Ben Larson, CEO of Vertosa
Ben Larson has built, coached, and invested in early stage companies in the tech and cannabis sectors for over a decade. He is the CEO of Vertosa, a science-backed, service-first cannabis company that creates the most effective and reliable active ingredients for infused products.
Ben co-founded Gateway in 2015, California's first silicon valley-style business accelerator dedicated to the emerging cannabis industry. Previously, at Founder Institute, he mentored and directed local programs while managing global operations into over 100 cities around the world.
Mr. Larson is a founding board member of the Cannabis Beverage Association and founding member of ATACH's Cannabis Beverage Council; and he was recently elected as Treasurer of the Executive Board for the National Cannabis Industry Association. He was recognized by Forbes in 2022 and 2023 as one of the 42 pioneers to watch in the green rush.