How YouTuber Corey Vidal Pivoted to Cannabis Entrepreneurship
Corey Vidal was once known as one of YouTube’s earliest stars. Now, he’s once again championing a new industry with cannabis investment.
Entrepreneur Basem Hanna on the Art of Rolling the Dice
Basem Hanna pioneered Canada’s cannabis market long before it entered the mainstream. Now, the entrepreneur is trying to ensure its survival.
Women of the Year 2021: Shauna Levy Built MADGE & MERCER to Help Women Rediscover Wellbeing
Shauna Levy created MADGE & MERCER, a cannabis wellness brand, to help women rediscover a sense of wellbeing.
OPINION: The Evolution of Cannabis Retail in Canada
Max Benitah, Co-Founder and President, Cann Shop, looks at the past, present, and future of cannabis retail in Canada. Although it may not seem like it, we’ll soon be coming up on the third anniversary of the legalization of the production, use, and sale of recreational cannabis in Canada. While the integration of cannabis into […]
OPINION: Cannabis Retail, Regulatory Issues and Go-to-Market Strategies You Should Know About
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Even in the best of times, starting a new business can be challenging. Entrepreneurs and investors need to be determined, patient, and informed. In the midst of a global pandemic, establishing a business, a cannabis retail business included, can be risky and fraught with uncertainty. Specific challenges for cannabis retailers prevail. Canada legalized adult-use cannabis […]
How Houseplant Co-Founders Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg Built A Values-First Cannabis Brand
The geniuses behind cinematic hits like Pineapple Express and Superbad, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg are building a values-first cannabis brand, one that is seemingly attracting the same cult-like following as their films. In 2019, the duo launched Houseplant in partnership with Canopy Growth Corp. and have since released a line of thoughtfully designed, cannabis […]
How I Did It 2020: Lessons on Leadership from Arianna Huffington, Seth Rogen, Nick Nurse, and more…
From Arianna Huffington and Seth Rogen to Raptors Head Coach Nick Nurse and Wealthsimple CEO Michael Katchen, 15 incredible individuals share how to build (and be) better leaders.
Why We Should Re-think Cannabis Culture and Business Opportunities with Canna-Lounges
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Alex Ledesma, co-founder, Shiny Bud[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text]Since the legalization of cannabis two years ago, talks of establishing consumption venues have been ongoing. The industry, cannabis culture (and its clients) were profoundly disappointed in the recent decision in Ontario to maintain the status quo, where all legal sales remain under the control of the Ontario Cannabis Store. But the role […]
