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2023 Psychedelics Business Forum

Advancing the business of psychedelics responsibly and ethically

AGENDA at a glance

DAY 1 — Nov. 28

Welcome Breakfast


Fireside Chat: 
Hopeful Convergence of Indigenous Roots & Modern Industry


Who Is Today’s Psychedelic Consumer? 
A Deep Dive into the Data and Trends


Policy Updates and Forecasts:
State-Level Initiatives and FDA Approval Pipelines


Decrim, Gifting and Gray Markets:
What Every Business Owner Needs to Know


Workplace Safety & Risk Reduction for Psychedelic Businesses


Networking Lunch


Keynote: Why We Look to Psychedelics


The For-Profit Psychedelic Business Model:
How to Be Ethical, Sustainable and Profitable


The Power of Nonprofits: The Story of Alchemy Community Therapy Center


From Adversity to Emergence:
A Journey of Transformation and Purpose


Creative Investing & Fundraising:
How to Find The Right Partners to Fund Your Venture

DAY 2 — Nov. 29

Breakfast


Keynote: 
The Transformative Power of Mushrooms


Meet the Entrepreneur:  
Oregon’s First Licensed Cultivator


Functionals, Microdosing, and Brain Health:
The Latest Research and Trends


Meet the Entrepreneur: 
The Visionary Behind Mojo Microdose


Mushroom Testing: Psilocybin and Beyond


Networking Lunch


Ketamine Clinics: A Road Map from Concept to Profitability


Psychedelic Retreats and Wellness Centers: 
Insider Strategies for Success


Set Up Your Business for Success:
Insider Advice on Taxes, Banking, Contracts and More


Expansion of Access:
How to Make Psychedelics Treatments Affordable for All


Keynote: Putting the Pieces Together

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SESSION DETAILS

CULTURE

Fireside Chat: The Hopeful Convergence of Indigenous Rights and Modern Industry

What every psychedelic professional and entrepreneur needs to know about the origins and considerations of these sacred medicines, and others, to shape better business practices.
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Julia Mande

Ricardo Baca

CEO & Founder, 
Grasslands

Facilitator & Co-Founder,
A2C / Common Field

Julia Mande

CULTURE

Fireside Chat: The Hopeful Convergence of Indigenous Rights and Modern Industry
What every psychedelic professional and entrepreneur needs to know about the origins and considerations of these sacred medicines, and others, to shape better business practices.

Speakers:

Ricardo Baca, CEO & Founder, Grasslands

Julia Mande, Facilitator & Co-Founder, A2C/Common Field

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BUSINESS

Who Is Today’s Psychedelic Consumer? A Deep Dive into the Data and Trends
From generational attitudes and usage habits to geographical analysis, get an in-depth look at the trends that are shaping the rapidly evolving psychedelics industry. Our experts explore the latest research from around the globe on why people use psychedelics, how they use them, and how these behaviors are evolving.
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Amanda Reiman

Chief Knowledge Officer,
New Frontier Data

President,
SABI Mind

Philippe Lucas

Bethany Gomez

Managing Director, Brightfield Group

BUSINESS

Who Is Today’s Psychedelic Consumer? A Deep Dive into the Data and Trends
From generational attitudes and usage habits to geographical analysis, get an in-depth look at the trends that are shaping the rapidly evolving psychedelics industry. Our experts explore the latest research from around the globe on why people use psychedelics, how they use them, and how these behaviors are evolving.

Speakers:

Amanda Reiman, Chief Knowledge Officer, New Frontier Data

Philippe Lucas, President, SABI Mind

Bethany Gomez, Managing Director, Brightfield Group

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POLICY

Policy Updates and Forecasts: State-Level Initiatives and FDA Approval Pipelines
As dozens of states pursue psychedelic policy reforms, we take a closer look into the many pathways to legalization — from grassroots advocacy and ballot measures to direct legislation and executive orders — and how the business community can help drive reform. Also: The latest forecasts on expected FDA approvals of MDMA and psilocybin.
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Josh Hardman

Founder & Editor, Psychedelic Alpha
Executive Director,
Healing Advocacy Fund

Sam Chapman

Courtney Barnes

Counsel,
Feldman Legal Advisors PLLC

POLICY

Policy Updates and Forecasts: State-Level Initiatives and FDA Approval Pipelines
As dozens of states pursue psychedelic policy reforms, we take a closer look into the many pathways to legalization — from grassroots advocacy and ballot measures to direct legislation and executive orders — and how the business community can help drive reform. Also: The latest forecasts on expected FDA approvals of MDMA and psilocybin.

