ANDREW FREEDMAN

Cofounder, Freedman & Koski

What he’s known for

During his three years as Colorado’s first-ever director of marijuana coordination, Freedman guided the state through the regulation of recreational cannabis after it was legalized.

Latest move

Freedman left his government post in 2017 to found the first consulting firm dedicated to helping states implement postmarijuana legalization processes that promote public health and safety.