Bootleg Avocado: Food and Beverage Ventures

Bootleg Avocado Presents...Through the Lens of Design & Branding

For years, cannabis businesses never felt the need to have professional branding. Recently things have changed and the design of a cannabis business is as important as the design of any other type of business. Designers have found new ways to consume, store and present cannabis, with sleek aesthetics and functional approach. From luxury cannabis edible packaging to tech-driven vape pens for cannabis consumption and sleek accessories, we’ll take a look through the lens of design and branding. Moreover, there is a new wave of innovators who are looking into sustainability and how we can make cannabis truly green.

Bootleg Avocado Presents...The Resurgence of Cannabis Hospitality & Tourism

- Esti & Federica, Brand & Communications Manager, Dr. Dou Social Club

- Brian Applegarth, President & Founder, The Cannabis Travel Association International, Cultivar Strategies

This is Bootleg Avocado Presents: Confections in the World of Cannabis & Psychedelics

Yes, they are a thing. And yes, they'll knock your socks off. We're diving into the interconnection of cannabis, psilocybin, and confectionaries.

In our latest Bootleg Avocado Presents...

Cannabis is attracting a lot of attention these days, especially in North America. Whether it’s for recreational or medicinal purposes, the industry is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. With legalization on the horizon and more markets opening, many cannapreneurs have turned to technology in order to remain competitive. Cannabis cultivators (growers), brands, and retailers are using technologies that have been developed for other industries such as hydroponics, food production, e-commerce, and digital agriculture. With new breakthroughs in automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, and sensors, cannabis growing technology is set to take the next generation of growers to the next level.

In our latest installment of Bootleg Avocado Presents...New Age Edibles - legalization has changed the way people consume cannabis. The days of smoking as the only way to achieve effects are over, and in their place have arisen a variety of edible options. Throughout our various discussions, panelists have reiterated time and time again that the cannabis industry is still in its infancy. This event aims to highlight advancements in edibles along with expected trends and one-of-a-kind products.

This is Bootleg Avocado Presents...The Future for Greener Cannabis - featuring industry leaders at the intersection of cannabis, sustainability, and renewable energy this panel discussion will illuminate the importance of clean gardening products, soil health, and energy solutions.

Bootleg Avocado Presents...The Shifting Form Factor of Micro-Dosing, featuring industry leaders pioneering shifting the form factor of micro-dosing - this panel will highlight unique companies with the latest unconventional products and services.   

Illuminating the importance of lifestyle and health, Josh Kirby, Founder of Kin Slips, will discuss his all-natural cannabinoid-infused sublingual strip and how our bodies better absorb products this way. ALT Head Scientist, Jay Spall will explain product development and how ALT provides a personalized high by allowing users total control dosing and flavor without the common health drawbacks associated with smoking or the delayed onset of edibles. Charlotte James and Undrea Wright, Co-founders of The Ancestor Project, will spotlight their work as an inclusive community of support in patient’s plant medicine journey as well as their primary focus on the collective healing of the community.

With the #Covid-19 pandemic 😷 exposing the epidemic of #mentalhealthand #wellness, the need for #plantbased solutions 🌱 to deal with these extreme shifts and finding ways for recovery is imminent. We are here to shed light on the impactful landscape of cannabis as it emerges into the food community - debunking the stigmas and uncovering the innovation that has taken place in food and beverage. 🥘🍹  

How do we earn the trust of the food community?  How has the cannabis industry, coming from decades of oppression, social inequity, and culture plant a stake in the future of food?  This panel will highlight the innovative pillars in hemp manufacturing, food and beverage product development, investing, and PR.  

Special thanks to our panelists: 

- Lori Rosen, Founder & President, Rosen Group PR 

- Ben Richardson, Director of Research, 7thirty Capital 

- Ben Larson, CEO, Vertosa 

- Chad Rosen, Founder, Victory Hemp Foods

Featuring Cannabis Industry leaders covering topics related to public relations, licensing, policies and law, manufacturing, white-labeling, sales, and marketing. This Bootleg Avocado panel will illuminate how entrepreneurs can launch their cannabis brand.

In partnership with Satori Confections, our event series is back for the first event of 2021, featuring female leaders at the intersection of cannabis, sexuality, and edibles, this panel will illuminate how women can use cannabis to set the mood for love. Highlighting the special effects of fast-acting edibles as sensual aids, author Mary Jane Gibson will discuss her Playboy article, Fast-Acting Edibles are Perfect for a Quickie, while the infamous sex educator and CannaSexual founder Ashley Manta will educate the audience on all aspects of cannabis and intimacy. “Bong Appetit” cannabis cookbook author and Satori Brand Manager Elise McDonough brings a unique perspective on the chemical composition of chocolate and its traditional association with Valentine’s Day, as well as how adding THC to chocolate boosts sexy, euphoric vibes