Techies leave the likes of Apple and Amazon for greener pastures in the cannabis industry
https://thenextweb.com/business/2018/07/13/techies-leave-the-likes-of-apple-and-amazon-for-greener-pastures-in-the-cannabis-industry/
Amazon, Google, and Microsoft have all suffered black eyes in the media as reports each were individually involved in dubious government projects have unfolded. If you’re a tech worker who is embarrassed to be seen in such amoral company, we’ve got a suggestion: consider selling weed instead.
When California legalized recreational adult cannabis use, experts predicted a market bonanza. And, so far, they’re not wrong: the US cannabis market is expected to be worth over $25 billion by 2021 – more than video games. In order to make those ‘big cannabis’ dreams come true, startups are turning to a tried-and-true source for talent: Silicon Valley.