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CanopyBoulder announces search for next Managing Director

Posted by CanopyBoulder on Feb 10, 2021 10:56:48 AM

Boulder, Colorado, February 10, 2021: CanopyBoulder is pleased to announce the search for a new Managing Director and Partner in CanopyBoulder, the first and most active business accelerator in the legal cannabis industry.  The cannabis industry is amidst a rapid growth phase, spurred on by essential business status, explosive sales growth and gains made toward federal legalization, marking a new moment for the industry and for CanopyBoulder.

To lead this new chapter, CanopyBoulder is recruiting an experienced Managing Director with a passion for cannabis entrepreneurship, with experience in venture capital, fundraising and advising founders. The Managing Director will be leading the next evolution of the company, building on the success of the first five CanopyBoulder accelerator funds and eleven cohorts.  Interested applicants should apply here:  https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2395869251/

Founded in 2013, CanopyBoulder has a simple mission - to invest in and incubate the most innovative ideas by supporting cannabis founders in the early stages of their businesses.  CanopyBoulder is invested in over 115 companies and supported by a network of 250 mentors and nearly 3,000 angel investors and VCs making it one of the largest early-stage cannabis ecosystems in the world. 

“This is a great opportunity for the right person to leverage seven years of community building and take CanopyBoulder into the next phase of industry growth.” says founder & outgoing CEO, Patrick Rea, “And we are excited to pass the torch.”

This is a senior-level opportunity that affords high visibility and responsibility.  The Managing Director will work side by side with the CanopyBoulder Board of Directors, raising capital for the fund, generating deal flow, negotiating investments and guiding early stage cannabis companies through the CanopyBoulder mentorship-driven business accelerator. 

CanopyBoulder is actively accepting applications here. Position is open to candidates in the Boulder/Denver area or remote. 

 

About CanopyBoulder:

CanopyBoulder is a business accelerator for companies in the legal cannabis industry. Since 2013, CanopyBoulder has made 130+ investments in 115 companies. CanopyBoulder advisors and mentors work closely with each company, helping define business models, refine unique selling propositions, and focus marketing and fundraising activities. For more information, please visit www.canopyboulder.com.