Rosslyn Rises: From Raids to Rosin – The Journey of a Hash Pioneer

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MiCannaCast

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MiCannaCast is a nationally recognized podcast launched by two native Detroiters in the Fall of 2018. The hosts of the podcast, CannaDave and Grooveemusic, have been actively engaged in the medical cannabis community for over a decade. They are committed to advocating the use of medical marijuana as an alternative to pharmaceuticals, educating followers on the quality, caliber and effect of products and product derivatives, and most importantly, inspiring their listeners to be curious - ask questions, seek answers, and understand the truth behind cannabis. A centuries-old plant whose medicinal properties have helped relieve pain and provide comfort and coping for generations.

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Rosslyn Rises: From Raids to Rosin – The Journey of a Hash Pioneer

MiCannaCast

1 hour 4 minutes

5 months ago

Rosslyn Rises: From Raids to Rosin – The Journey of a Hash Pioneer

In this candid and compelling episode of MiCannaCast, hosts CannaDave and Groovee sit down with Connor, founder & CEO of Rosslyn, to talk about everything from founding a cannabis delivery startup in D.C. to surviving a DEA raid — and eventually building one of Michigan’s most buzzworthy hash brands. We talk raids, redemption, rosin tech, and building brand equity in a crowded market — and why the future of cannabis is about storytelling, transparency, and terpene-rich experiences. 💥 Don't miss Connor’s insights into:

D.C.'s gray market loopholes
The founding of Joint Delivery and Rosslyn
Life after a federal raid and felony plea
Roslyn's growth in Michigan and brand philosophy
Thoughts on solventless tech, retail strategy, and the future of the cannabis industry

If you’ve ever dreamed of starting a cannabis business — or just want the real behind-the-scenes — this one’s for you.

00:00 - Intro & Sponsor Shoutouts
02:00 - Meet Connor, CEO of Rosslyn
04:00 - D.C.’s Gray Market Cannabis Loophole
08:00 - Starting Joint Delivery with $0 and No Car
12:30 - Scaling to $5M/Yr, Then Getting Raided by the DEA
17:30 - Felony Charges & Aftermath
22:00 - Returning to Restaurants & Reentering Cannabis
26:00 - Launching Roslyn in Colorado, Then Michigan
30:00 - Rebuilding Post-Indictment & Brand Control
34:00 - Making Hash Accessible & Breaking Stigma
39:00 - Solventless Tech & Supply Chain Challenges
45:00 - Michigan Market Strategy & Price Point Philosophy
50:00 - Transparency, Storytelling & Industry Struggles
56:00 - Shoutouts, Events & What's Next for Roslyn
59:30 - Ganja Genie Final Question: One Wish for the Industry