Growing Like a High-Tech Weed
Until recently, “the future of cannabis” meant the end of draconian drug laws, increased patient access, and federal legalization of a safer recreational alternative to alcohol. While that bright picture has not yet fully developed, innovative technology is powering future dreams of a much different kind. Chris Beals, chief executive officer at WM Technology Inc. , is among those leading the charge into future tech. WM Technology is the entity that resulted from the merger of Weedmaps—one of the industry’s most high-profile brands—and Silver Spike Acquisition Corp.; the corporation debuted on the Nasdaq exchange in June 2021 with a market cap of $1.7 billion. Already formidable, the company aspires to become the industry’s foremost tech powerhouse, a goal it most recently demonstrated by acquiring digital menu , advertising, and education ecosystem Enlighten Technologies earlier this year. Founded in 2009, Weedmaps began life as a website where medical patients could find and review...