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 loopholesThe founding of Joint Delivery and RosslynLife after a federal raid and felony pleaRoslyn's growth in Michigan and brand philosophyThoughts on solventless tech, retail strategy, and the future of the cannabis industryIf 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 Shoutouts02:00 - Meet Connor, CEO of Rosslyn04:00 - D.C.’s Gray Market Cannabis Loophole08:00 - Starting Joint Delivery with $0 and No Car12:30 - Scaling to $5M/Yr, Then Getting Raided by the DEA17:30 - Felony Charges & Aftermath22:00 - Returning to Restaurants & Reentering Cannabis26:00 - Launching Roslyn in Colorado, Then Michigan30:00 - Rebuilding Post-Indictment & Brand Control34:00 - Making Hash Accessible & Breaking Stigma39:00 - Solventless Tech & Supply Chain Challenges45:00 - Michigan Market Strategy & Price Point Philosophy50:00 - Transparency, Storytelling & Industry Struggles56:00 - Shoutouts, Events & What's Next for Roslyn59:30 - Ganja Genie Final Question: One Wish for the Industry