Cannabis Last Week

A Cannaconvo With Chris Beals, Former CEO at Weedmaps

Host Jon Purow’s talks with the avid hiker and climber who helped build the leading, online guide to cannabis.

Published

2 years ago

December 1, 2022

Jon sits down for a cannaconvo with Chris Beals, former CEO at Weedmaps. Their conversation touches upon future national brands, West Coast vs East Coast operators, and customer product preferences.

About Chris Beals:
Chris formerly oversaw all aspects of Weedmaps’ business and was also a member of the company’s board of directors. Prior to becoming CEO, Chris was Weedmaps’ president and general counsel. Before Weedmaps, Chris was with Colbeck Capital, Deutsche Telekom, Covington & Burling and Davis Polk. Outside of work, Chris is an avid hiker, climber and camper and enjoys spending time traveling with his wife and Boston Terrier, Sterling.

DISCLAIMER: All opinions are my own, and not those of my law firm Zuber Lawler. Even though I drop knowledge bombs, the show is NOT legal advice.

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