Biography

Ryan Crane is a commercial strategist and entrepreneur with an extensive background in cannabis, consumer products, and institutional finance. His work has been featured in national cannabis and business publications, and he has advocated for cannabis destigmatization at events across the U.S., including a TEDx talk titled "Re-Thinking Cannabis," which explores the plant's therapeutic potential.

Ryan is the author of Cannabis: The Gateway Story, a book that delves into the fascinating history of cannabis in America and highlights the plant's unexpected impact on our social, political, and cultural landscape.

He holds an MBA with honors from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BA in Psychology and Neuroscience, magna cum laude, from Princeton University. Ryan is also a CFA charter holder.

Education

• MBA, University of Chicago Booth School of Business 
• B.A., Neuroscience & Psychology, Princeton University

Publications

Crane, R. Cannabis: The Gateway Story. Amazon, 2022.