David Scott

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Ventum Financial Corp. is a full-service Investment Dealer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The firm was founded by Max Meier and John Eymann in 1982 as Pacific International Securities, Inc. They became PI Financial Corp. (PI) in 2007 and changed their name to Ventum Financial Corp. in 2024 as part of the process of amalgamation between PI and Echelon Wealth Partners, Inc., previously announced in March 2023. Ventum Financial provides expertise across a variety of growth sectors and delivers a full range of capital markets services, which include equity research, investment banking, advisory, and institutional sales and trading to mid-market corporate clients in Canada. They prioritize minimal market impact during superior trade execution.

DentalPlans.com, Inc. operates as an online marketplace for dental savings plans. The firm connects individuals, students, seniors, parents, families, and businesses online to compare the dental saving plans in their area and find one that fits their dental care needs. The company was founded by George Michaelides and Josh Babyak in 1999 and is headquartered in Plantation, FL.

The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) is the largest trade association representing legal cannabis businesses in the United States. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization has hundreds of forward-thinking businesses and tens-of-thousands of cannabis professionals as members from coast to coast. NCIA is committed to protecting the legal cannabis industry, defending state laws, and advancing federal policy reforms. Founded in 2010, NCIA promotes the growth of a responsible and legitimate cannabis industry and works towards a favorable social, economic, and legal environment for the industry. The American company was founded by Aaron Hoffnung.

OMERS Ventures Management Inc (OMERS Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of OMERS Administration Corp founded in 2011. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with offices in the US and UK.

Intrynsyc Capital Corp. provides investment banking services. Its services include capital raising and structuring, private placements, valuations and fairness opinions, initial public offerings, reverse takeovers, and mergers and acquisitions advisory services. The firm offers services to natural resources, energy, biotechnology, real estate, and technology sectors. The company was founded by Beng Yan Lai and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Deloitte LLP provides audit, tax, consulting and financial advisory services. Its services include advisory, audit, consulting, human capital, mergers and acquisitions, operations, regulatory, risk and resilience, strategy, tax and technology. The firm serves in financial services, manufacturing, real estate, technology, media, life science and consumer business industries. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Privateer Holdings, Inc. (Privateer Holdings) is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by Brendan Kennedy, Michael Blue and Christian Groh. The firm is headquartered in Washington,United States.

The Marijuana Policy Project is an organization that works towards ending marijuana prohibition. The non-profit company is based in Washington.

TekSavvy Solutions, Inc. provides telecommunications services. It also provides residential, business and wholesale Internet and phone services across the country. The company was founded by Marc Gaudrault and Rocky Gaudrault in 1998 and is headquartered in Chatham, Canada.

Poseidon Asset Management LLC (Poseidon) is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded by siblings Emily Paxhia and Morgan Paxhia in 2013. Poseidon provides investment advice and management services to a private investment fund.

DOPE Media, Inc. is an online magazine for marijuana reviews, news, business and lifestyle stories. It offers concentrate, edible, garden, store, strain, and topical reviews; advertising services; and T-shirts online. The company was founded by David Tran, Nathan Chrysler, Trek Hollnagel, James Zachondi and Evan Carter in 2011 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Nesta Holding Co. Ltd (Nesta Holding) is a private equity firm founded in 2015 by Manoj E. Hippola, Ian Rapsey and Charles Rifici. The firm is headquartered in Ontario, Canada.

Mindful Health LLC engages in developing exercise DVDs. The firm provides recipe books, online fitness challenges, detox programs and live events. The company was founded by Danette May in 2012 and is headquartered in Evergreen, CO.

AFI Capital Partners LLC (AFI Capital Partners) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Nico Richardson and Chi-Chien Hou. It is headquartered in Santa Monica.

Bienville Capital Management LLC/Equity/ (Bienville Capital) is a private equity and venture capital subsidiary of Bienville Capital Management LLC founded in 2008 by Cullen Thompson, Ralph Reynolds and Billy Stimpson. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Poseidon Asset Manament LLC/Venture Capital/ (Poseidon Asset) is a venture capital arm of Poseidon Asset Management LLC founded in 2013 by Emily Louise Paxhia and Morgan C. Paxhia. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Groundworks Operations, Inc. engages in the production and distribution of cannabis products. Its brands include Serra, Electric Lettuce, Farma, and Pruf Cultivar. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

RIV Capital /Privte Equity/ (RIV Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of RIV Capital, Inc founded in 2017. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Part of Poseidon Asset Management LLC, Poseidon Capital Syndicate 1 LLC functions as a venture capital fund. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. The CEO of the company is Morgan C. Paxhia.

Poseidon Capital Syndicate 3 LLC provides pooled investment services. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Qnovia, Inc. is a biotechnology company, which provides no heat pod-based vape system. It focuses on aerosol devices and formulations that deliver cannabinoids, nicotine, and a broad range of pharmaceuticals. The company was founded by Mario Danek in 2018 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Treehouse Global Ventures LLC (Treehouse Global Ventures) is a private equity firm founded in 2018 by Lindy Snider, Gaynell Rogers & Lori Ferrara. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, US.

Flowhub Holdings, Inc. develops business oriented computer software. The company was founded by Kyle Sherman and Chase Wiseman in 2015 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.