Speakers:

Josh Hardman, Founder & Editor, Psychedelic Alpha

Sam Chapman, Executive Director, Healing Advocacy Fund

Courtney Barnes, Counsel, Feldman Legal Advisors PLLC

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BUSINESS, POLICY

Decrim, Gifting and Gray Markets: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know
What impact will underground psychedelic trade have on emerging state-regulated business models? Where do psilocybin microdosing, chocolates and other products fit into these new markets? These insights will help you understand the trends, anticipate the risks, and plan ahead.
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Amanda Reiman

Chief Knowledge Officer,
New Frontier Data
Founder & Registered
Patent Attorney,
Calyx Law

Graham Pechenik

Ricardo Baca

CEO & Founder,
Grasslands

BUSINESS, POLICY

Decrim, Gifting and Gray Markets: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know
What impact will underground psychedelic trade have on emerging state-regulated business models? Where do psilocybin microdosing, chocolates and other products fit into these new markets? These insights will help you understand the trends, anticipate the risks, and plan ahead.

Speakers:

Amanda Reiman, Chief Knowledge Officer, New Frontier Data

Graham Pechenik, Founder & Registered Patent Attorney, Calyx Law

Ricardo Baca, CEO & Founder, Grasslands

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HEALTHCARE

Workplace Safety & Risk Reduction for Psychedelic Businesses
Without effective harm reduction programs and safety protocols, the psychedelic renaissance could sink as quickly as it’s risen. From business leaders to psychedelic practitioners to curious consumers, being well informed around safety and care guidelines is vital to the success and longevity of the psychedelic movement.
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Erica Siegal

Erica Siegal

CEO & Founder,
NEST Harm Reduction & Consulting

HEALTHCARE

Workplace Safety & Risk Reduction for Psychedelic Businesses
Without effective harm reduction programs and safety protocols, the psychedelic renaissance could sink as quickly as it’s risen. From business leaders to psychedelic practitioners to curious consumers, being well informed around safety and care guidelines is vital to the success and longevity of the psychedelic movement.

Speakers:

Erica Siegal, CEO & Founder, NEST Harm Reduction & Consulting

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KEYNOTE

Why We Look to Psychedelics
An accomplished research scientist reflects on the evolution of her life-long experimentation with numerous psychedelics and her vision — and concerns — for the future of these medicines as they become more accessible.
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Katherine MacLean

Author, Scientist & Educator,
Mothership Media, LLC

KEYNOTE

Why We Look to Psychedelics
An accomplished research scientist reflects on the evolution of her life-long experimentation with numerous psychedelics and her vision — and concerns — for the future of these medicines as they become more accessible.

Speakers:

Katherine MacLean, Author, Scientist & Educator, Mothership Media, LLC

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BUSINESS

The For-Profit Psychedelic Business Model: How to Be Ethical, Sustainable and Profitable
Learn how to build a successful, thriving organization that also gives back, pays forward, supports communities — and above all, does no harm. Strategies and advice on business structures, mission statements, financial forecasting, community relations, and quality control.
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Sean McAllister

Attorney,
McAllister Law Office, PC
Head of Community,
Tactogen

Scarlet Masius

Ariel Clark

Principal,
Clark Howell LLP

BUSINESS

The For-Profit Psychedelic Business Model: How to Be Ethical, Sustainable and Profitable
Learn how to build a successful, thriving organization that also gives back, pays forward, supports communities — and above all, does no harm. Strategies and advice on business structures, mission statements, financial forecasting, community relations, and quality control.

Speakers:

Sean McAllister, Attorney, McAllister Law Office, PC

Scarlet Masius, Head of Community, Tactogen

Ariel Clark, Principal, Clark Howell LLP

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HEALTHCARE

The Power of Nonprofits: The Story of Alchemy Community Therapy Center
Whether dedicated to expanding access and equity or reaching specific populations in need, mission-oriented firms have unique opportunities — and challenges. Learn how one organization is thriving in Oakland by putting patient care ahead of profits.
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Deidre Somerville

Former Executive Director,
Alchemy Community Therapy Center

HEALTHCARE

The Power of Nonprofits: The Story of Alchemy Community Therapy Center
Whether dedicated to expanding access and equity or reaching specific populations in need, mission-oriented firms have unique opportunities — and challenges. Learn how one organization is thriving in Oakland by putting patient care ahead of profits.

