Marko Glisic

Deloitte & Touche LLP in Los Angeles, where he spent approximately eight years rising to the position of Audit Senior Manager. During this tenure, he led high-profile audit engagements for major enterprises, managing cross-border teams and overseeing billion-dollar transactions and filings. His work consistently passed reviews without comments from regulators or peer reviewers, establishing his reputation for technical precision and leadership in compliance. In 2018, Glisic made a strategic career pivot when he became a Partner at GreenGrowth CPAs in Los Angeles, a leading national accounting firm focused on the emerging legal cannabis sector. In this role, he built and now leads an audit team of over 20 professionals serving both publicly traded and private companies in the cannabis industry. His expertise has been instrumental in designing cannabis-specific financial frameworks and internal control models that have been widely adopted across the industry. Under his guidance, GreenGrowth CPAs successfully completed two independent peer reviews with the highest rating of "Pass," positioning the firm as a trusted resource in a heavily regulated industry. Beyond audit services, Glisic has provided outsourced CFO services and strategic advice to clients navigating complex operational challenges, mergers, acquisitions, and implementation of new accounting standards. Glisic's contribution to financial education and thought leadership has been substantial and far-reaching. He spearheaded the creation of extensive video content through GreenGrowth CPAs' YouTube channel, which has garnered over 15,000 subscribers. Between 2018 and 2023, he and his team produced more than 222 educational videos that have accumulated over 600,000 views. Additionally, he oversaw the publication of weekly articles and industry reports, with over 500 educational articles distributed to approximately 30,000 readers. His detailed monthly Cannabis Industry Reports on topics such as Mergers & Acquisitions trends and state-by-state market updates have become valuable reference materials for stakeholders in the cannabis sector. The impact of Glisic's work is evident in the success stories of his clients. In one notable case study, his firm helped a vertically integrated cannabis operator in California transform from a $4 million revenue business with negative EBITDA to a $50 million operation with 25% EBITDA. His team implemented systems that resolved over $1.15 million in cash discrepancies and $875,000 in inventory discrepancies, abated $650,000 in tax penalties, and created a tax strategy plan resulting in $4.5 million in tax deductions. Through strategic analysis and optimization of costs, Glisic helped the client achieve an eventual successful exit at 1.2x revenues, resulting in a $60 million valuation. This comprehensive approach to financial management and strategic planning exemplifies the value he brings to businesses in complex regulatory environments. Beyond his professional achievements, Glisic has demonstrated a commitment to philanthropy and community support. He has made numerous charitable donations to individuals facing medical crises, including funding for heart replacement surgery, cancer treatment, and ALS treatment. He has also contributed to rebuilding efforts for families struck by tragedy in Serbia and supported Women on the Frontline, a non-profit focused on helping women. His compassion extends to his professional relationships as well, as evidenced by his continued payment of full salary to an administrator battling cancer and taking leave from work. Glisic has plans for future philanthropic endeavors, including establishing a scholarship for UCLA's accounting program and making a donation to UCLA's volleyball program, further reflecting his dedication to education and giving back to his alma mater.