Steve DeAngelo is a cannabis activist, entrepreneur, and author who has been at the forefront of the movement to legalize marijuana for over four decades. He is the co-founder of Harborside, one of the first licensed medical cannabis dispensaries in the United States, and has played a pivotal role in shaping the legal cannabis industry as we know it today. DeAngelo is also the founder of the Arcview Group, a cannabis investment and market research firm, and the author of the book “The Cannabis Manifesto: A New Paradigm for Wellness.” Through his tireless efforts and dedication to the cause, DeAngelo has earned the nickname “Godfather of the Legal Cannabis Industry” and is widely respected for his contributions to the field.