Shane Edwards

Shane Edwards is a sales and business development professional with experience in the cannabis and technology industries. He worked as an Account Manager at Weedmaps from January 2018 to November 2018 in Irvine, CA, and then as an Emerging Market Account Manager from November 2018 to October 2019.1

Currently, Shane is the Founder and Chief Sales Officer at Kinship Gardens, a position he has held since July 2023.1 Prior to this, he served as the Director of Sales and Business Development at Surfside from October 2022 to November 2023.1

Shane's background also includes experience in the hospitality industry, having worked as a Certified Sommelier and Server at Mastro's Steakhouse for 6 years.1 He holds several certifications, including a Triangle Selling Certificate from ClozeLoop, a Certified Sommelier credential from the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas, and various certifications from The Trade Desk and IAB.1

Shane describes himself as curious about client needs and strives to create scalable, data-driven solutions. He emphasizes the importance of humility and empathy in his work, drawing from his experiences at Weedmaps during their IPO and at The French Laundry while it was gaining its Michelin 3-star status.1