2026 Sunset Connect Strains, Brands & Real Founder Stories

In this episode of the California Cannabis Edition, Respect My Region sits down with Ali Jamalian, Founder and CEO of Sunset Connect, for a focused conversation on the company’s product offerings, brand partnerships, and the real story behind building a cannabis distribution powerhouse in San Francisco. This episode dives into Sunset Connect’s portfolio, the strains and product categories driving performance, how they select brand partners, and what it takes to create alignment between cultivators, manufacturers, and retailers. Ali also shares founder stories from the early days, lessons learned scaling in California, and key moments that shaped the company’s trajectory. If you want insight into the brands, products, and relationships fueling Sunset Connect’s growth, this episode delivers This episode of the California Cannabis Edition is powered by PreRoll-er, the cannabis industry’s leading automated pre roll manufacturing solution.