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📍 West Hollywood, California, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 5 investments📅 14 years investing🗓 Last invested Feb 2020
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Feb 2020
MedMen Enterprises is a leading cannabis company in the U.S. with assets and operations in CA, NV, AZ, IL, NY and MA. MedMen owns and operates licensed cannabis facilities in cultivation, manufacturing and retail, and is the most recognized cannabis brand in the world today. MedMen brings class leading operational expertise and unprecedented investment to the fast changing and fast-growing cannabis industry as it moves from its gray market legacy to a fully regulated, legitimate, and commercially viable market. MedMen supports sensible, clear, and just drug laws that strengthen communities and create economic opportunities. The company is the single largest financial supporter of progressive marijuana laws at the local, state, and federal levels, giving directly to pro-legalization groups, industry organizations, and political candidates. For more information, visit http://www.medmen.com.
Non-Executive Board Member
Jan 2012
Miroma Group is a global independent marketing business, uniquely placed to unlock value and drive growth for disruptive brands. The group comprises a global network of award-winning marketing and communications agencies, including the likes of Fold7, Buzz16, Contented, Hyperactive, Way To Blue, and Maker Lab, that provide a full suite of services for client partners. Designed to be different, Miroma Group also comprises an investment arm; Miroma Ventures, that’s changing the face of investing with its unique funding models for exciting brands that are aiming to raise seed and Series A funding. Defined by its agility and challenger thinking, Miroma Group works with clients that share its appetite for transformative growth, including Amazon, Diageo, eBay, Google, Netflix, Snapchat and Spotify.
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2020
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Feb 2020
MedMen Enterprises is a leading cannabis company in the U.S. with assets and operations in CA, NV, AZ, IL, NY and MA. MedMen owns and operates licensed cannabis facilities in cultivation, manufacturing and retail, and is the most recognized cannabis brand in the world today. MedMen brings class leading operational expertise and unprecedented investment to the fast changing and fast-growing cannabis industry as it moves from its gray market legacy to a fully regulated, legitimate, and commercially viable market. MedMen supports sensible, clear, and just drug laws that strengthen communities and create economic opportunities. The company is the single largest financial supporter of progressive marijuana laws at the local, state, and federal levels, giving directly to pro-legalization groups, industry organizations, and political candidates. For more information, visit http://www.medmen.com.
2018
Co-founder
Oct 2018
Bruvi is a breakthrough single-serve coffee brewer that delivers remarkably tastier brewed coffee - hotter, stronger, smoother and with noticeably less bitterness. We’re a Los Angeles brand born from the simple idea that both supreme quality and enhanced convenience is possible in single-serve coffee. We set out to reimagine the entire experience–from brewing and pod technology, to the quality of coffees we offer, to creating the first Guilt Free Toss™ capsule. Bruvi will delight all your senses and will totally transform the way you enjoy coffee at home. Facebook: @ilovebruvi Instagram: @ilovebruvi
Divergent IP, LLC
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Aug 2018
2016
Wing Wing
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Mar 2016
Wing Wing
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Mar 2016
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