What’s a cannabis company people aren’t talking about enough and why?
Tamara Anderson | Founder | Culinary & Cannabis
Chef Matt is doing incredible work in cannabis cuisine. He brings 20 plus years of fine dining experience to infused meals, from intimate cooking classes to large-scale events. Beyond food, his consulting and products (I especially love his Wacky Hot Sauce & Sweet Citrus Olive Oil) help people explore cannabis in approachable, delicious ways showing that elevated, thoughtfully crafted cannabis experiences are possible for everyone.
Tomer Oliel | Business Development | Hefestus Technologies
Headset continues to be a standout data provider in our space. It’s been powering industry decisions for years (visibility is an operators’ competitive advantage), and now its embrace of AI, through improved inventory management solutions, is helping everyone make smarter calls in a shorter period of time.
Jay Randolph Wright | Product Marketing Manager | Little Beach Harvest
Brighterside Farms. They’re the best. Their genetics are incredible, and they grow in living soil, which brings out truly unique terpene profiles you just don’t see elsewhere in the market. I honestly believe it’s some of the best cannabis out there. One of my great friends from the legacy days came by the store recently, and Brighterside was the first flower I wanted him to try — it’s that good.
Gary Santo | CEO | Rx Green Technologies
The importance of data-driven decision-making in this industry cannot be overstated. Many companies assist growers with data to improve cultivation practices, but one that stands out is AROYA. It provides the tools and sensors necessary to bring consistency and repeatability to production at scale. This is particularly important for growers focused on increasing yield and potency with the inputs they already use. Understanding the data generated by these sensors is crucial for the success of any head grower, and actionable insights are the ultimate goal. AROYA even provides AI-powered automation that integrates with your existing systems.
Eric Steenstra | Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer | Skyworld
PICC Platform. Their technology transforms pre-rolls and hash holes, making sure joints don’t run, clog or canoe. By precisely layering flower and infusing concentrates, PICC delivers a smooth, flavorful experience. We’ve partnered with them to bring this innovation to New York, using our top-shelf flower in their signature hash hole format. It’s the perfect combination of flower nuance and rosin punch, rolled into a carefully crafted experience. PICC is pushing the category forward, showing how thoughtful engineering can elevate the way we enjoy cannabis.
Jeremy Shechter | Founder | Open Source Horticulture
Elevated Equipment Supply goes far beyond traditional equipment sales. They provide sophisticated tools for their customers like analytical tissue and water testing to troubleshoot issues in their grows. They are also rolling out AI-driven tools that will transform how SOPs are executed and facilities are managed, which has the potential to redefine what it means to be a cultivator in our industry.