LASER Incubator in Action

We understand the challenges facing underrepresented cannabis business owners and our highest priority is promoting equitable ownership within the industry by creating technology and opportunities that will drastically improve the life outcomes for people of color who have been marginalized and affected by the disproportionate impacts due to the War on Drugs.


developing entrepreneurs into a national cannabis brand

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Social Equity as a Service

Our highest priority is promoting equitable ownership within the cannabis industry which is why we assist equity partners with the licensing process, property procurement, compliance training, business development, and more. We’re the first minority-led cannabis company serving cannabis entrepreneurs nationwide.

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Get LASER Focused

LASER takes equity partners through a 10-week curriculum with industry experts and receive training in compliance best practices, mentorship, practical tools and solutions for business expansion, and more. Equity partners also receive access to Growing Talent’s smart cabinet of business resources, including our software, legal, and marketing teams as well as our investor network and retail partner, Good Tree.

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Enjoy Technological Solutions

Our systematic approach combined with our proprietary technology increases the efficiency in which equity partners learn best practices as cannabis business owners and become Good Tree Owner-Operators, our established retail partner and brand helping equity partners build more profitable and sustainable dispensaries.

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Cannabis Capital Gains

Upon completion of LASER, equity partners become Good Tree owner-operators and gain access funding and technical resources to assist in a variety of areas including legal services, rent waivers, supply chain development, a proprietary operating systems, and more. Equity partners receive all of the benefits and perks owner-operators are accustomed to similar to major Fortune 500 companies that franchise.

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Frequently asked questions

Who should apply to LASER?

We are looking for social equity applicants that have been verified by their respective municipalities and/or states, have some cannabis industry knowledge, and are looking to join a brand as an owner-operator.

Whether you have a commercial cannabis license, are applying for one, or have aspirations to obtain one for your business, we encourage you to apply.

What do applicants need to apply?

Applicants must be prepared to provide copies of the following verification documents, if applicable:

  • Verified social equity status

  • Current business related documents (e.g. business plan, pitch deck, financial statements, etc)

  • Resume or bio

Once selected, participants will be required to sign certain waivers and agreements as a condition to participation.

What do laser participants receive?

  • Access to Growing Talent’s smart cabinet of business resources, including our software, legal, and marketing teams as well as our investor network and retail partner, Good Tree

  • Ten (10) weeks of curriculum

  • Access to cannabis industry experts with combined with hands on support and training

  • An opportunity to become a Good Tree owner-operator

HOW DOEs growing talent select equity partners?

Equity partners are selected by the Growing Talent management team, which have extensive knowledge social equity-focused businesses. Applications will be assessed on a combination of their potential for success, real-life experiences, and their barriers to entry.

What’s included in the curriculum?

Ten (10) weeks of webinars taught by our team and industry experts. Participation is mandatory, and topics will include:

  1. Business Plan + Pitch Deck Creation

  2. Licensing + Permitting

  3. Property Procurement

  4. Legal + Compliance

  5. Hiring + Workforce Development

  6. Accounting + Taxes

  7. Fundraising

  8. Marketing + Branding

  9. Software Training

  10. Owner-Operator Training

We plan to conduct discussions for participants to talk about their progress, ask questions, raise concerns, and collaborate with other participants.

What happens to an applicant’s information after it’s submitted?

All applicants and applications are governed by the LASER Application Terms of Service and Growing Talents’s Privacy Policy.

Equity partners will have a voice in how their application information is used by the program and no information will be released to investors, media or others without participants’ express permission.

Growing Talent will delete all information and documents from applicants who are not selected for the program.

Are laser participants required to attend courses and events?

Participants are required to attend all events and courses, either by video link or in-person, travel permitting.

What is the overall goal laser helps applicants achieve?

To become a Good Tree owner-operator and gain an equitable stake in the cannabis marketplace.

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Good Tree dispensary & delivery

 
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Our retail partner, Good Tree, is a digitally native vertical brand powering cannabis delivery through our technology and systems. Since its launch in 2018, Good Tree has grown in reputation, talent, and resources.

 
 

By the numbers:

  • Over $200K MRR with $3.5M in total revenue since 2018

  • Over 22,000 deliveries with an average delivery time of ~60 minutes (industry average is 90 minutes at best)

  • Serviced over 8,500 customers in key markets including Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland, and San Francisco

  • Established relationships with cultivators in Emerald Triangle (Humboldt, Mendocino, and Trinity Counties)