How Many Interview Rounds for Executives? It Depends

interview rounds

When you’re looking for your next executive hire, the interview process and its countless rounds of interviews can seem overwhelming. How can you ensure that you’re getting everything you need from an interview? It’s easy for the process to become redundant and tiring, both for the candidates and for those conducting the interview. You can […]

C3 Industries Co-Founder & CEO, Ankur Rungta

Ankur Rungta is co-founder and chief executive officer of C3 Industries Inc. Under his leadership, the company has raised over $100 million of capital and currently employs almost 400 people. Ankur and his team have overseen the development of six award-winning cannabis production facilities as well as twenty-one retail stores in Michigan, Massachusetts, Missouri and […]

Commercial Strategy Executive for Consumer Cannabis Products, Laurie Parfitt

Laurie Parfitt is an accomplished executive, leader & coach who inspires companies with her vision for what’s possible and her ability to execute and drive results. She has over two decades of driving innovation & execution across multiple functional areas within companies from start-up to Fortune 500. Laurie has honed her skills at organizations such […]

Regennabis Co-Founder & CEO, Patrick McCartan

Patrick McCartan is Co-Founder and CEO of Regennabis, the leading ESG & Sustainability advisory firm in the global cannabis industry and Co-Founder of Regenerative Cannabis Live, the world’s premier sustainable cannabis conference. Patrick is also Co-Founder of Regennabis Ventures, a private equity impact fund investing in cannabis startups with a commitment to sustainability and ESG, […]

Cannabis Industry Leader, Andrew DeAngelo

  Andrew DeAngelo, Cannabis Industry Consultant and Strategic Advisor, Co-founder of Harborside & Last Prisoner Project, Founder of Andrew DeAngelo Consulting   Andrew DeAngelo is a visionary leader with a proven track record of enacting systemic social change and developing best practices in cannabis — he is the very definition of a trailblazer and someone […]

NORML Founder, Keith Stroup, Esq.

Keith Stroup is a Washington, DC public-interest attorney who founded NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) in 1970.  Stroup obtained his undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Illinois in 1965, and in 1968 he graduated from Georgetown Law School in Washington, DC. Stroup first smoked marijuana when he was […]

Will Working in the Cannabis Industry Damage Your Personal Brand as a Leader?

cannabis and personal marketing

It’s official. Cannabis is becoming more mainstream. Does that mean you should consider a job in the industry? Some executives may hesitate to work for a cannabis company until they gain a full understanding of how it fits in with their personal marketing plan and career aspirations.  Cannabis experience can be a valuable addition to […]

Phoenix Distributors Managing Partner, Chris Finelli

 Chris has held both sales and leadership positions in the investment management as well as executive leadership positions in the cannabis industry. In his current role, Chris is the Managing Partner of Phoenix Distributors, a sales and marketing as a service company for the cannabis industry. Phoenix Distributors focuses on helping Cannabis and CBD […]

Evo Hemp Co-Founders, Jourdan Samel & Ari Sherman

Ari Sherman and Jourdan Samel are Sales & Marketing executives in the natural products industry. Ari and Jourdan Co-Founded Hemp Health and natural foods brand Evo Hemp in 2012 to facilitate the evolution of the United States family farm. By establishing a supply chain of U.S. grown hemp, they’re working to revive the country’s agricultural system. […]

Flourish Software CEO, Colton Griffin

Colton Griffin, Flourish Software

Colton is CEO of Flourish Software, a leading supply chain management and seed to sale tracking software solution for the cannabis, CBD, and hemp verticals. Colton’s career and expertise are at the intersection of supply chain operations, enterprise software, and analytics. He graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a BS in Industrial Engineering. […]

RYTE Brands CEO, Eric White

Eric is CEO at RYTE™ Brands, a portfolio company whose holdings include RYTE CBD, Moksha Chocolate, and LYTE (CBD Pre-Rolls). He launched RYTE online and in-stores in August of 2020, building out and executing RYTE’s branding and product portfolio, DTC and Retail sales channels, and national marketing campaigns. Eric also works closely with RYTE’s portfolio […]

Copperstate Farms Managing Director, J. Fife Symington IV

Episode 57 - J. Fife Symington IV - Co-Founder & Managing Director at Copperstate Farms

J. Fife Symington IV is an entrepreneur and Arizona native with more than three decades of experience in greenhouse agriculture. He serves as Managing Director of Copperstate Farms, a vertically integrated cannabis company he co-founded in 2016.  Symington’s agricultural pursuits began in the early 90’s. After graduating with honors from Harvard University, Symington spent time […]

Learning from the Best: Core Values of Top Medium-Sized Workplaces

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At Y Scouts, we have the unique opportunity to learn about the cultures and workplaces of the organizations we serve as part of our executive search process. A core part of any organization is its company values. What are core values, exactly? Core values are simply the beliefs and opinions that inform intentions and actions. […]

