Smoothee exists to strengthen human connections with plant medicine. Our core product is a functional package for portable storage with a removable poker tool. We collaborate with artists to feature their work — integrating nature-inspired, psychedelic and female-empowerment artwork onto smoothee and into your pocket. Visit getsmoothee.com to learn more.

JSP Capital Partners evaluates and sources best-in-class alternative investments, providing partners with exclusive and diversified investment offerings. JSP partners are high net worth investors, Family Offices, and RIAs seeking preservation of capital, growth returns, and private equity opportunities. Visit jspcap.com for more information.

Madrone is a branded distributor representing a collective of craft cannabis farms with deep roots in Mendocino County. As an industry pioneer and champion for community, Madrone seeks to hold the highest value for the farmer to honor the heritage and quality of high grade cannabis. Visit madronegrown.com for more information.

HALLEY Venture Partners looks to invest early in life-changing trends and is focused on building elite companies in the legal cannabis, hemp, and traditional agriculture spaces. Visit halleyvp.com for more information.

The Cannabis Distribution Association (CDA) represents a diverse group of cannabis distributors. We are a critical stakeholder in cannabis policy, advocating for solutions that ensure the economic viability for small business, promote supply chain integrity, and prioritize consumer safety. Visit distributeca.org for more information.

Flow Kana was a leading cannabis flower brand in California with a statewide distribution infrastructure. Visit flowkana.com for more information.

River was the first cannabis distribution company to receive a wholesale cannabis distribution permit in California. The company (now Continuum, a Cresco company) remains one of the largest distribution networks serving producers and retailers throughout the state. Visit rvrdc.com for more information.

Facilitated strategic growth opportunities and fundraising for early stage companies, developing business plans, financial models, investment memorandums, pitch decks, partnership proposals, and contracts in industries including finance, green tech, ultrasound, athletic training, fitness/wellness, health insurance, lifestyle, tourism, luxury automotive, entertainment.

Due Diligence Analyst of high-tech startups applying for investment from Tech Coast Angels, one of the largest angel investor networks and a leading source of funding for early stage companies in Southern California, with members funding over $120 million for portfolio companies going on to attract more than $1.4 billion in additional capital.

IDEA is the world’s largest association for fitness and wellness professionals with more than 62,000 members/subscribers and networked with over 250,000 professionals worldwide, IDEA’s mission is to Inspire the World to Fitness® through industry-leading publications, professional educational products, world-class events, and online learning tools.Traditional human resource functions including benefits and payroll administration; recruiting, hiring, onboarding, compliance; progression planning and training programs; design and oversight of performance management systems. Launched corporate wellness initiatives and a core values driven approach to the leadership and performance management. The program was later recognized by Forbes as a leading model for small business corporate wellness programs and corporate culture initiatives to improve employee health and happiness, becoming a new segment focus for event curriculum and publication content.

Vanguard is one of the leading wealth management companies in the world, with over $3 trillion in assets under management. Vanguard is a client-owned investment company dedicated to being the highest-value provider of investment products and services.One of eighteen nationally selected college graduates in the Vanguard Accelerated Development Program, a rotational program launching applicants into accelerated positions in management after an intensive fifteen-month training, working with senior leadership on high-level initiatives. Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) certified.Rotation 1: Retail Services. Provided client investment guidance for individual retirement account (IRA) holders as a licensed securities representative. Rotation 2: Education Resource Center. Designed productivity tracking tools resulting in new performance metrics standards for the business unit.Rotation 3: Business Development Group. Developed CRM training programs to improve quality control and the client experience. Rotation 4: Flagship Services. Co-supervised a call-center team to address a gap in motivational leadership. Rotation 5: Institutional Retirement Planning Services. Analyzed client behaviors in combination with investment performance to improve the department’s ability to predict and preempt client turnover.