Jamie Pearson has been a highly respected leader in the cannabis industry for over a decade. Her “in the trenches” operational success and deep, global relationships led her to be coined “Wonder Woman” in the 2023 Women of Influence issue of Cannabis Now Magazine. Fluent in German, Jamie spent decades in the global real estate investment and finance world on three continents. She currently sits on the advisory boards of Dope Drinks, Marley One, Cellotex Dev Ltd, Global Cannabis Network Collective (GCNC), Lift & Co, and Alpen Group AG.
Jamie founded and leads The New Holland Group, a global consulting firm serving clients with international business development & strategy, seed to sale operations, branding & marketing, effective capital raising, executive coaching, cross border IP licensing, celebrity partnerships, buy & sell side M&A, and financial turnarounds. Client referrals have been New Holland Group’s only source of business and business is booming!
Before New Holland Group, Jamie spent seven years, including three as the President & CEO, of Bhang Inc. [CSE:BHNG] one of the world’s most-awarded and recognized cannabis edible brands, famous for its infused chocolate bars. She led the company’s diverse executive team, managed the “expansion through licensing” plan, ran the capital markets division, and was the face of the brand – catapulting Bhang from a California favorite to a multi-state and multi-national phenomenon. When Jamie exited Bhang the brand had been distributed in 7 US states and 10 countries through licensing deals with the likes of Trulieve, [CSE:TRUL], Indiva [TSX:NDVA] and Origin House [CSE:OH] (now Cresco). Jamie served four years as the Vice Chairman of Bhang’s Board and served on the Board’s audit committee.
Jamie is a popular speaker with competence in the areas of global expansion, ESG, IP & brand licensing, real estate acquisition, creative deal structuring, celebrity partnerships, business development, and leadership. Jamie can be reached at jamie@new-holland.group.

01/2024 – Present Co-Founder and General Partner at Blue Forest Ventures
Investments into early-stage, deep-tech startups with focus on Europe and
North America
10/2020 – Present Different positions at Sanity Group GmbH
01/2024 – Present Strategic Advisor
01/2022 – 12/2023 Managing Director and Chief Investment & Strategy Officer at Sanity Group
GmbH
• manage and monitor Sanity Group’s portfolio of assets including all prerevenue daughter companies
• devise and implement strategies for growth
• co-lead in liaison with existing and new investors
• lead in all major transaction (incl. financing and M&A)
o co-lead in raising USD 38m Series B financing round with British
American Tobacco
o Sale of two affiliates with a total deal value of USD >5m
• prepare Sanity Group IPO (2023/2024)
07/2021 – present Managing Director at Endosane Pharmaceuticals GmbH
• Set-up and financing of the company including
o seed financing round of USD 4m
• Negotiation and execution of several licensing agreements for potential
drug candidates as well as preparation technology with total volumes in
milestones alone of USD >20m
• (re-)Start late-stage Phase II clinical trials for Schizophrenia
10/2020 – 12/2021 Director Strategy & M&A at Sanity Group GmbH
• Group responsibility for Strategy and corporate finance
• operative responsibility for set-up and integration of all new companies
(affiliates) and key business ventures into Sanity Group (lead in all key
negotiations)
o set-up and operative management of third Business Unit “Sanity
Science” (Research and Development and Production for all other
Business Units);
o set-up and integration of pharmaceutical joint venture
(development of finished pharmaceuticals on CBD basis)
o commercial supervision for Belfry medical (medical device
development)
• co-lead in raising and lead in negotiating of the Series A financing round
(>USD 35m) and all other financing activities
• lead in negotiations of convertible loan agreements (total volume >7m)
• responsibility for all M&A activities
02/2017 – 10/2020 Different management positions at IBU-tec Group
2
07/2018 – 10/2020 Commercial Director at BNT Chemicals GmbH (authorized signatory “Prokurist”)
• operative responsibility for 25-30 Mio turnover
• responsible for restructuring, post-merger integration and strategy:
o rebuilding structures and defining processes for purchasing,
marketing, business development and sales
o streamlining existing commercial processes
o renegotiating key contracts
o defining mid- and long-term strategy
o EBITDA: 26% increase from 2018 to 2019
o net profit: 59% increase from 2018 to 2019
07/2018 – 10/2020 General Counsel and Head of Investor Relations at IBU-tec advanced materials AG
• overseeing all legal matters (lead in negotiations of key contracts)
• handling the relationship to key investors and the stock exchange
(Deutsche Börse AG)
• market capitalization increase from 68,4m at IPO to >120m in October
2020
02/2017 – 06/2018 Personal Assistant to the CEO at IBU-tec advanced materials AG
• manage the IPO process: handling and coordinating communications and
input of the external advisors, lawyers, issuing bank, internal team and the
stock exchange; reported directly to the board of directors [market
capitalization at IPO: 68,4 Mio €]
• responsible for post-IPO M&A-activities, specifically identifying a suitable
target, overseeing the commercial and legal Due Diligence, leading the
external advisors and negotiating the Share Purchase Agreement; lead to
the acquisition of BNT Chemicals GmbH
10/2013 – 02/2017 Law clerk at Baker & McKenzie (law firm, Munich)
• focus on IP and IT law and related transactions, mainly tech, high-tech,
pharma and biotech
• selected to participate in their Career Mentorship Program (CMP);
mentors: Dr. Constanze Ulmer-Eilfort, Dr. Benjamin Koch
02/2015 – 02/2017 Legal clerkship at Kammergericht Berlin (appellate court)
09/2009 – 01/2014 Law clerk at Becker Büttner Held (law firm, Berlin)
focus on the law of renewable energies, corporate and company law
04/2012 – 10/2012 Scientific assistant to the chair of Prof. Dr. Obergfell
for intellectual property law at Humboldt University of Berlin
Education
02/2017 Graduation from Kammergericht Berlin (appellate court) with the second state law
examination (“Staatsexamen”)
05/2014 Graduation from Humboldt University of Berlin Law School with the first state law
examination (“Staatsexamen”)
10/2009 – 05/2014 Law studies at Humboldt University of Berlin Law School
advanced studies in intellectual Property, corporate and company law, as well as
capital market law
08/2001 – 07/2009 Secondary school education at the Lycée Francais de Berlin
graduation with (German) “Abitur” and (French) “Baccalaureat”
award for extracurricular commitment, school representative

