Built On Purpose

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  • Agrify CEO & Chairman of the Board, Raymond Nobu Chang

    Raymond is a serial entrepreneur.

    He is CEO & Chairman of the Board for Agrify, the most innovative provider of advanced cultivation and extraction solutions for the cannabis industry, bringing data, science, and technology to the forefront of the market.

    The company's proprietary micro-environment-controlled Vertical Farming Units (VFUs) enable cultivators to produce the highest quality products with unmatched consistency, yield, and ROI at scale.

     

    Press: 

    Agrify Receives Best Cultivation Technology Award from Green Market Report

    Agrify Announces Three New Rapid Deployment Program Customer Engagements

    Connect:

    Raymond Nobu Chang on LinkedIn

    Agrify Corp on LinkedIn

    Agrify Corp on Instagram

     

    Y Scouts is a leadership search firm that finds purpose-aligned and performance-proven leaders to help organizations achieve their missions faster. Ready to supercharge your leadership search and get the right person in your organization? Contact Y Scouts.

    52 min
  • Willow Industries Founder & CEO, Jill Ellsworth

    Fueled by her passion for innovation and dedication to health, Jill Ellsworth has made a career of creating solutions for better living.

    Prior to launching Willow Industries, Jill founded Vibrant Earth Juices (VEJ), a Santa Barbara-based cold-pressed organic juice company.

    Jill became passionate about pasteurization techniques, employing High Pressure Processing (HPP) to prevent microbial growth and increase the shelf-life and freshness for her juice line.

     

    Press: 

    Willow Industries Raises $2M from Top-Tier Syndicate, Cementing the Company as the Kill-Step Standard in the Cannabis Industry

    Willow Industries Recognized on Inc. 5000 Annual List Two Years in a RowVERSES Expands Deployment of Smart Logistics Solution Across NRI’s Global Operations

    Connect:

    Jill Ellsworth on LinkedIn

    Willow Industries on LinkedIn

    Willow Industries on Instagram

     

    Y Scouts is a leadership search firm that finds purpose-aligned and performance-proven leaders to help organizations achieve their missions faster. Ready to supercharge your leadership search and get the right person in your organization? Contact Y Scouts.

    49 min
  • VERSES CEO, Gabriel René

    Gabriel René is CEO and co-founder of VERSES, developer of COSM™, an operating system for AI, and author of the #1 International Bestseller "The Spatial Web - How Web 3.0 Connects Humans, Machines, and AI to Transform the World". 


    As an emerging technology pioneer, Gabriel has architected enterprise and consumer software and services in partnership with Fortune 500 companies such as Verizon, Sony, Intel, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Yahoo, Qualcomm, Apple, Samsung, Universal, AT&T, Obama Campaign, Condé Nast, Elle Magazine, and Cannes Film Festival.

    Press: 

    VERSES delivers next-generation AI solutions for the global supply chain

    VERSES Expands Deployment of Smart Logistics Solution Across NRI’s Global Operations

    Connect:

    Gabriel René on LinkedIn

    VERSES on LinkedIn

     

     

    Y Scouts is a leadership search firm that finds purpose-aligned and performance-proven leaders to help organizations achieve their missions faster. Ready to supercharge your leadership search and get the right person in your organization? Contact Y Scouts.

    1 hr 33 min
  • Apex Trading & Bushel44 Founder & CEO, John Manlove

    John Manlove is the founder and CEO of Apex Trading and Bushel44, two industry leading technology platforms in the emerging cannabis and hemp verticals.


    An industry pioneer, who helped launch the first legal cannabis wholesale marketplace in the United States while simultaneously running a distribution company supporting over 300 brands throughout California, John brings a mix of real world business knowledge sprinkled with an in-depth knowledge of these emerging industries.

    A husband, father, and avid outdoorsmen, John’s passion for entrepreneurship is only rivaled by the love he has for his family and friends. 

    Press: 

    Bushel44 Launch Sets the New Standard for Hemp Supply Chain Management

    Apex Trading Closes Series Seed Raise

    Connect:

    John Manlove on LinkedIn

    Apex Trading on LinkedIn

    Bushel44 on LinkedIn

     

     

    Y Scouts is a leadership search firm that finds purpose-aligned and performance-proven leaders to help organizations achieve their missions faster. Ready to supercharge your leadership search and get the right person in your organization? Contact Y Scouts.

    1 hr 4 min
  • 1906 New Highs CEO & Co-Founder, Peter Barsoom

    Nuka & 1906 CEO and Co-founder Peter Barsoom, has an extensive career experience in finance and business strategy, holding a variety of senior management positions at leading institutions including American Express, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Blue Mountain Capital and Intercontinental Exchange. 


    In 2015, Mr. Barsoom left the financial industry to found Nuka Enterprises (Nuka) a premium nutraceutical company specializing in sourcing and synthesizing global plant medicines for use in daily life.

    Mr. Barsoom brings unparalleled financial acumen from leading the most complex and highly regulated business to LPS.

     

    Press: 

    Cannabis Brand 1906 Raises $18 Million In Funding

    Hill Street Announces Michigan Launch of Successful Multi-State Brand 1906 Powered by DehydraTECH

    Connect:

    Peter Barsoom on LinkedIn

    1906 New Highs on LinkedIn

    1906 on Instagram

     

     

    Y Scouts is a leadership search firm that finds purpose-aligned and performance-proven leaders to help organizations achieve their missions faster. Ready to supercharge your leadership search and get the right person in your organization? Contact Y Scouts.

