by Grow Up Conference | Aug 11, 2017
David Hyde, M.Sc., CPC has worked in the cannabis industry since 2013, when he consulted for a majority of Canada’s first medical cannabis companies. Over the past 11 years, David has started 7 companies in the cannabis sector, sold a leading cannabis business consultancy he founded, worked with multiple governments on cannabis policy, provided strategic guidance to some of the world’s largest cannabis companies, and brokered numerous cannabis M&A transactions globally.
As David continues to offer his expertise and unique experience to the evolving cannabis industry and forge a path for cannabis business success, you can find him leading his group of companies to the forefront of the cannabis sector.
Founder|CEO of Hyde Advisory & Investments Inc., a company focused on cannabis sector mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and partnerships. HAI has an 8-person team with 60+ Cannabis/CBD business listings in North America and globally – www.hydeadvisory.com
Founder|Managing Director of CannaNavigators, a Canada-based, global cannabis, hemp & psychedelics consultancy focused on licensing, compliance & security with experience in 25 countries – www.cannanavigators.com.
Founder|Partner of Cannabis Global Consultants (CGC), a collective of 4 leading cannabis consultancies offering turnkey design, strategy & implementation support to government bodies and cannabis business start-ups globally – www.cannabisglobalconsultants.com
by Grow Up Conference | Aug 11, 2017
Michael has had a successful career in security systems design and consulting in the MMPR/ACMPR market. He is now acting vice president of one of Canada’s most reputable consulting firms Cannabis Compliance Inc. He oversees the security aspects of all CCI cannabis projects. Since the cannabis regulations were published in 2013, he has worked with over 50 applicant producers and licensed producers, providing full security designs and technical proposals. He has designed massive systems such as Tweed,7 Acres and Delshen Therapeutics to name a few. As well as providing security designs for dispensaries across North America. Prior to joining CCI full time, Michael ran the medical marijuana divisions for two of the largest security firms in Canada. Michael is based out of Montreal, Quebec and is bilingual in French and English.
by Grow Up Conference | Aug 11, 2017
With over 15 years of experience in the financial markets, Vin has spent the last 4 years in the emerging Cannabis Industry as a research analyst, editor-in-chief for InvestInMJ.com and a MJ entrepreneur. With a business, media and financial background, he is able to quickly evaluate opportunities and companies to determine their potential for success and challenges they may face. With a vast network of industry contacts and expertise, he is a great resource for newcomers looking to invest or start a cannabis related business. The media company, Golden Tech Media, develops and manages related media assets and offers services including marketing, advertising and awareness in the Cannabis Industry.
by Grow Up Conference | Aug 11, 2017
Katie is an innovator and creative force inside Up Cannabis’ cultivation program. She brings in-depth knowledge of plant physiology, ecology and organic chemistry that has uncovered new insights & optimization techniques into the overall production strategy & planning. Her passion extends into the local community as co-founder of the Brantford Arts Block organization and oboist in the Brantford Memorial Concert Band. She also runs a craft business of artisanal soap, bath & body products, Plant Magic.
by Grow Up Conference | Aug 11, 2017
Jennifer Maccarone is a seasoned leader in the cannabis industry, currently serving as the head consultant at Total GxP Inc. and previously as the COO of Final Bell Corp, a prominent contract manufacturer of vapes and solventless products. With a background as the former CEO of Safari Flower Company, a leading B2B licensed cultivation and processing facility, Jennifer has a wealth of experience in producing unique cultivars at a commercial scale.
During her tenure as the Chief Quality Officer at Newstrike/Up Cannabis, she led quality and regulatory operations for indoor and greenhouse facilities, earning accreditation as an ISO auditor and utilizing lean six sigma fundamentals from her pharmaceutical background. Jennifer’s expertise extends beyond her operational roles; she has been instrumental in guiding numerous cannabis industry applicants, with over 12 successful Health Canada license grants and various licenses in Jamaica.
With a track record of achieving 100% compliance ratings in more than 100 Health Canada audits, Jennifer is dedicated to advancing industry standards. She contributes to academia as a part-time instructor at Niagara College and serves on advisory committees at Niagara College, Ryerson University, and Seneca College, further demonstrating her commitment to shaping the future of the cannabis industry.
by Grow Up Conference | Aug 11, 2017
“…One of the brightest minds in cannabis…looks to solve its biggest issue…”
Over the last 4 years, Dr. Cachat raised and managed a $3.5MM investment for the development of SunGrown Indoor cultivation system. Together, it represents a game-changer that provides multiple strategic advantages over competition.
