Javier Hasse

About

Javier Hasse is a seasoned reporter with over a decade of experience covering cannabis, hemp, CBD, and psychedelics. Writing for Forbes since 2019, he currently serves as CEO and co-founder of El Planteo, the leading Spanish-language news outlet focused on cannabis, and as Editor-in-Chief of High Times Magazine. Over more than ten years at Benzinga, Javier built and led the company’s cannabis vertical and served as the main organizer and host of the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, one of the industry’s most influential business events. His work has appeared in major outlets including CNN, Rolling Stone, MarketWatch, Playboy, Chicago Tribune, CNBC, Yahoo Finance, and Entrepreneur Magazine. Javier’s first book, Start Your Own Cannabis Business, became an Amazon #1 bestseller. His latest book, A Guide to Medical Cannabis: Your Roadmap to Understanding and Using Cannabis and CBD for Health, was published in November 2024 by Hachette Publishing’s Sheldon Press. In December 2024, Javier was honored with the prestigious Cannabis Journalist of the Year award at the Emjays International Cannabis Awards, recognizing his significant contributions to the industry. Named among the High Times 100 most influential people in cannabis, he has appeared on numerous other notable lists and earned multiple accolades for his impactful reporting. A member of the Rolling Stone Culture Council and a Billboard-charting rapper, Javier is a passionate advocate for the cannabis and psychedelics industries.