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SUMMARY:Fundraising in Cannabis Crash Course
DESCRIPTION:The marijuana industry is expected to triple in the next five years — and many investors are looking to profit. \nAs states and entire countries decriminalize or legalize cannabis and/or its components\, there are massive opportunities for entrepreneurs and existing companies. As a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic\, Cannabis has gone from illegal to essential\, and now non-legal states are looking to legalizing to replenish their coffers with tax revenues. \nThe industry is not recession-proof. You have to do your due diligence to determine who to work with. There’s a lot to learn\, so we’re bringing you two investment experts in our local industry to share their tips and expertise. Sensi North Bay hosts our Virtual Connects each month until we can meet once again in person. We hope you’ll join us for our Crash Course in Fundraising. \nGuest Speakers: \nJoyce Cenali\, Partner and Chief Operating Officer\, Big Rock Partners\, San Francisco\, CA \nJoyce leads operations at Big Rock Partners\, a strategic advisory firm serving investors and companies at the intersection of food\, hospitality and cannabis. Their portfolio includes notable California companies Cannacraft\, Henry’s Original\, Vertosa\, Kikoko\, Garden Society\, Sava\, and others. They also own and operate Sonoma Hills Farm\, the first full acre cultivation in Sonoma County focused on bringing craft cannabis to the farm-to-table lifestyle. She previously founded a boutique artist management firm\, and lead business development\, licensing and partner integrations for e-commerce start-ups. A long-time craft cannabis cultivator\, she co-founded an Emerald Cup winning operation\, and served as Co-Chair for Women Grow\, Sonoma. She is an advisor for various female founders of early stage companies that are innovating in cannabis. She attended Smith College\, and lives with her wife and puppy children in San Francisco. \nJake Kuczeruk\, VP of Business Development\, The Arcview Group Director of Partnerships\, Dispatch Protocol\, Interim Director of Growth at WeTrust A native of the Detroit and Indianapolis areas \nJake moved to the Bay Area after graduating from Indiana University with degrees in Public Policy and Business. Previously\, Jake founded the menswear service Tie Society and was part of the core team at Console.fm (both 500 Startups). After a turn running Business Development for both West Agile Labs and MegaBots\, Jake shifted into the blockchain space joining WeTrust\, Dispatch Labs\, and The Bureau. Jake is an active startup advisor\, serving as Managing Director of Founder Institute’s SF chapter\, and mentor for top accelerators like 500 Startups\, GSV Labs\, Alchemist Accelerator\, among others. He’s guest lectured for Masters-level University courses and assists a prominent Japanese investor in sourcing potential investments. Jake mainly enjoys spending time with his wife and two cats when he’s not watching Red Wings hockey. \nHosted by North Bay Publisher Nancy Birnbaum and facilitated by Michael Diettrich-Chastain\, XChange Facilitator\, Author\, Speaker & CEO of ARC INTEGRATED.
URL:https://big-rock.com/event/fundraising-in-cannabis-crash-course/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Joyce,Panel Sessions,Industry Panel
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SUMMARY:Cannabis\, CBD and Hemp Virtual PitchForce
DESCRIPTION:WHAT?\nPitchForce is a weekly event for early stage high-tech startup entrepreneurs to get a chance to deliver a 4-minute elevator pitch to a panel of seasoned angel investors. This event is for companies in the Cannabis\, CBD and Hemp space only. Please send your deck and executive summary to cole@peopleconnectstaffing.com for approval before signing up. \nWHO?\nProducing the event is Max Shapiro\, CEO of PeopleConnect\, a 20 year-old high tech startup recruiting firm. He has been hosting monthly pitch events for the past 8 years. PeopleConnect is the most unique recruiting firm in the world\, featuring their Employees Without Paychecks model whereby PeopleConnect places individuals at early stage tech companies who are willing to work for options only for the first three months of their employment.
