Cannabis Technology.
Regulated industry tech that actually works. METRC API, compliance tracking, and real growth.
By Brian Gagne & Meelie Gagne · March 19, 2026
Most cannabis tech is built by people who do not understand cannabis
The cannabis industry has a technology problem. Most solutions are built by tech companies looking at a growth market, not by people who understand the regulatory complexity, the compliance requirements, or the operational realities of running a cannabis business. We come at this differently. Both founders hold Cannabis Training University Master Certificates. We are authorized METRC API partners, approved early for API access to build custom compliance software on the leading seed-to-sale tracking platform. We have worked with cultivators, testing labs, edibles companies, and multi-service operations. This is not a vertical we are exploring. It is one we know.
We analyzed over 50 million cannabis tests across 20 states and Canadian provinces, covering 55+ laboratories and 900+ operators over 18 months. 14 comprehensive analysis reports, 12 PDFs with visualizations, and 30 specific action items delivered.
METRC integration and compliance tracking
METRC is the backbone of cannabis compliance in most regulated states. Our authorized API partnership means we build directly against the platform, not through workarounds or screen scraping. Custom ERP systems with native METRC integration for seed-to-sale tracking, inventory management, and compliance reporting. This connects to our broader ERP systems and API integration work. Cannabis operations need the same business infrastructure as any other company, plus a regulatory layer that most ERP vendors do not understand.
From constrained to 400% growth
Problem
A cannabis operation was constrained by expensive, inflexible software that limited growth potential and created operational inefficiencies.
Solution
Custom ERP system with METRC API integration, AI capabilities, comprehensive SEO, and digital strategy. Technology decisions made for growth trajectory, not just current needs.
Outcome
Client reported 400% revenue growth. Dropped their paid menu subscription service because they no longer needed it. When ownership changed, new owners retained us and brought us on for additional businesses.
The right technology stack in a regulated industry is not just operational. It is a growth multiplier.
We vet our cannabis clients
We work with good people doing good things in this industry. Not every prospect passes our values check. We have turned down contracts with multi-state operators because the people did not align with how we work. If you are doing this right, we want to help.
Data analytics at industry scale
Beyond individual operations, we do data analysis at the industry level. Our largest cannabis data project covered 50+ million tests across 20 states and Canadian provinces, 55+ laboratories, and 900+ operators. That kind of analysis informs strategy, identifies market trends, and supports regulatory advocacy. Whether you are a single-site cultivator or a data company serving the industry, we have the technical depth and industry knowledge to build what you need. First conversation is free at kief.studio/contact.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work with cannabis businesses in all states?
We work with cannabis businesses in any state where the industry is legal. Our data analysis work has covered 20 states and Canadian provinces. Compliance requirements vary by jurisdiction, and we account for that in every engagement.
Can you integrate with our existing seed-to-sale system?
Yes. As authorized METRC API partners, we build native integrations. If you are using a different tracking platform, we evaluate the integration options during discovery. The goal is a system that fits your operation, not one that forces you to change how you work.
What does a cannabis ERP engagement typically involve?
Discovery, METRC API integration, inventory tracking, compliance reporting, and digital strategy. Scope depends on your operation. A micro-cultivator has different needs than a multi-service company. First conversation is free at kief.studio/contact.