The emerging cannabis and hemp industries are rife with investment opportunity. We could give you the pitch on how “this is your moment to get in on the ground floor,” however you’ve likely already heard it. There’s enormous potential for the right investor(s) within cannabis and/or hemp, but it’s certainly not an investment for the faint of heart, as there’s a number of obstacles facing both cannabis and hemp, but as we all know, where there’s significant risk, there’s significant reward. As with all emerging industries, an investment in cannabis or hemp is a risk and there are a number of obstacles these industries must overcome.
There are countless parallels between the cannabis and hemp industries and some of the most profitable industries of today. As an example, if given the opportunity to travel back in time and invest in prohibition-era alcohol, would you? It’s a no brainer. Experiences learned from the era of alcohol prohibition in the U.S., may serve as a valuable guide or “blueprint” for investors looking to capitalize on the emerging U.S. cannabis industry.
Who's Attending?
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Canna-Curious Investors (VCs, private family offices and angels)
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Cannabis and/or Hemp Entrepreneurs seeking capital
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Seasoned Industry Investors from all over
At Relentless, we believe we’re at a tipping point within the cannabis industry. There’s a lot of noise on the subject of cannabis legality but money talks. Ignore the chatter because federal cannabis legalization is inevitable. We want to present investors with vetted cannabis and/or hemp investment opportunities, it's high-time we you get onboard at this pivotal tipping point.
10/16
DAY ONE
Location: Q-Branch, 200 E 6th St. #310, Austin, TX, 78701
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Check-In and Registration
4:35 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.
Welcome Remarks
Gavin Gillas, Sr. Advisor, Relentless Endeavors
4:55 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.
Sponsorship Showcase & Mixer
Made Possible By: Harvest Integrated, Bayou City Hemp, Co., Queen Mary, McDonald Hopkins, Rootwurks, Peachy Hash, Vitam and Power BioPharms
6:50 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Gavin Gillas, Sr. Advisor, Relentless Endeavors
10/17
DAY TWO
Location: Q-Branch, 200 E 6th St. #310, Austin, TX, 78701
8:15 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.
Breakfast, Provided by McDonald Hopkins
9:15 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.
Welcome Remarks
Chelsea Patterson, Co-Founder & CEO
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Connecting the Dots: Investing in Alcohol, Tobacco, Oil & Gas, FinTech and Real Estate
Gavin Gillas, Sr. Advisor, Relentless Endeavors
Kevin Washburn, Member, McDonald Hopkins
Aaron Bloom, CEO, DocMJ
10:05 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
Green Wave: The Evolution of Cannabis from Coast to Coast - Economic Impacts
Ernest Toney, Founder & CEO, BIPOCann | Sr. Advisor, Relentless Endeavors
Justin Singer, Founder & CEO, Ripple
Tiana Woodruff, Founder & CEO, Queen Mary
Jeromy Sherman, Co-Founder & Chief Business Development Officer, Bayou City Hemp, Co.
10:35 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
Coffee Break, Sponsored by DocMJ
10:55 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pitch: Bayou City Hemp, Co. (3-min pitch, 2-min Q&A)
11:05 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
The Tipping Point: How Texas Could Transform the Future of Cannabis
Chelsea Patterson, Co-Founder & CEO, Relentless Endeavors
Karen Trotter, Chief Financial Officer, Bayou City Hemp, Co.
John Zimmerman, CEO, Harvest Integrated
Chase Eastman, Founder & CEO, Rootwurks
Dotan Y. Melech, Founder & CEO, CTrust
11:40 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fireside Chat: Joe Hodas, President, Wana Brands and Tanner Cerand, Ionic Partners
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Lunch, Provided by Rootwurks
1:00 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.
Pitch: Queen Mary (3 min pitch, 2- min Q&A)
1:10 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.
Imminent Federal Legalization: Our Future Reality
Ernest Toney, Founder & CEO, BIPOCann
Frederika Easley, Executive Director, Cannabis Impact Fund
Alison Bosworth, CSO, Caliper Holdings
Vince C. Ning, Founder & CEO, Nabis
Dustin Milner, CEO, Talarya
2:00 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.
Hold Your Horses: Navigating Key Obstacles
Major obstacles to overcome, aside from Federal Legalization (280E, Banking, Taxes, Interstate Commerce, Packaging, Track and Trace, Licensing, etc.)
Dai Truong, Managing Director, Arlington Capital
Nohtal Partansky, Founder & CEO, Sorting Robotics
Nishi Whiteley, Co-Founder & COO, CReDO Sciences
Daniel Wacks, Founder & CEO, Gravitas
2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Coffee Break, Sponsored by DocMJ
3:05 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.
Pitch: Harvest Integrated (3 min pitch, 2- min Q&A)
3:15 p.m. - 4:05 p.m.
