Al Harrington is the CEO and Co-Founder of Viola, the premium Black-owned, multi-national cannabis company. Al’s entrepreneurial endeavors began during his NBA career when he strategically invested in startups across the cannabis industry.
In 2011 he launched the Viola brand in Colorado after overseeing the carefully curated cultivation, extraction, and production processes. With the mission to provide opportunities and ownership for the Black community at the heart of the brand, Al uses his platform to advocate for a more equitable cannabis industry.
He is a respected authority and a key advisor to those shaping cannabis legislation on both local and national levels.