Glenn Backus

Glenn Backus is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in strategic advisory roles and partnership management across various sectors. Currently serving as a Strategic Advisor at The Angel Group and Managing Partner at Side View Ventures, Glenn also holds board member positions at Union Cannabis Group and a faculty role at Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. Previously, Glenn was Chief Commercial Officer at Martha Stewart Kitchen and held multiple managing partner positions at IG Partners LLC and Revolution Brands LLC, where focus on innovative product development and customer experience drove business growth. Additional leadership experience includes serving as President at Mission Dispensaries and Senior Vice President at Topco LLC. Glenn possesses an MBA in business, finance, marketing, and operations from UMass Boston and a Bachelor's Degree in History from UCLA.