Tony Lawand
A Colorful Few Decades
1989: Germany
During a short stint working for a private US Military Contractor, a little event in Berlin (Wall Collapse) was happening to add another historic world episode of being in a unique place at a momentous time.
1990’s–2005: Spain & The Canaries
A most interesting time and place for a North American with some rollercoasters to shake anyone to its core.
1994: South Africa
Working during the precarious Mandela Election Era proved to be a two-year eye-opening experience never forgotten. To witness this historical event firsthand was forever embedded in one’s soul.
1996: The Newly “Democratized” Russia
Created one of the first foreign-owned travel-related businesses during the Wild West era. Spending over 15 years in St. Petersburg establishing satellites across Russia and navigating Government Powers, Oligarchs, and Federal systems created enduring relationships that stand strong today.
2015 Toronto, Canada
Returned to country of birth entering the developing Cannabis industry, pioneering Canada’s early CBD companies and manufacturing large-scale production across the country. Eventually contributing to a multi-billion-dollar industry.
The Focus has shifted to Fin/Tech and the Multi-Trillion-dollar A.I-Quantum and Entertainment World. Tony is a Media Producer/Correspondent Director of One World Media. Writing features and serving as Tech Editor of one of Canada’s most awarded MJ publications, alongside acclaimed Fashion Photo/Videography experience, logging over 500 hours in TV/Film.
Having interviewed some of the most recognized names in Tech, Fashion & Film, Red Carpets and global events, Tony has strategically aligned domestic and global organizations to bridge gaps and usher in this exciting new world unfolding before us.
With over 35 years in global sales and marketing across multiple sectors, owning, managing and training thousands of professionals, he brings high-level strategic alignment and “out-of-the-box” innovation to every initiative.
On-camera as a host and journalist, he blends color, insight and presence — creating powerful networks of Global Leaders and Disrupters across Tech, Fashion, Film and Cannabis sectors.
Highlights
- Knowledgeable in several languages: Spanish / French / Russian / Arabic (Non-Fluency)
- Fintech Specialist as an on-camera Media Host, Expo & Conference Coverage within Technology, Cannabis, Fashion-Film, Crypto/Web3
- Published Writer / Host / Journalist and Tech Editor for High! Canada Magazine — Bridging the gap of Cannabis and Tech
- Extreme Experience over 15 years Expo / Conference / Events within the above genres
- Global Business Entrepreneur experience in Russia, South Africa, Europe and North America
Tony On Screen TV/Film/INTERVIEWS