Bootleg Avocado Presents...Through the Lens of Design & Branding For years, cannabis businesses never felt the need to have professional branding. Recently things have changed and the design of a cannabis business is as important as the design of any other type of business. Designers have found new ways to consume, store and present cannabis, with sleek aesthetics and functional approach. From luxury cannabis edible packaging to tech-driven vape pens for cannabis consumption and sleek...

Bootleg Avocado Presents...The Resurgence of Cannabis Hospitality & Tourism The world is full of amazing places, but not all of them are legal to travel to with a grinder in your back pocket. Cannabis hospitality encompasses the full spectrum of hospitality, from resorts and hotels to restaurants and events. The industry provides a wide range of services to help guests enter the cannabis market successfully, safely, and legally. Cannabis hospitality and tourism opportunities are...

This is Bootleg Avocado Presents: Confections in the World of Cannabis & Psychedelics Yes, they are a thing. And yes, they'll knock your socks off. We're diving into the interconnection of cannabis, psilocybin, and confectionaries. Eating cannabis-infused foods is about more than dosing. It’s an art form, an experience, and is a must for every canna-curiouser. Join the food movement leaders at this event to celebrate the intersection of cannabis, psilocybin, and desserts. Featuring...

In our latest Bootleg Avocado Presents... Cannabis is attracting a lot of attention these days, especially in North America. Whether it’s for recreational or medicinal purposes, the industry is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. With legalization on the horizon and more markets opening, many cannapreneurs have turned to technology in order to remain competitive. Cannabis cultivators (growers), brands, and retailers are using technologies that have been developed for other...

In our latest installment of Bootleg Avocado Presents...New Age Edibles - legalization has changed the way people consume cannabis. The days of smoking as the only way to achieve effects are over, and in their place have arisen a variety of edible options. Throughout our various discussions, panelists have reiterated time and time again that the cannabis industry is still in its infancy. This event aims to highlight advancements in edibles along with expected trends and one-of-a-kind...

This is Bootleg Avocado Presents...The Future for Greener Cannabis - featuring industry leaders at the intersection of cannabis, sustainability, and renewable energy this panel discussion will illuminate the importance of clean gardening products, soil health, and energy solutions. Highlighting her work at Aster Farms, Julia Jacobson will discuss the importance of sustainability through her experience of working with a plant and planet-focused company. Marie Montmarquet, Co-founder of MD...

Bootleg Avocado Presents...The Shifting Form Factor of Micro-Dosing, featuring industry leaders pioneering shifting the form factor of micro-dosing - this panel will highlight unique companies with the latest unconventional products and services.    Illuminating the importance of lifestyle and health, Josh Kirby, Founder of Kin Slips, will discuss his all-natural cannabinoid-infused sublingual strip and how our bodies better absorb products this way. ALT Head Scientist, Jay Spall will...

With the #Covid-19 pandemic 😷 exposing the epidemic of #mentalhealthand #wellness, the need for #plantbased solutions 🌱 to deal with these extreme shifts and finding ways for recovery is imminent. We are here to shed light on the impactful landscape of cannabis as it emerges into the food community - debunking the stigmas and uncovering the innovation that has taken place in food and beverage. 🥘🍹   How do we earn the trust of the food community?  How has the cannabis industry, coming from...

Featuring Cannabis Industry leaders covering topics related to public relations, licensing, policies and law, manufacturing, white-labeling, sales, and marketing. This Bootleg Avocado panel will illuminate how entrepreneurs can launch their cannabis brand. Highlighting her work in the NCIA and launching her own cannabis PR practice, Lori Rosen (our co-host) will discuss her industry experience. Amy Margolis will discuss the hurdles of licensing and educate the audience on all aspects of...

In partnership with Satori Confections, our event series is back for the first event of 2021, featuring female leaders at the intersection of cannabis, sexuality, and edibles, this panel will illuminate how women can use cannabis to set the mood for love. Highlighting the special effects of fast-acting edibles as sensual aids, author Mary Jane Gibson will discuss her Playboy article, Fast-Acting Edibles are Perfect for a Quickie, while the infamous sex educator and CannaSexual founder Ashley...

As legalization in cannabis and psychedelics continues to gain more momentum, the negative stigmas surrounding them are beginning to fade and heading in a brave new direction. New research and information in support of mental health and recovery are coming out and it’s beginning to feel like the more we learn, the less we know. As a result, the need for education is more important now than ever. We will be co-hosting along with Rachel Burkons, Co-founder, Altered Plates Hospitality. We are...

