Chief Executive Officer
Location: Chicago, IL
michael@quantum9.net
+1-888-716-0404 ext 801
Looking for a subject matter expect for a story or piece? Our CEO, Michael Mayes, is a patient advocate and cannabis licensing expert.
We have appeared in over 150 news publications including the Chicago Tribune, Sun-Times, High Times, Fox News, ABC, The Business Journals, Crain’s Business, Tampa Tribune, Yahoo Finance, Tampa Tribune, Sativa Magazine, CBC and the Daily Herald amongst others. Quantum 9’s media appearances include several CBS and WGN appearances and international presence on BNN Commodities in Canada.
With the increasing popularity of the cannabis industry, there is a need for an expert opinion. We are a trusted advisor for many media outlets.
In 2012, Quantum 9, Inc. started creating a custom regulatory compliance application focusing on tracking all aspects of cultivation from seed to cannabis acquisition by a customer or patient. The firm was founded by Michael Mayes who has managed and coordinated custom development projects with Fortune 500 companies such as Rubbermaid, Unilever, and General Dynamics. After over two years in development, the application entered the beta testing phase on July 1st, 2013.
The consulting practice gained enormous popularity with the addition of Ed Rosenthal in December of 2012. Ed Rosenthal is recognized worldwide as the leading authority on cannabis. For the last 35 years, he has worked as a cultivation expert, researcher, writer, teacher and activist. His volume of works covers marijuana gardening, law, social policy, and culture. The company transitioned from a limited liability company to a corporation in mid-2013 garnering seed capital investments. The firm now practices in the United States, Canada, and France and is internationally known as one of the most trusted names in cannabis consulting and technology.
In 2015, Quantum 9 was awarded the CannaAwards Most Disruptive Technology Award for technology excellence. In 2016, Quantum 9 was voted number one international marijuana consulting firm by Corporate Visions Magazine, a UK based publishing company.
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The Rise of Medical Dispensaries in Fayetteville, Arkansas Marijuana consultant Michael Mayes is featured in the Fayetteville Flyer to discuss the status of medical dispensaries in Fayetteville, Arkansas. As the founder and CEO of…
Cannabis Consultant on Industry Innovation Plexus Media featured the MJBizCon conference, the world’s largest cannabis convention held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Here, industry leaders addressed upcoming trends and forecasts within the industry. Michael…
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VoyageChicago Marijuana Piece The VoyageChicago Marijuana Staff sat down with CEO and Founder, Michael Mayes, from Quantum 9. The Chicago River North Native has been providing cannabis consulting services for the last six years. …
August 24, 2013 | By Larry Yellen Chris Bochenski is a Chicagoan who’s pushing software to track marijuana manufacturing and sales. In response to the question on Illinois’ future looking bright, Bochenski added,…
July 30, 2017 | by Phil Wong https://www.highcanada.net/single-post/2017/07/30/Creating-Awareness-with-Michael-Mayes Phil Wong from High! Canada interviews Michael Mayes CEO from Quantum 9 about firejeffsessions.com
Matthew Kind sat down with Michael Mayes, CEO of Quantum 9, to chat with him about his recent international cannabis consulting and how difficult it is to obtain licenses in merit-based states and…
Getting Hired as a Grower Quantum 9 discusses the major aspects of getting hired as a grower in the cannabis space. In addition, cultivators are a unique breed. The best of the bunch…
January 2017 | By ACQ5 Quantum 9’s CEO Michael Mayes featured on the cover of Gamechangers magazine. Gamechangers is a magazine that features entrepreneurs from around the world making an impact in their…
October 2016 | By Corporate Visions Magazine Quantum 9 CEO Michael Mayes featured in Corporate Visions Magazine October issue. His company specializes in linking wealthy corporations to the cannabis industry. The company’s expertise…
