{"id":60221,"date":"2023-01-02T21:55:10","date_gmt":"2023-01-03T05:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/2023\/01\/02\/40-under-40-the-superstars-power-players-and-top-cannapreneurs\/"},"modified":"2023-01-03T17:46:08","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T01:46:08","slug":"40-under-40-the-superstars-power-players-and-top-cannapreneurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cannabiscultivatornews.com\/home\/index.php\/2023\/01\/02\/40-under-40-the-superstars-power-players-and-top-cannapreneurs\/","title":{"rendered":"40 Under 40: The Superstars, Power Players and Top Cannapreneurs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Cannabis Now<\/em> \u201c40 under 40\u201d honorees for 2022 have collectively moved the needle in some significant way in the US impacting millions of prospective consumers.<\/p>\n

Be they artists, politicians, marketers or business executives, the honorees embody their generation\u2019s all-in approach to cannabis: There\u2019s no time like the present. <\/p>\n

Given the work ethic and passion on display on this list, the future of cannabis looks bright indeed.<\/p>\n

Read on to learn why these superstars, power players and cannapreneurs earned a place on our 40 Under 40 honorees in 2022.<\/p>\n

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Berner on Fire: Cookies & Dough<\/a><\/h4>\n

With Berner\u2019s big New York City moves, the mogul turns towards the future. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Oh, To Be Wiz Khalifa<\/a><\/h4>\n

The busiest celebrity cannabis CEO is focused on the prize. READ MORE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Brett Stevens Lights It Up<\/a><\/h4>\n

As Fohse earns the no.19 ranking of fastest-growing private companies, the lighting juggernaut\u2019s leader says he\u2019s just getting started. READ MORE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez<\/a><\/h4>\n

The youngest woman serving in the US Congress has also been a fervent cannabis advocate. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Ankur Rungta<\/a><\/h4>\n

After cutting his teeth as a corporate lawyer and investment banker in New York City, Rungta applied that knowledge to cannabis. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Kassandra Frederique<\/a><\/h4>\n

Frederique is the executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance, a national nonprofit organization that works to end the War on Drugs. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Jared Mirsky<\/a><\/h4>\n

Mirsky has been crafting, creating and cultivating cannabis brands since launching his award-winning advertising agency in 2009. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Jessica Gonzalez<\/a><\/h4>\n

Cannabis and trademark attorney Gonzalez became New Jersey\u2019s first cannabis professor in 2021. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Alex Levine<\/a><\/h4>\n

Just a teenager when he first started working in legal cannabis back in 2010, Levine has spent his entire professional career in the cannabis industry. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Alexander Farnsworth<\/a><\/h4>\n

The 30-year-old cannapreneur calls his weed store \u201ca museum for marijuana, a palace for pot and a chapel for cannabis.\u201d READ MORE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Steve Cantwell<\/a><\/h4>\n

The 35-year-old former UFC fighter says he\u2019s living his best life as an innovative grower in Nevada\u2019s legal cannabis industry. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Hillary Peckham<\/a><\/h4>\n

Uplifting the voices of women in cannabis is an important part of Etain\u2019s presence in the space. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Calvin Johnson<\/a><\/h4>\n

Simply put, Calvin \u201cMegatron\u201d Johnson was among the NFL\u2019s elite in part because of cannabis. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Ross Lipson<\/a><\/h4>\n

Dutchie is the highest-flying software company in legal weed, with a $3.8 billion valuation just five
years after the company\u2019s launch. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Stephen Murphy<\/a><\/h4>\n

When his company first launched, there were 10 legal markets globally. There are now more than 40. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Jason Washington<\/a><\/h4>\n

For Washington, it\u2019s about the medicinal value and the positive impact the plant can make in people\u2019s lives. READ MORE<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Erik Altieri\u00a0<\/a><\/h4>\n

Erik Altieri is the youngest-ever executive director of NORML. READ MORE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Kevin Durant<\/a><\/h4>\n

Durant represents thousands of athletes who span a multitude of professional sports across the country using cannabis to deal with both the physical and mental challenges of playing at the highest level. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Kevin Kuethe<\/a><\/h4>\n

Kuethe predicts that companies in the cannabis space with the best technology will continue to succeed. READ MORE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Allie Cassidy<\/a><\/h4>\n

Oregon-based Allie Cassidy has built her adult-use and CBD farm TKO Reserve into one of the state\u2019s most ballyhooed brands. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Mary Bailey<\/a><\/h4>\n

Mary Bailey is dedicated to fighting for those who have been wronged by the criminalization of cannabis. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Leo Gontmakher<\/a><\/h4>\n

Gontmakher believes the value of being a true leader in cannabis is pushing forward into the unknown. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Alicia Ratliff<\/a><\/h4>\n

From the onset of working in the cannabis industry, Ratliff knew she needed to help people. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Luke Anderson<\/a><\/h4>\n

The co-creator of Cann Social Tonics describes himself as previously canna-curious, but now a convert. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Bella Thorne<\/a><\/h4>\n

The Disney child star turned cannapreneur credits cannabis for completely changing her life. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Karson Humiston<\/a><\/h4>\n

Humiston founded Vangst, the cannabis industry\u2019s leading recruiting platform. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Mona Zhang<\/a><\/h4>\n

Zhang is the cannabis policy reporter for the massive news and political website, Politico. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Chad Bronstein<\/a><\/h4>\n

Having raised more than $100 million across the three successful corporate entities, Bronstein is determined to leave his footprint on the industry. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Roger Volodarsky<\/a><\/h4>\n

The Puffco founder is on a mission to make the highest level of consumption devices. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Mary Pryor<\/a><\/h4>\n

Pryor is a powerhouse and a leading voice in the cannabis social equity arena. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Victoria Plummer<\/a><\/h4>\n

Plummer sees her involvement in cannabis as an opportunity to help destigmatize the plant. READ MORE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Julia Jacobson<\/a><\/h4>\n

Jacobson is dedicated to intentionality, transparency and organic cannabis farming practices. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Jacob Plowden<\/a><\/h4>\n

Plowden co-created the Cannabis Cultural Association (CCA), a New York City-based nonprofit helping marginalized individuals, typically people of color, transition to the legal market. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Fabian Monaco<\/a><\/h4>\n

Monaco\u2019s extensive experience in capital markets has led Gage dispensaries to stratospheric success. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Shaleen Title<\/a><\/h4>\n

The attorney and longtime drug policy advocate is determined to make the cannabis space more inclusive. READ MORE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Thomas Winstanley<\/a><\/h4>\n

The marketing expert has led the growth of one of Massachusetts\u2019 largest dispensary chains. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Seth Rogen<\/a><\/h4>\n

The actor, writer, producer and director has been regarded as one of Tinseltown\u2019s most notable weed aficionados. READ MORE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Tom Angell<\/a><\/h4>\n

Tom Angell is arguably one of the most informed and respected resources for all things cannabis policy. READ MORE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Nadir Pearson<\/a><\/h4>\n

The founder of SMART is on a mission to build an ecosystem of equity-minded industry leaders. <\/em>READ MORE<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Jun S. Lee & Vince Ning<\/a><\/h4>\n

The founders of Nabis, the leading weed wholesale platform in California, cut their tech teeth in some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley. READ MORE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

This story was originally published in the\u00a0print edition<\/a>\u00a0of Cannabis Now.<\/em><\/p>\n

The post 40 Under 40: The Superstars, Power Players and Top Cannapreneurs<\/a> appeared first on Cannabis Now<\/a>.<\/p>\n


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