With changing legislation and emphasis on mental health and recovery, psychedelics have taken the main stage. With help from our co-host Ophelia Chong, we want to take it step further and see how experts in the field have progressed in cultivating, educating, and cooking with psilocybin. We are grateful to have an esteemed panel attending to guide us through their world of psilocybin & culinary. A huge thank you to: - Ophelia Chong, Founder, Gomu Garden - Dr. K, Author, Psilocybin...

We are grateful and excited for our recent partnership with Vertosa, who has helped to curate our latest event within the intersection of culinary and cannabis with a focus on investing in minority cannabis founders. We will be co-hosting along with Austin Stevenson, Chief Innovation Officer of Vertosa. Discussions will include: What are the current struggles for minority founders? How can we execute on a call to action to elevate products and ideas for individuals of color? What are...

We are kicking off our next event within the intersection of culinary and cannabis with a focus on how to launch consumer packaged goods in the food, beverage, and cannabis industry. We are grateful to have an esteemed panel attending to guide us through their world of early-stage CPG: tech ideation, business fundamentals, e-commerce, and fundraising.  A huge thank you to: - Liz Wald, Co-founder, Dry Powder Partners - Chelsea Ford, Founder, Females in Food - Asaf Cohen-Jonathan, Founder,...

We are kicking off our next event within the intersection of culinary and cannabis with a focus on next-level consumer packaged goods in the market - think naturally infused THC honey, milkshakes, elixirs, popcorn, etc.. We are grateful to have an esteemed panel attending to guide us through their world of unique products.  A huge thank you to: - Maya Elisabeth, Founder, Om Edibles - Kevin Huber, CEO, Vertical Growth Innovations - Yoav Bar Joseph, Co-founder & CEO, Cannible - Elad...

Cooking with cannabis has been part of our collective culture in one form or another, since we've been using cannabis as a medicine, going back thousands of years. In more recent times, the proverbial "pot brownie" has been part of our underground culture since the 1960's. Fast forward to the past few years, and the sophistication and offerings for cannabis-infused food products have been skyrocketing. For all you budding canna-chefs out there, we are proud to bring together a team of...

How will the restaurants and hospitality industry move forward? How are you adjusting to provide the same level of service and hold true to your mission? We are grateful to have our esteemed panel attending to guide us through their new reality of the restaurant world for Bootleg Avocado Presents: Hospitality 2.0. A huge thank you to: Ron Silver, Chef, Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Azuca Jen Johnson & Serafina Palendech, Chef, Co-founders, A Boring Life, Inc. Holden Jagger,...

Our live recording of Bootleg Avocado L.L.C. Presents: Innovation Drive, at the intersection of culinary and cannabis.   Our panelists included Mike Hennesy, Director of Innovation, Wana Brands; Yahav Blaicher, Co-founder, CTO, Kaneh-B; Carolina Vazquez Mitchell, Co-founder, Ciencia Labs. Discussing: - 2020 R&D Outlook - White Spaces in Edibles - Deciding Performance vs. Brand - The Infrastructure Innovation

With pandemic mania infiltrating our lives, we tend to look for brands that can help us balance our stress and mental health.  Enter Unity Wellness Co. - Founder and CEO, Alex Valley, breaks down his start into the CBD beverage space and where he is taking his newborn brand in 2020.  Definitely some uncharted territory ahead.  

What does navigating through the current pandemic crisis look like for early stage entrepreneurs? In this episode, we had a chat with Marc Siden, CEO of Cloud Water.  We discussed how he is keeping his company true to their mission while also staying afloat.  Given the high demand of cannabis infused brands, is the grass greener on the other side? 

We launched our event series, Bootleg Avocado Presents, on Feb 27, 2019 - a cold winter night in NYC.  With over 120 attendees we ushered in a new type of event focused on the intersection of culinary and cannabis.  Our panelists included Scott Jennings from Pantry, Rachel King from Kaneh Co., David Yusefzadeh from Cloud Creamery, and Kaelan Castetter from the Castetter Sustainability Group.  For those who couldn't attend, here is what you missed....

This week we sat down with Kaelan Castetter, CEO of the Castetter Sustainability Group, and dug into what its like to run a family business in the cannabis industry.  How has the group supported and grown other hemp companies through advocacy and regulatory strife in the Empire State?  Also what does their CBD infused wine taste like?

What does it take to launch a food brand in the cannabis space? Scott Jennings, Co-founder & CEO, Pantry Food Co. stops by to talk about his transition from Wall Street to being at the helm of a chef driven food brand. How do you choose your "investors'" while also investing in your team? 

This week, we had the pleasure to chat with Serafina Palandech, Co-founder and CEO of A Boring Life.  We discuss the current landscape for early stage startups in the food cannabis space and what it takes to survive in the first few months with impending regulatory changes on the horizon.