I’m not saying that access to capital isn’t one of the biggest barriers to entry, what I am saying is....only a select few of us get to the point where we can even raise capital because we aren’t winning licenses😩😤. As states create programs aimed at lowering these barriers, there are real opportunities for Black entrepreneurs to get into the space. 🚨To everyone that’s ever been on a team that submitted a cannabis license application in any state: What did you wish you knew before you started the process? What were your biggest pain points? 🚨To anyone interested in submitting a cannabis license application: Do you know where to start? What do you need help with the most? My biggest takeaways from the process are: ➡️Start early, be organized and detail oriented ➡️Build a rockstar team...but in stages ➡️Tell them exactly what they want to hear Feel free to dm me if you have questions or thoughts around this that you’d rather keep private. I am excited to dive into this and help other entrepreneurs navigate this space with more clarity.