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Overview

The JoYnt Platform is an innovative, all-in-one solution designed specifically for cannabis dispensaries. It integrates e-commerce, in-store kiosk ordering, and digital signage management into a single, cohesive platform. Built with a modern, cutting-edge tech stack, JoYnt empowers dispensary operators to efficiently manage their business operations while providing a seamless experience for their customers across multiple touchpoints.

Key Features

• Unified Platform: Combines online sales, in-store kiosk orders, and digital TV menu management.
• Real-Time Integration: Syncs seamlessly with point-of-sale systems like Treez for real-time inventory updates, sales tracking, and compliance.
• Dynamic Updates: Allows operators to effortlessly manage product offerings, promotions, and menu displays.
• Modular Architecture: Supports rapid feature enhancements and easy integration with third-party services.
• Customizable: Adapts to the specific needs of dispensaries to improve customer experience, streamline operations, and meet regulatory standards.

Technology Stack

JoYnt leverages a powerful tech stack to deliver a scalable, reliable, and high-performance solution:

• TypeScript: Ensures robust, type-safe development.
• React & React Native: Enables a seamless user interface across web and mobile platforms.
• Next.js & Expo: Powers both web and mobile app development with cutting-edge features like server-side rendering and cross-platform support.
• Vercel Edge Cached Deployments & KV: Provides fast, globally distributed content delivery and stateful serverless storage.
• Sanity CMS: Enables dynamic content management with a user-friendly interface.
• GitHub Actions: Automates development pipelines for continuous integration and deployment.

Business Impact

The JoYnt platform transforms how dispensaries operate by addressing key challenges and providing significant value:

• Inventory Management: Real-time updates ensure accurate product availability for both online and in-store sales.
• Compliance: Integration with POS systems ensures adherence to regulatory standards.
• Operational Efficiency: Streamlined workflows for managing promotions, menus, and in-store kiosks.
• Enhanced Customer Experience: Offers an intuitive and seamless user interface for ordering and browsing products.

My Role: Founder & Chief Technical Officer (CTO)

As the Founder and CTO, I played a pivotal role in bringing the JoYnt platform from concept to reality. My responsibilities spanned across all aspects of the project, from business strategy to technical development and customer engagement.

Leadership and Strategy

• Founding and Funding: Raised initial capital to finance platform development, including technology, market research, and operations.
• Vision to Execution: Translated the idea of a unified dispensary solution into a fully functional product.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Positioned JoYnt as a dispensary-first platform, addressing key pain points and delivering tailored solutions.

Technical Development

• System Architecture: Designed and implemented the platform’s scalable and modular architecture.
• Tech Stack Oversight: Chose the technologies and ensured seamless integration of e-commerce, kiosk, and signage systems.
• Hands-On Development: Led the development of the user interface and backend systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and user-friendliness.
• Deployment Pipeline: Implemented a streamlined deployment pipeline using GitHub Actions and Vercel for rapid iteration and minimal downtime.

Operations and Scalability

• Feature Enhancements: Oversaw the implementation of new features based on user feedback and industry trends.
• Day-to-Day Operations: Managed platform maintenance, troubleshooting, and updates to ensure a seamless user experience.
• Scalability: Maintained oversight to ensure the platform evolved alongside the needs of dispensary operators.

Sales and Marketing

• Value Proposition Development: Defined the platform’s key benefits to address customer pain points.
• Customer Engagement: Conducted consultations, product demos, and provided ongoing support to build strong relationships with dispensary owners.
• Market Positioning: Positioned JoYnt as a leader in cannabis retail technology by emphasizing innovation, reliability, and flexibility.

Results and Achievements

• Streamlined Dispensary Operations: Enabled businesses to manage their e-commerce, in-store kiosks, and digital menus from a single platform.
• Scalable Solution: Designed a platform capable of adapting to the rapidly evolving cannabis retail industry.
• Industry Leadership: Established JoYnt as a key player in cannabis tech through strategic product development and strong customer relationships.

Conclusion

The JoYnt Platform is a testament to my ability to lead complex projects, solve challenging problems, and deliver innovative solutions. By combining technical expertise, strategic thinking, and customer focus, I created a platform that not only meets the dynamic needs of the cannabis retail industry but also positions itself as a leader in the market.

Learn more about the JoYnt platform at: JoYntPlatform.com