Speaker Spotlight

Brendon Robinson is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mudd Brothers Cannabis Co., one of New Jersey’s most respected cannabis brands, and the Co-Founder and Chairman of the New Jersey Cannabis Chamber of Commerce (NJC3), the state’s leading industry organization uniting operators, entrepreneurs, institutions, and policymakers.

As CEO of Mudd Brothers Cannabis Co., Brendon has helped build one of the first Black-owned cannabis brands in New Jersey into a statewide operation carried in more than 100 dispensaries. Known for its authenticity, quality, and grassroots approach, Mudd Brothers has earned strong loyalty from both consumers and budtenders by staying true to its identity as a New Jersey born brand, built by NJ natives who grew up together.

As Chairman of the New Jersey Cannabis Chamber of Commerce, Brendon plays a central role in shaping the direction of New Jersey’s cannabis industry. Under his leadership, NJC3 has become a powerful convener — hosting high-impact events, facilitating strategic partnerships, and creating rooms where real business, industry discussion, and collaboration happen. His work focuses on professionalizing the industry, strengthening operator relationships, and ensuring sustainable, inclusive market growth.

Brendon is also the Co-Founder of Minority Cannabis Academy, the first Black-owned adult learning academy for cannabis in the Tri-State area. Through this platform he has led workforce development and restorative-justice initiatives and built career-placement programs, graduating more than 150 people from disenfranchised communities.

Prior to entering the cannabis industry, Brendon spent over a decade as a business banking director, earning five consecutive President’s Club Awards between 2014 and 2019 — experience he credits with shaping his disciplined, execution-driven leadership style and his ability to build scalable businesses in highly regulated environments.

Brendon has been featured in High Times Magazine, Benzinga, Yahoo Finance, NJBiz, Honeysuckle Magazine, and Northleaf Magazine, and is frequently invited to speak on cannabis entrepreneurship, leadership, brand strategy, and market development.