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CannaGather is the largest cannabis industry community in New York. Join us for a lecture style event with amazing speakers plus a great networking community. No cannabis consumption is allowed at our events.
Mr. Linton is the founder of Canopy Growth Corporation (CGC) & co-founder of Tweed
Marijuana Incorporated. Canopy Growth was the first cannabis producing company in North America to be listed on a major stock exchange (TSX, July 2016) & included on a major stock index (S&P/TSX Composite Index, March 2017). Bruce's experience as a founder, CEO, & Board member across a wide variety of enterprises has influenced the positive start of Canopy Growth, which to date has enjoyed market support for capital raises of over $6 billion including a $5 billion CAD investment by Fortune 500 beverage company, Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ).
Bruce's focus has been driving the Company's overall strategy including its Canadian and
international expansion efforts as well as laying the groundwork for the Company's future move into cannabis-based consumer products including cannabis-based medicines, with the founding of subsidiary Canopy Health Innovations, & into cannabis-based beverages, through a strategic
partnership with Constellation Brands.
After beginning his career at Newbridge Networks Corporation, he has since held positions that include General Manager & Re-Founder of Computerland.ca, President & Co-Founder of webHancer Corp, & part of the establishing team at CrossKeys Systems Corporation. He was also part of the leadership team for the NASDAQ/TSX initial public offering at CrossKeys. He is the past Chairman of the Ottawa Community Loan Foundation, past Board Member and
Treasurer of Canada World Youth, past Board of Governor for Carleton University, past
President of the Nepean Skating Club, & past President of the Carleton University Students Association.
AWARDS CATEGORIES
Movers & shakers in the New York City cannabis industry community
Entrepreneurs.
<$100m Company Executives
Operators.
>$100m Company Executives
Investors.
Capital Markets
Champions.
Legalization, Social Justice/Equity, & Analogous Industry Driving Forces
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