Adam Berk, CEO of Driven by Stem

Welcome to the Green Rush, a podcast at the intersection of cannabis, the capital markets and culture. On a weekly basis, hosts, Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich speak with the leaders who are moving the industry forward. From politicians to investors, from celebrities to advocates, The Green Rush is the place for people who want to learn about the business, politics, policy and cultural impact of cannabis. Today, Nick and Anne are talking with Adam Berk, CEO of Driven by Stem, a vertically integrated, farm-to-home, delivery-as-a-service platform redefining the future of the Cannabis industry. Our hosts chat with Adam about the company’s most recent evolution following its acquisition of Driven Deliveries and how its positioning the company to quickly scale and dominate the growing delivery landscape. In addition, Adam provides tremendous insight into the interplay between e-commerce and cannabis, the rise of online delivery as well as hot topics in the industry including the reintroduced SAFE Banking Act. Now on to our conversation with Adam Berk, of Driven by Stem. Adam Berk, CEO of Driven by Stem  Former CEO of Osmio (now GrubHub), the first patented web-online food ordering system.  A founder of HYD for Men, an artisanal men’s grooming company, Adam also founded PPI Co., which patented the first paper water bottle.  A graduate of Cornell University with a degree in finance and hospitality, he also has an MBA from University of Miami. Links and mentions in the show https://www.drivenbystem.com/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true