Rob Sanchez is a product leader who operates at the intersection of cannabis, technology and connoisseurship. With over 13 years in the cannabis industry, he began as a home grower during college before working in Denver’s medical market as a cultivator and hashmaker.

That hands-on foundation led him into cannabis software, where he has spent the last decade building and improving seed-to-sale, POS, ERP and compliance platforms used by operators from Colombia to Canada. Rob has worked across seven cannabis technology companies, helping ensure inventory is tracked, operations run smoothly, and regulatory requirements are met without sacrificing usability.

Known for his systems thinking and deep respect for the plant, Rob focuses on designing products that align with how cannabis is actually grown, processed and sold. He holds multiple Agile and product certifications, completed the Master of Cannabis program and is a Certified Ganjier, specializing in evaluating flower and concentrate quality.

Rob is also a writer, speaker and podcast host, contributing to Fat Nugs Magazine, Beard Bros Media, ILGM and Sensi Seeds. He is an advocate for cannabis connoisseurship, craft quality and the people behind the plant.

“I’ve always enjoyed complex systems, building teams and solving problems with technology. Throughout it all, cannabis connoisseurship has been constant. High-quality products and the people who create them deserve to be celebrated.”

Rob is available for public speaking, podcasts, collaboration & interviews

Certifications:

WIP Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) - Six Sigma Global Institute

12.28.2025 Certified Agile Leader (CAL1) - Scum Alliance

02.07.2024 A-CSM Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM) - Scrum Alliance

01.13.2023 Certified Barbeque Judge (CBJ) - Kansas City Barbeque Society

01.13.2023 Certified Table Captain (CTC) - Kansas City Barbeque Society

10.21.2022 Master of Cannabis Certification (MCC)- Cannabis Training University

08.07.2022 PMI Agile Certified (PMI-ACP) - Project Management Institute

05.12.2022 Certified Ganjier (CG) - Ganjier Program

03.06.2022 Certified Scrum Professional Product Owner (CSP-PO)

09.27.2021 Team Kanban Practitioner (TKP) - Kanban University

09.20.2021 Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner (A-CSPO) - Scrum Alliance

09.07.2021 Certified Scrum Master (CSM) - Scrum Alliance

08.05.2021 Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) - Scrum Alliance

10.23.25 & 10.30.25 The Forbidden Sessions, Remote

10.02.25 - 10.04.25 Awakening 2025, Los Angeles, CA

10.05.24 - 10.06.24 Awakening 2024, Los Angeles, CA

09.27.24 Lucky Leaf Expo, Albuquerque, NM

03.25.23 Lucky Leaf Expo, Kansas City, MO

10.21.22 Lucky Leaf Expo, Albuquerque, NM

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Listen the Getting High on Leadership Series

This series is a deep dive into Paul Karasik's book, Getting High On Leadership, focusing on conscious leadership.
Join Paul and Rob in discussions around each chapter of his book. Watch on Youtube or listen anywhere podcasts are found.