About Caleb Counts
Caleb Counts co-founded Connected Cannabis Co. in 2009, building it into California's top-grossing premium flower brand commanding ~$4,400/lb — roughly double the state average. Created the iconic Biscotti strain with rapper Berner.
Connected won 1st Place Indoor Flower at the 2021 Emerald Cup and swept Indica and Sativa at the High Times Cannabis Cup. He acquired Alien Labs in 2017 and raised $55M total, achieving 75% revenue CAGR through 2021.
Notable Credentials
- Co-Founded Connected Cannabis Co. (2009)
- 1st Place Indoor Flower, 2021 Emerald Cup
- 1st Indica & 1st Sativa, High Times Cannabis Cup
- Acquired Alien Labs (2017)
- $55M raised; 75% revenue CAGR
- ~$50M retail flower revenue Jan-Sep 2020 (highest in CA)
- California State University, Chico
Speaking History
Has appeared at:
Hall of Flowers 2024
Quick Info
Role
Co-Founder & CEO, Connected Cannabis Co
Topic Area
Business & Industry
Location
US
Type
Speaker