Todd Harrison
Todd Harrison is the Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer of CB1 Capital, a pioneering investment firm focused on cannabinoids and the rapidly evolving cannabis industry. With over three decades of experience on Wall Street, Harrison brings deep expertise in risk management, derivatives, and financial market strategies to the firm’s investment approach. Prior to launching CB1 Capital, Harrison founded and served as CEO of Minyanville Media, an Emmy Award-winning financial media company providing coverage and analysis of global markets. Earlier in his career, he was Vice President on the worldwide equity derivatives desk at Morgan Stanley, where he honed his expertise in derivatives, structured products, and market strategy. Harrison is also the author of The Other Side of Wall Street, a book that explores insights from his decades of experience in finance. He has received two Emmy Awards from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and frequently lectures at top academic institutions.
Todd Harrison Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer
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Lead Columnist
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Vice President, Equity Derivatives
Academic History
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B.S., Finance and Economics
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Co-Founder, Mission [Green] Alliance
Member, Young Presidents Organization
Advisory Board Member, Nassau County Police Department Foundation
Founder and President, The Ruby Peck Foundation for Children's Education
EARLY CAREER
Todd Harrison began his career as Managing Director of Derivatives at The Galleon Group and later served as President of the $400 million hedge fund Cramer Berkowitz, where he specialized in derivatives and structured investment strategies.
At Minyanville Media, he oversaw all operating divisions, including enterprise relationships, digital platforms, investment products, newsletters, gaming platforms, production studios, and live events.
Harrison was featured in the 20th-anniversary documentary of Oliver Stone’s film Wall Street and, in 2008, received an Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences as Executive Producer of World in Review, the first and only animated business news show.
In addition to his professional roles, Harrison has lectured at prestigious institutions such as Harvard University, Syracuse University, New York University, and The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
He has also conducted research on financial market learning tendencies among college students, reflecting his long-standing commitment to education and market literacy.
MEDIA PRESENCE
Harrison is widely recognized for his thought leadership in both traditional finance and emerging cannabis and cannabinoid markets.
His insights have been featured in top-tier publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Business Insider, Yahoo! Finance, Fortune, Worth, Barron's, New York Magazine, MarketWatch, and BusinessWire.
He has also appeared on major broadcast platforms such as CNBC, CNN, MSNBC, Fox Business, Bloomberg, and Real Vision, providing expert commentary on market trends, derivatives, and investment strategies.