Elevated ideas for a growing industry.

Started in 2018, Blunt Strategies is Minnesota’s first and only full-service strategic consultancy exclusively dedicated to the cannabis industry. As the leaders of the MN is Ready campaign to legalize cannabis in Minnesota and the architects of the game-changing “Minnesota Model,” Blunt Strategies has been the leading catalyst at the epicenter of building Minnesota’s cannabis policies and industry.

We are a women-owned public benefit corporation with a leadership team composed of veteran strategists who bring diverse skill sets to address issues across government relations, public affairs, regulatory strategy, strategic communications, and marketing.

Now, we proudly empower clients in navigating, shaping, and succeeding in the industry for which we’ve laid the groundwork. Our expertise is rooted in a deep understanding of Minnesota's state and local policies, legislative and regulatory environment, and industry dynamics. The result of years of committed engagement and collaboration, our strong and enduring relationships with policymakers, industry leaders, and key stakeholder groups are unrivaled. We bring that same dedication to helping our clients navigate and grow their businesses in this emerging and evolving landscape.

Steeped in a culture of social equity and hard-hitting advocacy, Blunt Strategies operates with the technical knowledge, creative spark, and dedicated passion necessary to foster success for our clients and partners.

Whether you’re thinking about starting a new cannabusiness or you’re already underway, we’re here to help with straightforward strategic advice, services that support every part of your business, and boundless passion for this growing industry.

We’ll be blunt:

Our Services

  • Marketing

    branding
    creative campaigns
    digital & print design
    photography & video
    social media strategy
    content production & amplification

  • Public Relations

    message development
    strategic partnerships
    media strategy
    thought leadership
    reputation management
    event activation

  • Public Affairs

    advocacy campaigns
    coalition building
    government relations
    stakeholder engagement
    public policy research
    media relations

  • Strategic Consulting

    licensing strategy
    compliance planning
    partnership development
    strategic positioning
    research & analysis
    real-time intelligence

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Our Leadership Team

Our team of veteran strategists brings diverse skillsets, creative ideas, and a relentless drive for success. We can’t wait to work with you!

Leili Fatehi

Leili Fatehi
Partner & Principal

Laura Monn Ginsburg

Laura Monn Ginsburg
Partner & Principal

Kyrstin Schuette

Kyrstin Schuette
Principal

Maren Schroeder
Director of Advocacy & Public Affairs

Kurtis Hanna

Kurtis Hanna
Director of Government Relations & Public Policy

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43 SE Main Street, Suite 507
Minneapolis, MN 55414


contact@bluntstrategies.com
612.440.0077