Speakers:

Deidre Somerville, Former Executive Director at Alchemy Community Therapy Center

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KEYNOTE

From Adversity to Emergence: A Journey of Transformation and Purpose
A prominent angel investor and podcast host shares his heartfelt journey through poverty, addiction, xenophobia, and economic shadows — and revealing how psychedelics can serve as a beacon of transformation, reminding us that true leadership is acting despite fear.
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Raad Seraj

Founder,
Mission Club

KEYNOTE

From Adversity to Emergence: A Journey of Transformation and Purpose
A prominent angel investor and podcast host shares his heartfelt journey through poverty, addiction, xenophobia, and economic shadows — and revealing how psychedelics can serve as a beacon of transformation, reminding us that true leadership is acting despite fear.

Speakers:

Raad Seraj, Founder, Mission Club

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BUSINESS

Creative Fundraising & Investing: How to Find The Right Partners to Fund Your Venture
Beyond institutional investors, explore other avenues of fundraising from high net-worth individuals and community investment programs, to grassroots campaigns and family-owned investment funds.
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Scarlet Masius

Head of Community,
Tactogen
Founder,
Mission Club

Raad Seraj

Rebecca Nicholson
CEO & Founding Partner,
5D Ventures

BUSINESS

Creative Fundraising & Investing: How to Find The Right Partners to Fund Your Venture
Beyond institutional investors, explore other avenues of fundraising from high net-worth individuals and community investment programs, to grassroots campaigns and family-owned investment funds.

Speakers:

Scarlet Masius, Head of Community, Tactogen

Raad Seraj, Founder, Mission Club

Rebecca Nicholson, CEO & Founding Partner, 5D Ventures

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KEYNOTE

The Transformative Power of Mushrooms

A successful innovator and entrepreneur shares his personal journey through the fascinating intersection of brain health and the remarkable world of mushrooms, how he witnessed their incredible power to transform and their potential impact on our future.
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Chris Claussen

Co-Founder,
First Person

KEYNOTE

The Transformative Power of Mushrooms
A successful innovator and entrepreneur shares his personal journey through the fascinating intersection of brain health and the remarkable world of mushrooms, how he witnessed their incredible power to transform and their potential impact on our future.

Speakers:

Chris Claussen, Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer, First Person

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BUSINESS

Meet the Entrepreneur: Oregon’s First Licensed Cultivator
Tori Armbrust of Satori Farms PDX shares the ups and downs of becoming the nation’s first legal mushroom cultivator, and how she navigated the licensing process, renovated an office building into a grow facility, built her early client base, and expanded her operation to cater to the rapidly evolving psychedelic ecosystem in Oregon.
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Tori Armbrust

Owner, Satori Farms PDX

BUSINESS

Meet the Entrepreneur: Oregon’s First Licensed Cultivator
Tori Armbrust of Satori Farms PDX shares the ups and downs of becoming the nation’s first legal mushroom cultivator, and how she navigated the licensing process, renovated an office building into a grow facility, built her early client base, and expanded her operation to cater to the rapidly evolving psychedelic ecosystem in Oregon.
Speakers: Tori Armbrust, Owner, Satori Farms PDX
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HEALTHCARE

Functionals, Microdosing, and Brain Health: The Latest Research and Trends
Industry experts separate the facts from fiction in the much-hyped world of botanicals, adaptogens, nootropics and microdosing. Discover what legal business opportunities currently exist, what the competitive landscape looks like, and how to prepare for new opportunities as policies change.
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Chris Claussen

Co-Founder, First Person
CEO & Founder, Third Wave & Psychedelic Coaching Institute

Paul F. Austin

Courtney Barnes

Counsel, Feldman Legal Advisors PLLC

HEALTHCARE

Functionals, Microdosing, and Brain Health: The Latest Research and Trends
Industry experts separate the facts from fiction in the much-hyped world of botanicals, adaptogens, nootropics and microdosing. Discover what legal business opportunities currently exist, what the competitive landscape looks like, and how to prepare for new opportunities as policies change.

