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Matt Krishnamachari

Matt Krishnamachari

Co-Founder & Cannabis Industry Strategist

$26M+
Annual Revenue Built
130+
Team Members Scaled
30%+
Customer Retention Rate
10,000+
Monthly Customers
Business Growth & Brand Development

Matt is a cannabis entrepreneur with 15+ years of industry experience. He transformed Purple Lotus from a $10K investment into a $26M+ operation–San Jose's #1 cannabis dispensary with 10,000+ monthly customers.

About Matt

Matt Krishnamachari is a cannabis industry pioneer with over 15 years of experience transforming businesses from startup to market leadership. As the founder of Purple Lotus, he built San Jose's #1 cannabis dispensary from a $10,000 initial investment into a $26M+ annual operation serving over 10,000 monthly customers.

His journey began in the early days of California's cannabis industry, where he developed expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments while building sustainable, scalable businesses. Matt's approach combines deep operational knowledge with strategic vision, allowing him to identify opportunities that others miss.

At Conversion System, Matt brings his proven playbook for explosive business growth to clients across cannabis, healthcare, and other highly regulated industries. His specialty is helping businesses break through growth plateaus by implementing AI-powered systems that automate operations and accelerate revenue.

Areas of Expertise

Strategic Growth Planning
Brand Development
Operational Excellence
Vertical Integration
Regulatory Navigation
Team Building & Leadership

Education & Certifications

Stanford Executive Education

Strategic Growth Leadership

University of California

Business Administration

Certifications

Cannabis Industry Executive Strategic Planning Professional

Speaking & Events

Cannabis Business Summit 2025
MJBizCon Speaker
National Cannabis Industry Association Events

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