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Mike Tyson is a former professional boxer who reigned as the undisputed world heavyweight champion from 1987 to 2005. Tyson, an investor in Wesana and company advisor, has suffered from traumatic brai…
Musician/Comedian/Writer/Actor
Reggie Watts is an internationally renowned Musician/Comedian/Writer/Actor who currently stars as the bandleader on CBS’s The Late Late Show with James Corden. Using his formidable voice, looping peda…
Professor of Psychiatry, Director of the Center for Psychedelic Psychotherapy and Trauma Research, Mount Sinai medical school and Bronx Veterans Affairs
Rachel Yehuda, PhD, is an Endowed Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience of Trauma. She is also Director of Mental Health at the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Yehuda is a rec…
Bioresearch Monitoring Specialist, FDA and US Public Health Service
CDR Gunn is an officer in the United States Public Health Service and serves as an FDA Investigator with the Bioresearch Monitoring program. He has been with the FDA and USPHS for 13 years and current…
Ralph Metzner Distinguished Professor of Neurology & Psychiatry, Director Psychedelics Division, Neuroscape
Robin Carhart-Harris moved to Imperial College London in 2008, with a PhD in Psychopharmacology; there, he designed human brain imaging studies with LSD, psilocybin, MDMA and DMT, a clinical trial of …
Ketamine Therapist and Trainer, Psychedelic Coalition for Health, Inbodied Life, Imbodied Life
Lauren Taus graduated summa cum laude from Columbia University in 2004 with a BA in Religion before continuing on to NYU for her Masters in Social Work. Lauren is licensed as a clinical therapist in b…
Speaker, Author, Mycologist, Researcher, Entrepreneur, Fungi Perfecti
Paul Stamets, speaker, author, mycologist, medical researcher and entrepreneur, is considered an intellectual and industry leader in fungi: habitat, medicinal use, and production. He lectures extensiv…
Integrative Pain Management Physician, Spine and Wellness Centers of America
Dr. Michelle Weiner is double board-certified in Interventional Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and a partner in private practice at Spine and Wellness Centers of America. She i…
Founder, Apeiron investments
Christian Angermayer is a serial entrepreneur, investor and visionary who builds and invests in the companies that are shaping the future of humanity. Driven by a desire for people to live longer, hap…
Founder & CEO, PXG
Bob Parsons, possibly best-known as the founder of GoDaddy, is widely recognized for his entrepreneurial and philanthropic efforts. Currently, Bob is the CEO and founder of YAM Worldwide, which is hom…
Founder & CEO Blueprint, Kernel & OS Fund, former CEO Braintree Venmo
Bryan Johnson sold Braintree to Venmo for $800m in 2013. Through Project Blueprint, he achieved top 1.5% metabolic health, 66% lower inflammation than average-10-year-old, & reduced speed of aging by …
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, NYU School of Medicine
Dr. O’Donnell is a board-certified psychiatrist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the NYU School of Medicine, where she focuses on the theory, practice, and teaching of psychedelic therapy at t…
Medical Lead, Roots to Thrive
Dr. Pamela Kryskow is a medical doctor with a strong interest in chronic pain, mental health and psychedelic medicine.
She is a clinical instructor at UBC and adjunct professor at VIU.
