S1:E9 - Jocelyn Sheltraw: From Traditional Tech to CannaTech turned Co-Founder of Budist, a Rating System & App

In this episode of the Women in Cannabusiness Podcast, we’re joined by Jocelyn Sheltraw, Co-Founder and CEO of Budist, the first professional review platform for cannabis products and brands. 🌿 With a background in mobile apps and over 7 years of experience in cannabis, Jocelyn’s journey is a testament to innovation, perseverance, and carving a unique path in a growing industry. Jocelyn shares how her career began in the emerging mobile app industry, where she worked with global brands like Spotify, SoundCloud, Pandora, and Uber. After transitioning to the cannabis industry, she spent five years at Headset, playing a key role in developing the company into a leader in data and analytics for cannabis. Now as an entrepreneur, Jocelyn is revolutionizing how consumers and professionals rate and review cannabis products through Budist. In this episode, we discuss Jocelyn’s career evolution, her entrepreneurial leap, and the challenges of building a groundbreaking platform in cannabis. From her time as a mobile tech leader to earning accolades such as Leaf Magazine’s '2024 Impact List' and MG Magazine’s '40 Under 40,' Jocelyn’s story offers valuable insights for anyone navigating the cannabis or tech industries.   Follow & Connect with Jocelyn and Budist: Download the Budist App and learn more at www.budist.com Follow Budist: @budist_official Follow Jocelyn: @jocybossy Connect with Jocelyn on LinkedIn: Jocelyn Sheltraw   🎧 Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to hear Jocelyn’s incredible journey from traditional tech to CannaTech and how she’s shaping the future of cannabis reviews with Budist.   Follow @WomeninCannabusiness on socials to connect with us.