Full Name
Marianne Cursetjee
Job Title
Co-Founder / CEO
Company
Alibi
Speaker Bio
Marianne is a cancer survivor whose firsthand experience with the healing power of cannabis during chemotherapy and radiation inspired her to take action. She purchased land in Oregon and founded a cannabis farm, turning personal transformation into purpose.

At Alibi, Marianne leads business strategy, operations, and scalable processes—driving both revenue growth and positive cash flow. Under her leadership, Alibi has become an iconic Oregon brand known for consistent, high-quality craft cannabis. Now, Alibi is expanding beyond the West Coast, with New York as the launchpad for its East Coast presence.

Marianne brings deep expertise in navigating the marketing and financial complexities of the highly regulated cannabis industry. With a strong operational mindset, she has implemented robust digital tools, data-driven dashboards, and streamlined systems with efficiency in mind. Her background in finance and business instills a data-first philosophy and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

A natural connector and relationship builder, Marianne has cultivated a strong network across the cannabis ecosystem, helping to shape policy, influence regulation, and drive product innovation. She remains closely tuned in to evolving market dynamics and industry trends.

Inspired by the craft cannabis culture of the West Coast, Marianne is guiding Alibi's next chapter in New York. Woman-owned and rooted in quality, Alibi blends passion and purpose—bringing the West’s spirit of adventure and craftsmanship to the East.
Marianne Cursetjee