Featured Speakers
Cannabis Investing Forum - March 18, 2021
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Master of Ceremonies
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Master of Ceremonies
Dr. David Cunic, CEO, UCS Advisors
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David M. Cunic is an entrepreneur who specializes in Investor Relations Advisory services. "Dr. David", as most people know him as, has raised capital, expanded several companies, and has employed over 300+ people. He has been in the medical field for 18+ years, has been a business owner for 19+ years, and has been in the cannabis industry for 10+ years. Some people have called him the "triple headed dragon" due to his diversity and experience. Over the past 16 years, Dr. David has started over 10+ companies, in both the public and private sector, and has successfully sold many of them. His efforts in business operations and human resources won him the prestigious Alfred Sloan Award for Workplace Programs and Flexibility. David has assisted many companies in securing millions of dollars for his clients ranging from the cannabis, hemp, energy, medical, water, and the beverage industry. He has served on numerous boards as an advisor and trusted source of information. Dr. David also performs presentations and speaks at conferences on a variety of topics in both the medical sector and cannabis industry.
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Cleetis Mack, CEO, Cannabiz Venture Partners
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Cleetis Mack is CEO of Cannabiz Venture Partners and a member of the Famous Grammy nominated group Digital Underground. Digital Underground is also the group that introduced Tupac Shakur to the world. Cleetis Mack was also a writer for the multi-platinum remix of the most famous cannabis song ever "I GOT 5 ON IT" from the Luniz. Cleetis Mack has a proven track recording of building businesses in entertainment, cannabis and other sections. His creative projects have been featured on CNN, NBC, BET etc. In the cannabis space, he’s structured multi-million dollars deals and is a recognized expert in establishing celebrity cannabis brands. He’s worked with Sleepy Brown, Krayzie Bone, Goodie Mob and many others. He is also the creator and director for several cannabis TV shows that feature cannabis brands tied to the culture and the community.
About Cannabiz Venture Partners Our mission at CVP, is to help you win big in the cannabis industry. Navigating and finding success within this emerging industry is filled with risks, but are here to minimize your risks, while maximizing success. We're here to support and partner with you as you set your foundation and scale your ventures. We offer three core services to position you for success. Name of Company: Cannabiz Venture Partners Company Website: www.cannabizventure.com Email: [email protected] LinkedIn Company: www.linkedin.com/company/cannabiz-venture-partners |
Darien Payne, COO, Cannabiz Venture Partners
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Darien is the Chief Operating Officer of Cannabiz Venture Partners. He has seven years experience in the cannabis industry and a history of organizational management. Darien is also active as an analyst, showrunner, filmmaker, producer, project manager and social justice warrior.
A veteran, Darien served in the United States Air Force as an analyst. Darien worked on a number of projects both foreign and domestic on behalf of the DOD. Following his enlistment Darien Studied at The Academy of Art University in San Francisco. As a filmmaker, Darien has worked on numerous productions including music videos and tour photography for Krayzie Bone of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, a mini-documentary for Habitats for Humanity, and as the lead producer of the documentary called “Black in Cannabis”. Behind the scenes Darien has brought his unique blend of education and experience together to successfully shape and optimize the operations of Cannabiz Venture Partners. About Cannabiz Venture Partners Our mission at CVP, is to help you win big in the cannabis industry. Navigating and finding success within this emerging industry is filled with risks, but are here to minimize your risks, while maximizing success. We're here to support and partner with you as you set your foundation and scale your ventures. We offer three core services to position you for success. Name of Company: Cannabiz Venture Partners Company website - https://www.cannabizventure.com/ Email - [email protected] Linked in - www.linkedin.com/in/Darienpayne Linkedin company - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cannabiz-venture-partners/ |
Elizabeth Kim, Legal Advisor, Cannabiz Venture Partners
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Elizabeth Kim is a legal recruiting consultant specializing in diversity at the California Department of Justice, a civil rights lawyer, legal advisor with Cannabiz Venture Partners, a professor of social justice studies at American River College, and a public relations consultant. Liz earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication at University of California, Davis, her Juris Doctor at McGeorge School of Law, and her Conflict Resolution Certificate from Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Liz has worked in private, public and administrative law, with a primary focus on criminal justice reform with her work on social justice issues televised, widely broadcast, and published. She's also provided legal and PR consulting services for various projects within the entertainment industry, has written and produced for a film project called "Foreign National" which won critical acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival as well as the New York Social Change Film Festival in 2019. In June of 2020, she launched a podcast, Organized Voices, powered by Chuck D of Public Enemy, with coverage on issues such as prison reform and systemic racism and has appeared on speaker panels throughout the nation for her work.
