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Colton Griffin Biography & About

Colton is CEO of Flourish Software, a leading supply chain management and seed to sale tracking software solution for the cannabis, CBD, and hemp verticals.

Prior to Flourish, Colton was a consultant at Manhattan Associates, a market leader in best-of breed supply chain software. There he specialized in business intelligence and data analytics for supply chain applications, helping dozens of companies optimize their operations.

He moved onto Genuine Parts Company (Fortune #177) where he built and managed a reporting platform deployed to dozens of distribution centers as well as corporate inventory optimization and trade management systems.

He started a consulting practice focused on this discipline and ultimately founded a startup to build a SaaS analytics platform for distribution center operations. Flourish was born from this endeavor.

Colton graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a BS in Industrial Engineering.

 

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Colton's Blog Posts


April 14, 2025
Who you use as your wholesale cannabis marketplace is one of the most impactful decisions a cannabis brand or distributor can make ...

April 14, 2025
Choosing a cannabis B2B marketplace isn’t just about getting your products in front of retailers it’s about building a long-term, ...

April 11, 2025
If you find yourself asking, " Wholesale cannabis marketplace or customized B2B eCommerce menu, does it really matter? Yeah, it does. ...

April 10, 2025
In the ever-evolving licensed cannabis industry, businesses consistently find efficient ways to connect with partners, streamline ...

March 10, 2025
The cannabis industry is booming, but with growth comes responsibility, especially when it comes to compliance. Traditionally, every ...

February 25, 2025
The cannabis industry is rapidly evolving, with businesses of all sizes striving to navigate the complexities of regulatory ...

February 13, 2025
Q&A Breakdown from BioTrack Webinar On Jan 23, 2025 there was a webinar by BioTrack giving important updates about integrations ...

February 13, 2025
A Comprehensive Guide to the Legal Landscape, Industry Challenges, and Future Outlook Tennessee’s hemp industry has experienced rapid ...

February 12, 2025
Last Updated February 2025 New York Operators: Everything Is Going to be All Right! We wanted to provide an update on the BioTrack NY ...

January 17, 2025
Whether you're creating THC cannabis labels or THC QR code stickers, cannabis labeling is a critical step for ensuring cannabis ...

January 08, 2025
Investing in Cannabis ERP and Seed-to-Sale Software Investing in the cannabis ERP and seed-to-sale software can transform your ...

January 07, 2025
The reality is that cannabis software is a corner of operation success for cannabis businesses that require this type of specialized ...

January 03, 2025
The cannabis industry is grappling with a growing challenge that extends far beyond simple compliance tracking. METRC, while ...

January 01, 2025
Attention California, Michigan and Massachusetts cannabis licensees. Worried about getting your operation ready to be fully live and ...

December 18, 2024
Effective cannabis inventory management is at the heart of a successful cannabis operation. Poor control can lead to compliance risks, ...

December 15, 2024
In the cannabis industry, investing in the right CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software may not always be at the top of an ...

December 15, 2024
How to get an adult-use cannabis dispensary license in New York State? Like the industry itself, the pathway to procuring an adult-use ...

December 15, 2024
Thus far, the steps toward certified licensure for New York cannabis cultivators have been restrictive and slow. After an initial ...

December 11, 2024
The Rise of Cannabis Track and Trace As cannabis operators well know, cannabis track and trace refers to the system whereby enforcers ...

December 09, 2024
Since 2018, Emerald City NY, a premier CBD and THC manufacturing and packaging facility in New York's Hudson Valley, has been at the ...

December 01, 2024
A common misunderstanding among new cannabis operators is the belief that if a state has chosen BioTrack as its universal track and ...

December 01, 2024
Flourish Software CEO Colton Griffin goes in the weeds on what is happening with Biotrack, OCM, and cannabis laws in New York. ICYMI: ...

December 01, 2024
What's the Cost of Compliance for Cannabis Businesses? In the rapidly growing cannabis industry, compliance is not just a ...

December 01, 2024
All across the country, the burgeoning cannabis industry is experiencing unprecedented growth. With 29 states embracing the use of ...

November 30, 2024
We know the complexities that come with operating a cannabis business, and that’s why you need the highest-skilled IT partners in the ...

November 30, 2024
No two cannabis cultivation operations are the same. While many may follow the same model or processes to reach a similar result, ...

November 20, 2024
The Current State of Hemp Markets in the US The U.S. hemp market in 2024 continues to grow rapidly, driven by evolving consumer demand ...

October 30, 2024
Unprecedented Growth in the U.S. Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Market The U.S. market for Delta-8 THC and other hemp-derived cannabinoids ...

October 22, 2024
In the fast-evolving cannabis industry, ensuring the integrity and cannabis security of the supply chain is paramount. From ...

October 15, 2024
The upcoming 2024 U.S. election is set to be a critical moment for cannabis policy nationwide. As candidates at all levels of ...

October 08, 2024
Are you ready to supercharge your Flourish experience and tackle your daily tasks with lightning speed? Whether you're aiming to ...

October 02, 2024
Managing finances in any business is challenging, but it's even more complex in the cannabis industry due to the need for multiple ...

September 26, 2024
In our highly regulated cannabis landscape, operational efficiency isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. However, many operators ...

September 23, 2024
The journey of Tribal Nations in America to establish Indigenous cannabis businesses on sovereign lands is far from simple. Navigating ...

September 06, 2024
In the highly competitive cannabis industry, operators need innovative strategies to retain customers and fuel business growth. A ...

August 05, 2024
As rules and regulations continue to squeeze licensed operators, incorporating efficient and streamlined manufacturing processes ...

May 20, 2024
Accounts Payable, Kind of Important Back in the day, I worked in the traditional financial services industry. One of the many things ...

May 13, 2024
MSOs, SSOs, COAs. Like every industry, cannabis has its share of acronyms and terminology. A common term in not only the cannabis ...

May 09, 2024
For some of us in cannabis, we didn’t start as legacy trappers taking shifts during Croptober to shoo away thieves in the night. ...

April 17, 2024
(originally published on MITA's blog) In late 2023, Arizona took a step that some might categorize as excessive, implementing one of ...