I’m the CEO of a cannabis and beverage company. I start my day in Central Park with my dog and hate being surrounded by ‘yes’ people.

 I’m the CEO of a cannabis and beverage company. I start my day in Central Park with my dog and hate being surrounded by ‘yes’ people.

Irwin Simon became the CEO of Tilray in 2019. He starts his day by walking his dog in Central Park and ends the work week from the Hamptons.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation withIrwin Simon, the chairman and CEO of Tilray, based in New York City. It’s been edited for length and clarity.
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