Erva Inc.

Leveraging a unique blend of expertise in cannabis and travel industries, I drive growth and champion social equity as the CMO at Erva Inc and Head of Sales for Packwoods MA. My focus is on innovative sales strategies and impactful marketing initiatives. Holding a Social Equity license, I'm committed to inclusivity and fostering meaningful industry change. Connect for collaboration and advancement in these dynamic sectors.

Chief Marketing Officer / Director of Sales, MA for Packs

GREEN PATH CONSULTING GROUP

In 2018, I co-founded Green Path Consulting Group, a Social Equity-owned cannabis consulting firm, bridging the gap between legacy and legal markets. With roots in the traditional industry going back to 1994, I’m passionate about empowering communities and guiding businesses through the complexities of cannabis licensing, compliance, and sustainable growth. Our mission at Green Path is to foster an inclusive and thriving cannabis industry, providing tailored strategies to help social equity applicants and emerging entrepreneurs succeed in a rapidly evolving market.

Co-Founder

Elevated Delivery LLC

Chief Executive Officer

Elevated Roots Dispensaries

General Manager

Trade Roots

Business Development Manager / Marketing Director

Retail GM

Cape Cod Cannabis

The duties of the General Manager are to serve as an
executive-level representative of the Company and to
oversee all ongoing daily operations and branding of the
recreational dispensary in Wellfleet, MA. That
responsibility includes assuring all aspects of good
business practice are employed. Some of those key
business aspects include: assuring dispensary compliance

Founding member, General Manager

MSSi Natural Ventures Group LLC

MSSi Natural Ventures Group LLC is engaged in the business of establishing and operating retail Cannabis establishments, cultivation facilities, creating partnership agreements & licensing deals with the top brands in our industry.

Consultant

Elite Limo - Boston

Organizes the day-to-day management and operation of the company through departmentalization, delegation, and alignment of responsibilities to meet the client’s needs and business objectives.
Monitor company finances. Oversee methods to collect and monitor the collection of fees from all paying sources as well as the maintenance of records for accounts payable and receivable.
Negotiate a contract with B2B clients and other funding sources to ensure the financial stability of the company.
Plan and implement an annual balanced budget.
Write grants, respond to RFPs and develop other fund-raising activities, as needed.
Coordinate all aspects of companies plan, ensuring uninterrupted quality care for all clients.
Oversee the revision and/or creation of protocols for all company policies and procedures.
Provide individual supervision and evaluation to all department directors.
Attend weekly administrative inter-disciplinary meetings.
Guarantee the provision of a sufficient number of adequately trained professional staff to carry out all company functions.
Responsible for hiring all department directors.
Responsible for hiring all consultants.
Approve all starting salary and salary changes.
Ensure compliance with all Federal, State and local laws and regulations.
Ensure that the annual financial reports and audits are completed and that all necessary accompanying documentation (Public Charities Form, Annual Report-Secretary of State, etc.) is filed.
Develop affiliation agreements with other community providers.

Chief Executive Officer and Founder

Ultimate Cleaning LLC

C.E.O. & Vice president of Sales & Marketing at Ultimate Cleaning LLC

Senior sales and marketing executive for this start-up of niche-oriented "Green Cleaning" company. Directed all sales and marketing activities, including lead generation, trade advertising, trade shows, account development / management and pricing. Supervised a staff of 10                employees as well as developed sales and expense budgets.
Increased sales from start-up to six figures within 10 months,
Recruited, hired and trained all staff
Created inbound organic marketing campaign, built website, price structure & strategy

Greater Boston Mortgage

• Recruit, Train and develop my sales personnel in the process and procedures of the branch office including but not limited to compliance, sales, new business development, branch procedures and loan structuring.
• Managed & assisted staff in pricing & qualifying loan options through our network of lenders. Review all loan options prior to customer proposal and identify possible missed opportunities 
• Motivate sales staff by creating a positive, challenging and competitive work environment.
• I also originate and process loans for my own pipeline.

