Degelis Pilla

Degelis Tufts Pilla is a successful entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of Tribe Brands, a family of cannabis lifestyle brands based in New York City.1 Some key points about her background and career:

Professional Experience

• Founded TribeTokes in 2017, which creates premium cannabis vapes, wellness and beauty products1
• Previously worked in investment banking at J.P. Morgan and as an investment analyst at Sands Capital Management1
• Served as COO of fashion technology startup TopShelf Clothes and as Managing Director at Instafluence, a social media influencer agency1

Education and Qualifications

• Graduated from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia
• Holds a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation1

Entrepreneurial Focus

• Passionate about plant science and mindfulness
• Committed to creating high-quality, lab-tested cannabis products that are safe for consumers
• TribeTokes focuses on clean vaping products without harmful additives like MCT, PG, PEG, VG or Vitamin E Acetate

Recent Achievements

• TribeTokes was included in Inc.'s 2024 Female Founders 200 list3
• The company has expanded to over 150 SKUs and exceeds $2 million in annual sales2
• Launched in the adult-use cannabis market in Massachusetts, with plans for New York and New Jersey2

Degelis Tufts Pilla has successfully combined her background in finance and technology with her passion for cannabis and wellness to build a growing brand in the emerging cannabis industry.