Member Since 2020
cannabisMD
New York City Area
Michael Klein has a background in consumer entertainment, digital media, and retail. He possesses deep knowledge and experience in identifying and scaling new audiences using the most nascent technology and storytelling methods across a multitude of platforms. He has been part of some of the most iconic media brands in the world including MTV, Condé Nast, Sundance, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Klein is the CEO of cannabisMD, the global authority on medical cannabis and CBD. The company addresses the needs of underserved audiences in the cannabis and CBD market by integrating technology, data, and e-commerce to unlock and engage emerging consumer segments. Most recently, Klein was CEO of Trees Corporation, a publicly-traded next-now cannabis retail chain at the intersection of content, community, and commerce. Trees acquired Klein’s previous cannabis venture, Miraculo Inc.
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