Josh Kesselman
In 1993, Josh Kesselman sold nearly everything he owned, moved into a friend’s storage shed in Florida, and brought his passion for rolling papers into his first retail store. In the decades since, Josh has produced a legendary number of custom papers and devices, but the RAW brand and giving back to the community are what he’s best known for. With his new role as owner and publisher of the world renowned High Times Magazine, Josh intends to restore it to his former glory. This new undertaking was profiled in both the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.
As for his future plans, exciting things just keep on coming, and when recently asked about his net worth? Josh puts it simply: “I love what I do, and if someone offered me $500 million to sell (and they kinda did) I’d still say no.”
News
Joshua Kesselman, through the power of RAW, has contributed more than $3 million in direct cash contributions, plus in-kind contributions of about $200,000 to a wide variety of charities over the years. Also, he has recently created The Josh Kesselman Foundation For Making The World A Better Place with an initial starting endowment of $2.2 million dedicated to charitable initiatives globally and locally.
Why RAW planted 500,000 Trees
Josh Kesselman's company, HBI Innovations, has collaborated with Trees for the Future to sponsor the planting of 420,000 trees to help save the planet.
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RAW Rolling Papers Donates $100,000 to Weldon Project
Josh Kesselman's contribution to bolster The Weldon Project’s ongoing efforts to support individuals negatively impacted by cannabis laws.
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RAW Rolling Papers and the Justüs Foundation Pass the Joint Back to the Pioneers of the Cannabis Space
New RAW Seeds Fellowship from RAW Rolling Papers and the JUSTÜS Foundation to be awarded to legacy cannabis operators who built the cannabis industry.
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Josh Kesselman: How RAW Papers Went from Niche Product to Global Phenomenon
Josh discusses how cannabis legalization has impacted the rolling paper and smoke shop industries and how RAW Papers went from niche product to global phenomenon.
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Josh Kesselman, Founder of RAW Rolling Papers, Announces $100,000 Donation to Last Prisoner Project
By donating to organizations like the Last Prisoner Project, RAW and Josh Kesselman are demonstrating their dedication to social justice and using their platforms to spread awareness to their wide consumer base.
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Josh Kessselman Raises Awareness for the ASPCA
Josh, a passionate advocate for animal welfare, is kicking off an awareness campaign with a donation to the ASPCA.
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