Tahira Rehmatullah

“At the start, we weren’t really valuing companies at all. It was based on market potential,” Aaron Grey of Alliance Global Partners highlighted during a deep-dive session on the evolution of cannabis company valuations at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Hollywood,...

To celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s essential to shine a light on the women making strides in the Cannabis industry, a field historically dominated by men. These remarkable women are set to share their experiences and wisdom at the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital...

At the heart of the cannabis industry’s evolution, Tahira Rehmatullah stands out not just for her roles but for the depth of her involvement across the spectrum. As a partner at Highlands Venture Partners, co-founder and CEO of Commons, Last Prisoner Project board member and upcoming speaker...

Ever since the launch of the legal cannabis market in New York last year, the industry has been dealing with one setback after another. In March, the Coalition for Access to Regulated and Safe Cannabis (CARSC) filed a lawsuit against the OCM for allegedly violating MRTA by reserving...

As the United States faces a long-overdue reckoning on racial justice, leading cannabis voices Akwasi Owusu-Bempah and Tahira Rehmatullah are releasing "Waiting to Inhale: Cannabis Legalization and the Fight for Racial Justice," a compelling examination of the Intersection of racial...

The ideal way to identify how and why consumers buy cannabis is through market research, several marketing experts said during a panel discussion hosted by Progress Partners EIR Director Jessica Straw at the 2023 Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Miami. Trulieve Cannabis Corp.'s (CSE:...

Tahira Rehmatullah, CEO of Commons and a partner at Highland Venture Partners, shed light on the possible consequences of the stance taken by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on the cannabis industry during the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Miami Beach, Florida on Tuesday.  Benzinga...

Like any industry, scores of cannabis companies face difficult decisions as the market trends down. In many cases, roles are reduced or made redundant, as evidenced by the ongoing wave of cannabis layoffs announced in recent months. Often, non-essential and non-revenue generating components,...

The cannabis sector has yet to completely shed its reputation of being part of the "wild, wild west," but much has changed, T3 Ventures President Tahira Rehmatullah said Thursday during Benzinga's virtual Cannabis Capital Conference.  Cannabis operators with plenty of...

The best way to evaluate if a cannabis business is socially responsible is to start with management's "mission and purpose." That's according to Will Muecke, a partner at cannabis-focused private equity firm Artemis Growth Partners. Muecke discussed the topic Thursday as part...

Being a feminist is easier said than done. But these women are putting their money where their mouths are: in front of women. As cannabis really penetrates the mainstream, an increasing number of highly skilled, intelligent people are getting into the industry. And, while most of these characters...

It’s no secret investing in the cannabis space has been like navigating a minefield in the last year, but some of the top investors in the sector believe the downturn in the Canadian cannabis market in the past year has created opportunities in the U.S. market. Tim Seymour, CIO of Seymour...

Benzinga Cannabis Managing Director Javier Hasse is going on a speaking tour once again in 2020, with confirmed spots at big events including SXSW in Austin, Texas; the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Miami, Florida; and the NCIA's NorthEast Cannabis Business Conference in Boston,...

By Jessica Steinberg. Common statistics about women in the cannabis industry have been regurgitated like a mama bird feeding her nestlings – from the decreasing number of women in executive level positions to the lack of investment going to female founders. Whilst important to emphasize, who...

Tim Seymour, CIO of Seymour Asset Management and CNBC personality, hosted a panel Wednesday at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Toronto on how to make better, more informed investment decisions in the cannabis space. Matt Hawkins: Value In Early Stage Companies Matt Hawkins,...