Name: Maxime Kot
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Website: https://thecannabisbusinessadvisors.com
Age: 32
Title: President and Co-owner
Married/Single: Married
Kids: No Kids, 2 goofy dogs
City you live in: Phoenix, AZ
A typical day in my life includes… Biking around the neighborhood with my dogs, working (taking client calls and overseeing projects, day-to-day company operations, etc.), making dinner (I love cooking).
I was born… in Malaysia, raised in Singapore.
My favorite thing about Arizona… the population and landscape of this state allow you to “live in the scene” but also escape to the suburbs for a slower pace if preferred. It’s like the best of both worlds!
I’m listening to… Classic Oldies from the 50s and 60s on Spotify.
My family… is extremely important to me, I have 3 sisters, one lives in Los Angeles, another in Philadelphia and another lives in Malaysia with my mother, and of course my husband.
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be… my father who passed when I was 15, he was a well-respected businessman with Estee Lauder Companies for many years and it would be amazing to be able to speak to him as an adult advancing in my own career.
One thing I cannot live without… water, I love water.
When I was younger, I wanted to be… an attorney and also to play Cho Chang in the Harry Potter movies haha.
I’m inspired by… my dreams, I love sleep and get the best inspiration then.
The one person who motivates me is… my father.
If I could change anything in the world, it would be… a way to share resources for survival like food, water and sanitation.
The perfect day would be… spa, massage, great food, mimosas and the ability to nap throughout the day.
My first job was… an intern with Estee Lauder Companies.
My favorite escape… sleep.
My life… has been an interesting ride and I’m grateful for both the good and bad experiences that have led me to where I am today.
I’m currently working on… a few cannabis business projects in New Jersey, New Jersey, Ohio, and Missouri.
Always… trust your gut.
Never… think you are better than anyone else.
Favorite Quote… “The best portion of a good person’s life, their little nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love” – Buddha
Biggest Dream… I don’t have one, I have many preferences in life but if I’ve learned anything, life throws you curveballs, and what you dream for changes, so I would rather live in the moment each day, appreciate and be grateful for what I have.
My Pet Peeve(s)… People chewing with their mouths open and people who don’t try finding a solution to a problem.
More About Maxime Kot:
Maxime Kot is president and part-owner of national consulting firm The Cannabis Business Advisors. A cannabis licensing and compliance expert with six years of direct industry experience, Kot has built a proven track record securing multiple cannabis licenses across 17 state markets. Kot’s strategic approach and in-depth knowledge on government policy and rulemaking has led her to excel in the highly regulated market.
As president, Kot oversees client relations at The Cannabis Business Advisors and serves as company lead on projects involving application and licensing preparation, operational analysis, policy and procedures, and business development planning.
With a keen understanding of cannabis market trends, Kot evaluates new opportunities and builds complex business cases encompassing opportunity sizing, competitive strategy, functional requirements, and execution timelines for license applications. In addition to her professional expertise, Kot is a valued industry spokesperson who has presented at high-profile business and investor-focused conferences, including MJBizConINT’L, MJBizCon Las Vegas, Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, and the Marijuana Industry Trade Association’s 16-week Social Equity Mentorship Program. Kot holds a Bachelor of Science focused in Marketing from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
