Juliana Salazar

Juliana is a Colombian-licensed attorney and entrepreneur with over eight years of experience advising founders, operators, and investors on corporate law, regulatory compliance, and cross-border business strategy in highly regulated industries, including cannabis and adjacent wellness markets. She supports early-stage and revenue-positive companies with corporate governance, contract negotiation, regulatory strategy, and international market entry, helping teams build compliant, scalable, and commercially sound operations across Latin America, North America, and Europe.

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Her background includes leading legal and operational functions for multinational teams, supporting capital raising efforts of more than US$2 million, and driving six-figure revenue growth for early-stage ventures. Juliana brings a practical, business-forward approach to corporate structuring, cross-border transactions, import/export compliance considerations, and B2B go-to-market execution for companies operating in complex regulatory environments.

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Recognized for bridging legal rigor with business strategy, Juliana partners closely with founders and executive teams to reduce regulatory risk while accelerating growth. She is bilingual in English and Spanish, an international public speaker and educator, and has been recognized by CNN for her expertise in the cannabis market. She is also a co-founder of Colombia Legal Edge, advising international clients on regulatory strategy, compliance frameworks, and cross-border operations.

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