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Access larger volume discounts without the need to pay for or inventory the entire stock. Pull the inventory you need, when you need it and get time to pay as you scale.
Don’t pay for branded vape hardware inventory months or weeks in advance. Only pay for what you choose to receive today and we will hold the rest for you. Need to scale up or down at any time - you have the flexibility and you are in complete control.
Blinc stocks your branded hardware in our US-based warehouse network to give you peace of mind and the ability to scale quickly. You also get the hardware you need, when you need it - shipped to your door in 5 days or less.
Not fully convinced? Not ready to commit long term? No problem - start with just 3 months and take advantage of On-Demand benefits like streamlined and well-managed inventory, volume discounts, reduced overhead and much more.
Need more time to pay for all or part of your hardware order? We got you! Get up to 5 months to pay even after you receive your branded inventory. Just ask your Blinc representative about our Scale Now, Pay Later program and get the most out of Blinc On Demand!
Get the inventory you need, when you need it and take up to 12 months to pay. Need more time to turn-over your inventory? No problem - we offer extended payment terms to give you the time you need to scale.
We understand the need to evolve with market trends and consumer behavior. With Blinc ON-Demand you can update your SKU specs or design at any time with advance notice. Blinc works with your team to make this possible even after an order has been placed.
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Pete joins The Blinc Group’s executive team as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A transformational executive with foresight and imagination, Pete has an impressive history of surpassing ambitious business goals and delivering operational excellence. He has a consistent record of P&L responsibility positioning organizations for success, spurring growth, and building highly accomplished teams that demonstrate a profound dedication to operational excellence. Bolstered by a strong network of industry contacts Pete is always ready to hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.
Pete’s experience in the cannabis industry is deep and varied, beginning with his exposure to the industry while attending college in Humboldt, CA. He has held leadership positions in operations infrastructure and supply chain functions at leading companies including: VP of Global Sourcing at Greenlane; Director of Operations at a vertically integrated Multi-state Operator (MSO) interim COO at a manufacturer of premium vaporization hardware; and, most recently, Senior Director of Operations & Supply Chain at Calyx Containers. As Blinc’s Chief Operating Officer, Pete brings more than 25 years of global operations management, global supply chain and sourcing expertise, honed while living and working in diverse cultural environments including Japan, China and India.
Demonstrating an entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial spirit, Pete has an innate ability to quickly identify and actualize valuable ideas, employing shrewd strategies that maximize profits, organizational capabilities, operations, and staff performance.
Arnaud is a founder and Chief Experience and Science Officer (CXSO) of The Blinc Group. He is a proven thought leader in the science, technology, and supply chain of vaping products.
Arnaud currently serves as Chairman of the ISO (International) Standards Committee TC126/SC3 on Vaping Products & Chairman of the CEN (European) Standards Committee TC437 on Vapor Products. He is also a member of the informal Marijuana Science and Policy Work Group managed by the Colorado Department of Revenue’s Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). His assistance and knowledge of the vaping space have been requested by multiple regulatory bodies across North America, Europe, and Asia.
He is also the former President of FIVAPE, the French vaping trade federation and now serves as the organization’s Secretary-General for International Relations.
Bilingual in French and English (dual citizenship), fluent in Spanish, Arnaud has worked in France, China, UAE, Tunisia, Spain, UK and the USA. He frequently serves as a keynote speaker at international vaping and cannabis conferences across the globe. Arnaud holds an Executive MBA & a Masters of Engineering Degree.
Sasha is a Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of The Blinc Group. A hands-on creative leader, a serial entrepreneur, a multiple award-winning brand strategist, and a design industry veteran with a successful 25+ year track record of launching and scaling multinational brands and products.
For the past 7+ years, Sasha’s key focus has been on cannabis vaping, where he has become a recognized thought leader, often quoted and called upon for his opinion by major cannabis brands and key media like Forbes, MJ Business Reporter, and Green Entrepreneur.
His impressive career in roles of founder and managing partner of ventures ranging from branding studios, record labels, media management companies to marketing agencies, where Sasha brought new ideas to market for the world’s leading brands like Novartis, Lufthansa, Harley Davidson, and Verizon among others, is what allows him to provide evidence-based strategic guidance with clear alignment of brand and business goals and a laser focus on the long game.
Entrepreneur, investor, and author, with 30 years of market entry experience in Europe, Asia, and the US. Givi has founded and exited multiple companies in the media and marketing space, including Global Advertising Strategies, WeFund Health, and the 9.8 Group. Author of multiple patents and books on marketing strategy.
