Our Story
From cultivation floors to code repositories, our journey represents a unique convergence of cannabis industry expertise and technological innovation.
Meet Our Founder
Alex Martin's journey in the cannabis industry began long before founding Dope Menus. With over a decade of experience spanning cultivation technology, brand development, and enterprise operations, Alex identified a crucial gap in the industry: the need for sophisticated, yet accessible digital solutions tailored specifically for cannabis businesses.
Combining his technical expertise in software development with deep industry knowledge, Alex has created a suite of solutions that address the unique challenges faced by cannabis operators. His approach is simple yet powerful: leverage cutting-edge technology to solve real-world problems, while keeping solutions cost-effective and user-friendly.
Commercial Sales Manager
Horticultural Supply
Developed deep expertise in cultivation technology and facility design while managing commercial sales for cultivation equipment. This experience provided invaluable insights into the operational challenges faced by cannabis cultivators, forming the foundation for Dope Menus' cultivation-focused solutions.
Founder & Operations Director
Lemonati Family Farms
Led brand development and operational strategy, culminating in winning the PAC "Best New Brand" Award for packaging excellence. This hands-on experience in brand building and market positioning now drives Dope Menus' approach to digital brand presence and e-commerce solutions.
Operations Director
Viola
Directed operations for the minority-owned MSO cannabis company founded by NBA veterans Al Harrington and Allen Iverson. Managed multi-state compliance requirements and scaled operations, providing crucial insights into enterprise-level cannabis operations that now inform Dope Menus' enterprise solutions.
Developer & Founder
RootedGPT
Launched an innovative AI-powered cannabis compliance application, demonstrating the potential of artificial intelligence in solving industry-specific challenges. This project showcased the power of combining industry expertise with cutting-edge technology, a philosophy that remains central to Dope Menus' development approach.
Marketing Director/Software Engineer
Planted Provisioning
Currently oversees comprehensive digital strategy including software development, web presence, SEO optimization, and data-driven marketing operations. This role continues to provide real-world testing grounds for Dope Menus' solutions, ensuring they meet the actual needs of cannabis businesses.
Our Vision
At Dope Menus, we're not just building software—we're crafting the future of cannabis commerce. By combining industry expertise with technological innovation, we deliver solutions that don't just meet today's needs but anticipate tomorrow's challenges. Our commitment is to empower cannabis businesses with tools that drive growth, ensure compliance, and create exceptional customer experiences, all while maintaining cost-effectiveness and scalability.