Thinking Outside The Bud

Kimberly Hooks, CEO , Frenchy Cannoli Brand Aroma / Flavor Expert, Educator

Kimberly Hooks is the life companion of Frenchy Cannoli whom she met 40+ years ago while traveling in Nepal & India. As a lifelong connoisseur & aficionado of finely crafted chocolate, Kimberly has embraced the science behind developing an expert palate. She worked professionally for 30+ years in the transportation logistics industry focused on organizational development, process analysis, & training design.  Currently, Kimberly is the CEO of Frenchy Cannoli Brand.

https://www.frenchydreamsofhashish.com/
https://frenchycannoli.com/
https://www.instagram.com/frenchycannoli/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/FrenchyCannoli/

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Vanessa Gabriel, CEO, Co-Founder, Drop Delivery

Vanessa Gabriel is the CEO and co-founder of Drop Delivery, the cannabis industry’s only all-in-one delivery technology solution for retailers. A thirty-year-old, self-described serial entrepreneur, Vanessa previously co-founded Greenlight Technologies, a leading order-ahead, and digital loyalty software in the cannabis industry, which was acquired in 2018.

www.dropdelivery.com
https://republic.com/drop-delivery
https://www.instagram.com/thedrop.app/

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Ashley Wynn-Grimes, CEO, Cannabis Nursing Solutions

Baltimore, Maryland native, black female entrepreneur, and a registered nurse for more than 12 years, Ashley Wynn-Grimes BSN, RN is the Founder of Cannabis Nursing Solutions, LLC, author of “Stigmatized”, and the children’s book “Asa’s Medicine”.

Ashley’s work is dedicated to empowering patients and nursing professionals to make informed wellness choices with impactful educational medical programs that also serve to promote diverse representation and increased resiliency in those she serves. During her impressive career, Ashley has worked in various healthcare settings, including telemetry nursing, quality improvement, and professional development.

She is responsible for trail-blazing non-traditional cannabis patient care programs in Maryland that offer standardized approaches to dispensing cannabis for nursing professionals and children in school settings. Ashley holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing and Master’s Degree in Nurse Education from Towson University, and in 2021, she was chosen for Baltimore Business Journal Leaders in Health Care. Ashley also has a certification in Professional Development and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

www.stigmatizedthebook.com
www.cannabisnursingsolutions.com
www.instagram.com/cannabisnursingsolutions

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Robert Lund, Co-Founder, Chief Creative Officer, Studio TBD

Robert is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative at Studio TBD, a creative collective focusing on cannabis-infused drinks and edibles and web3 initiatives. With a background in advertising, branding, creative development, and design strategy Robert has been leading creative endeavours and departments at some of the most prominent agencies in the creative industry in both Europe and the US.

https://studio-tbd.io/
https://twitter.com/StudioTBD_NYC
https://www.instagram.com/tbd.products/

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Raymond Strack, Chief Executive Officer, Shasta Grown

With over 10 years of industry experience in cultivation, manufacturing, regulatory compliance, operations, local lobbying, and project management. Raymond Strack is the Chief Executive Officer at Shasta Grown; a vertically integrated Cannabis supply chain company located on the slopes of Mount Shasta in the City of Weed, California.

http://www.shastagrown.com
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/18/us/weed-california.html

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Ben Jennings, Chief Revenue Officer, Embroker

Ben is a seasoned global technology executive with more than 25 years experience in sales, marketing, business development, customer success and alliances. He was previously the Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer for ServiceSource (Nasdaq: SERV) responsible for the company’s global Sales, Solution Design and Business Development functions. Ben is a seasoned global technology executive, Ben brings more than 25 years experience in sales, marketing, business development, customer success and alliances to the role. Previously, Ben was Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer for ServiceSource responsible for the company’s global Sales, Solution Design and Business Development functions. During his 15+ years at ServiceSource, Ben led the company’s global expansion, founding and managing ServiceSource’s EMEA and APJ operations, and also held a variety of customer success and operational leadership positions in the company. Prior to ServiceSource, Ben held leadership positions at Jamcracker, Loudcloud, and Transition Networks. Centered on revenue growth, Ben’s career also includes marketing, go-to-market strategy, product management, networking, hardware, and managed service sales.

https://www.embroker.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-jennings-8643b61/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/embroker/

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Toni Conn, Founder, CEO, Green Bliss CFO

Toni Conn is an Enrolled Agent through the IRS. Having been in the accounting industry for over five years, Toni brings knowledge from multiple industries, including manufacturing and service. She combines her accounting experience with her Enrolled Agent credential to help businesses in the cannabis industry obtain compliant lower taxes and peace of mind. When not helping businesses in the cannabis industry have financial peace of mind, you can find Toni spending time with her husband and her ever-changing hobbies. Various hobbies include playing VR, coding, reading, and pursuing artistic outlets.

www.greenblisscfo.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni-conn/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/greenblisscfo
Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenblissacct

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Barry Foy, Co-Founder, Gentlemen Smuggler

The original Gentleman Smuggler. Barry “Flash” Foy learned the smuggling trade in Florida and South Carolina and soon oversaw almost 200 people along the East Coast, all swept into a mighty rush of cash and cannabis that crash-landed after President Reagan launched Operation Jackpot, the first Presidential sting in the War on Drugs, which specifically targeted Foy and his crew. Barry Foy was convicted under the 848 kingpin statute and served 11 years in federal prison. He’s ready to do business again…this time legally!

www.gentlemensmugglers.com
https://www.instagram.com/gentlemen_smugglers
https://www.linkedin.com/company/gentlemensmugglers
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0R3uXfWaR9zhelb7CS8CzY?si=d066d08952354fcc&nd=1

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Brandon Bobart, Founder, Pisgah Peaks Ventures

Brandon is a cannabis-focused fractional CMO. He helped grow a cannabis brand from 1 to 15 locations, raise over 1 million dollars, and build a 7-figure eCommerce machine. Since 2020 has managed Pisgah Peaks Ventures & helped over 60 brands streamline their marketing operations and grow their top-line revenues. Pisgah Peaks gives back to local communities by donating time & resources to 501c3s, female & minority-owned brands on a monthly basis.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-bobart-7a4425185/
www.pisgahpeaksventures.com

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Walter Moore, Co-founder and CEO, Cognitive Harmony Technologies

Walter Moore is an accomplished software architect, financial engineer, and entrepreneur. He is the Co-Founder, CEO, and CTO of Cognitive Harmony Technologies, a company designed to streamline the cannabis business application process and create $1 Billion in wealth for underrepresented communities through cannabis business ownership.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/cognitive-harmony-technologies/
https://cognitiveharmony.tech/
https://cognitiveharmony.tech/sponsorship/

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