Steve comes to The Blinc Group after a 30-year career as a professional investor, operator and corporate leader with extensive experience in the cannabis, consumer, media and finance industries. Steve is a principal consultant for The Becket Group, a financial and strategic advisory firm (primarily focused on the cannabis industry) that he founded in 2009 and a Principal of the Equitas Partners Fund – an early-stage cannabis venture capital fund. He recently completed a role as CFO of Berkshire Welco, (DBA The Pass) a Massachusetts-based vertically integrated cannabis company and is co-founder of Cedar Wellness, an adult-use cannabis dispensary operator currently in the state licensing process. Prior to founding The Becket Group, Steve was SVP and Global Head of New Markets and Expert Networks at Reuters Insight, SVP and Head of Corporate Development and Investor Relations for IMAX Corp., VP and Senior Fund Analyst at Merrill Lynch Asset Management (now Blackrock) and Financial Analyst in the Equity Research group at Goldman, Sachs. A former first responder, Steve has a BA from Goucher College in Management/Economics. He is also head of the advisory board for Whole Life Pet products, Treasurer and Director of Savannah Owners Corp., and a limited partner in the Berkshire Opportunity Fund (impact investing private equity).
A seasoned marketing professional with a passion for building productive relationships with clients, partners, and team members, Alexandra is a strategist focused on identifying trends and tailoring products to meet market requirements.
Adrien is based in Shenzhen China, where he manages The Blinc Group’s supply chain and logistics. During his impressive career, Adrien has held key quality control and supply management positions in major companies across Hong Kong, France, Italy, Taiwan, and China. In his latest engagement, Adrien was responsible for sourcing, logistics, and product development for luxury hotels at Palatino Hospitality with a focus on eco-friendly products, materials, and processes. His proficiency and expertise in managing multiple suppliers and assemblers while keeping compliance and logistics in check make Adrien a valuable part of the Blinc team.
Adrien holds a Master’s degree in Science of Management from IÉSEG Business School in Paris and an MBA from the National Chengchi University in Taipei, Taiwan.
Paul Viola is a seasoned customer relations professional with over 22 years of experience.
After owning his own business in the Food and Beverage industry, he has been able to transfer his skill into Customer Relations and Managerial roles with the Medical, Home Goods, and Trucking industries. He brings his decades of experience as a critical thinker and problem solver to work every day to identify optimal solutions for The Blinc Group customers.
Taylor Ciganek is a seasoned Cannabis professional with over six years of Medical Cannabis Industry experience in Maryland working with small start ups as well as multi-state operators. Taylor has a Masters’s Degree in Cannabis & Science Therapeutics from the University of Maryland and is working towards a Masters’s in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing. With a high level of experience in cannabis, Taylor was able to successfully pivot into many different leadership positions which include; Social Media & Marketing Manager, Inventory & Wholesale Purchasing Manager, and Sales Manager, all which led to the role as the Customer Success Manager for The Blinc Team!
As the Blinc Group’s premier Executive Assistant, Ashley Bettinger oversees tasks for C-Suite executives as well as facilitates event planning and logistics for her team. A graduate of Florida State University, Ashley has previously managed several high-end salons, overseeing many of their day-to-day operations. In her free time, Ashley can be found roaming the streets of Chicago during the summer and cuddling up with her two cats to watch reality tv in the winter.
Kevin is a product development & New Product Introduction engineer. For 17 years, he has been mainly engaged in the demonstration of new product structure, process and manufacturing, and the evaluation of DFM/DFA /PFMEA, etc. He worked for Foxconn, a large manufacturing company, on the Apple’s iPhone for 10 years. Kevin is familiar with the production of various engineering documents and reports. Rich experience in manufacturing, cost analysis and production time reduction.
Rachel joined Blinc after graduating from Molloy College in New York with a Bachelor’s degree in marketing. Highly skilled in data analytics, social media marketing, and finance, Rachel has set her sights on the Cannabis industry early on, following in her father’s footsteps. During her climb to corporate employment Rachel has held jobs in consumer and B2B facing positions, and was selected for an international marketing campaign where she received multiple awards and was certified by the Department of Management Science and Technology at The International Hellenic University.
Today Rachel is hyper-focused on learning every component of Blinc with her inaugural responsibility as a Procurement Associate – helping manage our supply chain, compliance, and logistics.
Agata is an experienced finance professional with 16 years of exceptional service in multinational corporations. Holding a Master’s degree in finance and accounting, complemented by a Bachelor’s degree in economics, she has developed a robust skill set in financial management and analysis. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated expertise in international finance and earned a reputation for effectively managing financial operations for large organizations.