Speakers:

Chris Claussen, Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer, First Person

Paul F. Austin, CEO & Founder of Third Wave & Psychedelic Coaching Institute

Courtney Barnes, Counsel, Feldman Legal Advisors PLLC

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BUSINESS

Meet the Entrepreneur: The Visionary Behind Mojo Microdose
Stefany Nieto describes how her wellness journey transformed communities and brought the first legal microdose (psychedelic-free) to life. Today, Mojo Microdose gummies are available in more than 500 retail stores across North America, boosting energy, focus, mental clarity, and mood.
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Stefany Nieto

Founder, Gwella / Mojo Microdose

BUSINESS

Meet the Entrepreneur: The Visionary Behind Mojo Microdose
Stefany Nieto describes how her wellness journey transformed communities and brought the first legal microdose (psychedelic-free) to life. Today, Mojo Microdose gummies are available in more than 500 retail stores across North America, boosting energy, focus, mental clarity, and mood.
Speakers: Stefany Nieto, Founder, Gwella / Mojo Microdose
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SCIENCE

Mushroom Testing: Psilocybin and Beyond
The potency of magic mushrooms not only varies widely from batch to batch and mushroom to mushroom, there are also numerous entourage compounds beyond psilocybin believed to affect the psychedelic experience. Learn from expert chemists about the state of the art in lab testing — and how consumers can play a role in measuring the entourage effects.
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Dan Riddle
Daniel Huson
Rocco Iannapollo

Daniel Riddle

Chief Technical Officer, Panacea Plant Sciences
CEO, Rose City Laboratories

Daniel Huson

Rocco Iannapollo

Chief Brand Officer, 710SCI

SCIENCE

Mushroom Testing: Psilocybin and Beyond
The potency of magic mushrooms not only varies widely from batch to batch and mushroom to mushroom, there are also numerous entourage compounds beyond psilocybin believed to affect the psychedelic experience. Learn from expert chemists about the state of the art in lab testing — and how consumers can play a role in measuring the entourage effects.

Speakers:

Daniel Riddle, Chief Technical Officer, Panacea Plant Sciences

Daniel Huson, CEO, Rose City Laboratories

Rocco Iannapollo, Chief Brand Officer, 710SCI

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BUSINESS

Ketamine Clinics: A Road Map from Concept to Profitability
Get hard-learned lessons from established clinic operators on everything from filing licenses and selecting real estate to hiring the right staff and building a customer base. Practical business strategy and advice to guide you successfully from opening day to possible future expansions.
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Chris Walden

Josh Hardman

Founder and Editor, Psychedelic Alpha
Founder, Boise Ketamine Clinic

Nykol Bailey Rice

Chris Walden

CEO, Ketamine Media

BUSINESS

Ketamine Clinics: A Road Map from Concept to Profitability
Get hard-learned lessons from established clinic operators on everything from filing licenses and selecting real estate to hiring the right staff and building a customer base. Practical business strategy and advice to guide you successfully from opening day to possible future expansions.

Speakers:

Josh Hardman, Founder and Editor, Psychedelic Alpha

Nykol Bailey Rice, Founder, Boise Ketamine Clinic

Chris Walden, CEO, Ketamine Media

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BUSINESS

Psychedelic Retreats and Wellness Centers: Insider Strategies for Success
Whether oriented for PTSD healing, spiritual awakening, executive coaching, or enhancing focus and creativity, running a successful retreat or healing center requires a well-thought-out strategy and business plan. Hear from expert operators on their biggest successes and mistakes.
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Frederica Helmiere
Ryan Reid

Joe Moore

Co-Founder & CEO, Psychedelics Today
Director of Psychedelic Practitioner Training, The Synthesis Institute

Frederica Helmiere

Ryan Reid

Co-Founder, Bendable Therapy

BUSINESS

Psychedelic Retreats and Wellness Centers: Insider Strategies for Success
Whether oriented for PTSD healing, spiritual awakening, executive coaching, or enhancing focus and creativity, running a successful retreat or healing center requires a well-thought-out strategy and business plan. Hear from expert operators on their biggest successes and mistakes.

Speakers:

Joe Moore, Co-Founder & CEO, Psychedelics Today

Frederica Helmiere, Director of Psychedelic Practitioner Training, The Synthesis Institute

Ryan Reid, Co-Founder & Operations Advisor, Bendable Therapy

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BUSINESS

Set Up Your Business for Success: Insider Advice on Taxes, Banking, Contracts and More
Legal and financial experts with deep experience in the space share their insights on how to establish and operate a psychedelic company, including legal contracts, banking practices, insurance coverage, and tax structures.
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Britt Rollins
Nicole Howell
Justin Botillier

Britt Rollins

Co-Founder, National Psychedelics Association
Partner, Clark Howell LLP

Nicole Howell

Justin Botillier

CEO, Calyx CPA LLC

BUSINESS

Set Up Your Business for Success: Insider Advice on Taxes, Banking, Contracts and More
Legal and financial experts with deep experience in the space share their insights on how to establish and operate a psychedelic company, including legal contracts, banking practices, insurance coverage, and tax structures.

