Access to capital in the cannabis industry is one of the largest barriers to entry. In order to move forward as an entrepreneur in this space, alternative sources of funding is necessary. This event will provide education around how to utilize crowdfunding models to create sustainable sources of revenue.

Joining us will include special guests Segun Idowu, Director of Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA), Aja Atwood, Founder of Trella Technologies, and Kamani Jefferson, President of the Massachusetts Recreational Consumer Council.

Agenda:
6pm – 6:30pm – Networking
6:30 – 6:35pm – Opening statements, Segun Idowu Black Economic Council of MA
6:35 – 7:35pm – Crowdfund Panel (Aja Atwood, Kamani Jefferson)
7:35 – 8:00pm – Networking

Questions:
What is Crowdfunding, how is it different from traditional capital investment?
What types of crowdfunding model’s exist?
How does MRCC Crowdfund?
How does Trella Tech Crowdfund?
How can Crowdfunding be applied to the cannabis industry?

Location:
Z-Gallery of Roxbury
391 Dudley St
Boston, MA

Food will be provided by:
Antonio’s Hi-Fi Pizza (Fields Corner, Dorchester, MA)

Seating: 50-60