Regional Sales Manager

🌱 Cannabis Industry Veteran | Advocate for Social Equity & Legacy-to-Legal Transitions
🎩 Mentor | Business Consultant
🔑 Social Equity License Holder (SE#306059)
🎬 Movie Villain Enthusiast

Derek D’Ambrosio is a prominent figure in Massachusetts' cannabis landscape, known for his leadership as Chief Marketing Officer at Erva Inc. and Director of Sales for Packwoods MA. With a deep understanding of regulatory complexities and market trends, Derek leverages his expertise to drive responsible growth and brand success in the cannabis sector.

A dedicated advocate for social equity, he holds a Social Equity License and actively mentors aspiring entrepreneurs, guiding them through the transition from legacy to legal markets. Derek is also a sought-after speaker, sharing data-driven strategies and insights at major industry events such as MJ BizCon, NECCAN & Boston Freedom Rally.

Committed to creating a more inclusive and innovative cannabis industry, Derek continuously breaks new ground by fostering equitable opportunities and promoting sustainable growth. Connect with Derek for industry insights and updates on LinkedIn and Instagram @iamderekd, and join him in shaping the future of cannabis commerce.

Sometimes you scroll through old memories and realize how far you’ve come.

I was updating my Facebook today and found this photo from my record label days, I was in my early 20s, Vice President of SMO Money Records. Back when we were selling CDs out the trunk and funding studio time the same way we funded the hustle.

We built everything from nothing.
We made it happen with no blueprint.
Trapping paid for the dream and somehow that dream landed us a deal with ROC La Familia.

Feels like a lifetime ago, but that same grind, that same independent mindset, is what shaped who I am today in this cannabis game. Still building, still betting on myself, still leading with that same “make it happen” energy.

RIP Big SMO, my brother forever.
And shoutout to my day one, https://lnkd.in/e4kYmbsQ

 — we really did that.

- Married to the Hustle 👇
https://lnkd.in/euWQC6C3

#LegacyBuilder #Entrepreneurship #FromTheTrunkToTheTop #IndependentGrind #CannabisIndustry #HustleCulture #Leadership #MassachusettsCannabis

Derek D'Ambrosio

Chief Growth Officer | Legacy Operations & Erva (MA/CT/NY) | Social Equity Licensee (SE#306059) | Building Brands from Legacy to Legal

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𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗷𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 – 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝘀

𝗕𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗟𝗟𝗖 (License # MB281356), a licensed 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗷𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿 located in Northampton, MA, is seeking to source approximately 𝟱𝟬 𝗹𝗯𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝗱𝘀 from 𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗷𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 in Massachusetts.

All material will be used for lawful 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲-𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘀 and 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶 𝗯𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 for 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 (𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲, 𝗠𝗔), in accordance with 𝟵𝟯𝟱 𝗖𝗠𝗥 𝟱𝟬𝟬.𝟬𝟬𝟬.

𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗟𝗖 serves as the authorized 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿, supporting procurement, coordination, and wholesale logistics for this sourcing initiative.

Licensed cultivators with available compliant small buds may contact our team to 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 and product reviews next week.

Contact:
Derek D’Ambrosio
 Chief Growth Officer, Legacy Operations LLC
 Sales Director, Erva | Packs | Chill | Beantown Greentown

𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗦 | 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿: 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 🎃

Retail partners across Massachusetts are locking in their final allocations of the 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽, and demand has been 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦.

More than half of this small-batch release has already been spoken for. If your storefront hasn’t finalized its order yet, this is the week to connect with our wholesale team and secure placement before the seasonal window closes.

This one-off Halloween run celebrates the craftsmanship and culture that define PACKS — bold, distinctive, and designed for the shelves that move fastest.

🔗 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗞𝗨𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴:
👉 https://lnkd.in/ei-9RGG8

🟣 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆
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𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘺. 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘺 𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴 21 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳.

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