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Public Policy Intern

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LeafLink

LeafLink

51-200 employees

Wholesale platform for cannabis commerce

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Compensation Overview

$19Hourly

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 and communication among over 8,400 retailers and 3,700 brands and distributors. The platform simplifies the cannabis supply chain by offering user-friendly dashboards for tracking orders and messaging features for streamlined communication. LeafLink differentiates itself by managing a significant portion of the US wholesale cannabis market, with 52% market share and presence in 30 markets, serving over 12,000 companies and handling more than $4.5 billion in orders annually. The company's goal is to optimize the cannabis supply chain and support sustainable growth for businesses in the industry by providing valuable resources and tools.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$439.8M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-43%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • LeafLink's strategic partnerships, such as with the New York Cannabis Retail Association and Leafgistics, enhance its service offerings and market reach.
  • Winning the Green Market Report Finance Award for best financial tech provider highlights LeafLink's innovative payment solutions in a challenging banking environment.
  • The potential reclassification of cannabis as a Schedule III drug could significantly ease payment and banking restrictions, benefiting LeafLink's business model.

What critics are saying

  • The cannabis industry remains highly regulated and subject to legal uncertainties, which could impact LeafLink's operations and growth.
  • Dependence on the evolving legal landscape for cannabis banking solutions poses a risk to LeafLink's financial services.

What makes LeafLink unique

  • LeafLink's platform specifically caters to the cannabis industry, providing a tailored solution that addresses unique regulatory and operational challenges faced by cannabis businesses.
  • The company manages 52% of all US wholesale cannabis, demonstrating its dominant market presence and extensive network.
  • LeafLink's comprehensive suite of e-commerce tools, order management, CRM, and reporting features offer an all-in-one solution that simplifies the cannabis supply chain.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

401k plan

Company equity

Team outings + events

Flexible PTO + holidays

Employee volunteer days