Weedmaps CEO Justin Hartfield May Soon Be America’s Weed Guy

LAS VEGAS — Justin Hartfield isn’t in the business of selling marijuana, but he is interested in helping you get your hands on some grass.

Hartfield is the CEO and founder of Weedmaps, a free Yelp-like service that maps out local marijuana dispensaries in states across the country. Registered users of the site can leave reviews and ratings for different dispensaries with the ultimate goal of helping others find the best weed in town.

Despite the social stigma associated with marijuana use — both medicinal and recreational — business at Weedmaps is booming. The site has more than half a million registered users and accommodates four million unique visitors per month across Weedmaps’ web domains, which includes marijuana.com. Read more...