Cheech Marin Greets Entrepreneurs Competing for the Cannabis10x Crown

TAMPA, Fla., October 19, 2020 (Newswire.com) - ​​The iconic Cheech Marin joined Cannabis10x founders Jason Tropf and Holly A Ford, along with the quintessential Bruce Linton, for the most viewed cannabis event of 2020.

The global magic showdown manifested on September 26. "Retail Alchemy" boasted 15 finalists that competed "Shark Tank" style for the Cannabis10x Crown, with German cannabis dispensary retail chain HANF earning royal status.

Joining HANF, Fume, House of Saka, Entourage, Hush, Voyager, Halo Cannabis, Blinc, Dadirri, Sunpath, Nug, Hendrix Farms, Pineapple Express, Tree of Life Seeds, and Herron Family Farms levitated to the final event after an intense semi-final showdown on September 18 against 40 rival retail international brands.      

These events encourage brands to compete; the judges are world-renowned cannabis leaders, and the "Shark Tank" style Q&A provides an unprecedented learning experience. "There is a definite element of levity at these events!" Tropf mused. "But there is no mistake that they are creating serious growth in this industry."

Cheech Marin, the original Cheech & Chong, provided an educational but extremely entertaining interview with Cannabis10x founders Jason Tropf and Holly A Ford. He is also a brand leader and a distinguished art collector. 

Other keynote speakers boasted Cy Scott, CEO & Co-Founder of Headset, Kiran Sidhu, Founder and Director of international powerhouse Halo Labs, and Curt Dalton, CEO of Cannabis.net, in an intriguing interview with Cannabis 10x judge Bruce Linton.  

PRELIMINARIES: 
The first 100 brands were considered for the capital pitch event by Cannabis10x founders Jason Tropf & Holly A Ford in a detailed analysis and interview (submit brand for future events).

SEMI-FINALS: 
The 40 awarded semi-finalists underwent trials where they had two minutes to convince semi-final judges Hamish Sutherland, CEO White Sheep Corp,  Krishnan Varier, Managing Director Arcadian Fund & Patrick Rea, Founder & CEO Canopy Boulder that they wielded superiority over their peers. 

FINALS: 
CANNABIS COIN ROUNDS For the finals, brands had five minutes to pitch "Shark Tank" style to Cannabis10x judges including Bruce Linton, Founder & Former CEO of Canopy Growth Corp. As an added element of alchemy, audience votes decide the three early 'Coin' round champions. 

Coin round winners were HANF - Central Europe's oldest and largest cannabis wellness retail chain: HUSH - Makers of a device aimed at reducing the harm from secondhand smoke; and Tree of Life Seeds - high-quality CBD oil made in the USA.

Cannabis Coin Runner-Ups Were Voyager - consume cannabis without smoking or vaping; House of Saka - cannabis-infused, alcohol-removed Napa Valley Wines; and Fume - vertically integrated Napa luxury brand.

FINALS: 
THE CANNABIS CROWN - The three Cannabis Coin victors had 1 minute to convince the 10x judges that they were superior. And HANF was the unanimous, undisputed new crown prince.

Cannabis10x is a business brokerage assisting clients in raising capital, creating successful exits and partnerships & franchising domestic & international brands.

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Source: Cannabis10x