Beyond her professional achievements, she is also an ardent lover of outdoor activities and the natural world. Hiking is one of her favorite pastimes, allowing her time to be immersed in the beauty of nature while keeping physically active. Exploring new places through travel is another passion that fuels her curiosity about different cultures and landscapes, enriching her understanding of the global economy.
In her leisure time, she finds solace in good music, which serves as a source of inspiration and relaxation. Her connection with nature extends to her commitment to environmental conservation, as she believes in the importance of preserving our planet for future generations.
Combining her financial expertise with her personal interests, she strives to maintain a balanced and fulfilling life while making a positive impact in both the professional and natural realms.
Connie graduated from Huizhou University in Guangdong Province. Before joining Blinc China, Connie worked as a professional financial and tax consultant in a large consulting company in Shenzhen, providing professional financial and tax services for many enterprises. She has obtained the certificate of Intermediate Accountant and the Certified Tax Advisor. She knows China’s tax laws and is sensitive to numbers, which helps her to be competent for the financial and human resources work of Blinc China.
Seth is an Account Manager for The Blinc Group in Colorado. A seasoned cannabis entrepreneur with experience in building sales teams and strategies for several companies in the industry, among them iKrusher. Seth currently holds 18 certifications in cannabis related fields including cultivation and operational focuses.
Coming from an operational background within the food and beverage industry, Seth and his wife Samantha started a web-based auditing tool for cannabis companies that brought them to colorful Colorado! Seth has dedicated his life and career to the cannabis industry ever since and continues to cultivate and extract in his free time.
Prior to joining the Blinc group Nate was involved in a CA-licensed plant touching start up, after which he was a successful sales executive at 3Win – a competing vape brand. Nate is extremely passionate about Cannabis and the positive change it has demonstrated on society. He is also well versed in cannabis vaping and advises Blinc clients on perfecting the end user experience, the product – hardware fit. As a canna-entrepreneur and an industry front runner, Nate is dedicated to consumer education and supporting the evolving industry in delivering clean, safe and compliant end-user cannabis products.
Cristian Gatti joined Blinc with extensive experience in sales and account management across a number of industries. In the past few years, Cristian has focused his career path on Cannabis and after his success in cannabis packaging sales, he has joined Blinc to grow with us as we expand in the Northeast.
Ryan Deegan joined Blinc with 10 years of experience in multiple areas of the cannabis industry with a primary focus in sales and management. Having held executive positions at two cannabis accessory companies, Ryan’s journey has been defined by his commitment to pushing boundaries and driving growth.
He has now joined the Blinc team to expand the West Coast as a Sales Account Manager based out of Southern California.
Connor has spent nearly a decade leading operations in early stage startups in biotechnology, industrial automation, and most recently recreational cannabis. He thrives when using his exceptional communication and analytical skills to bring order and process to complex, iterative, high growth environments.
Connor has wide-ranging experience leading manufacturing and distribution teams, managing supply chains and projects, and in data analysis, research and development, and process improvement.
He is looking forward to using his cannabis experience, curiosity, and technical knowledge to support clients and internal teams as Blinc continues to grow.
Away from work you can find Connor enjoying the food and incredible outdoors in and around Portland, Oregon.
Meghan joined Blinc with a vast knowledge of Market Development, Account Management, and Customer Success in the Cannabis Industry. She originally comes from an extensive background in IT and Cybersecurity. Because of her passion for cannabis, in 2022 she left the technology space and broke into the Cannabis Industry as an Account Executive for a distributor in the cannabis vaporization sector. She now serves as and Account Manager at Blinc for the Mountain Region. Meghan’s goal is to support emerging brands by providing education and quality hardware that will deliver a satisfactory consumer experience.
Bo is an integral part of our product design and creative support team. His unique skill set and perspective come from a very diverse 20+ year creative career. Bo’s past positions include creative leadership roles with major ad agencies, design and branding studios, film and animation firms as well as entertainment and record labels. During his impressive career, Bo has worked on strategic creative solutions for major international brands like Reuters, DirecTV, Lufthansa, Pfizer, Novo Nordisk among many others. Bo is meticulous in his approach to aligning the business goals with creative solutions and has a passion for creating unique, functional product experiences.
Meet Semi Hamzai, an adept Front End Developer skilled in HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, jQuery, JavaScript, and React. With a strong foundation in WordPress and web development, Semi consistently delivers exceptional work efficiently. His perceptive grasp of project requirements reflects his commitment to excellence, ensuring top-tier results every time.
With a keen eye for detail and a dedication to continuous improvement, Semi ensures that his work not only meets industry standards but also aligns perfectly with the with the specific vision and goals of each project. His commitment to staying on the cutting edge of technology ensures that his solutions are not just functional, but also innovative.