    47 min
  • ShaeWellness VP of Education, Dr. Cam McDonald

    Dr. Cam McDonald is a leader, educator, scientist, motivator and father. 


    As VP of Education of ShaeWellness, Dr. Cam is driven to increase awareness around the need for a personalised approach to leadership and workplace wellness.

    This work, while in true alignment with his mission of creating tangible and healthy change in the world, has allowed him to work closely with some of the world’s brightest minds, working across many industries to instigate positive change for our wellness at work and home.

    Press: 

    Fox Announces The Arrival Of Shae

    Shae™ - ‘Siri for your Health’ Attracts Worldwide Media

    Connect:

    Dr. Cam McDonald on LinkedIn

    ShaeWellness on LinkedIn

    ShaeWellness on Instagram

     

     

    Y Scouts is a leadership search firm that finds purpose-aligned and performance-proven leaders to help organizations achieve their missions faster. Ready to supercharge your leadership search and get the right person in your organization? Contact Y Scouts.

    59 min
  • Azuca President & CEO, Kim Rael

    Kim is President and CEO of Azuca, a leading edibles ingredients company that serves the global cannabis industry with best-in-class, fast-onset edible formulations.


    Kim is a passionate business leader, start-up veteran and investor in innovation.

    She has extensive experience as an operating executive in both startup and Fortune 50 environments and as a venture capitalist.

    Press: 

    Azuca Introduces Breakthrough Innovation for Infused Chocolate

    Study: Azuca TiME INFUSION™ Helps Reduce Waste, Save Money & Improve Efficiencies in Edibles Manufacturing

    Connect:

    Azuca on LinkedIn

    Kim Rael on LinkedIn

    Azuca on Instagram

     

     

    Y Scouts is a leadership search firm that finds purpose-aligned and performance-proven leaders to help organizations achieve their missions faster. Ready to supercharge your leadership search and get the right person in your organization? Contact Y Scouts.

    58 min
  • Jushi Holdings Inc. Chief Commercial Director, Trent Woloveck

    Trent Woloveck brings singular strategic planning and strong business acquisition and cannabis development experience to his role as Chief Commercial Director at Jushi Holdings Inc.


    Trent formerly served as President of TGS National Holdings (an affiliate of The Green Solution), as well as COO at American Cannabis Company, where he worked with his clients to win state cannabis licenses.

    Trent earned his BS in finance from Miami University.

    Press: 

    Jushi Holdings Inc.

    Jushi

     

    Connect:

    Trent Woloveck on LinkedIn

    Jushi Holdings Inc. on LinkedIn

    Jushi Holdings Inc. on Twitter

     

     

    Y Scouts is a leadership search firm that finds purpose-aligned and performance-proven leaders to help organizations achieve their missions faster. Ready to supercharge your leadership search and get the right person in your organization? Contact Y Scouts.

     

    1 hr
  • Bhang Inc., President & CEO, Jamie L. Pearson

    Jamie L. Pearson is the President & CEO of Bhang Inc. [CSE:BHNG OTCQB:BHNGF].

    A rare, second-generation cannabis executive, she has decades of experience in global operations, deal

    structuring and negotiation as a multi-national real estate investor.

    Fluent in German and English, Jamie is responsible for Bhang’s capital markets division, national and international expansion, and overall corporate management. She leads the company’s diverse executive team in the development and execution of Bhang’s strategic plan.

    Widely considered one of the most influential women in cannabis, Jamie’s cannabis expertise, operations experience, and deep industry relationships elevate Bhang and the entire industry.

     

    Press: 

    Bhang Nation

    Bhang CBD Products

     

    Connect:

    Jamie L. Pearson

     

     

    Y Scouts is a leadership search firm that finds purpose-aligned and performance-proven leaders to help organizations achieve their missions faster. Ready to supercharge your leadership search and get the right person in your organization? Contact Y Scouts.

     

    42 min
  • House of Puff Founder & CEO, Kristina Lopez Adduci

    Kristina Lopez Adduci is the founder and CEO of House of Puff, a Latina-led and women-owned cannabis lifestyle company based in NYC.

    Kristina launched House of Puff to help women consume cannabis unapologetically, making it chic and effortless.

    Hailing from the art world, she marries these worlds with art-inspired cannabis products that women can be proud of.

    Kristina is also an active advocate for fair disbursement of venture capital and investment avenues for women and BIPoC in the cannabis industry.

     

    Press: 

    The Woman Advocating For Communities of Color to Benefit From the Cannabis 'Green Rush,' One Glass Pipe at a Time

    5 Questions With House Of Puff CEO And Founder Kristina Lopez Adduci

    Coffee Talk Episode 8: Kristina Lopez Adduci

     

    Connect:

    Kristina Adduci on LinkedIn

     

     

    Y Scouts is a leadership search firm that finds purpose-aligned and performance-proven leaders to help organizations achieve their missions faster. Ready to supercharge your leadership search and get the right person in your organization? Contact Y Scouts.

     

    55 min

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