by Andrew Nunez-Alvarez | Apr 22, 2024
Steve is a strategic leader and business consultant with over 30 years of experience driving the growth, sales, profitability, and performance of leading Global organizations and brands. He has extensive expertise in business transformation and sales excellence across diverse sectors, including cannabis, natural foods, consumer packaged goods, and beverage alcohol.
Currently Steve is the Lead Cannabis Consultant at SpringBoard Data Management who works with LPs that struggle with understanding and making sense of the many data sources they deal with. For over a decade, SpringBoard Data Management has been helping organizations succeed with easy-to-use tools and agile data solutions.
by Andrew Nunez-Alvarez | Apr 22, 2024
Stefan is a key leader in the European cannabis market with 15 years of senior management experience. He owns Cannabis clubs in Spain and businesses in Germany, providing him with a deep understanding of the industry. His strong connections in product development and cultivation are valuable. This background makes him skilled at navigating the complex cannabis market and finding new growth opportunities.
by Grow Up Conference | Jan 22, 2024
With over 25 years of experience in the media and marketing industry, I lead the Enterprise Solutions Group at LinkedIn Canada, helping professionals to deliver innovative and effective solutions for our customers and clients. I have a strong background in corporate marketing, traditional media, and digital marketing, and I have successfully managed multiple teams and partnerships across various platforms and sectors. I am passionate about creating value and impact for both customers and the organization, and I believe that success is achieved if we all are honest and transparent. I am also committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the industry, and I seek to learn from and empower others with different perspectives and experiences. In my current role, I leverage my expertise and skills to drive growth, innovation, education and excellence and to teach others to remember to have a good time in their careers! It’s the most important!
by Grow Up Conference | Jan 22, 2024
Steve Lobel, CEO of A2Z Entertainment and “weworking” is known to be one of the hardest working men in the industry today, while conducting numerous projects and running his entertainment company: the label, production company, management company, and film company. Lobel has worked with artists such as Run DMC, Fat Joe, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, 2pac The Outlawz, IYAZ, Sean Kingston, Soulja Boy, Mann, Nipsey Hussle, and DUBB.
Growing up in Queens, New York, Jam Master Jay of the legendary group RUN DMC put him in the game. With an engaging New York accent, laid-back style, and intensive communication skills, Lobel, began picking up on the ins and outs of the music industry thru RUN DMC’s success. Slowly but steadily, he made his rounds in the music industry. After making a name for himself, he got a job at sony /Relativity Records as an A&R and worked with Fat Joe, The Beatnuts, frankie cutlass , MOP, Common Sense, Fatal from the Outlawz, 8 Ball and MJG, and 36 Mafia , eazy e’s ruthless records, tony drapers sauve house records, Lobel soon met Eric ‘Eazy-E’ Wright, which led him to meet, then 16 and 17-year-olds, Bone Thugs n Harmony. With the skills, connections, and knowledge he had put into the industry, he put his energy into the group, and in return they became one the most prominent icons in the Rap Game today. Lobel was the dominant force behind much of their success with the work put into their projects: LP’s, solo projects, the Mo Thugs! projects, and the collaborative projects with Bone and other artists: Mariah Carey, Biggie, Tupac and BIG Pun, Chamallionaire, Phil Collins, Akon, The Game and Ty Dolla Sign and is still with the group 20 years later because of his loyalty.
Lobel has won two Grammy Awards and two American Awards as well other awards.
by Grow Up Conference | Jan 22, 2024
François Deguire stands at the helm of BioFloral Inc. as its Founder and President, also serving as the Chairman of the Board for Groupe BioFloral Inc. Since its inception in 1999, BioFloral has established itself as a luminary in the Canadian hydroponics and controlled environment agriculture landscape, setting industry standards for excellence.
As an innovator with a keen vision for the burgeoning sector, François has nurtured BioFloral into a beacon of success, distinguished by its commitment to teamwork, the cultivation of loyalty, the sparking of creativity, and an unwavering respect for employees, customers, and partners alike. Among its notable achievements, BioFloral takes pride in its robust 20-year partnership with Dutch nutrient company CANNA, an international leader in plant nutrition, further cementing its position as a colossus in the industry.
With a track record of entrepreneurial ventures, François has co-founded various influential entities, including the retail giant Hydromax, manufacturing powerhouse Flora Corp and Grozone Controls as well as Canadian licenced producer Verdélite Sciences—formerly known as Agro-Biotech—which was acquired by Emerald Health Therapeutics Inc. in May 2018. Beyond his leadership at BioFloral, François also contributes his expertise as a director and maintains an active role as a shareholder in several private enterprises within the cannabis sphere.
by Grow Up Conference | Jan 18, 2024
While directing a documentary about Canadian cannabis, I reflected on where the industry was at, who was leading in product development, and how companies were speaking to consumers. While most people know me for my work in advertising, film, and television, I was about four years into my seven years of work as a legal cannabis consultant in the US and Canada.
Fast forward to today, and I’ve obtained the highest level of Cannabis Sommelier certification and studied under one of Alberta’s leading industry professionals, Dr. Ife Abiola. In 2020, I launched my company, RGB Cannabis, combining a career in branding and marketing with my 25-year long love affair with cannabis.
At RGB, we offer a suite of curated products branded through a proprietary and scientific model that helps get LPs to market and create better cannabis experiences for consumers — available now in Canada! www.rgb-cannabis.com
by Grow Up Conference | Jan 7, 2024
You deserve a cannabis business that doesn’t make you feel overworked and overwhelmed. One that runs smoothly, is profitable, and shows the pride and passion of you and your team. The business you dreamed of when you got started.
It’s not easy though is it? It’s really hard!
I’m here to help you. With over 20 years experience building niche businesses in emerging sectors I will help you increase your profits, reduce your stress, and build the business you dreamed of. Your legacy.
Let’s talk about where you are at and where you want to get to. Reach me at grow@phenologic.ca.
Visit my Youtube channel for cannabis business help.
by Grow Up Conference | Jan 7, 2024
by Grow Up Conference | Jan 7, 2024
Since starting his first company at the age of 22, Raj has established himself as one of Canada’s foremost business strategists and deal-makers. He is the founder of High Tide and its subsidiary companies Valiant Distribution and Canna Cabana and is the co-founder of High Tide’s subsidiary, Famous Brandz.
Through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Raj has grown High Tide from one small shop of 2 employees in 2009 into Canada’s largest non-franchised cannabis retailer with over 1,500 amazing team members and business interests spanning North America and Europe.
While committed to building a strong, profitable, and sustainable business, Raj also believes passionately that those who enjoy success hold a particular responsibility to give back. That is why he has spearheaded High Tide’s support of World Vision, which has seen the company sponsor a growing number of children from developing countries. This support has grown substantially since its inception, from the initial sponsorships of 3 children in 2006 to over 300 sponsorships in 2022, supporting families in 107 communities in over 31 countries. Under Raj’s leadership, this number will continue to grow.
On a personal level, Raj has also been a long-time supporter of Operation Smile, an organization that works to deliver free, safe cleft surgery to children in need saving them from a lifetime of pain and isolation.
by Grow Up Conference | Jan 7, 2024
Philip graduated from Simon Fraser University with a business degree in marketing. With ten years experience in the legal cannabis industry he has raised over $70M in debt and equity financing for a number of companies. Philip’s passion is Strategic Planning, developing and improving business, people and organizations.