She is one …
Mental Health Advocate
Lamar Odom, two-time NBA Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist, NYT bestselling author, an ex-addict, is now stepping into his second half of life as an astute businessman, mental health advocate, and mento…
How to Change Your Mind Director
Lucy Walker is an Emmy winning, twice Oscar-nominated director renowned for creating riveting, character-driven nonfiction. Walker’s new Netflix series is How To Change Your Mind (2022) which she dire…
Chief Medical Officer, Awakn Life Sciences
Dr Ben Sessa is Chief Medical Officer at Awakn Life
Sciences, a biotechnology company with clinical
operations, developing and delivering psychedelic
therapeutics (medicines and therapies) to better t…
CEO & Founder, DemeRx
Deborah Mash is one of the world’s foremost experts on the hallucinogenic drug ibogaine. She is the CEO and Founder of DemeRx Inc., a clinical stage drug development company advancing ibogaine and nor…
Founder/Clinical Director/Plant Medicine Formulator, Cannectd Wellness
Shari B. Kaplan, LCSW is an innovative formulator of plant extracts and an integrative mental health clinician. Her plant formulations are used in the cannabis products and health and wellness industr…
Senior Advisor, Scientific Advisory Boards, JLS Fund
Alleged to have produced “90% of the world’s LSD,” he is a former drug policy fellow at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, research associate in neurobiology at Harvard Medical School, and deputy…
Longevity & NAD+ Specialist | Cellular Expert
Dr. Halland Chen, MD is a Double Board-Certified physician specializing in natural ways for patients to heal faster and feel better. Dr. Halland has been featured on HBO, Forbes, and Elle and is an ex…
Susan Hill Ward Professor of Psychedelics and Consciousness
Matthew W. Johnson, Ph.D., is The Susan Hill Ward Endowed Professor of Psychedelics and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Working with psychedelics since 2004, he …
Host of the MAPS Podcast/Facilitator/Psychedelic Advocate and Cultural Ambassdor
Over the course of the last 30 years, Zach has found himself in the center of the psychedelic movement with a front row seat for the modern renaissance while also having first hand knowledge of the hi…
Executive Director, MAPS
Rick Doblin, Ph.D., is the founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). He received his doctorate in Public Policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School …
professor, Imperial College London
Prof. Nutt is Chief Research Officer at Awakn Life
Sciences, a biotechnology company with clinical
operations, developing and delivering psychedelic
therapeutics (medicines and therapies) to better tr…
Journalist, Author of Psyched: Seven Cutting-Edge Psychedelics Changing the World, Forbes
Amanda Siebert is an author and journalist focusing on the intersections of culture, health, science, and business in cannabis and psychedelics. She is the author of Psyched: Seven Cutting-Edge Psyche…
UFC Hall of Fame and Umbo founder, Umbo
Rashad Evans is a former UFC light heavyweight champ, recent UFC hall of fame inductee, and founder of Umbo a functional mushroom company. His history and desire to advance plant medicines makes him …
Comedian and Science Communicator, Good Trip Tour
Shane Mauss is an award-winning comedian who has interviewed over 400 scientists for The Here We Are Podcast. He was the subject of the documentary ‘Psychonautics: A Comic’s Exploration of Psychedelic…
Strategic Advisor, Psycheceutical
Kevin Harrington is a well-known TV personality, original Shark on Shark Tank, inventor of the infomercial, and “As Seen on TV” pioneer. He has launched over 1000 products generating more than $6 bill…
Partner, Alumni Ventures
Nancy has been a part of the investment startup world for nearly 15 years. She co-founded 3 companies, resulting in 1 exit and 1 growing seed stage blockchain company (backed by Atomico Angels and Out…
CEO, BetterLife Pharma
Ahmad Doroudian obtained his PhD from the University of British Columbia in Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism. He has over 25 years experience as the founder and CEO of pharmaceutical companies. Hi…
Psychedelics for Climate Action
Advancing new ideas and connecting people, Marissa Feinberg is Founder and Chief Storyteller of Triple Bottom Why. Her consultancy offers communications, marketing, digital, and brand storytelling in …
Account Executive, Cobblestone Digital, Psychedelic Advocate
Sarah is a passionate advocate for Entheogens and ending the racist War on Drugs. She received her education in Public Health from Cornell University and has spent years researching public health and …
Outlaw Filmmaker
Writer/Director Seth Ferranti, the King of True Crime and writer/producer of the Netflix hit documentary, White Boy, is at it again. His studio Outlaw Films has just released three feature documentari…
CEO, Ferrazzi Greenlight
Keith Ferrazzi is an entrepreneur and renowned global thought leader in the future of work and leadership. As Founder and Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its research institute Go Forward to Work,…
Neuroscientist & IPN Labs Director at the Intercollegiate Psychedelics Network
