Benzinga is a media and data technology platform aimed at helping individuals and businesses build wealth. It operates directly in the cannabis industry as a media and data platform and hosts B2B events so beginners and leaders alike can network and grow their respective businesses. The next Benzinga cannabis market spotlight is going down in Anaheim, California, at the House of Blues on Tuesday, November 12.
Anaheim will host a plethora of panels and keynote speakers discussing the problems California’s sprawling cannabis industry faces and the solutions that can keep it healthy for years to come. This event provides networking opportunities with industry leaders, investors, policymakers, and major influencers of cannabis culture.
Who should attend? Anyone who wants to learn about legal cannabis or grow in the space. Entrepreneurs, dispensary owners, managers, cannabis brand leaders, C-suite leaders can gain clarity on complex issues like evolving legal policy, the investment landscape in California, and how California’s industry is impacting emerging markets in Asia in South America.
Key Speakers
Nicole Elliott, Director – California Department of Cannabis Control
Nicole previously served as Governor Newsom’s senior cannabis advisor and lead San Francisco’s office of cannabis from 2017 to 2019.
Bill Levers, Co-Founder – Beard Bros. Pharms
Bill has 30+ years of cannabis industry experience. He co-founded Beard Bros Pharms, a multifaceted brand that does everything from selling tinctures to publishing press releases.
Chelsea Kossower, VP of Global Expansion – Puffco
Puffco’s first employee has developed into a superstar leading global growth, sales, and driving innovation across Puffco’s entire sales strategy.
Jamie Evan, Author & Founder – The Herb Somm
Jamie is a published author 4x over, a certified sommelier, entrepreneur, and writer. She founded the Herb-Somm lifestyle brand and is best known for her contributions to major publications like High Times, Food & Wine, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and many more.
Lee Fraser, Chief Administrative Officer – Planet 13
Lee formerly led finance at Fox Corp and Warner Brothers. He also directly oversaw the finances for the Harry Potter world tour and flagship retail stores.
Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight Speaker list
Kyle Kazan, Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO – Glass House Brands
Sahar Ayinehsazian, Partner – Vicente LLP
Dustin Moore, Co-Founder – Embarc
Jesse Redmond, Head of Cannabis – Water Tower Research
Laurie Holcomb, CEO – Gold Flora
Jocelyn Sheltraw, Co-Founder & CEO – Budist
Dustin Milner, CEO – Talarya Brands
Dennis O’Malley, Founder & Principal – Echtrai Corp
Rachel Wright, Founder & CEO – Verdant Strategies
Steve Podell, CEO & Co-Founder – Hyroad; Operating Partner – Cypress Ascendant Holdings
Lauren Fontein, Founder & Chief Compliance Officer – The Artist Tree
Caleb Counts, CEO & Co-Founder – Connected Cannabis
DJ Saul, CEO – Khalifa Kush
Ron Gershoni, CEO – Jetty Extracts
Teddy Cabugos, President – Sunstone Brands
Kenny Morrison, Founder – CQ Drinks
Raza Lawrence, Counsel – Zuber Lawler
Sierra Elaina, CEO – Lehua Brands
Hirsh Jain, Founder – Ananda Strategy
Seth Yakatan, Co-Founder – Katan Associates
Anthony Green, EVP, Sales – Surfside
Rusty Wilenkin, Co-Founder & CEO – Old Pal
Tom Zuber, Managing Partner – Zuber Lawler
Paul Jacobson, CEO – Rove
Kendra Clark, General Counsel – Connected Cannabis
Brian Applegarth, Owner & Founder – Applegarth Strategies
Scott Schmidt, Executive Director – Emerald Village West Hollywood
Jerred Kiloh, President – UCBA
Maha Haq, Social Consumption Consultant – Maha Haq
Chang Yi, CEO & Chief Legal Officer – Smoakland
Jason McKnight, Founder & CEO – Green Label RX
Sue Carlton, Owner – Ranchera Familia & Moon Valley Creek Ranch; Chief of Marketing – Crockett Family Farms
Angela Pih, Founder – BrandTrust
Matthew Shterenberg, CEO & Co-Founder – Deeproots Partners
Eric Gutshall, Co-Founder & Chief Development Officer – Jointly
Adam Banke, Co-Founder & COO – Hyroad
Drew Mathews, CEO – Green Life Business Group Inc.
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