US Legal Cannabis Industry Estimated to be Worth Over $2 Billion in 2014. Companies that support marijuana industry could grow exponentially. Bud Genius (www.budgenius.com), is currently negotiating exclusive product endorsement and licensing deals with celebrities, stars, entertainers, and other household names. CEO Angel Stanz said, "From McDonalds to Rolls-Royce, the power of branding has been proven over and over again. We are bringing this power of branding to the cannabis industry. Bud Genius will also add non-THC products to its sales distribution channel, including celebrity branded hemp products, hemp infused edibles, and consumption devices. The company recently completed a stock repurchase, lowering its outstanding and authorized shares by about 5%.