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Executive Producer & CEO
Ed Leclere
Ed Leclere possesses a comprehensive background in event production, hospitality, and licensing, having collaborated with esteemed organizations, including Wolfgang Puck Worldwide. His expertise extends to orchestrating major events, concerts, and festivals throughout the United States and Mexico. He has showcased an array of performing artists such as Charlie Daniels, Cheap Trick, Jackyl, The Guess Who, Puddle of Mudd, Social Distortion, Gin Blossoms, Bret Michaels, George Thorogood, and War, among others.
Creative Director & Exec. Producer
David McKillop
David Mckillop is an accomplished media executive with extensive experience across a spectrum of high-level corporate functions, encompassing creative direction, marketing strategy, and business development initiatives. His multifaceted expertise has consistently driven organizational growth and innovation in the media landscape.
Cast and Characters
Richard “Rich” Batenburg JR. / Clear Cannabis
Richard “Rich” Batenburg Jr. is a seasoned entrepreneur and chairman of The Clear, one of the leading names in the cannabis industry. With decades of experience across multiple sectors, including equity firms and media ventures, Rich has become a powerhouse of knowledge and business strategy. As a mentor to his son Rick, Rich brings a calm and steady influence to the fast-paced world of cannabis investments.
Rick Batenburg III. / Clear Cannabis
Rick Batenburg III is a dynamic force in the cannabis venture capital world. As the youngest in a lineage of entrepreneurs, Rick is always one step ahead, driving new cannabis investments and expanding his family’s portfolio. Known for his sharp wit, boundless energy, and relentless networking, Rick is a polished visionary, hungry for the next big opportunity in the cannabis industry.
Meg Sanders / Canna Provisions
Meg Sanders is a trailblazer in the cannabis industry, helping shape Colorado’s cannabis laws before opening one of the state’s first dispensaries. Now a leading force in Massachusetts’ cannabis cultivation and retail sectors, Meg is committed to helping others navigate the growing industry across the U.S.
Erik Williams / Canna Provisions
Erik Williams is a cannabis industry veteran with a rich history of advocacy and leadership. As the former Executive Director of Connecticut NORML, Erik helped shape state cannabis regulations and co-founded successful ventures like Mindful, Inc. and Will and Way Consulting. His expertise in cultivation and retail management is vital to Canna Provisions’ success in Massachusetts.
Monica Pina / Clear Cannabis
With nearly 20 years of experience in business development and operations, Monica Pina leads the strategic and operational initiatives at Clear Cannabis, driving growth and efficiency across the company’s portfolio. As the producer and host of The Clear Pod, she blends her passion for wellness with insights into conscious living, sharing advice and stories that inspire resilience and empowerment.
Jon Piasecki / Wiseacre Farm
Jon Piasecki, also known as “Cyclops,” is a forest scientist and award-winning landscape designer turned cannabis cultivator. With degrees from Cornell and Harvard, Jon brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to his farm, Wiseacre, where he grows some of the finest sungrown cannabis in the industry. Known for his hands-on, sustainable approach, Jon’s dedication to cannabis is rooted in its cultural and practical significance.
Brendan McKernan / Medicinal Genomics
Brendan McKernan has built a career around applying world-class operating principles in the life science and clinical diagnostics industries. A key figure at Medicinal Genomics, Brendan’s passion for precision and quality has driven the company to produce some of the finest products in the industry. His experience spans building successful ventures like Agencourt Bioscience and Courtagen Life Sciences, and he remains a leader dedicated to innovation.
Kevin McKernan / Medicinal Genomics
Kevin McKernan, CSO and Founder of Medicinal Genomics, is a pioneer in the genomics of cannabis and hemp. With a background in the Human Genome Project, Kevin has been at the forefront of sequencing cannabis strains to help develop therapeutics for cancer patients and children with untreatable epilepsy. His innovative work in genetic sequencing and blockchain technology is transforming the cannabis industry.
Moe Asnani / ILAVA
Moe Asnani is a leading figure in Arizona’s cannabis industry, co-founding several successful dispensaries and grow houses. As the visionary behind iLava, Moe helped create iLava Touch, a groundbreaking topical gel for pain and stress relief that has quickly gained a devoted following. Fueled by a personal connection to cannabis, Moe believes in its power to help people feel better and continues to drive innovation within the industry.
