Colin Kelley Email & Phone Number

New York, US

Merida's investment thesis is focused on the normalization of cannabis in the US and around the world, and grounded primarily in four distinct verticals that span medical and adult-use markets and ecosystems. Merida is invested in over 75 companies and manages over $400 million across four funds.

Columbia, Missouri, US

Cockeysville, Maryland, US

Sheridan, WY, US

Cleveland (Valley View), OH, US

Cottage Grove, MN, US

LeafLine Labs is one of two vertically integrated licensees in Minnesota’s medical cannabis program. The company also provides CBD products through their brands SOAR™ and Happy Place™. Acquired by Green Thumb Industries in December 2021.

Abingdon, Virginia, US

Virginia's first licensed cannabis cultivator and dispensary. Acquired by Green Thumb Industries in July 2021.

Edina, Minnesota, US

Marketing & CommunicationsManaged CareGovernment RelationsStrategy & Acquisitions

US

Haze is a compliant, location based, delivery application for medical and adult-use cannabis.

Cottage Grove, MN, US

LeafLine Labs is one of two registered medical cannabis manufacturers in the state of Minnesota. Areas of Responsibility:Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, Corporate Development, Operations, Security, Human Resources, Regulatory Affairs, Technology, Marketing & Communications, Purchasing & Supply Chain.

Branchburg, NJ, US

Hiperos provides SaaS solutions that simplify the complexity of 3rd Party Management (3PM).

Jacksonville, FL, US

Responsibilities:- Development of new business from lead generation through implementation- Identification of Cross-Sell and Up-Sell opportunities in existing accounts- Best Practices Consulting in the areas of Supplier Risk Management, Supplier Analysis, Diversity and Compliance, and Master Data Management.

Vancouver, BC, CA

Yoga and Running Brand Ambassador

Boston, MA, US

• RCG is an international management, strategy, and IT consulting firm specializing in medical imaging, and affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.Accomplishments:
• Standardized custom consulting engagements into scalable product segments centered around revenue enhancement, cost reduction, and patient care & safety
• Led development of business plan for a $40million cancer treatment center in North Africa

Jacksonville, FL, US

• Applied process improvement and product management experience to grow supply management division by over 40% after acquisition
• Directed sales support projects comprising over 93% of 2006 segment bookings
• Conducted successful best practices consulting, implementation, and customer training to executive and end-user groups (66% of customer base)
• Contributed to the highest renewal rate within the D&B product line (97%)

• Acquired by Dun & Bradstreet. Open Ratings provided supply chain solutions and ratings for over 35 million companies. MIT Sloan 50K Business Award FinalistVenture provided by Dun &Bradstreet, Atlas Venture, and.
• Directed sales support projects comprising over 75% of 2005 new bookings
• Led sales support activities and assisted in closing accounts that expanded the customer base by 158% prior to acquisition by D&B
• Overhauled and streamlined the paid proof point process. Highest close rate of pre-sales consulting staff (83%)
• Provided training, implementation support, and best practices consulting to 63% of customer base.

Boston, Massachusetts, US

-Calculated daily NAV and general ledger proofs-Created monthly performance reports for managing director and client

-Identified and researched potential equity & debt investments.-Authored reports for internal & external consumption including recommendations and target prices.-Developed and implemented screening process for Environmentally Responsible Investments.