About Seth Yakatan
Seth Yakatan co-founded Katan Associates in 2001, structuring $1.5B+ in cannabis and biotech strategic transactions including 18 M&A deals exceeding $550M. He founded Kalytera Therapeutics for cannabinoid-based medicines.
With 30+ years in corporate finance spanning Union Bank, Ventana Growth Funds, and his own firm, he serves on the FitLife Brands board (NASDAQ: FTLF) and has advised Eaze and Glass House Brands. MBA from UC Irvine.
Notable Credentials
- MBA Finance, UC Irvine; B.A. History, University of Denver
- Co-Founded Katan Associates (2001), $1.5B+ in transactions
- Board Director, FitLife Brands (NASDAQ: FTLF)
- Founder, Kalytera Therapeutics
- Advisor to Eaze and Glass House Brands
- Former merchant banker, Union Bank ($5B LBO group)
- Speaker at Benzinga, MJ Unpacked, CannabizCon
Speaking History
Has appeared at:
Hall of Flowers 2024
Quick Info
Role
Founding Partner, Katan Associates
Topic Area
Investment
Location
US
Type
Speaker