Ivan C.

Background

About Ivan C.

Dr. Ivan Casselman is a psychedelic researcher and entrepreneur specializing in building pre-IPO companies for listing by developing and implementing sound business and scientific strategies for long-term growth and success. He is an ethnobotanist, analytical phytochemist, and plant geneticist, with over 15 years of experience working in the psychedelic and cannabis industry. His experience in the development of herbal formulations, authentication, and quality control gives him unique insight into the development of cannabis-infused products across a wide variety of commercial applications. A regular speaker at industry events such as MJBiz, and contributor to publications such as the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Dr. Casselman’s expertise is sought out for his ability to effortlessly combine both the integrity of science and the practicality of business. Over the last decade, Dr. Casselman has been involved in the start-up, growth and expansion of several plant medicine and retail companies throughout Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Responsibilities included franchise expansion, sales operations, and implementation of a scalable corporate strategy. Dr. Casselman is a third-generation cannabis industry pioneer and advocate. He lives in Vancouver BC.