Nicole Howell
Nicole Howell is one of California’s most effective and respected cannabis business and regulatory attorneys. Industry executives, private investors, and public companies turn to Nicole for her perspective and proven track record in advising the industry’s most successful operators through California’s challenging and dynamic market. She has been working against prohibitionist drug laws since the […]
Justin Botillier
Justin Botillier is CEO of Calyx CPA LLC in Southern Oregon. Justin has sixteen years of experience working with small business owners. Prior to its recreational legalization, he was among the first accounting professionals to advocate for the cannabis industry actively and publicly. In 2016, Justin sold his general practice to work in cannabis full-time. […]
Veronica Lightning Horse Perez
Veronica Lightning Horse Perez, LLC, HGC, WWO, is a wife, mother of five, business owner, clergy member, author, speaker, co-chief proponent for the NMHA, Licensed Master Practitioner of NLP, teacher, healer, ceremonialist and most importantly an activist for psychedelic, indigenous, weteran and water rights. Having experienced years of suffering, she finally overcame a diagnosis of […]
Tori Armbrust
Tori Armbrust is the owner of Satori Farms PDX. She was the first in Oregon to receive a psilocybin manufacturing license under measure 109. Being a woman owned company operating with no partners, investors or employees has been a beautiful and challenging experience. She is a self-taught mushroom cultivator with nearly a decade of experience. […]
Stefany Nieto
Stefany is a seasoned entrepreneur who has built multiple international ventures with long-lasting social impact. Most recently, Stefany co-founded Gwella, a mushroom company building the most accessible and original over-the-counter portfolio of mushroom products that amplify individual and community wellness for today’s modern era. Previous to Gwella, Stefany founded Green Iglu, an award-winning food-sovereignty start-up […]
Sam Chapman
Sam Chapman is the Executive Director for the Healing Advocacy Fund, a 501c3 non-profit organization, Healing Advocacy Fund works to implement safe, high quality, and affordable psychedelic therapy. HAF educates and supports leaders and communities in understanding the benefits of psychedelic therapy for mental health challenges including depression, anxiety and addiction. Over the course of […]
Rebecca Nicholson
Rebecca Nicholson, a visionary entrepreneur, leads as the CEO and founding partner of 5D Ventures. With an unyielding commitment to impact investing, ethics, and an astute grasp of the ever-evolving landscape, she blends creativity and practicality to shape executive leadership and operational excellence. Drawing from over two decades of experience in managing high-level teams and […]
Raad Seraj
Raad Seraj is a Bangladeshi-Canadian entrepreneur and founder of Mission Club, an angel investor network and education platform supporting startups addressing mental health using psychedelics. He also runs Minority Trip Report, a podcast showcasing underrepresented perspectives in psychedelics and mental health. During the day, he leads growth at Affinity, a San Francisco-based startup providing AI […]
Philippe Lucas
Philippe Lucas, PhD, is a cannabis and psychedelic researcher, a lifelong patient access advocate, and President of SABI Mind, a clinic group providing access to psychedelic-assisted therapy in the treatment of mental health, pain and substance use disorder. Philippe was a founding Board member of the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies Canada and co-founder of […]
Paul F. Austin
Paul F. Austin is one of the most prominent voices in the world of psychedelics. As the founder of Third Wave, he has educated millions on the importance of safe and effective psychedelic experiences. A pioneer at the intersection of psychedelics, personal transformation, and professional success, his work has been featured in Forbes, Rolling Stone, […]
