Jason Pickle is a passionate, forward thinking cannabis entrepreneur with a keen sense of market evolution. Co-Founding Volunteer Botanicals, he sees the future potential of non-psychoactive cannabinoids as a key driver to the acceptance of the cannabis plant. Jason and his team are focused on converting and reconstituting cannabinoids and terpenes into dynamic delivery forms that are precise, easy to consume and enjoyable.

Russell Huxhold is the owner and operator of HuxHemp CBD Apothecary located in Lakeview (3101 N. Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL). HuxHemp opened in July 2018 as he followed the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 moving through the House and Senate. Russell understands that the true medicinal value of cannabis is the different cannabinoid and terpene levels, so he set out to find the best 100% USA-grown hemp products (by COA standards) at the lowest prices. HuxHemp opened to not only offer these very effective and affordable products but to also educate customers about cannabinoids and the ECS. HuxHemp is honored to have a wonderful and extremely knowledgeable staff that has garnered a 5-star Google rating (60) for their customer service and product recommendations.

April Pride co-founded The High Guide with Ellen Scanlon in 2019. A serial creative entrepreneur, April spent time in the worlds of architecture, fashion, and design before finding her way to cannabis. In 2016, she launched Van der Pop, a woman-focused brand offering stylish accessories to store, smoke, and share cannabis. April soon realized the need for education and quickly added an education division to Van der Pop. The company quickly became one of North America’s most recognized cannabis brands for women and was acquired in 2018, by Canopy Growth Corporation, the world's largest cannabis company. With The High Guide, April continues her work educating women on the potential of cannabis for their personal health and happiness. April is a graduate of the University of Virginia's School of Architecture and earned her M.A. at Parsons School of Design.

Elizabeth started her career in the alcohol industry in 2004 and made the switch to Cannabis packaging and branding in 2015 when she Co-Founded a Cannabis specific design studio with Jason Foraker. After participating in over 100 Cannabis brand launches, Elizabeth and Jason decided to launch a broadmarket Cannabis brand of their own called Fog & Tree. Fog & Tree was the brain-child of the founders and was brought to life through their keen insights into Cannabis trends and their unique network of industry folk. Along with being the CEO of Fog & Tree, Elizabeth is also a mother and a Cannabis advocate who involves herself in Cannabis speaking engagements and acts as a freelance writer and educator for several Cannabis publications.

Jeffrey Welsh is a partner at Vicente Sederberg LLP, where he focuses his practice on advising companies, brands, entertainment and media properties, other law firms, and investors on how to navigate the California cannabis marketplace.

Frenchy Cannoli is a California-based teacher, consultant, artisan, and activist dedicated to the production and appreciation of traditional cannabis concentrates.

Frenchy grew up in Nice, France but left home as soon as he could, inspired by the promise of exotic adventure — and by the imported hashish common in late-60s Europe. He lived nomadically for over twenty years, staying with traditional producers and learning techniques handed down over generations. This took him from Morocco to Mexico, to Nepal, Pakistan, and India, where he spent eight growing seasons living in caves and harvesting cannabis resin with Parvati Valley cultivators. Eventually, he settled with his family in California, where early medical access laws let him go from hiding his life’s work to producing legal cannabis concentrates.

Dahlia Mertens is the founder and CEO of Mary Jane’s Medicinals, one of the leading cannabis topicals companies in the country. Dahlia established her company in 2009 and was one of the very first brands to create cannabis infused topical products. With a passion for the healing properties of cannabis, and a holistic approach to well-being, Dahlia has been using a natural whole-plant infusion process since 2009, at the Mary Jane’s Medicinals production facility in stunning Telluride, Colorado. Over the past eleven years her products have earned many awards and accolades including the High Times Cannabis Cup and Dope Cup for "Best Topical", and have helped thousands of people address their pain and health issues in a natural and holistic way.

Karim Webb is an Entrepreneurial Activist and CEO of 4thMVMT, a Los Angeles based firm that vets, trains, finances, and partners with individuals from communities who have been heavily impacted by the disproportionate application of criminal justice to own and operate competitive retail businesses.

4thMVMT believes entrepreneurship is the most effective vehicle for Black and Latino people to exist equitably in America. By removing barriers, we can close the Nation’s wealth, health, and achievement gaps, changing society for the better.

Austin 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. With an undergraduate degree from Columbia University in New York City, and a Masters of Science from the University of Bath in the United Kingdom--Austin is passionate about creating impact around the world, and designing products that consumers love with Vertosa.

Nuka CEO and Cofounder 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) and the 1906 brand, specializing in controlled-dose, outcome-specific botanical infused cannabis products. Mr. Barsoom brings unparalleled financial acumen from leading the most complex and highly regulated business to LPS.

In September of 2018, Barsoom was recognized by “Entrepreneur” magazine as one of the Top 100 Leaders in Cannabis. He serves on the board of numerous leading cannabis industry associations including: the Marijuana Industry Group, the Cannabis Trade Federation, Colorado Leads, the New Jersey Cannabis Industry Association and the Florida Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee.