
As cannabis legalization continues, Momentum is here to foster unique brands, support affected communities with greater revenue, and ultimately secure a more diverse cannabis culture. Because more voices, more perspectives, and more vibrancy will create a better industry for all.
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Momentum participants receive a $50,000 grant to help them navigate the high costs of doing business and lay a strong foundation for future success. They then participate in 12 weeks of industry expertise curriculum, where they receive mentorship from industry leaders, practical tools to manage and expand business, training in compliance best practices, and more. This helps build and expand their relationships with like-minded founders, executives, investors, and industry leaders working to transform cannabis. From day 1 to the final pitch day event, Momentum provides valuable opportunities for founders to rapidly expand their network, laying the foundation for even greater future success.Â
NBA champion and longtime cannabis advocate Matt Barnes will moderate a fireside chat with special guest Chris Webber to talk about their experience in the industry and the future of social equity and legalization in the cannabis space.
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Matt Barnes' brand, Seven Leaves, has a vast history of community and civic involvement. The Seven Leaves team has been engaging with and educating business neighbors, civic leaders, chambers of commerce, industry regulators, non-profit organizations, first responders, celebrity causes, professional athlete organizations, and many other community members.
NBA All-Star Chris Webber joins Matt Barnes as our special guest to talk about his industry-defining $100 million impact fund focused on bringing more representation to the cannabis industry.Â
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Webber Wellness and JW Asset Management will collaborate to invest in underrepresented entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry and provide them with an ecosystem of business resources that will facilitate research and development (R&D), cultivation, retail licensing, distribution, branding and marketing.