Special Advertising Section Trailblazers for 2023 As the regulated cannabis market grows and evolves, select industry experts offer the knowledge and experience needed to pave paths to success F rom packaging to law to serving patients, the state-legal cannabis industry requires companies to adhere to unique and sometimes cumbersome ways of doing things-or miss out on the ability to do business altogether. " In new industries, you have guidance and regulations forever changing, " said Ronald C. Lipof, president and CEO of Prince Lobel Strategic Advisors. " You are only going to understand the intent if you have lived the life cycle of a specific guidance. " This special section devoted to leaders in cannabis profiles innovative companies and individuals with years of experience navigating onerous local, state and federal regulations to drive the cannabis industry forward. Read on to learn how these leaders are closing deals, expanding footprints, pursuing criminal justice reform and making brands stand out. mjbizdaily.com | February 2023 29 LEADERS IN CANNABIShttp://www.mjbizdaily.com