About Cannabiz Venture Partners Our mission at CVP, is to help you win big in the cannabis industry. Navigating and finding success within this emerging industry is filled with risks, but are here to minimize your risks, while maximizing success. We're here to support and partner with you as you set your foundation and scale your ventures. We offer three core services to position you for success. Name of Company: Cannabiz Venture Partners Company website: www.cannabizventure.com Email: - [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/blizkim LinkedIn Company: www.linkedin.com/company/cannabiz-venture-partners |
Eugene Robinson, Co-Founder & COO Midwest Budz
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Eugene has over 20 years of experience in various sales management, global supply chain and financial services industries throughout his career. Until recently, Eugene worked for Intel Corporation where he was responsible for handling Intel’s top 21 customer’s global supply chain management accounts. Eugene ensured that shipments from customers would arrive at the designated depots, working with supply planners to re-route shipments and worked on a variety of special projects with Intel’s global team to ensure supply chain gaps were filled to streamline the supply chain model. Prior to joining Intel, Eugene worked at Bank of America where he was in charge of commercial finance for small businesses across the U.S., responsible for $20 million in revenue annually. He holds a BBA in International Business and an MBA with a concentration in Finance from American Intercontinental University.
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Jiovanni Starks, CEO, Midwest Buds
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Javonni has over 15 years of sales experience, management and coaching. Javonni most recently was a manager at McKesson, a leading healthcare company located in Scottsdale, AZ where he was responsible for managing over 200 employees at their site. He is always willing to lend a helping hand and is a CEO that doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty. Javonni is also an up incoming Hip Hop Artist in Phoenix Arizona known as Vonni G. He has deep passion for music, family, and his company Midwest Budz LLC, and loves to travel domestically and internationally. Javonni is also a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. a historical black fraternity founded on the campus of Howard University on January 9th 1914. He is a Graduate of The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science Education with a Minor in Coaching.
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John Nemanic, Partner, Green Coast Capital
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John Nemanic is a partner in Green Coast Capital International S.A. Green Coast is an international investor providing flexible and innovative financing to the small-cap and micro-cap marketplace in a variety of sectors. Our team consists of experts in capital markets making quick decisions to provide growth capital to issuers.
John is a serial entrepreneur and investor. As co-founder, Chairman and CEO, he exited 3 very successful Internet start ups. In 2006, Hostopia raised 29.2 million (TSX:H), then sold to Deluxe Communications for $124 Million USD. Tucows was sold to the Steinmetz Group for $45 Million April 1999. Tucows current market cap. is over $600 Million. Internet Direct was merged with Look Communications in 1999 with a deemed value of $560 Million John's current interests are medical cannabis, cultivation, hemp and CBD start ups, with a focus on Colombia. He is married to Sandra Carrillo MD a leading expert in Cannabis for clinical applications, and was appointed as "Clinical professor in charge of the scientific program for cannabis research and education", Faculty of Medicine, University of Panama. John manages Panamanian and Colombian based businesses. He is a former member of EO Panama and has extensive contacts within Panama. He also is a former member of EO Toronto (1995) and YPO Toronto (1999). He is actively seeking high-return opportunities to invest in and serve as a director for high-quality cannabis oriented firms. If you are seeking a highly experienced operator, a dynamic leader who understands the growth cycles of start-ups, and how to develop exit strategies please contact John Nemanic. About Green Growth Partners Green Coast Capital International S.A is a private international investment firm focused on investing in small- and micro-cap publicly traded growth companies. We provide flexible debt and equity structured investments across several international markets. We seek to invest in high growth and distressed situations. Green Coast Capital International S.A allocates capital across all industries in four core strategies: discounted equity, convertible debt, convertible preferred equity, and undervalued open market opportunities. We only manage our own capital giving us the ability to make timely and qualified investment decisions.