Why Design Thinking Should InformYour Talent Acquisition Strategy

applying design thinking to talent acquisition strategy

The design thinking framework was first used by designers (hence the name), but the principles can be applied to many disciplines. In fact, talent acquisition strategies are embracing the benefits of design thinking. We define design thinking as: A structured, iterative, and empathic methodology used to solve problems and discover imaginative opportunities in order to […]

NUG Inc. CEO & Founder, John Oram

Episode 55 - John Oram - CEO & Founder of NUG

Dr. Oram holds Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in environmental chemistry and engineering from the University of California Los Angeles and bachelor’s degrees in analytical chemistry and biochemistry from the University of Colorado at Boulder.  Dr. Oram spent his research years studying the complex physical and chemical processes governing the fate of contaminants in the coastal environment.  […]

Flowr Corporation CEO, Vinay Tolia

Episode 54 - Vinay Tolia - CEO of Flowr Corporation

Born and raised in Michigan, Mr. Tolia attended the University of Michigan where he earned a BA in economics and BSE in Industrial and Operations Engineering,  He previously held roles with investment banking firms Peter J. Solomon Company and hedge fund Midtown Capital before co-founding Bengal Capital Trading LLC, a Chicago based hedge fund. While […]

Is Your Company Ready for a Chief Product Officer?

When to hire a Chief People Officer

Hiring your company’s first chief people officer (CPO) is often the mark of a broader strategic shift within your organization, rapid growth or both. Maybe you just doubled the size of your workforce, opened a satellite office (or have fully embraced remote work) or maybe you want to get to the root of a turnover […]

Modern Executive Recruiting Practices Companies Should Know About

xecutive Recruiting Best Practices

High stakes are in-play when you choose to bring new leadership to your organization. An executive hiring decision and eventual onboarding can impact your business reputation, staff morale and engagement, the company’s strategic direction and the path to organizational success.  CriticalEye, a peer-to-peer community, advises leaders that new CEO decisions regarding strategy versus implementation and […]

New Frontier Data Founder and CEO, Giadha A. DeCarcer

Episode 53 - Giadha A. DeCarcer - New Frontier Data

 Giadha A. DeCarcer is the Founder and CEO of New Frontier Data, the authority in data, analytics and business intelligence for the worldwide cannabis industry. An entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in business strategy, execution, management and business development, DeCarcer’s began her career in banking, and progressed to technology, data analytics, intelligence […]

Retained Search vs. Traditional Recruiting: Who Wins?

executive search firms vs recruiting

Executive search firms provide people — and who doesn’t need people? In a low stakes position, you can probably rely on the tried and true methods of recruiting. After all, there are lots of ways to fill a seat. So if that’s all you need, finding a candidate is relatively straightforward. Who knows…you might stumble […]

8 Exceptional Desk Stretches To Do While Sitting At A Desk

desk stretches

We’ve always believed that mental and physical health is crucial – take care of yourself, find your balance, and stay sharp. This is especially true at work, where the average American spends 8.6 hours a day. Experts recommend that you should stretch at least once per hour, so that’s why we’ve done a little research […]

Does Your Nonprofit Need a Chief Strategy Officer?

To maximize its impact, your nonprofit needs to be able to expand and operate efficiently while adapting to the ebbs and flows in your sector. Normally, this forward-thinking responsibility falls on the ED, but this can sometimes make his or her job unmanageable with all the other responsibilities that go with the position. This can […]

How Does a Confidential Executive Search Firm Work?

confidential search firm

How Confidential Executive Search Works Imagine how mortified you’d be hearing through the grapevine that you’re being replaced or worse – coming across your job description. Or perhaps an employee who has been waiting for years for that promotion finds it posted on a job board. Not every leader is in the right role. If […]

Guide to Hiring a Chief Operating Officer for Your Nonprofit

How To Hire A Nonprofit COO

When an organization grows to the point where the ED’s duties become overwhelming, many consider adding a COO, or chief operating officer. The exact role that a COO plays varies from organization to organization, but generally, the COO oversees administrative and operational functions within the nonprofit. They may also act as the “second in command” […]

Where Did Fortune 500 CEOs Go To College?

list of colleges that produced Fortune 500 CEOs

Many individuals across a variety of industries look to Fortune 500 companies for inspiration. There is plenty of inspiration to be had from where a Fortune 500 CEO is now. Nevertheless, there’s also valuable knowledge to gain from learning where they started—especially when hiring a new CEO. In other words, the question to ask is […]

Master Purpose-Driven Hiring with
‘Hiring on Purpose.’

This essential guide is designed for business leaders and HR professionals who aim to streamline their hiring process and secure top talent that aligns perfectly with their company’s mission and culture.