Kyle Crawford

Founder @Slimmies

Venice, CA, US

Founded brand of cannabis prerolls in California that surpassed $750k store sales across the state. Expanded brand family consisting of 10 total skus and 2 successful new product rollouts within 2 years leading to a base store count of 100 CA dispensaries with a 95% reorder rate.• Leveraged a contract manufacturing method to procure material, packaging, and branding to distribute throughout California using various license-holding partners for each step of the process.• Managed all aspects of the business between myself and 1 other founder. Raised $500k in total funding through various structures such as a traditional friends and family raise, SAFE and low-interest loan.• Negotiated strategic payment terms with all partners to manage cash flow cycle for reinvesting into the business.• Created full inventory and invoicing system to track and forecast production schedules and retail payment plans.• Designed all marketing initiatives for the brand resulting in loyal brand following throughout the state of CA.

Purdue University

Bachelor's of Science , Industrial Engineering

Lake Central High School

High School Diploma