Justin Robinson, Founder, Lantern
Justin Robinson is the founder of Lantern, among the leading on-demand cannabis ecommerce and delivery platforms in the U.S., and a co-founder of Drizly, the largest ecommerce alcohol marketplace in North America.
Lantern brings transparency, safety, and convenient access to cannabis by connecting recreational cannabis consumers and patients to its network of local, licensed dispensaries and third-party delivery partners through an intuitive digital shopping experience. The platform is powered by Drizly, leader in regulated marketplace technologies, marketing, and operational expertise to support best-in-class consumer and retailer experiences.
Prior to Lantern, Justin co-founded Drizly in 2013 and most recently served as SVP of New Business. Under his leadership, Drizly’s network grew to 2,200+ retailer partners who reach consumers of legal drinking age in 235+ markets across North America. The company is backed by world-class institutional investors and has raised over $119 million to date, most recently closing its $50M Series C round in August 2020 following 350% YoY growth. He was recognized in the prestigious Forbes “30 Under 30” List in 2015.
Justin holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Boston College. He currently lives in Boston.
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