Carli received her doctorate in neuroscience with her thesis and postdoc work understanding the effects of hallucinogenic LSD on visual and memory areas of the brain using in vivo electrophysiology in…
Founder, Integrative Medicine US | CR8 Health
Dr. Fields is a renowned integrative medicine practitioner, martial & visual artist, author, and speaker. He owns two clinics in South Florida, where he specializes in acupuncture, functional medicine…
Operations Director, Microdose
Leah Good is a multifaceted professional known for her outstanding abilities and charismatic personality. With a diverse background that blends technological prowess, creative ingenuity and operationa…
VP, Marketing and Investment Relations, Wellbeing Digital Sciences
As VP of Marketing and Investment Relations, Ms. Dolphin brings over 15 years of experience in marketing, business development and capital markets. Natalie held a managerial role at theCanadian Securi…
Founding Partner
Catharine is the founder and General Partner of Vice Ventures. She entered venture capital after working in retail M&A on Walmart’s digitally native vertical brands team, and has prior experience in e…
CEO, Mindstate Design Labs
Dillan DiNardo is founder and CEO at Mindstate Design Labs, a preclinical-stage biotechnology company developing the next generation of mental health therapeutics through the precision design of the p…
Biotech IP Attorney
Thomas Digby is a lawyer with more than 25 years’ experience in Canadian and US intellectual property (IP) law, in the field of pharmaceuticals. He has worked closely with diverse biotech start-ups, t…
Private Investor
Charlie brings over 30 years of experience as an investor in diverse industries, including software, e-commerce, renewable energy, cannabis, and psychedelics. Prior to becoming a psychedelics investor…
Psychedelic Psychiatrist, JOSEPH S FISHER MD INC
Scott Fisher, operating out of Fort Lauderdale, FL, is a psychedelic psychiatrist trained at the California Institute of Integral Studies and Northwestern University serving as Lead Facilitator at the…
Chief Conscious Connector, Best Selling Author
For over twenty years, Dom Farnan has been a fearless leader in high-growth settings, blending entrepreneurship and advocacy in each of her roles. Whether she’s recruiting talent for titans like Snapc…
Psychoanalyst, Psychedelic Psychotherapist & Founder, Country Retreats (Ketamine Retreats & Community)
Nikki (she/her) is a psychologist and clinical social worker trained in psychoanalysis, EMDR trauma treatment and in working with non-ordinary states of consciousness. She practices Psychedelic Harm…
UK Regulatory Lawyer and Commercial Advisor to the Psychedelic Industry
Nick is a solicitor and one of the few dedicated legal consultants to the cannabis and psychedelic medicines industries.
He is also an author of the Chambers & Partners Global Guide for Medical Canna…
Head of Bioinformatics, TruDiagnostic | Epigenetics Scientist
Dr. Dwaraka is the Head of Bioinformatics at TruDiagnostic, and an investigator specializing in aging, longevity, and bioinformatics. He has authored many publications relating to genetics, epigenetic…
Clinical Psychologist & Founder of Withinme Studio
Mariam Dum, Ph.D, is a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience in treating adults and adolescents. Operating her private practice in Hallandale, Florida, Mariam specializes in addressin…
CEO, Better U
After being paralyzed by severe depression and suicidal ideation in December of 2019, 1 ketamine therapy treatment saved his life. This dramatic transformation or “mental reset” was the catalyst for …
CEO, Cybin
An experienced Corporate Director and CEO: Doug has chaired the board of directors of a NASDAQ-listed company and as a CEO for the past 12 years has built and turned around three pharmaceutical compan…
CEO at Cointelegraph Communications, Cointelegraph
Anastasia Drinevskaya is Creative Director and CEO at Cointelegraph Communications for over 3 years. She is a sought after consultant and speaker for all things blockchain.
At Cointelegraph, Anastas…
CEO, IMIO Life
Abraham Dreazen, CEO & Founder of Nextage Therapeutics and IMIO Life, is a creative thinker and experienced architect with knowledge of concept design and design development. He is a serial entreprene…
Lead Psychotherapist and Director of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Provider Training, AIMS Institute
Dr. Alison Draisin PsyD, LMHC has been a psychotherapist/psychologist for nearly 30 years. In 2009, she founded and operated a successful award-winning medical cannabis edible company, Ettalew’s Edibl…
CEO of Clinically backed Plant Medicines, MDbio - The Doctors Brand | Entrepreneur & Consumer Advocate
Brenden is an ops focused executive and a seasoned entrepreneur with three successful businesses under his belt in nutraceuticals, media and business management consulting. He has overseen +$165M in i…
Author, Philosopher, Advisor to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Charles Eisenstein is the author of numerous books, including The More Beautiful World our Hearts Know is Possible. He currently advises Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in his Presidential campaign.
