Ramón Reyes

In New York's cannabis game, the rules are different. This isn't Illinois or Florida or Pennsylvania, where massive multistate operators often dominate the market and set the pace. Nor is it a rush to grab VC dollars. In New York, ambition means ownership placed directly in the hands of those...

From the heart of Harlem to pioneering a renowned 'legacy-to-legal' cannabis brand in New York City, Happy Munkey LLC CEO and co-founder Vladimir Bautista's journey is a testament to the power of belief and resilience. "If it weren't for that [marijuana medical benefits], I...