After a revolutionary year, the cannabis industry continues to surpass expectations and 2019 looks to push the boundaries further with new markets opening across the U.S. and Canada. For Marijuana Venture’s fourth annual issue highlighting women in the industry, we’ve gathered 11 leaders who will be crucial in shaping the industry’s North American landscape over the next 12 months.
From media moguls to tech savants, advocates and specialized experts in their fields, these visionaries represent more than their businesses or even cannabis; they are heralds of change for not just our industry, but business in general. It is a great honor to share their stories.
Amy Margolis
When asked why she founded The Initiative, an accelerator program designed specifically for women in the cannabis industry, Amy Margolis has a very simple answer: “Because it is unequal.”
Chanda Macias, Ph.D.
What do you get when you cross a cellular biologist and accomplished biomedical researcher with an MBA in supply chain management?
Cassandra Farrington
Cassandra Farrington considers herself a fugitive of Corporate America.
Colleen Keahey Lanier
As legal-weed fever spreads like wildfire across North America, hemp has been gaining momentum steadily for years, despite lacking the fanfare of its intoxicating cousin.