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Dr. Jon Thompson, Founder & CEO, extraktLAB
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Dr. Jon Thompson is a separations scientist, entrepreneur, and inventor. As a CEO that is also a scientist, he brings an analytical perspective to everything he does. Whether inventing new technology or building a business. He has a strong technical background in analytical instrumentation, biotech, mining, and homeland security markets. During his cannabis industry career, Dr. Thompson has a strong track record of helping companies set up Hemp, Adult Use, and Medical Cannabis extraction and processing facilities. Dr. Thompson has assisted hundreds of companies attain their goals in cannabis/hemp extraction and manufacturing, as well as market development, strategic marketing, and worldwide business-to-business alliance formation (including international markets). He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry, Master of Science degree in Chemistry and a Doctor of Chemistry degree–all from the University of Minnesota.
About extraktLAB extraktLAB came into the cannabis industry as one of the first extraction machines used in the strict Minnesota medical cannabis market. The foundation of this company is rooted in the health of the consumer, the safety of the equipment operators and the ease of operation. We set companies up for success. extraktLAB machines can also be found in the pharmaceutical, food and bevarage industries as well. Company Name: extrakLAB Company Website: www.extraklab.com Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jthomps1 15. LinkedIn Company: www.linkedin.com/company/extraktlab |
Kaaren-Lyn Graves, Project Director, NABEDC
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Kaaren-Lyn has proudly served in the public and private sectors for more than twenty-five (25) years and she remains passionate about helping entrepreneurs and business owners alike grow their business through education, timely resources, and consulting services.
Kaaren-Lyn works in multiple capacities. She is the Project Director for NABEDC (pronounced “Nah Bed See”), a project serving the inclusive business needs of American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians* who reside in Arizona, Utah, Nevada, and on the Navajo Nation. In addition to serving as the Project Director for NABEDC, she also owns her own business, and serves as the Executive Business Consultant, Technical Writer, and Grants Manager for a renowned Arizona Chamber of Commerce. Kaaren-Lyn has numerous achievements and career highlights and remains extremely supportive of the communities who have supported her efforts. To support this, she is an active and sworn member of the Phoenix Business and Workforce Development Board and she serves on the Business Engagement Committee for the City of Phoenix. While working for the State of Arizona (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)) and on a project for the Arizona Governor’s office, Kaaren-Lyn developed financial forecasting documents resulting in awarded grants, general funds, and monetary awards ranging from $935 thousand dollars to $4 million dollars. She also created numerous documents consisting of resumes, capability statements, business plans, and marketing documents for her clients worldwide. KaarenLyn has earned degrees in research and development (“R&D”) and communications with an emphasis in technical writing, she was also certified in biomedical research investigators, Native American research, and social & behavioral research investigations. About NABEDC The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce, provides Federal assistance to support innovative projects seeking to promote and ensure the inclusion and use of minority enterprises. This Announcement (dated April 26, 2019) provides information about the Agency’s strategic priorities for the American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian project (AIANNH) businesses to encourage new activities, education, outreach, innovative projects that are not addressed through other MBDA programs. Program Objective This Announcement provides information about the Agency’s strategic priorities for the American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian project (AIANNH) businesses to encourage new activities, education, outreach, innovative projects that are not addressed through other MBDA programs. This announcement is not a method for awarding congressionally directed funds or existing funded awards. The focus areas of the AIANNH project are job creation and retention, and economic impact for Tribal communities and businesses. The AIANNH projects may provide services including, but not limited to: entrepreneurial assistance, training, capital access, Federal procurement assistance, networking and relationship management, deal sourcing, joint ventures and partnerships, strategic infrastructure and economic planning assistance, and education for entrepreneurial and tribal entities. Company Name: Minority Business Development Agency Company Website: www.nabedc.com Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kaaren-lyn-graves |
Kevin Albert, Independent Director, Norcal Cannabis
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Kevin Albert has worked in the investment banking division of Merrill Lynch & Co. for 24 years. Now retired, he is currently managing a portfolio of private investments, the majority of which are in the legal cannabis industry. From 2019 through December 2019, Kevin was a Senior Partner of Pantheon Ventures LLC and a member of its six-person Partnership Board. For most of his nine-year tenure there, he was responsible for the firm's global business development and during this time Pantheon's assets under management increased from approximately $25 billion to approximately $50 billion.
