OKO: Gig Work for the Cannabis Industry

OKO: Gig Work for the Cannabis Industry

Author: Draper Startup House Accelerator February 22, 2021 Duration: 51:16

#003: On this episode, we are joined by Farhaj Mayan the Founder and CEO of OKO.Co (Formerly known as Kanna) & Courtney Real, Corporate Venture Associate at Capital Factory.

Farhaj explains the need for gig economy workers in the cannabis industry and how OKO.CO helps source qualified & trained gig workers for Cannabis companies. OKO.CO educates & upskill gig workers and helps fill the demand that Cannabis for these skilled workers.

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