Internship

Public Policy Intern

Posted on 8/13/2024

LeafLink

LeafLink

201-500 employees

Wholesale platform for cannabis commerce

Compensation Overview

$19/hr

Remote in USA

Category
Legal Consulting
Consulting
Required Skills
Communications
Public Policy
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree preferred, not required.
  • Experience researching, analyzing, and evaluating policy issues, rules, regulations, and legislation.
  • Ability to effectively communicate complex information to a wide variety of audiences.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong skills in advocacy and using spoken and written rhetoric to persuade and inform.
  • Interest in the intersection of cannabis and policy.
Responsibilities
  • Track legislative and regulatory proposals covering a wide range of issues impacting the cannabis industry at all levels of government.
  • Conduct legislative and regulatory research and produce memos and talking points.
  • Support LeafLink’s engagement with state and federal trade associations and with external partners.
  • Draft and format written deliverables and other materials as assigned.
  • Assist in the upkeep of internal public policy materials (e.g., trackers, timelines, etc.)
  • Work strategically with cross-functional colleagues to support the work of the Public Policy team.

LeafLink operates as a wholesale platform in the cannabis industry, connecting retailers, brands, and distributors. It provides e-commerce tools that facilitate efficient order management, allowing businesses to send and receive orders seamlessly. The platform features user-friendly dashboards for tracking order status and includes messaging tools to enhance communication among users. LeafLink serves a diverse clientele, offering brands and distributors access to a network of licensed retailers along with order management and reporting tools, while retailers can shop from multiple brands in one place at no cost. With a significant market presence, managing over 52% of US wholesale cannabis and supporting more than 12,000 companies, LeafLink processes over $4.5 billion in orders annually. The company's goal is to optimize the cannabis supply chain and provide resources that help businesses navigate the market effectively.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$479M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • LeafLink's Payment on Sell Through option guarantees payments, reducing financial risks for brands.
  • The strategic partnership with NYCRA strengthens LeafLink's presence in the New York market.
  • LeafLink's fintech solutions, like business banking, address cannabis industry's banking challenges.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from new cannabis marketplaces could threaten LeafLink's market share.
  • Integration challenges from Leaf Trade acquisition may disrupt operations if not managed well.
  • Federal illegality of cannabis in the U.S. poses ongoing financial transaction challenges.

What makes LeafLink unique

  • LeafLink connects over 12,000 cannabis businesses with streamlined e-commerce and CRM tools.
  • The platform manages 52% of US wholesale cannabis, showcasing its industry dominance.
  • LeafLink's acquisition of Leaf Trade enhances its marketplace offerings and technology tools.

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Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

401k plan

Company equity

Team outings + events

Flexible PTO + holidays

Employee volunteer days

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

-1%
LeafLink
Mar 18th, 2025
LeafLink Named to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2025

New York, New York, March 18, 2025 - LeafLink is proud to have been named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2025.

Cannabis Now
Dec 22nd, 2024
LeafLink, Powering Cannabis With Next-Level Fintech and Tools

For retailers, LeafLink has also rolled out a new offering called LeafLink Plus.

PR Newswire
Nov 26th, 2024
Leaflink Acquires Wholesale Marketplace Leaf Trade

Combined companies are estimated to facilitate nearly $9 billion in wholesale gross merchandise value (GMV) yearlyAcquisition further streamlines technology tools available for cannabis operators to run their businesses more efficiently LeafLink's suite of cannabis solutions now includes B2B Marketplace tools, business banking, payment options like Payment on Sell-Through, data insights, B2B advertising, and retailer toolsNEW YORK, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LeafLink, the nation's leading cannabis wholesale platform, today announced it has acquired Leaf Trade, a wholesale marketplace primarily used by multi-state operators (MSOs) and enterprise cannabis companies.With this deal, LeafLink will support the full spectrum of cannabis businesses, from small brands and retailers to MSOs, with robust marketplace offerings and industry-leading tools. The LeafLink and Leaf Trade technology platforms will operate as-is without disruption while a full integration roadmap is rolled out

MG Magazine
Sep 27th, 2024
LeafLink Launches Payment Option for Cannabis to Address Delinquent Payments

NEW YORK - LeafLink, a leading cannabis wholesale platform, launched Payment on Sell Through (PoST), a first-of-its-kind payment option for cannabis wholesale that guarantees payments to brands as retailers pay for what they sell.

PR Newswire
Sep 10th, 2024
LeafLink Makes Fast Company's Sixth Annual List of the Best Workplaces for Innovators in Banking, Finance, and Fintech Category

In July of 2024 LeafLink announced the acquisition of leading cannabis banking platform Dama Financial and was also awarded Green Market Report's Best Cannabis Fintech.

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