From 2006 until 2017, he also served as an independent director on the board of Merrill Lynch Ventures, LLC, a series of private equity partnerships offered to Merrill Lynch employees aggregating over $1.8 billion of original committed capital. He currently serves as an independent director on the board of Osiris Ventures, Inc. dba, NorCal Cannabis Company as well as Neighborhood Holdings, Inc. a private real estate management company which enables renters to build financial equity in their homes and neighborhoods. Kevin has a BA and an MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles where he continues to be involved as the Chair of the Board of Visitors of the Economics Department. About Norcal Cannabis Company NorCal Cannabis Company is building the largest vertically integrated and consumer reach platform in California. Name of Company: Norcal Cannabis Company Company website: www.arcadiancap.com Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-k-albert LinkedIn Company: www.linkedin.com/company/norcalcannabis |
Krayzie Bone, Founder, Leaves of Legend
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Anthony Henderson better known as Krayzie Bone, is an American rapper, singer, producer, and entrepreneur. He is a member of the rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.
Founded by Krayzie Bone, Leaves of Legend is at the crossroads of Cannabis, Culture and Community. Our mantra lies within the communities we reach. We are about our legends, and you, our legacy makers. Our mission is to utilize cannabis and culture to positively impact communities across the geographical spectrum. Leaves of Legend offers premium grade cannabis and merchandise to help further the mission of community awareness and positive action. We, at Leaves of Legend, feel everyone should have the opportunity to Be Legendary.After finding success with Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Krayzie Bone recorded his solo debut, Thug Mentality 1999, in 1999. The album was released as a double disc set, featuring a large selection of guest appearances, including Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Mo Thugs, Mariah Carey, ThugLine, The Marley Brothers, Big Pun, Fat Joe, Cuban Link, Gangsta Boo, E-40, 8 Ball & MJG, Kurupt, Naughty By Nature and Snoop Dogg. Largely produced by multi instrumentalist Romeo Antonio The album was certified platinum by the RIAA. In 2001, Krayzie released Thug On Da Line, which received generally positive reviews from music critics and went gold. In 2005 Krayzie Bone was featured in the song "Ridin'" by Chamillionaire. "Ridin'" was awarded "Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group" at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. It was also nominated for Best Rap Song. It became number one in December on the Piczo Chart 3 months after its physical release. The song also topped the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart when it was released there. The song ranked #3 on Rolling Stone's "100 Best Songs of 2006" and #91 on VH1's "100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop". It was the best selling ringtone in 2006, with 3.2 million sales, certified by the RIAA as the first multi-platinum Mastertone artist in history. It was also awarded the last Best Rap Video at the MTV Video Music Awards, which was awarded in 2006. During an April 2014 press conference, Krayzie Bone announced that the first installment of the Chasing the Devil trilogy album would be released July 22, 2014 by RBC Records.[3][4] However, it was pushed back and ultimately released on November 20, 2015. Aside from music, Krayzie Bone has since then ventured into the business world. He was a founding member of Mo Thugs Family, a collective of Cleveland-based rap and Hip-Hop musical acts. He broke apart from the group in 1999 to form ThugLine Records, or TL. He had administrated the label to fellow Bone Thugs member Wish Bone as its president and co-CEO. The group has presently reunited and continue to tour as a whole ] In many videos he can be spotted wearing a chain that says TL. In 2010 the name ThugLine Records was changed to The Life Entertainment. In order to reach out to more artists and identify the best talent for the label, Conquer The Industry was developed as an internet channel to help up and coming music artists break into the music industry. As a part of his entrepreneurial drive, Krayzie Bone launched a clothing and accessory line named "TL Apparel"[6] which is a direct tie to his music. Many of his fans support his clothing line as they joined him in the grand opening of the store in Los Angeles. In 2018 Krayzie Bone signed a deal to distribute his digital media company,”Krayzie Bone Media” with The Digital Soapbox Network. His first show “Quick Fix”-The Afterhours was his first project with the network. In 2019 he started the conspiracy podcast #TruthTalks which has garnered a large online following. About Leaves of Legends Founded by Krayzie Bone of Bone, Thugs and Harmony; Born of Legends, Leaves of Legend is at the crossroads of Cannabis, Culture and Community. Our mantra lies within the communities we reach. We are about our legends, and you, our legacy makers. Our mission is to utilize cannabis and culture to positively impact communities across the geographical spectrum. Leaves of Legend offers premium grade cannabis and merchandise to help further the mission of community awareness and positive action. We, at Leaves of Legend, feel everyone should have the opportunity to Be Legendary. Name of Company: Leaves of Legends Company website: www.leavesoflegend.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/krayzie_bone |
Matthew J. Nordgren, Founder & CEO, Arcadian Capital
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Matthew Jason Nordgren is an ambitious executive, dedicated philanthropist, and accomplished athlete who brings a unique passion for creating strategic alliances. He encompasses a depth of experience in finance, corporate development, and capital sourcing, as well as in building highly motivated teams of skilled professionals.
