Tech and cannabis entrepreneur with deep channels to capital in Ohio, Silicon Valley, and Europe. Executed exclusive, royalty-based software licensing partnerships with leading semiconductor and industrial partners.

Dartmouth and Stanford GSB

New venture formation and capitalization expert with multiple start-ups built and exited. A strategic CFO and GC with deep fundraising (equity and debt) and regulatory experience.

Georgetown and Harvard Law

Experienced business and cannabis executive. Formerly President and COO of the 12th largest vertical cannabis company in the U.S.; directed the exclusive distribution relationship that achieved #1 market share in the Colorado vape market in less than 12 months.

Boston College

Operations executive who has overseen strategic partnerships with fortune 100 companies; skilled communicator who implements systems that leverage technology, team members’ unique abilities and partner synergies.

Princeton & Case Western Reserve University

Tech leader with extensive experiences on IT and industry. Commercialized a Cleveland State University technology. Authored 10+ patent portfolios acquired by one of the global leading drive companies.

BUPT & Cleveland State

With a BS in Chemical and Biological Engineering and an R&D Career that spans multiple Clorox Brands including Clorox, Kingsford, Brita, and Burt’s Bees, Phoebe brings a unique combination of art, science, and passion for consumers that keeps her at the forefront of product innovation.

University of Wisconsin at Madison

Results driven management professional with over 20 years experience in operations, logistics, cGMP manufacturing, and distribution for MATI Energy Drinks, CURiO Brands, and Counter Culture Coffee.

University of Maryland

Seasoned chemist, engineer, and manager with specializations natural products chemistry, analytical chemistry, and process engineering.  Years of experience in regulated industries from semiconductors, pharma, and medicinal cannabis.

University of South Florida

Food Scientist with published research from Cornell University. 20+ years product development & formulation expertise for Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Givaudan Flavors, and Phillip Morris.

Cornell & University of Florida

Innovative chemist with 14 years experience in analytical chemistry, and experimental design and implementation at BASF and Catalent Pharma. Plant extraction and purification R&D background with method development and validation expertise.

UNC Wilmington & East Tennessee State

Seasoned engineer with a 30+ year career at Revlon, Inc. responsible for managing, designing, fabricating, and modifying its custom manufacturing equipment and product line automation. cGMP compliance, Lean Manufacturing, and cost reduction expert.

Wake Tech, Vance Granville CC and Manatee CC

Cannabis extraction and distillation expert with a wet chemistry background. Managed extraction operations for a large cGMP and ISO compliant cannabis extraction operation producing over 40 skus of products.

Coastal Carolina University

Detail-oriented polymath with a track record for creating strategic objectives and implementing road maps to achieve milestones. Focused on fulfilling OBX’s mission through the execution of our industry-leading tracking system, guiding team members throughout the process.

Ohio University

Extensive educational background in neuroscience, psychology, and business administration. Passion for cannabis & hemp, environmental & animal activism, nutrition, holistic medicine, and all things terpenes! Experienced in medical dispensary operations management, inventory control, cannabis education, and production.

Millsaps College

Results driven sales professional with over 10+ years in B2B and B2C sales and leadership experience. Prior to transitioning into the hemp industry, Kelly lead 12 stores as a district manager for Premier Salons, helped established a US presence for London-based fashion brand, LK Bennett and worked in the PEO industry where she provided HR solutions for small and medium sized businesses.

Virginia Marti College of Art and Design

Business professional with experience in management consulting, finance, operations, and marketing. He is experienced in leading teams and developing people. Founded of a podcast studying health, entrepreneurship, leadership, and human optimization.

The Ohio State University

Seasoned Graphic Designer with over a decade of experience buidling and managing a boutique creative agency.  Dedicated to creating art and designs that work in the real world. Seeks simple solutions to complicated problems and believes in building brands that don’t just look beautiful, but have functional value with lasting impact.

Wheaton College

A fifth generation NC farming family, 25 years with the EPA, several years establishing best practices for hemp farming. Works with NC State Univ, NC Dept of Ag, and the NC Industrial Hemp Commission to educate farmers, agriculture agents and law enforcement agents across the state.

Civil Engineering

Experienced customer service and logistics professional with experience across industries. Additionally she has served as a photographer for an overseas military installation.

New York Institute of Photography

Finance executive with extensive experience in manufacturing within world-class global business environments as well as smaller privately held businesses.  A well-balanced professional with operational as well as technical accounting experience derived from positions in international manufacturing operations, internal and external audit, corporate accounting, M&A, and financial analysis.

Sam Houston State University and University of Houston

Alternative medicine and eco enthusiast, formally educated in accounting with a forensic concentration. Big Four public accounting experience in external audit ranging from small start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.

Penn State University
Georgia Southern University

During her 15-year career at the University of Southern California, Elizabeth supported EEO investigations and analyzed data for the Office of Equity & Diversity.  With a degree in music business, she then managed orchestral recording productions, operations, and finances for USC’s film music program.

University of Southern California

During her 15-year career at the University of Southern California, Elizabeth supported EEO investigations and analyzed data for the Office of Equity & Diversity.  With a degree in music business, she then managed orchestral recording productions, operations, and finances for USC’s film music program.

University of Southern California

Seasoned business professional with 20 years experience in operations. Brings knowledge and skill in business development, management, and the hemp and CBD industries.

Florida State University