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Josh Riggs
Josh Riggs is co-founder and chief executive officer at Social Dispensary, Colorado’s first social equity licensed cannabis retailer. He leads the company’s vision, growth strategy, and business development and oversees finance, human resources, strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and market expansion. Be.Social, a charitable-giving program, is an integral part of the company’s community-first operating philosophy. Before launching Social Dispensary, Riggs served as chief operating officer for Star Buds, where he helped expand the company into a multistate retailer. Prior to that, he spent nearly a decade in finance and operations leadership at a national tax-resolution firm.
What $1,100 Taught Me About Cannabis Philanthropy
Social Dispensary’s giving program began with roughly $1,100. Since 2022, contributions tied to eligible sales have generated more than $143,000 for local nonprofits. Co-founder Josh Riggs explains how a dependable funding model keeps the program going through lean quarters, how he measures customer engagement without overstating the results, and why employees and brand partners remain part of the commitment.