Operational Strategy & Advisory for Flow Kana → FK+
Flow Kana experienced exponential growth as one of California's leading sun-grown cannabis distributors. We worked directly with the founders as a hands-on system builder, bringing strategic insight, and later became a trusted advisor to help execute their vision with FK+, a next-generation wellness brand launched in Florida in 2025.
How We Helped
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Standardized the use of tools like Excel and METRC to facilitate data-driven operational decisions.
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Co-developed and implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) that enhanced efficiency without compromising quality.
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Led quality assurance initiatives and trained team leaders to independently scale these methods.
Operational System Design
People & Process Advisory
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Developed and managed onboarding systems that trained over 60 new hires at scale, establishing a replicable framework for future team growth.
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Fostered a positive internal culture through intentional communication and organizational structure.
Strategic Positioning
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Personally guided investor tours to showcase Flow Kana’s operational excellence as a competitive advantage.
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Created alignment between the founders’ vision and day-to-day execution — a skill we now apply while advising other mission-driven projects.
Continued Support in the FK+ Era
In 2025, when the founders transformed Flow Kana into FK+, a modern wellness company, Aquiles supported their relaunch as an advisor. Assisting with their strategic repositioning, clarifying brand messaging, and community engagement as they entered a new market.
Outcomes
Build scalable systems grounded in operational clarity and transparency.
Align personnel, tools, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for consistent quality.
Connect frontline performance to narratives that resonate with investors and consumers.
Support founders through rebrands, relaunches, and pivots without being embedded in their organization.