Wendy Berger

“Consumers want to feel like when they’re buying cannabis, it’s like a regular store. This is not some fringe industry,” said Kyle Sherman, Founder and CEO of FlowHub, at Benzinga’s Cannabis Capital Conference. His remark set the tone for a panel discussion that...

As Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference returns to Chicago this Oct. 8-9 for its 19th edition, gathering top CEOs, investors and investors and leaders in the cannabis industry, let’s scroll through the latest leadership changes in the space. Get your tickets now before prices surge by...

The Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight event ended with a panel discussion featuring Alexa Alianiello, the head of cannabis at X, formally known as Twitter; Wendy Berger of Green Thumb Industries‘ board and Emily Paxhia, co-founder of Poseidon. These prominent women delved into the current...

Green Thumb Strengthens Board Of Directors Green Thumb Industries Inc. (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), a cannabis company behind RISE Dispensaries, announced recently that Richard Reisin and Hannah (Buchan) Ross agreed to serve on its board of directors as independent members. Reisin will serve on the...

For the cannabis industry to continue to evolve and establish itself in the mainstream market, employing professionals with mainstream industry experience is vital, according to industry experts gathered at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. The sector may have its unique characteristics and...

"Data point is definitely the jewel in your crown to be able to understand the consumer," said Sarah Kabakoff, VP of business development at Dutchie, at the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Miami. The cannabis industry has witnessed seismic shifts over the years, but...

The cannabis industry has been affected by disruptions in the banking industry and changes in funding sources. Valley National's recent $72 million loan to Truly “is of particular interest, as it represents a significant move out of the shadows for banks in the cannabis industry,"...

A panel of experts discussed how cannabis companies are targeting retail customers, at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Miami Beach on Tuesday. The panel shared tips and tricks on what businesses should be doing to engage and keep their customers coming back for more. Frictionless...

Happi will become the first cannabis beverage to launch a fundraising campaign on Wefunder, an online fundraising platform that democratizes investment opportunities. Happi is opening up access to cannabis investing in a way no other brand has done with a minimum investment starting at just $250....

Wendy Berger has been a board member of Green Thumb Industries Inc. (OTC: GTII) since 2015 and is one of the pioneers among women leaders in the cannabis industry. Berger was a keynote speaker at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, the largest cannabis finance conference in the world...

Green Thumb Industries Inc. (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF) reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.  Highlights for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2022: Revenue increased 4.8% sequentially and 14.6% year-over-year to $254.3 million....

While there’s no doubt that the federal legalization of marijuana would make the industry explode, current trends shouldn’t be underestimated. U.S. cannabis sales are projected to surpass a whopping $57 billion by 2030 in currently legal states, according to New Frontier Data in...

Wes Moore resigned from Green Thumb Industries Inc. (OTCQX: GTBIF) (CSE: GTII) board of directors. Moore joined Green Thumb’s board of directors in 2018 and served on the audit and compensation committee. “On behalf of our entire team, I’d like to thank Wes for his many...