CannaInsider names Michael Mayes one of the most Influential Voices in Cannabis Consulting By Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Piece Michael Mayes was featured in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Michael Mayes has worked with the governments of Illinois, Kentucky…
The Value of Automation By Jonathan Katz July 2016 http://magazine.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/article/july-2016/the-value-of-automation.aspx
Medical marijuana businesses anxious as patient numbers remain low By Robert McCoppin July 2, 2015 http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-illinois-medical-marijuana-new-patients-met-20150702-story.html
Michael Mayes Speaking Engagement http://expo.hybrid.life/speakers/michael-mayes/
By MJIC January 27, 2016 36 Days Until Stephen Goldner Explores Life After Legalization
January 18, 2016 by Marijuana Business Daily Michael Mayes, CEO of Quantum 9 Inc., a Chicago-based cannabis consultancy, told the paper that adding “chronic pain” to the list of qualifying conditions would be…
Medical marijuana shops: We need more customers By Katlyn Smith 1/18/2016 http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160117/business/160119045/
November 10th, 2015 By Jamie Sotonoff http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20151109/news/151108917/
Patients who need medical marijuana face daunting obstacles in Illinois BY MIKE FITZGERALD SEPTEMBER 7, 2015 Read more here: http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article34284033.html#storylink=cpy
3,000 Illinois residents approved for medical cannabis cards BY MIKE FITZGERALD SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 Read more here: http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article33586308.html#storylink=cpy
July 14th, 2015 By John Schroyer Illinois MMJ Program Success Requires 600% Patient Growth
BY GENEVIEVE LEFRANC JULY 10, 2015 http://dailyreckoning.com/no-more-blowing-smoke-high-gains-in-profitable-pot/
Is New York’s Medical Marijuana Doomed to Burn Out? by Aaron Lowinger/ Jul. 6, 2015 8am EST http://www.dailypublic.com/articles/07062015/new-yorks-medical-marijuana-doomed-burn-out
June 19th, 2015 By Associated Press http://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/7/71/704939/marijuana-cash-problem-illinois-tax-collection
Cannabis World Congress & Business Expositions June 17 – 19, 2015 | New York, NY http://www.cannabisfn.com/conference/cannabis-world-congress-business-expositions/
‘Embarrassingly Low’ Patient Count in Illinois a Big Concern for MMJ Businesses By John Schroyer June 16, 2015 ‘Embarrassingly Low’ Patient Count in Illinois a Big Concern for MMJ Businesses
May 8, 2015 | By John Schroyer and Tony C. Dreibus Week in Review: WA Rec Sales Balloon, NV Moves Closer to Launch + Puerto Rico Legalizes MMJ
May 6, 2015 | By Danica Coto http://www.hightimes.com/read/puerto-rico-rejects-smoking-marijuana-medicinal-purposes
Patient Advocacy and Community Outreach Drive Successful Dispensaries By: Matt Berg April 24, 2015 Patient Advocacy and Community Outreach Drive Successful Dispensaries
Entrepreneurs Enter the Green Rush with Technology By: Matt Berg April 23, 2015 http://mjinews.com/entrepreneurs-enter-green-rush-technology/
Quantum 9 Aims To Land Lucrative Oregon Marijuana ‘Seed To Sale’ Tracking Contract Posted by Johnny Green April 15, 2015 Quantum 9 Aims To Land Lucrative Oregon Marijuana ‘Seed To Sale’ Tracking Contract
Chicago businessmen follow promise of medical marijuana Published: Saturday, April 4, 2015 10:54 p.m. CDT By CARLA K. JOHNSON – AP Medical Writer http://www.theherald-news.com/2015/04/03/chicago-businessmen-follow-promise-of-medical-marijuana/ap6xap5/?page=2
Chicago businessmen follow promise of medical marijuana By Carla K. Johnson, AP Medical Writer POSTED: 04/03/15, 6:10 AM PDT http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/article/ZZ/20150403/NEWS/150408386
CannAwards March 31, 2015 Quantum 9 was awarded Most Disruptive Technology by CannAwards. https://cannawards551c69dd76ca1.splashthat.com/