Chip Boyden / ILAVA
Chip Boyden is a co-founder of several successful Arizona dispensaries and grow houses, as well as the co-creator of iLava, a popular line of cannabis products. With a passion for innovation, Chip has helped develop iLava Touch, a groundbreaking topical pain and stress relief gel. Driven by a belief in cannabis as a tool for wellness, Chip is excited to be part of an industry evolving at a rapid pace.
John Worton / Cannim
John Worton, CEO of Cannim, is leading the charge in the rapidly growing medical cannabis market. Alongside his brothers, John has built a global enterprise with operations in Australia, Canada, and Jamaica, and manufacturing facilities in Europe. With a close-knit team and a family-driven approach, Cannim is setting new standards in the cannabis industry. business model on a scale no one has seen before in the industry.
Stuart Marsh / Cannim
Stuart Marsh, COO of Cannim, is playing a pivotal role in the company’s rapid international growth. Working alongside the Worton brothers, Marsh oversees operations in Australia, Canada, Jamaica, and Europe, helping to establish Cannim as a leader in the global medical cannabis market.business model on a scale no one has seen before in the industry.
Nate Lipton / GrowersHouse
Nate Lipton is the co-founder of GrowersHouse, an online retailer and brick-and-mortar store specializing in cultivation supplies for both novice and professional growers. What began as a small family business in Tucson has grown into a thriving company, known for its wide selection of products, educational resources, and dedication to helping growers worldwide.
Kelley "MF'N" Moss / Invisible Gardens
Kelley Moss, an OG in the cannabis industry, has spent decades navigating both sides of the law. As the founder of Invisible Gardens, Kelley is passionate about ensuring that the original cannabis pioneers aren’t left behind in an industry increasingly dominated by corporate players. His career spans multiple ventures, from Willie’s Reserve to Invisible Gardens, One Last Haul, Hemp365cbd.com, Medicine Man, Pebble CBD, to High Science, and he’s been a longtime advocate for cannabis culture.
Yuri Downing / Angel Shark
Yuri Downing, founder of Angel Shark, was one of the first to secure a license to grow cannabis in Arizona. As a consultant and investor, Yuri helps cannabis companies thrive at every stage of development. He is also the author of a popular guide for women and BIPOC in the cannabis industry.
Johnny Hamala / GreenFingaz Farmz
Johnny Hamala, also known as Johnny “GreenFingaz”, has taken a unique journey from touring musician to cannabis cultivator. Now overseeing a state-of-the-art greenhouse in Northern California, Johnny is known for his distinctive green-painted fingernails and passion for the cannabis industry.
Sjoerd Broeks / Haze valley Nursery
Sjoerd Broeks, also known as “Genefinder OG” of the cannabis world, has a deep history in seed breeding, starting in the Netherlands’ early seed banks. Now the co-founder and COO of Haze Valley Nursery in Santa Cruz, CA, and Seedism Seed Co. in Amsterdam, Sjoerd is the go-to expert for all things seeds, from the history of legendary strains to today’s high-THC cannabis.
Brian Carney / Green N' Go
Brian Carney, the founder of Green N’ Go, transformed a former car wash into a successful dispensary known for its knowledgeable budtenders and exceptional customer service. With a commitment to innovation, Brian is now working on opening Massachusetts’ first drive-thru cannabis dispensary.
EVA ERICKSON
Eva Erickson has been a student of the plant world since she was an adolescent, this fascination grew when she traveled to Columbia in 2010 and worked with the Amazon Conservation Team as a fieldwork intern in the Amazon Jungle. It was there that she witnessed firsthand the healing properties of plants used by local healers to treat malaria, sepsis, hormonal imbalances, and mental illness.
ELIZABETH Benney / Greenfingaz farmz
A certified sommelier with over 20 years in fine wine, food, hospitality, and retail, Elizabeth brings a wealth of expertise to GreenFingaz Farmz and the California cannabis industry. As President, she leads marketing and sales initiatives, setting the highest standards to achieve her vision of cultivating and selling premium cannabis.
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