Some of the issues keeping entrepreneurs of color out of the cannabis industry are unique to the cannabis industry. But many others aren’t. This post from FastCompany discusses if the cannabis industry is repeating Silicon Valley’s worst mistakes. One oft-cited statistic about the cannabis space claims that women hold 36% of leadership positions in the industry, higher than ... Continue Reading
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Cannabis Industry Becoming a Magnet for Women Entrepreneurs
Women entrepreneurs are making their mark in the cannabis industry. This post from CNN Money highlights how the cannabis industry is quickly becoming a magnet for women entrepreneurs. Medical or recreational marijuana is legal in 23 states and the District of Columbia. As legalization has increased, so have sales. In 2013, the industry was at $1.8 billion. In 2015, it ... Continue Reading