Peter Homberg is a partner in the Dentons Berlin office. He focuses on life sciences, IP, corporate law and M&A transactions in the life sciences and high-tech sector as well as in R&D and cooperation agreements, cross-border IP licensing and IP strategies. Furthermore, he has extensive experience providing legal advice on compliance issues. Additionally, he is the head of the German Life Sciences Practice and European Cannabis sector group. Peter advises inter alia companies in the pharmaceutical, diagnostics, biotechnology, medical device and medical cannabis industries—from startups to large publicly listed companies. Furthermore, he has broad transactional experience in Southeast Asia. Peter is member of the Licensing Executive Society (LES), the German Association for Intellectual Property and Copyright (GRUR), the German Institution for Arbitration (DIS) as well as the Pharma-Lizenz-Club Deutschland e.V. He regularly holds lectures at seminars and conferences. He is the author of numerous professional articles and other publications regarding corporate or IP law in the field of life sciences and medical cannabis.

Kai is characterized by his outstanding expertise and diverse practice in the cannabis industry. With a broad range of expertise in cannabis and business law, he provides comprehensive legal support to companies and individuals.
From contract drafting and company formation to day-to-day legal support, he assists cannabis companies with customized solutions in all legal matters, including white collar criminal law where necessary.
Kai is also the author of the blog canna-biz.legal, where he positions himself as an expert in the thriving cannabis business. Canna-biz.legal not only provides insights into the legal status of cannabis in Germany and Europe today, but also current developments and offers resources for businesses and interested parties.
His work spans all aspects of the cannabis industry, from advising companies on cultivation licenses and production regulations to assisting with regulatory issues in product development. His deep understanding of the complex legal framework in this sector makes him a sought-after contact.
Kai and his law firm KFN+ advise large CBD and medical cannabis companies, as well as companies and associations interested in the emerging recreational cannabis market. He is also advisor to the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA), which has submitted a joint application to the EU Commission for authorization as a novel food for various CBD products.
With an international perspective, Kai operates not only nationally, but also across borders. His network in the industry enables him to support companies in their global activities and adapt to the challenges of an ever-changing legal landscape.
Kai regularly speaks at international cannabis conferences on topics related to the German and European legal framework for cannabis, and publishes articles at Krautinvest, BusinessCann and in law journals.
Born in Löhne/Westf. in 1972, studied law at the Universities of Marburg, Adelaide (Australia), Cologne, legal assistant at the press center of the German Bundestag (2000-2002), worked for the Berlin District Court, for the Director of Public Prosecution in Berlin, for the Berlin Office for the Protection of the Constitution and the Hong Kong Consulate General.

Will Muecke is a co-founding managing member of Artemis Growth Partners, an ESG and impact-oriented private equity platform dedicated to investing 100% in the cannabis industry on a worldwide basis.

Artemis Growth Partners oversees US $400 million in mission-driven discretionary assets under management (AUM) invested in the global cannabis value chain, including branded products, distributors, value-added service providers, ancillary operators, and science-driven research and development platforms.

Will was co-founding managing partner of CoreCo Private Equity, a 2017 GIIRS-rated “Best for the World” ESG-focused impact fund backed by investors including the IFC/World Bank, and the multilateral/development banks of Germany, Norway, Switzerland, Belgium, the IADB, and UHNW individuals and European family offices (CoreCo was fully deployed as of July 2017).

Will was formerly the global co-head of the healthcare services sector in the healthcare investment banking group at Goldman, Sachs & Co. (New York).

Will maintains extensive personal and professional networks in Europe, US, and Latin America.

Will resides in London and is the Chief Investment Officer for Artemis Growth Partners.

Artemis Growth Partners website

Linkedin profile 

Daniel Kruse
CEO SYNBIOTIC SE
Founder:
Hempro International GmbH, Hemp Factory GmbH, MH medical hemp GmbH, Hanf Farm GmbH, HempConsult GmbH
President, European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA)
Vice-Chair, Federation of International Hemp Organizations (FIHO)

Daniel Kruse, a pioneer of the hemp industry since 1995, is CEO of SynBiotic SE and founder of Hempro International GmbH, Hemp Factory GmbH, MH medical hemp GmbH,
Hanf Farm GmbH and HempConsult GmbH, five of Europe`s leading hemp and cannabis companies. Kruse has decades of experience in hemp food production.

Since 2013, Kruse has served as a Board Member of the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) and since 2019 he is elected President. Kruse is also Vice-Chair of the newly established Federation of International Hemp Organizations (FIHO).

At the EIHA Kruse is particularly active in his field of knowledge of cannabinoids in foods. Already since 2002 he has been working on the topic of THC in food and on CBD since 2012. His cooperation with international experts and the advisory committee of EIHA combines the profound know-how from practice and science in the hemp and food industry. In course of this cooperation, various position papers and studies on THC and CBD in food have been drawn up and published.

Kruse started his career in the industrial hemp industry to realize his vision: the successful
combination of ecology and economy.

Emily Fisher is a passionate entrepreneur and healthcare advocate dedicated to unlocking the incredible potential of cannabis as medicine. As a breast cancer survivor and medical cannabis patient, Emily has experienced firsthand both the power and versatility of cannabis as a medicine and the need to further the science to understand how to use it efficaciously to truly unlock its therapeutic potential. With this personal insight, she founded Leafwell to increase patient access to medical cannabis and to gather real-world and clinical data to better understand how people can achieve their desired therapeutic goals.
Under Emily’s leadership, Leafwell has grown into an industry-leading healthtech and data company that has successfully served over 400,000 patients across 37 states in the United States. Each month, the company’s website receives more than 1 million visitors eager to learn more about the benefits of medical cannabis and how it can help with various health conditions.
Emily’s commitment to her mission is evident in the compassionate and knowledgeable team she has built at Leafwell, all dedicated to understanding cannabis as medicine and sharing this critical information with the world. Her goal is for millions more people to find the relief they need and deserve, improving their quality of life through informed cannabis use.
Emily’s unwavering belief in the power of cannabis has made her an influential voice in the industry. Through Leafwell, she advocates for increased access, education, and research into cannabis, aiming to have it recognized and utilized as a legitimate and effective form of medicine for countless patients worldwide.
As the Founder and CEO of Leafwell, Emily Fisher has not only made a considerable impact on the lives of those who have found solace in medical cannabis but has also played a significant role in changing public perception of this once-stigmatized plant. By continuing to push boundaries and challenge misconceptions, Emily’s work with Leafwell represents how passion and determination can lead to positive change in healthcare and beyond.

