Lifelong consumer of cannabis, 20+ year history with the plant. Handled mids back in the Midwest before moving out to SF and making runs up to Mendo.

Worked directly with several dozen cannabis brands on growth, fundraising, and strategy. I tend to handle a lot of business development work within the industry, as well as mentoring/advising (including with the LA DCR, Eaze Momentum, and Founder Institute), driving brand market expansion, and investing. In recent years, I've developed my product knowledge working closely with cultivators and building out the supply chain for brands I've consulted with. Active member of NCIA'S Cannabis Manufacturing Committee.

Obsessed with old school strains and landraces but at the end of the day, I love cannabis and won't turn my nose up at anything. try (and typically will appreciate) it all. The weirder and more innovative, the better.

I live in LA with my wife and two cats. Strawberry Cough, Silver Haze, and pure Jamaican landrace are my favorites - and love to hunt for deals.

Check out all of Jake's reviews on his Budist app profile