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Jocelyn Sheltraw

Jocelyn Sheltraw is the co-founder and CEO of Budist. With 7 years of experience in the cannabis industry, Jocelyn brings her passion for quality and education to Budist, making it a go-to for cannabis enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Before launching Budist, Jocelyn helped build Headset, a leading cannabis data company, where she drove projects that shaped the industry. She is also one of 300 certified Ganjiers worldwide, teaches at StartSe University, and has contributed to cannabis policy as a former Board Member of the California Cannabis Industry Association.

Jocelyn is passionate about elevating the conversation around the cannabis plant and her work has earned her spots on Leaf Magazine's 2024 Impact List, MG Magazine's 40 Under 40, and nominations for 100 Most Influential People by Global Cannabis Times.

Before cannabis, Jocelyn spent over a decade working with brands like Spotify, SoundCloud, and Uber in the mobile app industry, blending tech with her love for connecting people to unique experiences.

Posts by Jocelyn

Budist Newsletter: Breaking New Ground

Last month, Budist brought together a group of curious minds and passionate palates for an event we called Higher Ground…

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Budist Newsletter: Season of Sessions

Event season is officially underway, and this year we’re excited to expand one of our most popular ways of bringing people together…

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Budist Newsletter: Big News on Retail

Budist is off to a fast start to 2025 as we enter the retail market and continue to break new ground. Our Budist Retail Program takes our…

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Budist Newsletter: Year in Review and Road Ahead

Dear Friends, Happy New Year from all of us at Budist! As we close the chapter on 2024, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for being…

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The Cannabis 100-Point Rating System

Crafting a culture of cannabis connoisseurship is about more than loving the plant – it’s about learning how to assess and appreciate…

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How to Rate & Review Cannabis Products

At Budist, our mission is to celebrate the cannabis producers who are dedicated to quality craftsmanship, and one of the ways we do this…

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