Our StoryYour Success
Built by cannabis operators with decades of experience. Combining industry expertise with cutting-edge technology.
Meet Our Founders
Industry veterans with complementary expertise driving innovation
Alex Martin
Founder & Lead Developer
Alex brings over a decade of experience spanning cultivation technology, brand development, and enterprise operations. He leads Dope Menus' application development, combining technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to create sophisticated solutions for cannabis businesses.
Core Expertise
Full-Stack Development
Expert
Cultivation Tech
Advanced
Brand Strategy
Advanced
AI/ML Integration
Intermediate
Key Achievements
Michael Lewis
Founder & Account Lead
Michael brings extensive experience in business development, supply chain, and cannabis operations. He leads Dope Menus' account management, leveraging his industry connections and operational expertise to ensure our solutions meet the real-world needs of cannabis businesses.
Core Expertise
Business Development
Expert
Operations Management
Expert
Supply Chain
Advanced
Retail Strategy
Advanced
Key Achievements
Collaborative Approach
Alex and Michael combine their complementary expertise to deliver powerful solutions that address the unique challenges faced by cannabis operators. Their approach: leverage cutting-edge technology to solve real-world problems while keeping solutions cost-effective and user-friendly.
Building Expertise Through Experience
Over 25+ years of combined experience across cultivation, retail, manufacturing, and technology
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.
Global Business Development Manager
Flex
Provided leadership in planning, design and implementation of business development initiatives for global manufacturing company. This experience in large-scale business operations informs Dope Menus' strategic approaches to scalable growth and enterprise 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.
VP | Business Development and Supply Chain
Precision Extraction Solutions
Led cannabis and hemp extraction technology initiatives, managing equipment solutions, compliance, lab buildout, installation, training, and service. This comprehensive experience in the technical aspects of cannabis operations provides crucial perspective to Dope Menus' service offerings.
Business Owner
Planted Provisioning
Co-Owner of Planted Provisioning, dedicated to community involvement and operational excellence in cannabis retail. This ongoing hands-on experience in cannabis retail operations provides Dope Menus with real-world testing and validation of its solutions.
Director of Business Development
Precision Extraction Solutions
Built relationships with customers, vendors, and consultants, establishing key connections throughout the cannabis industry. These relationships and industry network continue to inform Dope Menus' understanding of client needs and market opportunities.
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.
Crafting the Future of
Cannabis Commerce
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.
Expertise
Deep cannabis industry knowledge driving all solutions
Over 25 years of combined hands-on experience across cultivation, retail, manufacturing, and technology sectors.
Innovation
Cutting-edge technology solving real industry problems
AI-powered solutions, modern frameworks, and bleeding-edge tech stack built by operators for operators.
Accessibility
Enterprise-grade solutions made affordable for all
Premium features and capabilities at prices that work for startups and established businesses alike.
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.