Marijuana Business Magazine October 2018

Q In recent months GTI has reworked its leadership team. What qualities do you look for in leaders? A The team is everything. It’s all about hiring and surrounding ourselves with the right people, ensuring strong cultural fit and continually getting people in their lanes so that they and the business can succeed. Our team will more than double this year, but despite the growth, we don’t take shortcuts. Creating an environment where people want to be and work hard and contribute to our mission is a big lift, but something we take very seriously. We look for people who can add significant value in a specific part of our business in a way that elevates and brings credibility and integrity to GTI. Most importantly, they aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves. Glen Senk has experience leading high-growth brands, and (fellow Green Thumb board member) Wes Moore understands the need for the revitalization of impoverished communities impacted by the failed war on drugs. Q It’s been projected that consolidation will continue to accelerate across the cannabis industry over the next five years. What’s your projection, and where does GTI fit into this equation? A We can learn a lot from history. The cannabis land- scape looks similar to other historically fragmented markets such as cable and telecom. It’s already happening now as investors and operators see the massive U.S. opportunity. This is a $50 billion to $70 billion market, and no one player has 1% market share. We believe there will be a lot of winners and a lot of ways to win. The best we can do is execute on our business plan, allocate our capital wisely and put our business in the best position to create long-term value for our shareholders. This is a long game, and we’re only getting started. ◆ This interview has been edited for length and clarity. 5 Inspired by temperature USA Huber USA, Inc. 100 Centrewest Ct. Suite A Cary, NC 27513 Extraction at its finest Consistent and accurate temperature control solutions for easy integration in extraction labs and distillation plants for the best results and highest yields. For more information, please visit www.huber-usa.com/Unistat815 or call 800.726.4877 17 • Marijuana Business Magazine • October 2018