CV and BIBLIOGRAPHY

DRASKO VESELINOVIC
E-mail: draskoveselinovic@yahoo

2014 -now   SLOVENIAN BUSINESS & RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, BRUSSELS, EU
The first and only Slovenian business & research office in Brussels, EU (established in 1999).
President of the Board
Members of the Association in 2013 first elected him as Member of the Board and later in April  2014 as its President to manage Slovenian EU office in  Brussels in these challenging times. Office is  cross-sectoral and especially active in obtaining financing from different EU funds for its clients, looking for business and research international partnerships, consulting, accelerating innovation led projects and similar. SBRA is itself stepping as partner in  different projects and testing itself how these projects are running, reporting, etc.; however, it does also other work with EU institutions especially in the area of different research, science and  innovation issues. SBRA is also active with EBRD and EIB (incl. EFSI)  financial possibilities on behalf of its members/clients. Veselinovic is a very active member of some important European networks: IGLO (Informal Group of R&I Liaison Offices), UnILiON (Universities Informal Liaison Offices  Network), ERRIN (European Regional Research and Innovations Network) and member of the Board of the VANGUARD INITIATIVE, Task Group Leader Future of VI. 

1986 – now   Parallel teaching, researching in finance, doing projects, writing financial books, articles and studies, visiting professorships in capacity of ASSOCIATED PROFESSOR OF FINANCIAL ECONOMICS at many int. faculties, universities (University of Ljubljana, Slovenia; GEA College, Faculty for Entrepreneurship; DOBA on-line Faculty, Vienna University, London School of Economics, ERASMUS arrangements, etc.).  Summary of extensive bibliography (far below this text) covering different financial subjects especially in the area of financial markets, banking, financial crisis and similar.

2012-2014    GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACADEMY (GEA) COLLEGE
The first faculty, offering undergraduate and  postgraduate studies in entrepreneurship of its kind in this part of the Europe.
Director and Professor of Financial Markets, Business Finance 
Develop new internationally recognized courses and consultancy services to the business community, especially to start-ups and SMEs and different other ventures thereby increasing student numbers, especially international students.

• Introduced new teaching technologies as part of a new facilities upgrade programme.
• Developed a strategy to attract additional EU funding to the College and gain other international co-operation to enable the attraction of international students.
• Oversaw the development of a new post graduate programme in Corporate Security Management, the first of its kind, commencing in 2013.
• Established a business development programme where the College provides business consultancy services to external businesses, introducing consultancy projects to students-entrepreneurs, outside entrepreneurs, SMEs, venture investors, also some larger corporations, etc. Cooperated with some banks on the issue.

2010-2012    KD GROUP Inc.
Assets E1.5bn. The largest privately-owned  financial services group in Slovenia with 1,500  employees, specializing in asset management, insurance (life and non-life), banking and private and venture equity with operations via 52 different own (sister, daughter, grandchildren) entities in 14 countries.

Chief Executive Officer and Executive Member of the Management Board constituting of 6 members
Recruited as widely acclaimed international achiever to run all operations and to restructure the group across the region with its 52 entities in 12 countries in response to the financial crisis.

• Reduced staff levels at the holding company by 60% and staff levels in subsidiaries by 5%, part of an overall reduction in overhead costs of 20% in crisis times.
• Sold the tourist operations of the group in Cyprus to a US investor.
• Closed loss-making businesses in Romania, Netherland, Serbia, Ukraine and sold business in Bulgaria, preserving group cash flow and reducing need for the group to continually recapitalize.
• Led and negotiated sale of loss making KD Bank in Slovenia, cooperating closely with the Central Bank of Slovenia.
• Repositioned KD Funds (no. 1 investment management company in this part of Europe with its mutual funds) in this part of Europe.
• Successfully renegotiated all credit contracts with 10 banks together with some additional long-term financing despite very unfavorable market conditions at the time.
• Found a new international investor prepared to invest in and recapitalize the group, brought EBRD into the negotiations, ensuring existing owners retained a majority shareholding.
• Saved, leading his excellent team, the whole financial group of the worst in those very hectic and very troublesome times.

2008-2009    NOVA LJUBLJANSKA BANKA Inc.
Assets E28bn. 51% state owned, the largest systemic Slovenian bank with operations via daughter  banks, leasing and factoring groupings representation offices and some other trading companies in 17 countries across Central and Eastern Europe with almost 10,000 employees.

President and Chief Executive Officer
Recruited to reorganize the bank which had been severely affected by the financial crisis after successfully achieved substantial restructuring and reorganization of Dezelna banka Slovenije Inc.

• Reduced costs by 3% by cancelling agreements with the Unions and renegotiated staff salaries.
• Restructured the bank’s assets and liabilities across the region selling leasing operations in Bulgaria, put the emphasis on retail banking and renegotiated higher interest rates with largest creditors.
• Maintained bank’s credit rating during restructuring.
• Nominated and awarded best financial manager in Slovenia by the Capital Magazine.
• Negotiated an agreement with the EBRD for joint participation in increasing the capital for the bank’s satellite operations across the region.
• In very difficult and unsecure times led EUR1.5bn 3-year Eurobond issue with two major UK and many other international banks, the first such floating Eurobond issue by any Slovenian bank.
• Negotiated and signed a special infrastructure financial arrangement with the EIB.
• Cooperated a lot with the Slovenian central bank on tough surveillance and other important crisis issues.
• Tackled right issues in the middle of severe crisis.

2004-2008    DEZELNA BANKA SLOVENIJE Inc.
Assets $1bn. Medium sized universal Slovenian commercial bank with 450 employees, specialised in small  to medium sized   businesses especially co-operatives and agro-products companies. Very strong in retail.

President and Chief Executive Officer
As widely acclaimed respectable manager and expert in financial sector he was recruited to restructure and turn around the bank which was not profitable and very problematic. The bank was already almost written off by the Slovenian central bank, but …

• Introduced newly built bespoke software and introduced new risk management systems together with all the necessary ALM functions.
• Significantly reduced costs through 20% staff reduction and overhaul of branch network, reducing number of branches by over 35% and ensuring all remaining branches were profitable.
• Cleaned up the balance sheet and reorganized the funding of the bank, including the introduction of a strategic Italian partner.
• Led bank to become sole distributor of EU agricultural subsidies in Slovenia and the only official seller of memorable coins issued by the Central Bank of Slovenia.
• Led the changeover from Slovenian Tolar to the Euro when Slovenia joined the single currency in 2007 (=EMU).
• Introduced an investment banking function to support local M&A activity and introduced securities trading for the bank’s customers and bank itself.
• Increased total assets from 0.8bn to E1bn over 4 years enabling the bank to survive the financial crisis.

1991-2004    LJUBLJANA STOCK EXCHANGE Inc.
T/o £2.5bn. The first stock exchange in in any former socialist country in the world after the collapse of the Berlin wall.

Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer
As already internationally acclaimed financial markets’ expert and manager continued development of the Yugoslav Stock Exchange as the Ljubljana Stock Exchange followed Slovenian independence.

• Pioneered regulated stock trading, clearing and settlement for the region founding the Central Slovenian Clearing, Settlement and Depository House.
• Obtained the assistance of the International Finance Corporation to achieve a proper regulatory framework to enable privatization of state assets and organized stock market operations.
• Organized financial assistance from the Canadian Government to the Stock Exchange enabling it to commence trading electronically and remotely as one of the first in the world.
• Liaised with and obtained support from the USA and German governments and with the Frankfurt, Paris, Vienna, Zurich and London Stock Exchanges.
• Advised, as a consultant, the UK Know How Fund in Albania and other Balkan countries on capital markets, financial sector restructuring and the development of their respective Stock Exchanges.
• Obtained full membership of the Stock Exchange with the World (WFE) and European (FESE) Association of Stock Exchanges.
• From zero the exchange’s market capitalization peaked at E20bn with trading in over 250 listed companies and government bonds.
• Solving all current complex systemic and other operational issues of the development of local and international financial markets and cooperating with the national and international regulators and ministries of finance.

1989-1991    Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, YUGOSLAV STOCK EXCHANGE Inc.
The first stock exchange in a socialist country worldwide starting from nothing.
Headhunted to establish from scratch a stock exchange for Yugoslavia through the break-up of Yugoslavia in 1990 and its subsequent establishment as the Ljubljana Stock Exchange. Pioneering all the stages of financial markets’ developments and achieving wide undisputable documented international recognition.

1983-1989    Assistant (and later adviser to) Gen. Manager, International Division, LJUBLJANSKA BANKA Inc.

1981-1982    Analyst, RESEARCH CENTRE FOR COOPERATION AMONG THE DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

QUALIFICATIONS

BA in economics – University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
MA in economics – University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
PhD in economics – University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Certified Financial Manager – Slovenian Institute of Auditors, 1 of 19 in Slovenia.
Specialization in int. marketing and finance – The World Bank Group and Cleveland State University

LANGUAGES
Fluent English, Slovenian, German, Serbian, Croatian; Basic in French

PERSONAL
Slovenian. Married. 3 Children.

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Non-Executive Directorships

2005-2010 Krka Inc. – One of the largest generic pharmaceutical companies in Europe.
2009 NLB Banka Inc. – A subsidiary of NLB, Belgrade, Serbia, part of the largest financial group in Slovenia.
1995-1999 Radece Papir plc. – One of the largest paper mills in central and south-eastern Europe.

International Consultancies

2003-2009 Slovenian contributor to the Economist magazine in the UK.
1997-2003 Privatization and financial market development consultant to countries of former Yugoslavia, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia, Republic of Srpska and Macedonia.
1996 Privatization and financial sector consultant to Albania.

Regular speaker at international conferences including European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, World Bank, ISC St Gallen in Switzerland, London School of Economics and the Financial Times.

International Memberships and Associations

2007-2009 Member of the Scheme Management Committee, European Banking Association and European Payments Council.
2006-2009 Executive Committee Member European Association of Co-Operative Banks.
1990-2004 Member of the working committee of the World Federation of Exchanges.
1990-2004 Member of the working committee of the Federation of European Securities Exchanges.

Slovenian Memberships and Associations

2003-Date Member of the Senate of the IEDC – Bled School of Management
2000-Date Founder Member of Slovenian Investor Society.
1995-2010 Member and later President of the Editorial Board of and contributor to The Journal of Money and Banking, a financial and banking journal. The Bank Association.
1986-Date Member of Union of Economists of Slovenia.
2005-2009 Member and President of the Supervisory Board, The Bank Association of Slovenia.
1998-2002 Member of the Council, Soros’ Open Society Institute Slovenia.
1996-2001 President of the Board of AIESEC Alumni Slovenia.
1996-2000 Member of the Board of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia.
1993-1997 Member of Supervisory Board of Slovenian Restitution Fund, compensated owners of property nationalized after World War II.
1992-1997 Member of Slovene Export Corporation, equivalent to Exim Bank in the USA.
1998-2002 President of the Tennis Association of Slovenia.

