Oaksterdam University
Stuart Watts is a seasoned entrepreneur and consultant with extensive experience in the tourism and education sectors. As the founder of Local Friends Co. and Green Guide Tours, Stuart has pioneered innovative local experiences, including establishing California's first cannabis tour company. Co-founding San Francisco Native Tours, Stuart successfully led the company to become the top-rated walking tour and food tour on TripAdvisor within three years. Additionally, Stuart serves as Vice President of the North Beach Business Association and an instructor at Oaksterdam University, where responsibilities include curriculum development and course instruction. Previous roles include managing operations for Propark America at Fisherman's Wharf and contributing to urban mobility initiatives with the Green Parking Council.
Oaksterdam University
- Trusted leaders in cannabis education and certification. - Oaksterdam has set the standard for cannabis education since 2007. - Recognized industry-wide for our rigorous academic learning environment, we have something to offer cannabis professionals at every experience level. - Today, with more than 50,000 alumni from 40 countries, we are the most recognized international name in cannabis education. - Built by advocates and legacy professionals in the cannabis industry. - Our courses are crafted by experts and advocates who launched the cannabis legalization movement and continue to shape the evolving industry today. - Offering students leading-edge education with an historical context that no other school can match. - Taught by the most diverse faculty ranging from the industry leaders in science, law, horticulture, and business. - Online labs where students can tap in anywhere in the world and teachers have the ability to see what students are doing in real time. - Live Semester and Self-Paced options available resulting in certification respected industry-wide. - Our Live Semester program offers real-time classes with a front-row seat every time, and one-of-a-kind networking opportunities for students that provide the foundations for sustainable business success. - Self-Paced Courses can be taken anytime, anywhere. - Complementary courses also available.