A project by Our Dream

Our Academy is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit workshop, mentorship program, and open education resource for cannabis equity applicants, legacy operators, and others impacted by the War on Drugs.

A project by Our Dream

Our Academy is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit workshop, mentorship program, and open education resource for cannabis equity applicants, operators, and others impacted by the War on Drugs.

testimonials

Our Academy has been amazing. If it wasn't for Our Academy I don't think we would be as close to opening as soon as we did. OA helped us with educational information and our pro forma. Hilary and Devan have been great so, we'd like to thank OA to help us through this journey.
Penny Monge and Shana Gonzales
Co-founder of Quality Roots and NYS CAURD Licensees
Our Academy is a network of like-minded Professionals looking to shape the future business leaders of the Cannabis Industry. They are here to help us grow and succeed with tools, knowledge and vision to drive our success further. Here you will find The Dream Team of Mentors well versed in their fields pertaining to Cannabis Regulations, Compliance, Taxation & the MRTA. All State Driven Executive Leadership Building Mentorship Program. Geared toward our Success. Thank You, Our Academy!
Leslie Rodriguez
Co-founder of the Long Island Cannabis Club and NYS CAURD Licensee
"The OA Team has been super helpful to help with my team with understanding tech stacks, vetting contracts, media training, public speaking, community organizing, which is incredibly important for us during an injunction period, fundraising, and building community. We're so appreciative to the Our Academy Team and we hope to see their growth to help the continued success of license holders in NY State."
Osbert Orduña
Founder of the Cannabis Place Dispensary and NYS CAURD Licensee and NJ Licensee
Our Academy has a space in my heart. The whole organization from the founders to the mentors have been incredibly professional. They've helped me and others with vetting contracts and offers I was getting, predatory deals, and they offered a ton of informational classes. Having it recorded made it digestible and easy to follow. I have worked with them for more than a year and they have helped me so much. I have to thank Cristina, Devan, Hilary, Kimberly, and Sean, They have dedicated so much time and never refused a call from me. So out of all of the groups and companies I've met in this journey, Our Academy represents excellence and they take pride in their work — and above all else, they truly believe in us and want us to succeed, which is the most important part. I want to thank them from the bottom of my heart for the time and energy they've given to me and my peers.
Carson Grant
Founder of NY Elite Cannabis and NYS CAURD Licensee
"Our Academy provided a wealth of knowledge and resources to help take my business, ButACake, to the next level. The Academy is ran by a team of experienced business professionals who are extremely knowledgeable and supportive throughout the entire process. One of the most valuable aspects of the program was the networking opportunities it provided. I had the chance to connect with other business owners and entrepreneurs from all over the country. These connections have proved to be invaluable and have opened up new doors for my businesses. In addition to the support and guidance from the program mentors, I also received access to a range of tools and resources, including training materials, templates, and videos. These resources have been extremely helpful in driving the growth and success of my business. Overall, I would highly recommend Our Academy to anyone looking to take their cannabis business to the next level. It's an incredible opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with like-minded individuals in a supportive environment. Thank you to the program organizers for such an amazing experience!"
Matha Figaro
Founder of ButACake and New Jersey Conditional Manufacturing Licensee
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class of '24

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mentor program

Think you have what it takes to help turn dreams into reality? If you've ran a compliant cannabis license, transitioned from the legacy market, or have successfully raised capital within the past 2-3 years, we want to hear from you.

We're also always looking for technical assistance support with cannabis experience. By technical, we mean lawyers, accountants, and compliance aficionados — hit us up in the DMs (*jk*).... fill out this form and we'll get back to you as soon as we can!

mentor application

partner program

Our academy champions and partners are the people BTS that help us keep our dream of supporting underrepresented founders alive.

If you’re value-aligned and interested in making a donation — monetarily or with your time (we don’t discriminate) —we’d love to speak with you!

partner application
Two girls in letterman jackets standing next to each other. The girl on the left is smoking.

mentor program

Think you have what it takes to help turn dreams into reality? If you've ran a compliant cannabis license, transitioned from the legacy market, or have successfully raised capital within the past 2-3 years, we want to hear from you.

We're also always looking for technical assistance support with cannabis experience. By technical, we mean lawyers, accountants, and compliance aficionados — hit us up in the DMs (*jk*).... fill out this form and we'll get back to you as soon as we can!

mentor application

partner program

Our academy champions and partners are the people BTS that help us keep our dream of supporting underrepresented founders alive.

If you’re value-aligned and interested in making a donation — monetarily or with your time (we don’t discriminate) —we’d love to speak with you!

partner application