Colin Decker is a native of New York and the Owner & Founder of New York’s first legacy to legal Cannabis Company 7 SEAZ™ Premium Cannabis, a top selling brand available in over 100+ licensed stores across NYS. He is also the Owner and Founder of New York’s Oldest Cannabis Consulting Agency “Sensei Growth Consulting” a fully vertical agency servicing all sectors of the Industry.

He is a career Cannabis Cultivator, former legacy market operator and Industry Veteran with over 18+ years cultivating the plant commercially. Outside of working with todays industry leading companies, Colin has continued his advocacy for the Cannabis plant as a published author on the subject, through public speaking and assisting the community by giving back to small farmers across New York through his non-profit the NY Small Farmer Fund.

Lauren and Evan Forsch are the dynamic duo behind popped.nyc, a unique space in New York City offering CBD products and a creative environment for various activities. Lauren, transitioning from her role as founder and CEO to creative director, brings her vision of combining suburban mentality with the energy of the big city in a post-COVID world. She is deeply passionate about creating meaningful experiences that merge education, creativity, and community.

Evan complements Lauren's creativity with his introvertastic flair. Together, they navigate the complexities of running a business, balancing their strengths and weaknesses, and supporting each other through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Their venture, popped.nyc, aims to be a hub for creative minds, offering space for workshops, focus groups, and networking events. They emphasize collaboration and provide opportunities for others to manage their initiatives within their space. Lauren and Evan are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment, ensuring that everyone who walks through their doors feels valued and supported. Despite the challenges they face, including a lawsuit from a predatory entity and the everyday struggles of managing a business, Lauren and Evan maintain an abundance mindset. They believe in the power of community.

Wyatt Harms is the co-founder & CEO of FLAMER, one of New York first 15 brands to the market. FLAMER was born out of Bushwick in Brooklyn and brings together the city's best from nightlife, fashion, activism and the arts. From seed to the iconic red joint, FLAMER is chosen family owned and operated.

Sean is a full-time reporter at NY Cannabis Insider. He also moderates the brand's live events across New York State. Previously, Sean was a reporter for the Hartford Business Journal in Connecticut. There he launched the business journal’s CT Cannabis Insider newsletter, in addition to covering tech, manufacturing and other industries.

Brad is the editor and publisher for NY Cannabis Insider, the first and only publication dedicated to covering New York’s emerging legal cannabis industry from a subjective journalistic lens. He also creates, organizes and hosts statewide industry conferences and meetups and negotiates sponsorships, advertisements and partnerships.