Cannabis and Psychedelic Investing with Noa Kahner, CEO of Kahner Global
As Founder and CEO of Kahner Global, a company that specializes in curating high-level investor conferences, webinars, and private events in the cannabis and psychedelics space, Noa Kahner follows a mission to bring the utmost quality and integrity to her company's events.
Hosted annually in New York City, San Francisco, Toronto, Fort Lauderdale, Beverly Hills, and London, the summits provide a highly curated, unique, and intimate conference experience that brings an optimal deal flow to its audience of investors and entrepreneurs. Noa is passionate about bringing an impactful network to the alternative investment community and highlighting the industry's leaders and dealmakers.
We had the opportunity to speak with Noa to learn more about her summit and all things cannabis and psychedelic investing.
High Herstory: What made you interested in bringing your expertise to the world of Cannabis and Psychedelics?
Noa Kahner: Although any industry can be featured to family offices and ultra-high net worth investors, I felt Cannabis and Psychedelics were underserved in providing a true investor conference to vetted investor attendees. The psychedelics industry is so exciting and promising in terms of bringing real change to the mental health industry which is why I am a huge believer in the space. When the cannabis industry was beginning to boom, I felt the same excitement in the opportunities that this new industry will bring.
High Herstory: What is your mission behind Kahner Global and how did you begin the summits?
Noa Kahner: Kahner Global provides an intimate, highly curated investor conference for those looking to build a strong network of industry peers and investors. We began our summits in 2015 and were one of the first to bring together family offices and ultra-high net worth investors. We saw the opportunity to connect this new industry to private capital and did our first event in New York City that year. Since then we have expanded to host events in Miami, San Francisco, L.A., London, and Toronto.
High Herstory: Can you tell us more about Kahner Global’s Pitch Days?
Noa Kahner: Our pitch days are virtual opportunities for companies to share their decks and have discussions with interested investors. We held these primarily during COVID when live events weren’t an option, but continue to provide pitch opportunities virtually and in person. We are now back to doing our conferences and offer a pitch session at each event for companies to pitch to a room full of industry investors.
High Herstory: Are there any trends you’re particularly interested in cannabis or psychedelics?
Noa Kahner: I am interested to see the development in the mental health space once psychedelics become a form of medication for those who suffer from anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I believe psychedelics will be a game changer once they are used with therapy or under the right guidance. More research needs to be completed, but so far, it looks very promising.
High Herstory: Do you have any advice for entrepreneurs seeking investment?
Noa Kahner: As both of these industries grow more competitive each day, it’s important for entrepreneurs to clearly define their value proposition and what makes them unique. In addition to having a great idea, product or service, entrepreneurs need to show investors their track record of success, the team they’ve built, and financials.
High Herstory: What upcoming events are on the horizon?
Noa Kahner: Our next summit is in New York City on October 25 and then Miami February, 27, 2023.
High Herstory: Who are some of the speakers you are most excited about for the 2022 New York Summit?
Noa Kahner: We have Tremaine Wright, Chair of the NY Cannabis Control Board opening the event which will be a great opportunity to learn more about details for the cannabis program in NYC and across the state.
High Herstory: Is there anything else you want to share with us?
Noa Kahner: We are truly excited to bring our community together again in person for our well-regarded and respected conferences throughout North America. Our plan is to continue our expansion in 2023!