Speakers:

Britt Rollins, Co-Founder/CEO, National Psychedelics Association

Nicole Howell, Partner, Clark Howell LLP

Justin Botillier, CEO, Calyx CPA LLC

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HEALTHCARE

Expansion of Access: How to Make Psychedelics Treatments Affordable for All
How new employer benefit programs, provider networks, and indigenous religious organizations can increase access to psychedelic medicine across the country.
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Sherry Rais

Joe Moore

Co-Founder, Psychedelics Today

Co-Founder,
Enthea

Sherry Rais

Veronica Perez

Medicine Woman, Lightning Horse Healing Ground

HEALTHCARE

Expansion of Access: How to Make Psychedelics Treatments Affordable for All
How new employer benefit programs, provider networks, and indigenous religious organizations can increase access to psychedelic medicine across the country.

Speakers:

Joe Moore, Co-Founder & CEO, Psychedelics Today

Sherry Rais, CEO/Co-Founder, Enthea

Veronica Perez, Medicine Woman, Lightning Horse Healing Ground

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KEYNOTE

Putting the Pieces Together
A medicine woman and policy reformer shares her experience building a successful business through clear vision, hard work, and a healing mindset — and why those who practice awareness and reciprocity with plant medicines, who are invested in a bigger vision, will not only be more successful in their work, but also as individuals in their communities and the world.
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Veronica Perez

Medicine Woman, Lightning Horse Healing Ground

KEYNOTE

Putting the Pieces Together
A medicine woman and policy reformer shares her experience building a successful business through clear vision, hard work, and a healing mindset — and why those who practice awareness and reciprocity with plant medicines, who are invested in a bigger vision, will not only be more successful in their work, but also as individuals in their communities and the world.

Speakers:

Veronica Perez, Medicine Woman, Lightning Horse Healing Ground

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reMIND BIPOC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Congrats to the 2023 reMind BIPOC Scholarship Recipients!
mitsu puri
lorien chavez
keyaira lock adewunmi

Our scholarship recipients received a complimentary pass to the reMind Psychedelics Business Forum, travel stipend, and more.

Our mission is to connect and educate the diverse communities who are dedicated to advancing psychedelic medicines in a safe, responsible, and ethical manner. We acknowledge the important history these medicines have among the indigenous cultures, and also recognize the challenges of affordability and access to the greater population. It is our hope to support all communities and to help progress this emerging industry forward. View the official rules here.

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2023 Sponsors & Supporters

Thank you to our 2023 sponsors and supporters who have joined us in our mission to move the psychedelics industry forward.

Premier Partner

Psychedelics Today Vital

AlkaBar Sponsor

BYAS

Sponsors

Neuly
Emerge Law Group
Epiphany Mushroom Co
District216
Fungli
The EAST Institute
Flow Intigrative
Shroomy Forager Logo

Community Partners

Asian Psychedelic Collective
Celebrating Women in Psychedelics
National Psychedelics Association
NEST Harm Reduction
SHINE Collective
Women in Psychedelics Network
Chacruna
Naropa

Media Partners

Psychedelic Alpha
Psychedelic Spotlight
Lucid News
Kahner Global
Reality Sandwich

INDUSTRY BUZZ

THIS IS THE BEST COMING TOGETHER OF PROFESSIONALS WITHIN THE PSYCHEDELIC MEDICINE SPACE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD
Chris LaneMACKRELL LAWYERS
IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE OF KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE THAT IS HAPPENING IN THE SPACE. I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE WHAT REMIND DOES NEXT YEAR AND THE YEARS FOLLOWING!
Sutton KingINDIGNEOUS MEDICINE CONSERVATION FUND
I GOT A LOT OUT OF THE PANELS AND SPEAKERS—AND REALLY GREAT CONNECTIONS WITH FOLKS. REALLY GREAT CONVERSATIONS WITH PEOPLE I HAVEN’T SEEN IN A WHILEAND MEETING PEOPLE FOR THE FIRST TIME—A GREAT PLACE FOR NETWORKING.
Kaia RomanENTRPRENEUR
OVERALL, REMIND WAS FANTASTIC! A HIGHLIGHT WAS THE SYNERGY BETWEEN STAKEHOLDERS FROM DIVERSE SECTORS OF THE PSYCHEDELICS SPACE.
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