Thinking Outside The Bud

Although his exciting career has led him to be involved in the fast-paced worlds of international real estate development, high-level banking, and cutting edge tech-investing, it is the cannabis space where Michael Sassano has always shined the brightest. Michael is well known as one of the original movers and shakers in this sector, celebrated prominently in both mainstream business and cannabis media for his contributions to cultivation technology and as an industry futurist with a proven track record of successfully predicting trends and policy directions.

After years of partnering and investing with many startups in the global cannabis industry, both in the private sector and publicly traded companies, Michael came to the conclusion that greenhouse growing would be the future of large scale cannabis cultivation; this would become a necessary focus to supply the massive medical and recreational markets as legality became widespread. He understood that compared to traditional outdoor growing, hybrid greenhouses provided the ability to produce a large volume of high-quality yields, with a lower cost structure, increased profitability, and even a net positive impact on the environment.

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Sarah struggled with acne from her early teens. From changing her diet, to trying countless of skincare brands, she discovered CBD oil through a holistic path she was taking in reclaiming her health. The more Sarah worked to live her most vibrant live, the more she realized that self-acceptance was at the heart of her health—inside and out.

MĀSK was then founded to help support the journey to self-acceptance through the act of self-care. MĀSK seeks to nourish the skin and soothe the spirit with products created to comfort, nurture and encourage the look of healthy skin—in its most pure, authentic state.

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Ed Keating is a co-founder of Cannabiz Media and oversees the company’s data research and government relations efforts. He has spent his career working with and advising information companies in the compliance space. Ed has managed product, marketing and sales while overseeing complex multijurisdictional product lines in the securities, corporate, UCC, safety, environmental, and human resource markets

At Cannabiz Media, Ed enjoys the challenge of working with regulators across the globe as he and his team gather corporate, financial, and license information to track the people, products, and businesses in the cannabis economy.

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Benjamin J. Rosman graduated from Wayne State University Law School and is a member of the State Bar of Michigan. He has a background in Michigan medical cannabis law. He has counseled and successfully defended clients in medical marijuana related matters in both State and Federal jurisdictions.

Prior to co-founding PSI Labs, Ben began lobbying on behalf of PSI Labs and the greater medical marijuana industry. Since then, he has continued his efforts, working within the community as an ambassador for Safety Compliance Facilities, in the interest of good laboratory practice, sound science and patient safety.

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Greg has spent his career as an engineer in the building materials industry. He has worked in China, Europe, Australia, Africa, and North America developing new products and establishing the factories to convert plant fiber into wood composites to replace solid wood. He is an outdoor enthusiast and serial entrepreneur focusing on environmentally sustainable projects. HempWood has been his homecoming to reaching his dream of Made in USA stamped on this products!

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Dr. Monica Vialpando is the founder and CEO of Via Innovations, a provider of industry-leading formulation and product innovation and development services for global cannabis companies. Leveraging her background as a pharmaceutical development scientist, she has strongly advocated to improve the quality, safety, and efficacy of cannabis products. She was recently listed as 'Top 100 Heathcare Leaders' by the International Forum on Advancements in Healthcare and is the 2019 ElSohly Award recipient for Excellence in Cannabis Chemistry. Beyond her entrepreneurship, she influences the development of the cannabis industry on several levels. She serves as a scientific advisor to multiple companies, is a frequent invited speaker at international conferences, and is an adjunct professor at Loyalist College, Canada, where she is helping to develop the next generation of cannabis scientists.

Cannabinoid, Terpene and Botanical Formulator Yahav Blaicher brings 15 years of experience in “Nutra” Industry, as well as extensive experience in Product Development, Formulation, Extraction Methods. He is a master R&D Specialist.

Yahav is a highly trained professional with extensive experience in the natural products industry, specializing in cannabis and medicinal plants. His research & development skills have focused on the development and formulation of natural products including cosmetics and dietary supplements as well as food and cannabis products.  Yahav’s 15 years of experience in horticulture, plant biochemistry, organic chemistry analysis and regulation gives companies and entrepreneurs accurate, innovative and exclusive R&D of formulations of new botanicals, as well as cannabis-based products. 

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Cannabinoid, Terpene and Botanical Formulator Yahav Blaicher brings 15 years of experience in “Nutra” Industry, as well as extensive experience in Product Development, Formulation, Extraction Methods. He is a master R&D Specialist.

Yahav is a highly trained professional with extensive experience in the natural products industry, specializing in cannabis and medicinal plants. His research & development skills have focused on the development and formulation of natural products including cosmetics and dietary supplements as well as food and cannabis products.  Yahav’s 15 years of experience in horticulture, plant biochemistry, organic chemistry analysis and regulation gives companies and entrepreneurs accurate, innovative and exclusive R&D of formulations of new botanicals, as well as cannabis-based products. 

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Kimley is the CEO and Founder of Drive Talent, a Chicago-based recruiting firm which focuses on national searches for clients within Cannabis and Private Equity, among others. She builds teams from director-level through the C-Suite, and while an internal veteran of legacy companies and leading services firms, she has excelled in diverse and disruptive industries. Her experience includes leading college recruiting for CNA and heading up recruiting for Capital H Group and GATX. She had a front seat to the financial crisis while at Citadel, and spent four years working with Consumer and Financial Services Practice Partners within Korn Ferry. This prepared her to found Waterstone, which she and her Partner led successfully for over 4 years, before founding Drive Talent earlier this year. She has provided high touch search and outplacement services to diverse industries with a niche focus on cannabis, a space in which she has specialized for over 3 years.

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Cannabinoid, Terpene and Botanical Formulator Yahav Blaicher brings 15 years of experience in “Nutra” Industry, as well as extensive experience in Product Development, Formulation, Extraction Methods. He is a master R&D Specialist.

Yahav is a highly trained professional with extensive experience in the natural products industry, specializing in cannabis and medicinal plants. His research & development skills have focused on the development and formulation of natural products including cosmetics and dietary supplements as well as food and cannabis products.  Yahav’s 15 years of experience in horticulture, plant biochemistry, organic chemistry analysis and regulation gives companies and entrepreneurs accurate, innovative and exclusive R&D of formulations of new botanicals, as well as cannabis-based products. 

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