Founder & Managing Director, Vine Ventures, Vine VC
Ryan Zurrer has been a venture investor and entrepreneur for 16 years. He is an avid biohacker and was an early contributing member to the Quantified Self Movement in the early 2000s. Ryan was a seed …
Chief Medical Advisor | Cenegenics
Dr. Rafid Fadul, Chief Medical Advisor for Cenegenics, leverages his knowledge and experience as a pulmonary critical care physician toward the goal of exceptional preventive care and health optimizat…
CEO & Founder of The Wellness Agency
Jay is the CEO and founder of the The Wellness Agency (TWA). Working with impressive companies like Health-Ade Kombucha, I and Love and You, Wolfie’s, and Seed, the agency takes a macro approach, deve…
Chief Operating Officer, DoseConnect
For Erica Downing, meaning is found in cultivating strong, uplifting relationships. In Erica’s hands, conscious connection becomes a vocation as she connects talented individuals with growing companie…
Co-Founder and CEO, Apollo Neuroscience
Kathryn Fantauzzi is a CEO, inventor, speaker, and a thought leader at the convergence of health, technology, and data. She has led world-class teams and multi-million dollar projects to deliver break…
CEO, Frederick Research
Gregory Frederick Ferenstein, M.Sc. has been writing on innovation and psychology for over a decade. His peer-reviewed research was published in the leading journal of its field and his work appears i…
Coach, Writer, Special Operations Veteran, Leadership Coaching & Psychedelic Integration Coach
Alex Horton is an Army combat Veteran who spent ten years on active duty within Army Special Operations. Alex went on to attend USC and gained an MS in Organizational Psychology where she specialized …
Chairman of Nova Mentis' Scientific Advisory Board; Board Chairman & Chief Scientific Officer for Pilz Bioscience, Nova Mentis Life Science Corp.
Dr. Marvin S. Hausman is the Chief Medical Officer of Pilz Bioscience Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nova Mentis, and is leading their research and development efforts in medicinal psychedelics. …
Chief Medical Officer, Nue Life Health
Zayn Hassan co-founded Nue Life Health. He is trained in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL. He is passionate about the use of technology to build better so…
Partner, Vicente LLP
Shawn Hauser is a partner at Vicente LLP, where she co-chairs the firm’s Hemp and Cannabinoids Department and serves as a leading member of the firm’s Psychedelics and Emerging Therapies practice. She…
CTIO, Red Light Holland
CTIO of Red Light Holland and CEO of Radix Motion, Sarah is an entrepreneur utilizing knowledge from her cognitive neuroscience research that focused on psychedelics, embodiment, and immersive technol…
Founder of Hyphae Labs, Creator of the Psilocybin Cup
Reggie has over a decade of political campaign experience and has consulted with the largest mushroom cultivators in the world. Over the last 4 years, Reggie has established Oakland Hyphae and co-foun…
Partner & Co-Founder, re.Mind Capital
– Co-Founder of re.Mind Capital – biggest mental health VC fund
– CEO fin-tech startup
– Mid-cap Private Equity
– SVP Sales Media Company
Life Coach. Psychedelics evangelist
Co-Founder & Director, MindBio Therapeutics
Justin Hanka (Co-Founder & Director) is an investment banker with expertise in M&A and capital markets transactions in Australia, Europe and North America.
Journalist, Stock Analyst, Presenter, The Psychedelic Investor
James Hallifax is a writer and journalist who covers the psychedelic medicines space. After originally founding The Psychedelic Investor, James worked with Psychedelic Spotlight for a year, before goi…
Editor/Special Projects Lead
Zach Haigney is a writer, analyst, and founder of The Trip Report a newsletter offering insight, news, and analysis at the intersection of business, policy, and psychedelics. In 2022 The Trip Report w…
Portfolio Manager, Lion Capital Advisors
Philip is the Portfolio Manger at Lion Capital Advisors. He has been in the Family office space for 5 years. He trades and invests in the majority of asset classes, but finds his strength to be Long/S…
Chief Executive Officer, TheraPsil
Spencer is the CEO at TheraPsil and is a registered lobbyist and patient rights advocate. Spencer was first introduced to healing psychological trauma with altered states of consciousness and therapeu…
Founder and Executive Director, Psychedelic Access and Research European Alliance
Tadeusz Hawrot has spent 15 years working in the EU environment, leading the policy and advocacy work of several civil society organizations in the field of brain health. He was instrumental in settin…
Somatic Intimacy & Performance Coach
She has hundreds of thousands of followers and millions of views across her Instagram and TikTok. She is best known for her ability to take abstract emotional concepts and break them down into tangibl…
Managing Partner, JLS Fund
A Managing Partner of JLS Fund, Lindsay Hoover has over 20 years of experience in finance, including investment banking, strategic advisory and consulting, and principal investing. She is also Co-Fou…