URL:https://big-rock.com/event/cannabis-cbd-and-hemp-virtual-pitchforce/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Joyce,Panel Sessions,Industry Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200714T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200714T130000
DTSTAMP:20261012T172017
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SUMMARY:Bootleg Avocado Presents...Investing in Minority Cannabis Founders
DESCRIPTION:We are grateful and excited for our recent partnership with Vertosa\, who has helped to curate our latest event within the intersection of culinary and cannabis with a focus on investing in minority cannabis founders. \nWe will be co-hosting along with Austin Stevenson\, Chief Innovation Officer of Vertosa. \nDiscussions will include: What are the current struggles for minority founders? How can we execute on a call to action to elevate products and ideas for individuals of color? What are creative vehicles that support investments for these founders? \nA huge thank you to our panelists: \n– Tiffany Yarde\, Founder & CEO\, SHOKi\n– Maggie Connors\, Founder & CEO\, Besito\n– Joyce Cenali\, Partner & Chief Operating Officer\, Big Rock Partners\n…\n…\nSpecial thanks to our sponsor Green Haus by One Haus – providing cannabis operations with a highly tailored and confidential talent search encompassing: manufacturing & operations\, sales & marketing\, corporate office\, retail\, culinary\, and accounting.\n…\n…\nAustin is the Chief Innovation Officer at Vertosa. He leads all commercial activities\, including technical sales\, tactical marketing\, and new business development. Prior to joining Vertosa\, Austin leveraged his bio-tech experience building the regulatory Hemp/CBD testing program for Eurofins Scientific – a world leader in food\, environment\, and product testing services – where he built and designed quality testing protocols for CVS and other retailers who carry Hemp/CBD products. For over 10 years\, Austin has advised start-ups\, built businesses\, and launched hundreds of new products in finance\, technology\, and cannabis CPG industries.
URL:https://big-rock.com/event/bootleg-avocado-presents-investing-in-minority-cannabis-founders/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Joyce,Industry Panel
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SUMMARY:Epperly | Elam - Cannabis in Europe
DESCRIPTION:Featuring a panel of exceptional leaders and trailblazers in the California market who can speak to retail\, manufacturing\, cultivation\, vertical integration\, the essential support services\, and the science. California’s MAUCRSA law and regulatory regime was the model used by a majority of states in the United States when enacting their own laws. Three essential topics will be covered: \n  \n\nWhat are the challenges facing an investor seeking to find value in the emerging cannabis markets?\n\n  \n\nWhat are the common bottlenecks unique to the cannabis industry that hinder success? \n\n  \n\nHow will we view these opportunities and challenges in a post-Covid world?\n\n  \nThe reason for the webinar is to share the panelists’ expertise and experiences across borders and cultures. As attorneys advising national and international clients\, we see a predictable life cycle in the cannabis market as it first emerges in a region or state or country and then faces similar barriers\, roadblocks\, and impediments. Each time\, political and business leaders are surprised and frustrated by unintended consequences arising from regulatory and consumer demands. By anticipating these evolving demands\, a savvy investor and adviser can better navigate this frenetic yet lucrative industry. The webinar will conclude with some parallels we see between the USA and the European Union.     \n  \nPlease look for the link to the ZOOM webinar event on our website at www.epperlyelam.com.  \nThe webinar itself will focus on the four panelists. If attendees are interested in meeting a panelist\, we will schedule networking calls on Friday\, the day after.
URL:https://big-rock.com/event/epperly-elam-cannabis-in-europe/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201029T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201029T110000
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SUMMARY:Burns & Levinson Capital Connection
DESCRIPTION:On October 29th\, 2020\, Burns & Levinson will host the 4th annual State of the Cannabis Industry Conference\, bringing together national experts and industry professionals to share their unique strategic legal and financial perspectives on cannabis banking\, regulations\, M&A\, investments\, and more. For 2020\, we have redesigned the event as an interactive virtual experience\, enabling registrants to make connections\, develop partnerships\, and learn from industry leaders. Featured speakers include Steven Hoffman\, Chairman of the Cannabis Control Commission of Massachusetts\, as well as Mitchell Kahn\, CEO and Founder of Grassroots\, and Joseph Lusardi\, CEO of Curaleaf\, whose companies merged earlier this year to create the world’s largest cannabis company. \nThis year\, we are launching an exciting new component: the Burns & Levinson Cannabis Capital Connection program. Our firm will match emerging and early-growth cannabis companies with participating investors who are seeking growth-oriented companies to potentially fund\, connect with\, or mentor. Hand-selected cannabis companies will gain critical access to expert industry leaders during one-on-one sessions. In return\, investors will have access to vetted\, pre-approved companies with fresh ideas and the work ethic to succeed in the exploding cannabis industry.  \nWhat’s in it for us? Burns has a vested interest in the cannabis industry. Our firm was among the first in the country to develop and utilize our decades of corporate and finance expertise to create a business and law advisory group specifically targeted to cannabis. We have years of experience working with and cultivating relationships with our clients looking to take advantage of and expand their opportunities in this emerging area. Our Capital Connection program will focus on leveraging our network to facilitate the relationships needed to grow the cannabis industry and marketplace.
URL:https://big-rock.com/event/burns-levinson-capital-connection/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Joyce,Panel Sessions,Industry Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201201T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201201T120000
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SUMMARY:Supply Chain Network Summit
DESCRIPTION:Interstate Commerce of Cannabis
URL:https://big-rock.com/event/supply-chain-network-summit/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Joyce,Panel Sessions,Industry Panel
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