A result of his data-driven approach and business sensibility, Dr. Cachat is the exclusive distribution partner of DSS systems for the indoor agricultural/cultivation market worldwide.
Dr. Jonathan Cachat, PhD has a doctorate degree in Neuroscience, focusing on Psychopharmacology (drugs, brain behavior). He has published over 50 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 2 books on the use of adult zebrafish in behavioral pharmacology research. Dr. Cachat is also specialized in Data Science, working at the University of California, San Diego and the University of California, Davis on big-data neuroscientific data integration platforms,
His business approach is consumer-centric, data-driven, political-engaged and socially responsible. He is a founding board member of the California Growers Association, Science, Standards & Labs committee chair for Sonoma County Growers Alliance, Sustainability committee member for California Cannabis Industry Association and a member of several regional NORML chapters. Most recently, CCV Research has joined the founders circle of the Resource Innovation Institute, a non-profit dedicated to developing sustainability standards and improving resource efficiency in cannabis cultivation. His political network and strategic business partnerships are formed with some of the most popular and successful entities in their respective fields.
Dr. Jonathan Cachat, PhD has a proven track record researching and developing novel methodologies. He is extremely knowledgeable on cannabis, its therapeutic value and the industries’ business models.
Learn more on: www.ccvresearch.com
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by Grow Up Conference | Aug 11, 2017
Mr. Perruzza is the Director of Strategic Partnerships for Rouge Media Group, a leading North American place-based media company connecting brands with millions of consumers on their daily journey out of home by combining media, mobile targeting, data, and live event activations. Mr. Perruzza leads all Tobacco & Cannabis brand building activity within Rouge Media’s compliant Legal Audience Branding Solutions (LABS) network.
Prior to joining Rouge Media, Mr. Perruzza spent over 11 years leading multiple B2B & B2C marketing initiatives with Philip Morris International in Canada. Mr. Perruzza has the expertise to direct customized brand building programs, as well as strategic marketing plans in highly legislated and regulated market environments. Mr. Perruzza has proven ability steering strategy, Tobacco and Cannabis brand preference and information advertising, into dynamic consumer/retail/employee solutions and best-in-class market positions.
by Grow Up Conference | Aug 11, 2017
by Grow Up Conference | Aug 11, 2017
Mr. Perricone is the founder and CEO of Double Clef Management (DCM) a consulting and management firm that offers expertise across multiple disciplines in the cannabis industry. DCM works with cannabis companies all over the planet that are looking for guidance, funding, business development, and operational cannabis know-how.
DCM has been heavily involved with cannabis genetics and is well-versed in the breakthroughs in fingerprinting the DNA of individual strains, identifying and activating specific cannabinoids to promote specific medical and health benefits, and in creating a master database of genetics that are identifiable for creating superior genetics.
In 2002, Mr. Perricone moved to the mountains of Southern Humboldt. During over fifteen years of experience, he mastered virtually every type of indoor and outdoor growing techniques, eventually combining indoor and outdoor techniques to create a fully automated system in a state-of-the-art marijuana cultivation facility that is considered the industry standard today.
In 2014, Perricone founded a local chapter of California Cannabis Voice Humboldt (CCVH), a political action committee (PAC). Mr. Perricone raised over $100,000 to fund the PAC, which organized and ran stakeholder meetings with local law enforcement, lawyers, politicians, environmentalists and building and planning department experts to draft the ordinance that is now used to regulate the legal cannabis industry in Humboldt County.
With John’s deep level of experience and time spent in the field he is a perfect choice for purpose-driven for panels and keynotes on genetics, cannabis activism and advocacy, and navigating the complex issues in cannabis investment and operations in the industry today.
by Grow Up Conference | Aug 11, 2017
Since 2009 Jared Mirsky and his award-winning cannabis-focused branding agency, Wick & Mortar (Formerly Online Marijuana Design) have been featured in over eleven magazines including CNN Money, Geekwire, WeWork, The Dieline, Dope Magazine, NW Leaf Magazine, Leafly, Cashinbis, Top 40 under 40 in Marijuana Venture Magazine, Dope Magazine Industry Award Winner for“Best Cannabis Design Firm,”and was recently featured on the cover of the Cannabiz Journal, but for Jared the greatest achievement in his life is his son. Few life experiences are as motivating as having a child early in life. “It was something that put me in my place. I needed to focus, I needed to create a legacy for my child,” said Mirsky. Whether he is spending time with his son playing soccer or on FaceTime during those long hours, Jared has made it his priority to be the father his son deserves. Success is simple when you understand how to balance your priorities with your passion but Jared Mirsky has found a way to make his passion his priority.
