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AI-Powered Cannabis POS Retail Platform Dispensaries and Delivery Services.
When a cannabis retailer goes full stack, expectations are high, but the advantages quickly become apparent: zero integration gaps, less vendor management headache, and one support team deeply invested in your success.
Jacob Affeldt at highlights exactly why this unified approach was the reason he chose BLAZE.
Jacob wanted a seamless ecosystem from day one so his team could focus on what matters most: delivering a flawless customer experience and scaling their business in a brand-new market.
📺 Watch the full video at the link in bio 🔗
A few weeks back, we caught up with Jacob Affeldt at to see firsthand how our software is impacting their daily operations. To say they are crushing it would be an understatement. 💪❄️
Frostbite was our very first partner in Minnesota, and their growth journey has been incredible to watch. From a breakout grand opening, to navigating their very first 4/20 with total confidence, to now scaling into a full delivery service—they are truly setting the pace. 🚛🌿
By going all-in on the full BLAZE stack from day one, Jacob and his team have built a seamless, memorable customer experience, whether people are walking into the storefront or ordering online. They’ve quickly solidified themselves as a real pillar of the Minnesota cannabis scene.
We’re incredibly grateful for Frostbite’s trust in our platform and our support team. As this market matures, we’re committed to delivering the continuous innovation they need to keep driving efficiency and scaling revenue. 🙏
📺 Watch the full conversation at the link in bio 🔗
06/16/2026
🚨 New Integration Alert 🚨
We are thrilled to announce that IDScan.net’s high-performance hardware and VeriScan fraud prevention software are now fully integrated with BLAZE!
Dispensaries can now protect their retail license, eliminate costly manual errors, and keep check-in lines moving rapidly without ever leaving the BLAZE platform.
Why Dispensaries Rely on VeriScan:
🛡️ Catch 97% of Fake IDs: Instantly spot fraudulent IDs with advanced forensic technology.
⚡ Seamless BLAZE POS Sync: Speed up check-ins and completely eliminate manual data entry.
⚖️ Bulletproof Compliance: Protect consumer privacy with state-specific, customizable PII retention settings.
🛑 Stop Customer Looping: Automatically track daily purchase limits across all store locations.
Running seamlessly alongside your desktop or handheld hardware, VeriScan acts as your digital front-door defense system. Upgrade your front-of-house security at the link in bio 🔗
06/15/2026
We are incredibly honored and proud today! Not just one, but TWO of our executive leaders have been named to Ma*****na Venture’s prestigious 40 Under 40 list! 🎉
Huge congratulations to our CEO, Chris Violas, and our VP of AI & E-Commerce, Scott Roehrick! 👏
This recognition is a testament to the incredible vision, dedication, and heart they bring to our team every single day. Under their leadership, BLAZE isn’t just building software; we are actively shaping the future and setting the gold standard for cannabis technology.
True leadership isn’t just about the product—it’s about the people. They have deliberately fostered an environment of growth, collaboration, and empowerment, inspiring our teams to push boundaries and reach their full potential every day.
Through it all, they uphold a steadfast dedication to innovation, reliability, and customer success, ensuring our partners always have the tools they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving market.
Thank you, Chris and Scott, for your unwavering leadership, your commitment to our teams, and for continuously raising the bar for what cannabis tech can achieve. We can’t wait to see where your vision takes us next! 🙏📈
Fewer steps for your budtenders, more perks for your customers. 🙌
In our recent Q2 Product Webinar, Kai Kirk showed off our new Customer-Facing Display, and it’s a total game-changer for dispensary loyalty programs. 🏆
Customers can now self-enroll right at the register and drop their new digital loyalty card directly into their Apple or Google Wallet. From there, they can easily track their points, see their current tier, and receive automated wallet notifications—including proximity alerts when they come back to visit you! 📍
Check out the clip to see how seamless in-store loyalty can be and watch the full webinar at the link in bio 🔗
In episode 32 of BLAZE Embers, Ed Schwarz breaks down a great new feature now live in your BLAZE POS Manager Tab: the Shop Performance Report.
