Dr. Lucas McCann is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at CannDelta Inc., where he provides scientific oversight and business strategy across all client projects. With deep expertise in regulatory science and the cannabis industry, Lucas helps new businesses launch successfully by guiding them through business strategy, licensing, compliance, operations, and commercialization.
Under his leadership, CannDelta’s team of 20 has supported the launch of over 400 businesses across the cannabis, food, dietary supplement, and pharmaceutical sectors. The company now operates from offices in New Jersey, New York, and Toronto to better serve its growing North American client base.
Recognized as an expert in regulatory compliance, Lucas collaborates closely with license holders in cultivation, manufacturing, laboratory testing, and retail, both across the U.S. and internationally (such as in Canada, Germany, Australia, Portugal, etc..). His regulatory background stems from his work with controlled substances at the federal level.
Lucas is also a small-business coach and a dynamic public speaker. He frequently shares insights with media outlets, policymakers, and industry stakeholders on evolving cannabis regulations and market trends. His academic contributions include peer-reviewed scientific publications and co-authorship of a university textbook currently used at several top-tier U.S. institutions.