University Appointments

1986-Date Associate Professor, Faculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana.
1990-Date Visiting Professor, MBA programme, IEDC – Bled School of Management.
2004-Date Visiting Professor, Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Maribor.
2012-Date Associate Professor Global Entrepreneurship Academy College

SELECTION OF SOME IMPORTANT/INTERESTING ARTICLES, BOOKS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS

BY CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER

 54 OUT OF more than 664 WHAT CAN BE VERIFIED THROUGH INFORMATIONAL SYSTEM ABOUT ALL RECOGNIZED RESEARCH WORKS IN SLOVENIA (GOOGLE: SICRIS and klick: iskanje and then klick: raziskovalci and then the name: Veselinovic Drasko and then you choose the time period):

1. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Retail banking in United States of America with the emphasize on New York: the case of Ljubljanska banka, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. Cleveland: Cleveland State University, 1987. 17 p. [COBISS.SI-ID 2039506]

2. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Ten Factors to Start a Stock Market in Yugoslavia. Deset pogojev za uvajanje vrednostnih papirjev in borzništva v Jugoslaviji. Article. The Journal of Money and Banking, The Bank Association, 1989, 38, št. 9, p. 261-264. [COBISS.SI-ID 8200962]

3. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. The Characteristics of Finanacial Markets in the World and in Circumstances of Our Reforms. Značilnost finančnega trga v svetu in v razmerah naše gospodarske reforme. Article. Slov. Economic Review. (Ljubljana), November 1990, 41, 3/4, p. 239-247. [COBISS.SI-ID 21113602]

4. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Money Market and Capital Market. Tržište novca i tržište kapitala. Conference and Article: Promjene u privredi i pravo: referati. Zagreb, Croatia: Savez pravnika u privredi Jugoslavije, [1990], p. 41-49. [COBISS.SI-ID 2050514]

5. VESELINOVIČ Draško. Foreign Exchange trading. Book. Devizno trgovanje (Gospodarska založba (2nd-Enlarged Edition.). Ljubljana: Gospodarski vestnik, Economic Journal. 1991. 191p. ISBN 86-7061-022-1 (COBISS.SI-ID23300096)

6. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Fiscal policy as a market development incentive: fiscal policies in different emerging markets from Central and Eastern Europe compared to some from developed European countries. Article. The Journal of Money and Banking, The Bank Association. 1995, 44, 12, p. 18-23. [COBISS.SI-ID 103685888]

7. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Fiskální politika jako stimul rozvíjejícího se trhu. Fiscal politics as a stimulation of a developing market. Article. Prague, The Chech Republic: ABK, Akcie burza kap., 1996, 6, 2, p. 19-23. [COBISS.SI-ID 2094546]

8. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. La Slovenia: investimenti e privatizzazoni. V: Bosnia Erzegovina, Croazia e Slovenia: le opportunita do collaborazione economica: seconda tavola rotunda: Trieste, 23-34 ottobre 1996. Trieste: International executive development center: Commune di Trieste, Italia, 1996. [COBISS.SI-ID 2121682]

9. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Some Problems of Statistics in the Area of Securities Trading. Conference and Article. Nekateri problemi slovenske finančne statistike (predvsem) s področja vrednostnih papirjev. V: TRŠINAR, Irena (ed.), URBAS, Marina (ed.). Nova statistična spoznanja, finančne statistike, globalizacija: zbornik: proceedings. Ljubljana: Statistični urad Republike Slovenije/Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia: Statistično društvo Slovenije/Statistical Society of Slovenia, 1997, p.163-173. [COBISS.SI-ID 2096850]

10. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Financing Through the Financial Markets. Article. Financiranje podjetij na trgu kapitala. Slov. Economic Review, Feb. 1998, 49, 1/2, p. 75-86. [COBISS.SI-ID 100250368]

11. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Options and Other Derivatives. Book. Opcije in drugi terminski (izvedeni) finančni instrumenti. Ljubljana: Gospodarski vestnik, Economic Journal. 1998. 341p., ISBN 86-7061-167-8. [COBISS.SI-ID 75029248]

12. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. (Business) ethics in emerging, transitional and developing financial sectors. V: IV. Chemnitzer Ostforum, 3.-5. März 1999. Business ethics in Central and Eastern Europe. Conference and article. Chemnitz: Technische Universität, 1999. P. 155-172. [COBISS.SI-ID 2121426]

13. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Foreign Exchange Legislation With the Comments. Book. 1st Edition. Zakon o deviznem poslovanju (ZDP) s komentarjem in podzakonski akti, (Zbirka Nova slovenska zakonodaja). Ljubljana: Gospodarski vestnik, Economic Journal. 1999. 522 p. ISBN 86-7061-203-8. [COBISS.SI-ID 102785024]

14. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Insider Trading Problematics. Problematika trgovanja z notranjimi informacijami. Article. The Journal of Money and Banking, The Bank Association. June 2000, 49, 6, p. 15-21. [COBISS.SI-ID 10840806]

15. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Securities as a source of financing for companies. V: VADNJAL, Jaka (ed.). Dynamic entrepreneurship for new economy: conference proceedings. Portorož: Visoka strokovna šola za podjetništvo, Gea College. Faculty for Entrepreneurship, 2000, p. 65-76. [COBISS.SI-ID 1197010]

16. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Factors of Capital Markets’ Development. Chapter in a book. Vpliv notranjih in zunanjih dejavnikov na razvoj trga kapitala. V: MRAMOR, Dušan (ed.). Trg kapitala v Sloveniji: prikazi, analize, mnenja. 1st Edition. Ljubljana: Gospodarski vestnik, 2000, p. 401-416. ISBN 86-7061-222-4. [COBISS.SI-ID 2072018]

17. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Emerging capital markets development, with some focus on Slovenia. The Journal of Money and Banking, The Bank Association, May 2001, vol. 50, no. 5, p. 77-84. [COBISS.SI-ID 2134482]

18. MRAK, Mojmir, TRTNIK, Andreja, VESELINOVIČ, Draško (leading author). Financial aspects of Slovenia’s economic cooperation with the countries of the former Yugoslavia: current trends and perspectives. Econ. Business Review, Dec. 2001, vol.3, no.3/4, p. 271-297. [COBISS.SI-ID 12616422]

19. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Emerging capital markets development, with some focus on Slovenia. V: DAVIDSSON, Per (ed.), BARTLETT, Will (ed.), ŽIŽEK, Jan (ed.), VADNJAL, Jaka (ed.). Dynamic entrepreneurship for the new economy: 3rd international conference proceedings, 14-15 February 2002, Portorož, Slovenia. Portorož: Visoka strokovna šola za podjetništvo, Gea College, 2001, p. 200-219. [COBISS.SI-ID 1976274]

20. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. The creation of an equity culture in the enlarged European Union. Ljubljana Stock Exchange, Inc.: Euroinvest: a conference on investment, change and risk management in EU applicant countries: Brussels, 20th and 21st September 2001. Brussels: EUROMONEY Seminars, 2001, 12 str. [COBISS.SI-ID 2101970]

21. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Emerging capital markets: a Slovenian perspective. Chapter in a book.: FLEMING, Alexander (ed.), BOKROS, Lajos (ed.), VOTAVA, Cari (ed.). Financial transition in Europe and Central Asia: challenges of the new decade. Washington (D.C.): The WORLD BANK GROUP, cop. 2001, p. 145-151. ISBN 0-8213-4814-0. [COBISS.SI-ID 2073554]

22. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Emerging capital markets development, with focus on Slovenia. Conference and article: Financial Markets, Finansijska tržišta: X. [deseto] miločersko savetovanje, Miločer, 18 – 20 September 2002. Miločer: Savez ekonomista Crne Gore: Savez ekonomista Srbije, Union of Economists of Serbia and Montenegro, 2002, p. 208-221. [COBISS.SI-ID 1976018]

23. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. The financial market in Slovenia: MRAMOR, Dušan (ed.). Financial markets and non-banking financial intermediaries in transition countries: special issue, (The Journal of Money and Banking, Vol. 52, no. 7/8(July-Aug. 2003)). Ljubljana: Združenje bank Slovenije: The Bank Association of Slovenia, 2003, p. 107-111. [COBISS.SI-ID 13812198]

24. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Slovenia: Country report, (Economist Intelligence Unit). London: The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), 2003. 31 p. ISSN 1366-4131. [COBISS.SI-ID 2121938]

25. VESELINOVIČ, Draško (leading author), HAUC, Aleš, JAZBEC, Saša, KONČINA, Miroslav. Denar, bančništvo in vrednostni papirji. Money, Banking and Securities. Book. Piran: Gea College, Visoka šola za podjetništvo, 2003. 234 p. ISBN 961-6347-44-6. [COBISS.SI-ID 122490112]

26. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Slovenia: Country Report, (Economist Intelligence Unit). London: The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), February 2003. 32 p. ISSN 1366-4131. [COBISS.SI-ID 2121938]

27. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Managing change in corporate Europe: assessing standards and investor perspectives. V: Seeking responses in time of uncertainty: 33rd ISC- Symposium at the University of St. Gallen/Switzerland May 22-24,2003: 33.ISC-Symposium an der Universität St. Gallen/Schweiz, 22.-24. May 2003. St. Gallen: ISC, 2003, p. 58. [COBISS.SI-ID 2103506]

28. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Slovenia: Country Report, (Economist Intelligence Unit). London: The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), February 2004. 33 p. ISSN 1366-4131

29. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Tržne nestanovitnosti in valutni režimi. Market Volatility and Currencies’ Regimes. Article. V: Naše gospodarstvo, Our Economy. 2004, 50, 5/6, p. 34-42. [COBISS.SI-ID 15237862]

30. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Slovenia: Country Report, (Economist Intelligence Unit). London: The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), February 2005. 36 p. ISSN 1366-4131

31. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Slovenia: Country Report, (Economist Intelligence Unit – EIU). London: The Economist Intelligence Unit, February 2006. 33 p. ISSN 1366-4131

32. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Slovenia: Country Report, (Economist Intelligence Unit). London: The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), February 2007. 33 p. ISSN 1366-4131

33. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Closing Commentary and What Slovenia Can Expect in the Future: Keith Miles, Avtor dodatnega besedila. Zaključni predgovor in kaj čaka Slovenijo v prihodnosti = Poti do več svobode: Prijateljevi pogledi na razvoj Slovenije = Paths to more freedom: A friend’s view in Slovene development. Slovenska Bistrica: Društvo za svobodno družbo = Free Society Institute, 2007, p. 122-128, 243-248. [COBISS.SI-ID 236390912]

34. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. New European Markets and Slovenia. Conference and article. Trgi nove Evrope in slovenski finančni trg v evropskem prostoru. V: [zbornik referatov]. Združenje bank Slovenije, The Bank Association: Dnevi slovenskih bančnikov 2007: Slovensko bančništvo v družbi bank, članic EMU, Brdo pri Kranju, november 2007, 15. p.

35. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. New European Markets and Slovenia. Trgi nove Evrope in slovenski finančni trg v evropskem prostoru. Article. The Journal of Money and Banking, Dec. 2007, 56, 12, p. 27-35. (COBISS.SI_ID 17581286)

36. VESELINOVIČ, Draško (leading author), Albreht, Matjaž. MIFID and its Importance to Capital Markets: Banks in dire straits: a glimpse of international global financial crisis and bank performance, Article. Banking Magazine, Vol. 57, no 11 (2008). Ljubljana. Združenje bank Slovenije, The Bank Association, 2008, p. 74-81. (COBISS.SI-ID 18179046)

37. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Slovenia: Country Report, (Economist Intelligence Unit). London: The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), February 2008. 33 p. ISSN 1366-4131

38. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Slovenia: Country Report, (Economist Inteligence Unit – EIU). London: The Economist Intelligence Unit, February 2009, 25 p. ISSN 1366-4131

39. Šuman, Nataša Uršič, Duško, Pšunder, Mirko, VESELINOVIČ, Draško (leading author). Mobile Information and Communication Technology and Management Changes in Construction Companies in Slovenia. Syst. Pract. Action res., Oct. 2009, Vol 22, no 5, p. 397-411, doi:10.1007/s11213-009-9137-9. JCR IF (2008):0.288, SEE (84/89), management, x: 1.54 (COBISS.SI-ID 13263382)

40. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Slovenian financial markets. Article. OECD Observer., Dec. 2009 – Jan. 2010, no. 276/277, p. XIV – XVI. [COBISS.SI-ID 513122690]

41. VADNJAL, Jaka, LETONJA, Marina, KOCIPER, Tina, VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Relations Between Banks and Small and Medium Sized Companies In Slovenia. Odnos med bankami in malimi ter srednjimi podjetji v Sloveniji. Article. The Journal of Money and Banking, 2010, letn. 59, 10, p. 42-46. [COBISS.SI-ID 512838018]

42. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Banks’ capital structure problem(atics). Article: Bank capital and financial system stability: special issue, (The Journal of Money and Banking, 61(2012),11). Ljubljana: Združenje bank Slovenije, The Bank Association. 2012, p. 76-82. [COBISS.SI-ID 21234662]

43. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Important global factors of financial markets’ (in)stability. An Euro Story. Aktualni dejavniki na globalnih finančnih trgih s poudarkom na Evru. V: MERKAČ SKOK, Marjana (ed.), CINGULA, Marijan (ed.). Znanje in poslovni izzivi globalizacije v letu 2011: zbornik referatov: 3. mednarodna znanstvena konferenca, Fakulteta za komercialne in poslovne vede, Celje, 17.-18. november 2011: conference proceedings : international scientific conference, Faculty of Commercial and Business Sciences, Celje, 17th-18th November 2011, p. 16-24 [COBISS.SI-ID 512459836]

44. VESELINOVIČ, Draško, The Banks’ Subordinated Debt problem in Connection With Basel II and Basel III. Article and Conference. Advances In Business Related Scientific Research Conference. ABSRC, ABSRJ. Venice, Italy, March 20 – 22, 2013. 15p.

45. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Corporate risks with the emphasis on the financial ones. V: ČALETA, Denis (ed.), VRŠEC, Miran (ed.). Management of corporate security: new approaches and future challenges. Ljubljana: Institute for Corporative Security Studies, 2013, p. 67-76. COBISS.SI-ID513121922

46. VESELINOVIČ Draško. Problems of (Future) Financing the Local and Regional Economic Development. Lex Localis. Scientific (SSCI included in Thomson) Journal of Local Self-Government. Vol 11, No 3. Pp 811-828, July 2013. DOI 10.4335/11.3.811-828(2013) ISSN 1581-5374

47. VESELINOVIC Drasko. A European View On How Banks and Regulators Together With Currency (=Euro) Crisis Cause an Economic One as Well. Micro-Cap Review. SNN Inc.; U.S.A., Fall/Winter 2013. 40- 44.

48. VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Risk Management Is The Today’s Essence. EU And Financial Risks. Spoznavanje in obvladovanje tveganj je bistvo današnjega časa z nekaj poudarki na EU in na finančnih tveganjih. V: ZAVEC PAVLINIČ, Daniela (ur.), KOSI, Helena (ur.).ʺObvladovanje tveganjʺ : zbornik referatov. Murska Sobota: Pomursko društvo za kakovost, 2017. Str. 19-21. ISBN 978-961-93934-2-0. [COBISS.SI-ID 16278323]

49. MLAKAR, Marko, VESELINOVIČ, Draško. Banks’ Efficiency Depending On The Board And Ownership Structure, Uspešnost bank v Sloveniji glede na sestavo uprav, lastniško strukturo in način nagrajevanja.Bančni vestnik: revija za denarništvo in bančništvo. [Tiskana izd.]. 2018, letn. 68, št. 9, str. 19-25, 2018, letn. 68, št. 10, str. 15-21, ilustr. ISSN 0005-4631. [COBISS.SI-ID 53908227]

50. VESELINOVIČ, Draško.CIMULACT: Citizen and multi-actor engagement for scenario building: national report on Slovenia national citizen vision workshop. [Ljubljana: D. Veselinovič, 2021]. 29 f. [COBISS.SI-ID 53910531]

51. VESELINOVIČ Draško; AUER ANTONČIČ, Jasna; ANTONČIČ, Boštjan; GRBEC, Dalma Lorena. Financial self-efficacy of entrepreneurs and performance. 2022, Journal of developmental entrepreneurship. – ISSN 1084-9467. –SI-ID: 104426755

52. VESELINOVIČ Draško. Financial Deepening with The Record High EU Budget. Finančno poglabljanje z rekordnim proračunom EU. 2022, Bančni vestnik. – ISSN 0005-4631. – Letn. 71, št. 1/2, str. 32-38SI-ID: 100139011

53. VESELINOVIČ Draško. The Next Generation EU Green Bonds. Zelene obveznice naslednje generacije EU. 2022, Bančni vestnik. – ISSN 0005-4631. – Letn. 71, št. 3, str. 8-12SI-ID: 104339459

54. AUER ANTONČIČ, Jasna; VESELINOVIČ Draško (leading author); ANTONČIČ, Boštjan; GRBEC, Dalma Lorena; LI, Zhaoyang. Financial self-efficacy in family business environments. 2021, Journal of enterprising culture. – ISSN 0218-4958. – Vol. 29, iss. 3, str. 207-219SI-ID: 74885635

55. VESELINOVIČ Draško. Will the EU budget 2021-27 cause some financial deepening of the European Union and the European monetary union?! Odyssey Conference: proceedings of FEB Zagreb; 13th International Odyssey Conference on Economics and Business; June 1-4, 2022, Dubrovnik, Croatia & online. – str. 681-691

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56. VESELINOVIČ Draško, FABIJAN Janez, VADNJAL Jaka. Does credit growth in the EMU banking sector follow its capital adequacy? Journal of Central Banking Theory and Practice, 2023. – ISSN 2336-9205. – Vol. 12, no. 2, str. 33-62.

Dr. Cornelius Maurer founded DEMECAN in 2017 together with his two former fellow students, Dr. Adrian Fischer and Dr. Constantin von der Groeben. The trio has built the Berlin-based start-up into one of Germany’s most successful cannabis producers and cannabis wholesalers.
DEMECAN is the only independent German cannabis producer that supplies patients in Germany with cannabis flowers from its EU-GMP-certified facility near Dresden. As a wholesaler, DEMECAN also imports medical cannabis flowers and extracts from abroad. DEMECAN not only ensures reliable and continuous supply at the highest quality level to thousands of patients but is already preparing for the opportunity of legalization of cannabis on the recreational market in Germany, the largest cannabis market in Europe.

Dr. Cornelius Maurer holds a doctorate in economic psychology (EHESS/École Normale Supérieure) and is a trained economist (University of Cologne). Before founding DEMECAN, he conducted research at the Max Plack Institute in Berlin, among others, and taught economics at universities in Germany and France. Prior to that, he lived and worked in various countries in Europe, Central America and Brazil and speaks five languages fluently.