In 2005, Mr. Nordgren received his education at the University of Texas at Austin, while playing football for the Texas Longhorns Football Team. As a quarterback on a National Championship winning team, he developed skills that would be carried through his lifetime and core business philosophies. While playing football on scholarship for The University of Texas, he graduated with two degrees in less than four years and was accepted into and pursued a master’s degree program at the University of Texas. After playing professionally briefly with the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles, Mr. Nordgren went on to earn a dual master’s degree in both business administration and sports management from the University of Dallas. He was subsequently featured on the Bravo TV show “Most Eligible Dallas,” while becoming a partner in a family business, NORDCO, Inc., a Dallas-based energy firm. This is also when he helped to develop, manage and build his first private equity/family office business with a sports and media focus which lead to a career in running various investment vehicles across a broad spectrum of strategies. Throughout his career, Mr. Nordgren has been appointed to many executive leadership positions at a wide-ranging group of companies and industries. From real estate to sports and entertainment, from hospitality to insurance and financial services, from emerging industries to later stage leveraged buy outs, he is singularly focused on finding synergistic opportunities in early stage private growth rounds that have upside potential. He is committed to successfully helping manage the overall financial status of his partners businesses and the companies with which he and his partners have interests within. Mr. Nordgren is currently CEO and Founder of ARCADIAN Fund and ARCADIAN Capital Management, a venture fund/private equity strategy focused on the ancillary service providing companies in and around the cannabis and hemp industries. More specifically, on early to mid-stage growth opportunities where proven businesses are looking for additional equity to continue scaling. He was recently named one of the “Top 100 Most Influential People in the Cannabis Industry” by High Times Magazine and ranked number 3 globally by Business Insider in terms of investment firms focused on the emerging cannabis and hemp sectors. Additionally, he is the founder of Nordco Consulting LLC, a private consulting firm dedicated to the business development of middle market companies with forward-thinking vision. To date, Mr. Nordgren has personally been involved with over $4 billion in transactions and maintains a portfolio of approximately 35 plus companies. Inspired by his belief that education and athletics can open doors for at-risk youth, Mr. Nordgren launched The Leadership Foundation—an organization committed to giving back to non-profits whose purpose is to empower youth through sports and education. He feels strongly that young people, regardless of their personal circumstances, should have the opportunity for a bright future and the chance to make a positive impact. Furthermore, he is involved with and contributes to numerous philanthropic causes and remains dedicated to giving back. Name of Company: Arcadian Capital Company website: www.arcadiancap.com Personal website: www.MattNordgren.com Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mattnordgren LinkedIn Company: www.linkedin.com/company/arcadiancap |
Money B, Advisor, Cannabiz Venture Partners
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Money B is a founding member of the multi-platinum Grammy nominated iconic group Digital Underground. He’s noted as having one of the most recognizable voices in hip hop. Money B has collaborated and helped sell hundreds of millions of records with the likes of Tupac, Digital Underground, Raw Fusion, Ne-Yo, Ice Cube, George Clinton, Public Enemy, Big Pun & more! Money B currently manages the Digital Underground merchandise brand and sits on the board of Vyre Streaming Network & CannaVid TV
About Cannabiz Venture Partners Our mission at CVP, is to help you win big in the cannabis industry. Navigating and finding success within this emerging industry is filled with risks, but are here to minimize your risks, while maximizing success. We're here to support and partner with you as you set your foundation and scale your ventures. We offer three core services to position you for success. Name of Company: Cannabiz Venture Partners Company Website: www.cannabizventure.com Email: LinkedIn Company: www.linkedin.com/company/cannabiz-venture-partners |
Peter Schwartz, Native American & Tribal Specialist, NABEDC
