As a founder of Organigram, I’ve embarked on a journey fueled by personal experience and a burning desire for change. It all began when my health took a sudden turn, and I was diagnosed with a rare and life-threatening condition called Aortic dissection. Enduring two open-heart surgeries, two comatose states, and months of recovery, I emerged with a newfound perspective on life.

During this tumultuous time, my doctors emphasized the importance of cleaning up my diet. Initially, perplexed by their advice, I dug deeper. My consumption of unhealthy foods and beverages, I learned, had contributed to kidney dysfunction, leading to hypertension and, ultimately, Aortic dissection.

Driven by curiosity and a thirst for knowledge, I delved into the world of food production and was stunned by what I uncovered. Pesticides, insecticides, and weedicides—common staples in modern agriculture—were revealed to be potential carcinogens. It was a wake-up call that demanded action.

“Why not eat only organic food?” I wondered. And so began my quest for truly authentic, organically grown produce. However, finding a reliable source proved to be a challenge—one that I was determined to overcome.

As I unearthed the solution, a lightbulb moment struck. Why keep this treasure trove of health to myself when I could share it with the world? I envisioned a future where everyone could access healthy, organic food, a future where prevention played a bigger role than cure. Thus, the seeds of Organigram were sown, with the vision of making organic goodness accessible to all through an innovative online platform.