As Founder and Board Member of DEMECAN, Dr. Cornelius Maurer is responsible for the strategic topics of the company, in particular the legalization of cannabis for consumption purposes, association work and capital acquisition. As an expert in strategic cooperation and business development, Dr. Maurer has promoted the foundation of the Bundesverband pharmazeutischer Cannabinoidunternehmen e.V. (BPC) together with nine market participants and thus promotes the exchange within the newly created industry.

Dr. Cornelius Maurer is an expert and speaker on the following topics:

• Development of the national and international cannabis market.
• Start-up foundation (economic view) and fundraising
• Regulatory and practical challenges of international sourcing of cannabis products
• Distribution and marketing of cannabis in Germany
• Business development

Giadha A. DeCarcer is the Founder of New Frontier Data, the premier data and analytics technology firm specializing in the global cannabis industry. Founding New Frontier Data in 2014, DeCarcer grew the company from a $25,000 one-person-based startup to an over $150 Million Dollars-valued enterprise, with more than 100 employees across three continents. DeCarcer currently sits on several Boards in the U.S., Europe and Asia, providing strategic guidance and coaching both within and outside of the cannabis industry, with special emphasis on how to effectively construct a new value proposition to raise money and how to strategically position to successfully go to market.

George Bellow is a visionary entrepreneur and strategic leader with over 16 years of experience in sales, business development, and startup growth across industries like pharmaceuticals, virtual reality, and fintech. As Co-Founder of SOMAÍ Pharmaceuticals, George successfully raised €30 million, playing a pivotal role in establishing the company’s sales and distribution networks across Europe. His work secured partnerships in key markets such as Germany, the UK, Switzerland, and Poland, positioning SOMAÍ as a leading name in the European medical cannabis sector.
Before SOMAÍ, George founded Belka VR, a trailblazing virtual reality company that gained global recognition. He also spearheaded international sales growth for UNICUM, expanding its reach to over 24 countries. In Russia, George co-founded Mili, a fintech pioneer in microloans, scaling it to become the largest provider in the country with over $13 million in revenue before a successful exit. His strategic foresight helped raise €5 million for Mili, fueling its rapid growth and market leadership.
With executive education from MIT Sloan and an MBA from Moscow School of Management Skolkovo, George brings unmatched expertise in strategic planning, capital raising, and business scaling, driving impactful results and innovation in every venture he leads.

Giadha A. DeCarcer is the Founder of New Frontier Data, the premier data and analytics technology firm specializing in the global cannabis industry. Founding New Frontier Data in 2014, DeCarcer grew the company from a $25,000 one-person-based startup to an over $150 Million Dollars-valued enterprise, with more than 100 employees across three continents. DeCarcer currently sits on several Boards in the U.S., Europe and Asia, providing strategic guidance and coaching both within and outside of the cannabis industry, with special emphasis on how to effectively construct a new value proposition to raise money and how to strategically position to successfully go to market.

Sergio Bejar Martinez, CEO of Blimburn Seeds and BBG Projects, is a renowned pioneer in the European cannabis industry, boasting over 20 years of experience in wholesale seed distribution, journalism, event organization, and e-commerce ventures. He has built, operated, and consulted for multiple successful ventures, establishing himself as a respected figure in the global cannabis community.
At the end of 2001, Sergio and his partners founded Green Guide Europe, one of the first wholesalers and distributors in Spain, selling all supplies necessary to grow cannabis.
In 2003, Sergio co-founded Soft Secrets Spain and Highlife BCN, which quickly became flagship publications in the cannabis space. As Managing Director, Sergio led the development of Soft Secrets into Spain’s leading cannabis print magazine, surpassing competitors like Cañamo, Yerba Magazine, and El Cultivador. His expertise extended beyond editorial management to overseeing sales, advertising, and distribution, demonstrating his ability to blend content creation with commercial strategy.
Although Sergio and his team moved on from Soft Secrets in 2009, the magazine remains a prominent force in the industry, now thriving in the digital world. His lasting relationships with the partners of these ventures highlight Sergio’s collaborative spirit and impeccable reputation within the industry.
Sergio’s passion for fostering cannabis communities led to the launch of several significant events. He founded the HILIFE BCN trade shows in 2004, 2006, and 2007, as well as the Sanferweed show in Pamplona in 2008.
In 2009 Blimburn was created as a Seed Bank and Green Guide changed over to BBG Projects in 2012. Focusing on its own brands, instead of distributing others, while labeling bulk cannabis seeds and exports outside of Spain and targeting the U.S. as its main market.
Martinez is also the cofounder of Homegrown Cannabis Co in 2019 and Symple Logistics in the US
In 2012, Sergio as a director and his partners team launched Expogrow Irun, which grew into a key industry gathering until its final edition in 2022. Always attuned to market needs, Sergio facilitated the launch of Expogrow B2B Barcelona in 2018, addressing the demand for a business-focused expo in the region.
Sergio’s contributions also include bringing The ArcView Group to Europe for the first time in 2017, organizing a high-profile investor event in Barcelona. This convention introduced investors to the European cannabis landscape through engaging forums and curated tours, receiving glowing feedback from industry participants.
In 2023, Sergio launched the first International Cannabis Awards during Spannabis Week in Barcelona. The event, attended by industry leaders, was a major success and live-streamed to over 250,000 households worldwide.
Currently, Sergio is at the helm of Blimburnseeds.com, a leading cannabis seed retailer in the U.S. The team’s deep understanding of SEO, e-commerce, and internet marketing drives traffic to the brand, ensuring strong online visibility and competitive sales performance. With an eye on digital trends, Sergio has a unique ability to translate web traffic into valuable business opportunities, a skill that positions him as a key player in Europe’s emerging cannabis e-commerce space.
Throughout his career, Sergio Martinez has built an impeccable reputation as a trusted professional in a challenging industry. His ability to identify niches, launch successful ventures, and maintain meaningful relationships with major brands has made him an influential figure in the cannabis community. Known for his high-level expertise, deep industry connections, and internet-focused strategy, Sergio’s experience continues to shape the future of cannabis entrepreneurship.