Say goodbye to guessing how your shift is going. Now you can track live, real-time dispensary metrics at a glance:
💰 Total Sales & Orders – Keep your eyes on the revenue as it happens.
📈 Average Order Value (AOV) – See how much your customers are spending.
⏱️ Avg Order & Wait Times – Keep those checkout lines moving smoothly.
👥 In-Store Customer Count – Know exactly how busy your floor is right now.
🏷️ Avg Items & Discounts – Track cart sizes and promotional impacts.
💳 BLAZEPAY Tips – Monitor your team’s hard-earned gratuities instantly.
Drill deep into individual active budtender stats to see exactly what’s driving their success. Uncover each team member’s:
🛍️ Top 3 Products
🏷️ Top 3 Brands
🌿 Top 3 Categories
Whether you’re looking to reward your top sellers or coach your team on specific brands, the data you need is finally in one place.
Check out the full episode now!
How many sales is your dispensary losing to the “Forgot Password” button? 😣
As Chris Violas highlights in our Q2 Product webinar, password frustration is one of the leading causes of cart abandonment in cannabis e-commerce. If buying from your store feels like homework, customers will walk away.
That’s why we rolled out our new Social Login (Google Login) feature. 🔑
By eliminating the password hurdle, you give your customers a frictionless path from cart to checkout. 🛒
Less friction = More online customers = Higher sales = Better user experience.
Watch the full webinar at the link in bio 🔗
06/08/2026
In just one week, the IgniteIt Cannabis Capital Conference kicks off in Chicago!
We are thrilled to share that BLAZE CEO Chris Violas will be featured on an incredible panel tackling a massive industry question: Can AI Sell W**d? 🤖
Chris is looking forward to sharing the stage with an amazing lineup of industry leaders to break down exactly what AI’s role will be in the future of cannabis retail—from cutting out friction to preserving vital human connection.
Excited to join the stage with:
🎙️ Sara Payan – Planted with Sara Payan / Pulse Signal Agency
🌿 Chris Guthrie – 365 Cannabis / Innovia Consulting
📣 Lauren Laplante-Rottman – Spokes Digital
👨💼 Dennis O’Malley – Echtrai Corp
Don’t miss this deep dive into dispensary automation!
📌 Can AI Sell W**d?
📅 June 15, 2026 | 3:20–3:50 PM
📍 Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
🎟️ Save 20% on your pass with code BLAZE20
🔗 Tickets at the link in bio
See you in the Windy City! 🙌🏼
Missed our Q2 Product webinar yesterday? 🖥️✨
Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Check out this quick clip as BLAZE CEO Chris Violas introduces BLAZE Growth, our powerful marketing platform built to transform how dispensaries connect with consumers.
With BLAZE Growth, you will finally be able to unite your systems and leverage real purchase and behavioral data to seamlessly personalize every step of the customer journey. No more guessing games—just smarter, data-driven insights that build lasting loyalty.
🚀 Ready to scale your dispensary marketing? Watch the snippet below, or catch the full webinar on-demand at the link in bio 🔗
06/04/2026
🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! 🚨
The BLAZE Q2 Product Webinar kicks off today at 10am PT / 1pm ET!
Today, you’ll get a front-row seat to the cutting-edge tech leading the charge in this new era of AI—plus, you’ll be automatically entered into our raffle to win a brand-new iPad POS or Customer Facing Display (CFD) just for registering.
Today, our executive panel is breaking down our latest updates:
📲 Frictionless Check-In & SSO
📈 Marketing and Loyalty Suite
📊 Real-Time Shop and Closing Reports
📦 Company-Wide Catalog
🖥️ POS Cash Drawer Counter and Scan to Fulfill.
The room is filling up fast. Secure your spot now or tune in live via LinkedIn Live!
⏰ Register NOW at the link in bio 🔗
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