Seth Yakatan is a veteran corporate finance executive and influential thought leader in the cannabis, wellness, and biotech sectors. As co-founder and partner of Katan Associates, Inc., he has managed strategic transactions exceeding billions in value, drawing from his earlier experience at Union Bank of California. His expertise spans across the US and Global Life Science and Cannabis sectors, where he has structured numerous successful M&A deals, pharmaceutical partnerships, and royalty monetization transactions. A prominent voice in the cannabis industry with 36,000 LinkedIn followers, Seth frequently speaks at major industry events including Benzinga, MJ Unpacked and Hall of Flowers, and serves as a trusted advisor to key companies like Eaze and The Glasshouse Group. His experience includes founding roles in cannabinoid therapeutics companies, board membership at FitLife Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:FTLF), and extensive work in life sciences company valuation. Seth balances his professional life with family, yoga, and classic car enthusiasm.