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Peter Schwartz is a Native American & Tribal Specialist with NABEDC (pronounced “Nah Bed See”), a project serving American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. Prior to this role, Peter served as the Native American Specialist for the Phoenix Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center. Peter is renowned as a results-driven procurement specialist with a 30+ year record of achievement and demonstrated success while providing leadership and quality results. He has very strong beliefs in upholding cultural integrity and respecting everyone. Previously, Peter worked with the MBDA Native American Center in Mesa, Arizona where he assisted Arizona tribes and Minority owned businesses achieve business expansion, finance, bonding, job growth, and domestic/international sales. He also assisted with helping clients obtain contracts within the private, government and tribal government. Peter helped to bridge the gap between State, Federal, City, County, and Tribal entities and promoted economic development and job growth with small and minority business, as well as with Arizona tribes. Peter also held an executive level position at the Arizona Department of Transportation and served as the Contract Management Specialist and as a Facilities & Contracts Administrator developing and administering division contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance. He was able to successfully team with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Arizona Civil Rights Office to introduce programs and training to the 22 federally recognized tribes of Arizona and their communities to help create economic development and job creation.
About NABEDC The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce, provides Federal assistance to support innovative projects seeking to promote and ensure the inclusion and use of minority enterprises. This Announcement (dated April 26, 2019) provides information about the Agency’s strategic priorities for the American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian project (AIANNH) businesses to encourage new activities, education, outreach, innovative projects that are not addressed through other MBDA programs. Program Objective This Announcement provides information about the Agency’s strategic priorities for the American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian project (AIANNH) businesses to encourage new activities, education, outreach, innovative projects that are not addressed through other MBDA programs. This announcement is not a method for awarding congressionally directed funds or existing funded awards. The focus areas of the AIANNH project are job creation and retention, and economic impact for Tribal communities and businesses. The AIANNH projects may provide services including, but not limited to: entrepreneurial assistance, training, capital access, Federal procurement assistance, networking and relationship management, deal sourcing, joint ventures and partnerships, strategic infrastructure and economic planning assistance, and education for entrepreneurial and tribal entities. Company Name: Minority Business Development Agency Company Website: www.nabedc.com Email: [email protected] |
Ted Bernhard, Managing Director, Cultiva Law
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Ted Bernhard is a seasoned business, securities, tax and regulatory compliance attorney with a professional career spanning over two decades.
He began his legal career with one of the largest and most prominent law firms in the Pacific Northwest and joined Cultiva Law to continue serving entrepreneurs, businesses, and private equity investors. Specifically, Ted helps organize privately owned companies and assists with structuring and negotiating financial transactions. It brings into play his business law expertise, executive management experience, and venture capital private equity knowledge. He has extensive experience in venture capital and angel investing. Bernhard was the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Cascadia Pacific Management, one of the Pacific Northwest's first early-stage venture capitalists. A recipient of The Portland Business Journal's "40 Under 40" Award, given to the most accomplished, influential and civic-minded young executives in Portland, Bernhard was also a New York-based strategic consultant in the Information Technologies Group of Booz Allen Hamilton. He received his J.D. from Willamette University College of Law and his B.A., magna cum laude, in economics from Princeton University. About Cultiva Law MARIJUANA LAWYERS IN CALIFORNIA, OREGON & WASHINGTON We provided strategic legal counsel that contributed to the legalization of medical cannabis and protections for those who provide and use it. We were active participants in developing the policies and legal structures that created the thriving adult-use cannabis markets in California, Oregon, and Washington. As advocates for the industry and culture of cannabis, we understand why our clients choose the bigger risks and less certain rewards of the cannabis industry. Because we were among the architects of cannabis law, we have the insights and professional depth to make the risks much more manageable and the rewards far more likely. Our clients, former and current, will attest to our comprehensive knowledge of cannabis law and our sincere commitment to their success and the success of this industry we are building together. All entrepreneurs launch businesses. Our clients are entrepreneurs determined to help launch an entirely new industry. We understand this well.
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