Capitalizing on a Multi-Billion Dollar Market: Key Considerations when Evaluating Cannabis Opportunities - Mega Panel:
Valuations: MSO vs Startups
Shooting Straight: When to Enter the Market, Actionable Opportunities and Exits
Dai Truong, Managing Director, Arlington Capital
Heather Quinn Molloy, Founder & Managing Partner, Speedwell Partners
Michael Villapiano, Director, Altmore Capital
Dotan Y. Melech, Founder & CEO, CTrust
4:10 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Gavin Gillas, Sr. Advisor, Relentless Endeavors
4:25 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Networking
McDonald Hopkins is a business advisory and advocacy law firm with 150 attorneys and offices in six strategic locations. Working individually and together as part of more than 50 specialized service and industry teams, our attorneys provide insightful legal solutions and meaningful business advice for the challenges at hand and on the horizon.
McDonald Hopkins focuses on customized, responsive client service. Our attorneys and professionals want to get to know your business and understand your goals and objectives. As a McDonald Hopkins client, your challenges become our challenges; your issues become our issues. Our goal is ultimately to help you succeed at yours.
We’ve earned a reputation as a proactive and innovative law firm. We keep clients ahead of their challenges and informed on the latest legal development affecting their business with blog posts, alerts, newsletters, workshops, events, and webinars.
Just like your business, our firm has a practical and entrepreneurial spirit. We continue to thrive because our attorneys and professionals understand the importance of hard work and exceptional client service. And we’re proud to say our clients are intensely loyal and confident in us because of it. Even so, we always strive to enhance our relationships by exceeding expectations.
Rootwurks represents the culmination of 100 years of combined knowledge in EdTech and safety training, gained while establishing the world's largest training provider. The flagship centerpiece is the Rootwurks Learning Experience Platform (LXP), a training and compliance tool designed to help companies meet their regulatory demands and provide access to expertise when and where they need it. Rootwurks catalyzes your journey to growth, safety, and operational excellence.
DocMJ was founded in 2016 with the mission to help patients seeking the benefits of medical marijuana for their health conditions. DocMJ expanded from its original Florida offices to a multiple-state operator. They offer both in-person and telemedicine appointments when permitted by law.
With more than 60 licensed providers and over 40 offices, DocMJ has many years of combined experience and has been issuing medical marijuana cards for more than seven years. DocMJ practitioners have seen over 400,000 cannabis patient visits.
DocMJ’s Mission is to provide Total Individualized Wellness services that relieve suffering and provide the relief patients seek with compassionate and affordable medical treatments through scientifically proven alternative medicinal solutions. DocMJ was created by physicians who believe in the power of evidence-based alternative medicine to provide relief to suffering patients. We seek to educate and empower patients to make informed decisions about their health and find their path to better health and wellness. Since August of 2016, DocMJ has grown with the demand and kept up with the ever-changing laws and requirements to make certain that all patients have access to convenient and affordable medical care. We are honored to have been able to serve hundreds of thousands of people and help make a positive difference in the lives of our patients.
Peachy Hash & Co., proudly owned by Texans, is a Michigan-based cannabis company specializing in solventless hash products. We bring the spirit of the Lone Star State to the Great Lakes, driven by a passion for offering premium, clean, and potent cannabis concentrates. Peachy Hash & Co. combines innovative techniques with traditional craftsmanship to deliver terpene-focused, high-quality hash that exceeds industry standards.
At the heart of our mission is a commitment to quality and transparency—ensuring that every product we make is something we personally enjoy. From our meticulous cultivation process to our solventless extraction methods, we prioritize flavor, purity, and satisfaction. Recognized as one of Michigan’s leading producers, we’ve received multiple awards for our exceptional products.
Our hash rosin gummies are a testament to our dedication to innovation and excellence. Crafted with the same attention to detail as our concentrates, these gummies offer a flavorful and potent experience for both seasoned connoisseurs and newcomers alike.
Peachy Hash & Co. has already made a name for itself in Michigan, but we’re just getting started. Our vision is to expand our brand, allowing us to delight consumers across the nation.
Cannabiz Media manages the award-winning Cannabis Market Intelligence Platform. It is an open platform that facilitates growth opportunities, reveals financial insights, and safeguards compliance. It provides an all-in-one solution that leverages rapidly-updated data, cutting-edge technology, and a support system of experienced strategists that drive your pursuits forward in the cannabis industry.
Cannabiz Media’s users leverage the award-winning data in the Cannabis Market Intelligence Platform in a number of ways. First, sales and marketing teams grow their businesses among license holders through lead generation and the built-in email marketing tool. Second, analysts rely on financial intelligence to facilitate research, forecasting and modeling of the industry. Third, compliance teams safeguard compliance through license verification.
Users have the choice of working within the Cannabiz Media platform, or they can transfer the data into their existing workflows by syncing, exporting or tapping into an API for comprehensive intelligence migration.