Bryan Gerber – Hemper & Hara Supply: Disrupting the Cannabis Industry
Known as the “King of Cones,” Bryan Gerber is a 31-year-old entrepreneur who has reshaped the cannabis accessories industry. As co-founder of Hemper and Hara Supply, Gerber has built businesses that distribute over 85 million pre-rolled cones each month while creating the largest cannabis subscription box brand in the world. With a sharp mix of vision, grit, and relentless drive, he’s on pace to scale production to 1 billion cones per year—cementing his place as one of the most influential voices in cannabis innovation.
Top 5 Takeaways from the Episode:
🎯 Early Lessons in Teamwork – Bryan realized early that success requires building teams with complementary skill sets, not trying to do everything himself.
💡 Idea to Execution – His first big project, “TV Threads,” sparked the entrepreneurial partnership that launched his career.
📈 Scaling with Intuition – From MVPs to multi-million-dollar contracts, Gerber emphasizes failing fast, iterating, and trusting intuition.
🔥 Handling Pressure – He shares what it feels like to wake up needing $100K by end of day—and figuring it out by 3PM.
🌍 Purpose Beyond Profit – Beyond revenue, his businesses are dedicated to eliminating sweatshop practices while delivering innovative products to a loyal customer base.
Memorable Quote:
“If you want your idea to come to life, you need to tell everybody.” – Bryan Gerber