Andrew Duffy
Founder and CEO of Sparkplug, builder of enterprise software to influence physical retail (point-of-sale employee incentives, promotion and inventory coordination) with applications in cannabis and other verticals.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 56min
How decriminalization led to an explosion in cannabis startups (Feat. Ford Smith, Andrew Duffy, and Socrates Rosenfeld) | E2241
Andrew Duffy, founder of Sparkplug building retail incentives and inventory tools. Socrates Rosenfeld, founder of iHeartJane running a cannabis marketplace. Ford Smith, investor and operator in cannabis consumer products. They debate rescheduling and federal vs state rules. They unpack industry growth, capital cycles, and rising product potency. They cover safety, regulation, and how cannabis consumption is shifting from alcohol.
Feb 27, 2021 • 52min
Founders from LAUNCH Accelerator’s 20th Cohort join Jason to talk fundraising, growth, pitching & more | E1180
Andrew Duffy, Founder and CEO of Sparkplug, shares insights on bridging the gap between online and offline business marketing. He discusses strategies for effective fundraising, emphasizing the importance of compelling storytelling over technical pitches. They dive into the transformative journeys of founders, highlighting personal growth and community engagement. The conversation also touches on innovative income-sharing agreements for education and the challenges of navigating fundraising, particularly in niche markets like cannabis.
