield Group Bethany has established herself as a trailblazer in emerging markets, with a focus on cannabis, CBD and wellness. As Managing Director and Co-Founder of Brightfield Group, Bethany's commitment to leadership and storytelling through meaningful data has positioned the company as an industry leader, playing a crucial role in shaping the cannabis, CBD and wellness industries both from a consumer and market perspective. Bethany has been featured and quoted in numerous media outlets including The New York Times, Wall Street Journa ..read more

Lilli Keinaenen, Founder & Chief Designer, Changemaker Creative Changemaker Creative helps cannabis and sustainable consumer product makers stand out with unique custom branding and packaging design – and attract a cult following of loyal customers. With a focus on sustainable packaging for conscious cannabis and hemp product brands, she's deeply passionate about saving the planet through better design. Clients outside cannabis include award-winning global product brands sold at major retailers like Target, Williams-Sonoma, and Whole Foods, and cannabis clients with multiple Emerald Cup wi ..read more

Christopher Tasker, Founder, Global Cannabinoid Solutions Chris is a scientist helping cannabis businesses develop innovative strategies and solutions to thrive in the evolving eco-system. Chris is a Master of cannabinoid medical research with specific knowledge of the endocannabinoid system and its role in colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel diseases. One of the first UK scientists to investigate cannabinoids in human tissue. Chris is the founder of Global Cannabinoid Solutions, a science consultancy which trains executives in the science of cannabis, helping them leverage 21st-century c ..read more

Nikki Lawley, LPN Founder of Nikki and The Plant, LLC. Nikki Lawley is a patient advocate, speaker, and founder of Nikki and the Plant. She personally discovered cannabis as medicine after suffering a life-changing injury while working as a pediatric nurse. In October of 2016, Nikki was a 46-year-old woman whose life changed in literally a second. Going from being a medical professional to becoming a patient was a major adjustment and almost cost this vibrant mother, wife, and career professional to contemplating taking her own life after becoming a victim of the traditional medical system, s ..read more

Joseph Lustberg, Founder & Managing Partner, Upwise Capital Joe Lustberg is a leader in the fintech industry with extensive knowledge of financial products and the marketplace. Joe’s experience and expertise is the main reason for his fast rise in the industry. His tenacious drive and deep network of relationships within the cannabis and lending industry have allowed for his success. He handles a multitude of functions as CEO of Upwise Capital, leading the company every day in funding large transactions while providing the best and most efficient service. Joe has held positions at some of ..read more