BOOTLEG  AVOCADO  L.L.C.

We had the pleasure of working with many brands, innovators, and founders in the food, beverage, and cannabis industry in 2020. One company, Vertosa, really stood apart from the pack in not only providing a platform for food innovation but created a community around their team. We awarded Austin Stevenson, Chief Innovation Officer of Vertosa, and his team with the award and dove into the team's initiatives for 2021 including expansion into different regions.

As we wind down this tumultuous but rewarding year, we wanted to bring all our discussions full circle, bring back some of our brightest panelists, explore more interesting brands, play some games, check out a cannabis and psilocybin cooking demo, and give away some amazing prizes. https://www.bootlegavocado.com/ Happy Holidays everyone!! A huge thank you to: - Adelia Lorena Carrillo, CMO, Event Hi - https://www.eventhi.io/ - Ted Moskovitz, Founder, AMMA Healing - https://ammahealing.co/ - Warren Bobrow, Journalist, Mixologist, Cannabis Alchemist, CEO, Klaus Apothicaire - http://cocktailwhisperer.com/ - David Yusefzadeh, Chef, Owner, Cloud Creamery - https://cloudcreamery.co/ - Dr. K Mandrake, Author, The Psilocybin Chef Cookbook - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1937866416/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_zKB0FbVPSYW2F - Sister Kate, Founder, Sisters of the Valley - https://www.sistersofthevalley.org/ - Ben Droz, "The Hemp Guy" - https://www.thehempguy.com/ - David Krantz, Epigenetic Performance Coach - https://david-krantz.com/ - Carolina Vazquez, Founder, Ciencia Labs - https://youdreamt.com/ - Michael Kusek, Publisher, Different Leaf Magazine - https://www.differentleaf.com/

The popularity of cannabis has been expedited with the emergence of products that have created an easy bridge to mainstream consumers. Niche markets have evolved in wine, mycology, and veganism. Many companies have played an integral role in proving canna-curious consumers with experiences that help to cope with alcoholism, mental health, and transition into plant-based foods. Check out this conversation on how these companies have built that bridge and translated the full potential of the plant and fungi. With our partner and co-host, Rosie Mattio, Founder of Mattio Communications, we have curated an incredible event featuring - Guy Rocourt, Co-founder & Chief Product Officer, Papa & Barkley - Tracey Mason, Co-founder & CEO, Saka - Dr. Mike Hart, President, Rritual

With the influx of healthier / plant-based and CBD options hitting the pet market, how can pet owners seek the right products for their furry friends? What are the effects of CBD on your pets and is it right for every pet? What does the science tell us and where are people getting it wrong? Bootleg Avocado presents perspectives from veterinarians, manufacturers, and other experts that can help guide us through the latest trends in pets in the CBD space. Co-hosting is Julie Suntrup, Chief Growth Officer, Day Three Labs. A huge thank you to: - Dr. Sarah Silcox, President, Canadian Association of Veterinary Cannabinoid Medicine - Jason Nelson, Senior Marketing Director, Bluebird Botanicals - Hilal Tabsh, Senior Vice President, Mary's Tails & Therabis

What is the cannabis scene in Texas? Stores are popping up across the state selling everything from tinctures, topicals, to add-ons into smoothies and coffee at cafes. And much of the sudden spike in popularity is thanks to a Texas law last year that legalized hemp. In this webinar, we take a dive into the haps of hemp within the "don't mess" state. We will be co-hosting with Leah Lakstins, of Higher Ed Hemp Tours. A huge thank you to: - Shayda Torabi, Co-founder & CEO, Restart CBD - Amos Lozano, Founder, Famous Juice Co. - Ted Moskovitz, Founder, AMMA Healing

Since the 2018 Farm Bill, sophisticated new hemp farmers, product companies, and manufacturing projects have entered the market. Even hemp in food has taken the main stage as a replacement for other in-demand plant-based ingredients like soy and pea protein. But federal legalization doesn’t mean it is without controversy. We are grateful to have an esteemed panel attending to guide us through their world of the oldest domesticated crops in the world. We will be co-hosting with Kaelan Castetter, CEO, Castetter Sustainability Group & Empire Standard A huge thank you to: - Richard Rose, Legendary Hemp, The Richard Rose Report - Chad Rosen, Founder & CEO, Victory Hemp Foods - Ari Sherman, President & Co-founder, Evo Hemp

Constellation Brands, Diageo, Coca-Cola, Starbucks...all big players in the beverage space who are experimenting with and acquiring cannabis beverage brands. So where's the rub? Well, innovation houses like Vertosa have helped to launch and revolutionize these brands. In our second event with our friends at Vertosa, we are grateful to have an esteemed panel attending to guide us through their world of engineering new age beverage. A huge thank you to: - Xander Sheperd, Co-founder, Artet - Theresa Griffith, Director of Product Development, Vita Coco - Chris Cuvelier, Head of Beverage, Caliva - Austin Stevenson, Chief Innovation Officer, Vertosa

As legalization in cannabis and psychedelics continues to gain more momentum, the negative stigmas surrounding them are beginning to fade and heading in a brave new direction. New research and information in support of mental health and recovery are coming out and it’s beginning to feel like the more we learn, the less we know. As a result, the need for education is more important now than ever. We will be co-hosting along with Rachel Burkons, Co-founder, Altered Plates Hospitality. We are grateful to have an esteemed panel attending to guide us through their world of education in cannabis & psychedelics. A huge thank you to: - Jessica Catalano, Chef & Author - Scarlet Ravin, Founder & Alchemist, White Fox Medicinals - Rob Mejia, Chef & President, Our Community Harvest