Laurie Goldberg
About Laurie Goldberg
Laurie Goldberg is the Founder and CEO of Open Book Extracts Asia, where she oversees the production of health and wellness products from hemp. With a background in law and entrepreneurship, she has held various leadership roles in the beverage and CBD industries since moving to Hong Kong in 2011.
Work at Open Book Extracts
Laurie Goldberg serves as the Founder and CEO of Open Book Extracts Asia, a position she has held since 2020. Under her leadership, the company focuses on introducing high-quality, American-made CBD products to the Asian market. Goldberg oversees a production facility that transforms 1.5 million pounds of hemp annually into health and wellness products. Her role involves ensuring the provenance and integrity of hemp-derived cannabinoids by collaborating with multi-generational US farmers.
Previous Experience in Law
Prior to her entrepreneurial ventures, Laurie Goldberg worked as an attorney at Caldwell Leslie & Proctor, PC in Los Angeles from 2007 to 2011. During her four years there, she gained valuable legal experience that contributed to her skill set in business operations and management.
Entrepreneurial Journey
Goldberg founded AmeriCraft Imports Limited in 2011 and served as its Managing Director until 2017. The company was recognized multiple times as the 'Best Beer Importer in Hong Kong' before its acquisition by Bestbev HK Ltd. in 2017. She then took on the role of Managing Director at Bestbev HK Ltd. for six months before becoming a Director in 2018, a position she continues to hold.
Education and Expertise
Laurie Goldberg earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from Boston College, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. She furthered her education by obtaining a Juris Doctor degree from Northeastern University School of Law, completing her studies from 2002 to 2005. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in law and business.
Speaking Engagements
Goldberg has been involved in industry speaking engagements from 2011 to 2018, sharing her insights and expertise in various forums. This experience has contributed to her visibility and influence within the industry, particularly in the context of her work in the hemp and CBD sectors.