Tarek Tabsh

Tarek K. Tabsh is a prominent entrepreneur and executive in the cannabis industry with extensive experience in legal and commercial cannabis ventures. He co-founded Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies (OCT) in 2017, a UK-based pharmaceutical company that develops therapies targeting the endocannabinoid system for areas such as pain and cancer, in partnership with Oxford University.12

Tabsh currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Relativity Acquisition Corp.12 He is also a founding partner of GT Consulting since 2017, advising major companies on the cannabis industry and M&A strategies.1

Some of Tabsh's other notable achievements include:

1. Co-founding Province Brands in 2016, creating the world's first cannabis brewery.1
2. Founding New Amsterdam Naturals dispensary in Las Vegas, which won over 25 industry awards.1
3. Being named to High Times' list of Top 100 Most Influential Figures in Cannabis in 2018 and 2019.1

Recently, in January 2025, Tabsh purchased magician Lance Burton's former Henderson hillside castle for $4 million.4

Tabsh's LinkedIn profile indicates he has 500+ connections and is associated with Hoplite Systems.3 His educational background includes studies at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.3