NUWU Sessions: Grenco Science – The Evolution of the Stündenglass & G-Pen Brands
"Welcome to NuWu Sessions, where we invite guests to enjoy one of our top-shelf table packages in Las Vegas' first and only cannabis consumption lounge: The Vegas Tasting Room. On today's episode, we've asked the team behind the world-renowned gravity bong, STÜNDENGLASS, to come by and get high. Read on as we discuss how they became the brand they are today and what the future holds for STÜNDENGLASS. It's only here on NuWu Sessions so let's get into it!"
Welcome back to another NuWu Sessions Blog post, where we review the highlights of the NuWu Sessions Podcast. Today, we are diving into the history and the growth of the Grenco Science team, the parent company of both Stündenglass and G-Pen. We have 3 members from their team joining us to share some insights about the company's growth and give us a sneak peek into their latest product. So keep reading to learn more from three devoted cannabis professionals helping elevate the cannabis experience.
Farzen, C.J., and Marnie have worked in cannabis for several years under the Grenco Science brand, a leader in engineering advanced cannabis vaporizers. Grenco Science also sets new standards in aesthetics, portability, functionality, and user experience. The brand's ultimate goal is to bring cannabis traditions to the 21st century.
Grenco Science has made a name for itself by creating the G-Pen brand, which focuses on designing portable vaporizers for cannabis flower and concentrate. While Grenco Science's other innovative and versatile brand is Stündenglass. The award-winning glass gravity infuser can be used to consume cannabis, hookah, smoking food, and beverages.
Stündenglass was acquired from Tracy Huston, who moved through the ranks at Apple until he designed and founded the Stündenglass brand. Yet, the Stündenglass brand became prominent after a viral video from Seth Rogan showed the cannasseur enjoying a fat hit from his personal Stündenglass. The video made the brand so famous that Tracy Huston decided to work alongside the Grenco Science team to continue innovating within his brand.
The Stündenglass and G-Pen brands have become a staple of the Vegas Tasting Room. Don't forget to make your reservations to try out these versatile products. You can rent a G-Pen Connect Vaporizer or a Stündenglass gravity bong and elevate your cannabis and dining experience today!
Behind the Team
Since the founding of the Grenco Science brand, there have been many challenges that the team has overcome. Now we have Farzen, C.J., and Marnie here to share their experiences in the cannabis industry and their insights on how Grenco Science keeps innovating the vaporizer market.
"We wanted to learn about the Stündenglass team and see the faces behind the product. Where did you start in cannabis?"
"I started in cannabis almost 10 years ago now. Just thinking about it before the show knocked me back that it's been that long," said Farzen. "It flies by quick. We were still a medical state here in Nevada when I first entered the industry." Farzen started by working for another vaporizer company. After a few years, he joined the Grenco Science team, working directly under the G-Pen brand for five years.
For C.J., it was a similar experience, stating, "I've never known any other industry, really. Coming straight out of high school, I went into the cannabis industry just as it began to gain legalization." C.J. met Farzen while working for the same initial vaporizing company 10 years ago. Yet, being a Vegas local, C.J. always kept his eye on the growing cannabis industry and knew he wanted to be at the forefront of it.
Marnie, one of the brand ambassadors for the G-Pen brand, had a different start in the cannabis industry. Before cannabis, Marnie worked for a non-profit for 10 years. She specialized in funding and development and stated that "obviously the work was really fulfilling and rewarding, but it was a really intense and emotionally draining job. I knew I needed something that made me happier, and I had the opportunity." Marnie then worked in the Nevada medical market as a general manager for the dispensary "Blackjack Collective," which is now Curaleaf on the strip. From there, she gained the opportunity to work for Grenco Science to help launch the priority Gio vaporizer. Marnie has since been working for G-Pen and has seen herself in the cannabis industry for a long time.
"It's always best to work as close to your passions as possible." - Farzen
"Marnie, with the advancement of women's empowerment and the growth of the cannabis industry, what has the experience of being a woman in the cannabis industry been like for you?"
Marnie considers herself fortunate to work in companies that give her power, autonomy, and respect. She mentioned, "I feel blessed to have been surrounded by good people. I feel like this industry is truly about love and bringing people together to elevate legal cannabis." She then stated that in the cannabis industry, one of the most important aspects is to "remember where we came from and the shoulders that we stand on and remember why we've gotten here." As Marnie mentioned, this industry is focused on making access to legal and safe cannabis products a reality for those who medically need them.
"As active users, what are your favorite methods of consumption?"
Farzen commented, "I think all 3 of us are active users, and you may get similar answers." Ultimately, Farzen, C.J., and Marnie are all cannabis consumers, but their preferences differ. Farzen is a concentrate user who prefers hash rosin and top-tier products. Marnie likes flower and blunts, while C.J. is also a concentrate user.
"In your opinion, what makes people want the Stündenglass gravity bong even more?"
The team unanimously stated that the Stündenglass gravity bong is coveted because of how unique and versatile the product is. "There's nothing else like it, especially not on a mass-production scale," said Farzen. While Marnie credits the versatility and functionality of the product as its winning combination.
After all, the Stündenglass gravity bong can be used as a hookah; you can add sheesha and coal and instantly transform it into a functional hookah. You can use it with flower and concentrate (a rare combination for any paraphernalia in the cannabis industry). You can even repurpose it in the food and beverage space. Now we're seeing different restaurants and bars buying the Stündenglass to smoke cocktails and food.
"I think there's a use and purpose that this device serves for anybody and everybody." – Marnie
"Please describe your role at Stündenglass and G-Pen?"
When they first joined Grenco Science, the big project to fulfill was the Gio vaporizer. Now Farzen is still primarily on the G-Pen side of the operation. He typically transitions from project to project, tackling the more significant assignments at G-Pen. Farzen was able to train other states about the Gio pen. In contrast, Marnie trained and prepared the Nevada market to receive the latest G-Pen product.
Marnie also started by launching the Gio vaporizer and then went around the country promoting, educating, onboarding, and training new partners on the latest product line. She has also attended various tradeshows and major cannabis events such as Champs, MJ Bizcon, and Hall of Flowers.
C.J. relocated in 2014 to China to develop vaporizers and get involved in the technology and production of Chinese vaporizers. After he met the G-Pen team, C.J. traveled back to Las Vegas to launch the Roam vaporizer. Shortly after, the COVID-19 pandemic forced C.J. to stay in Las Vegas, and has been in Las Vegas since then. C.J. stated, "Right when I came on, we started doing more of our own complex and unique designs. You'll see that reflecting all of our new products and what's coming from us soon too."
New products & the future of Stündenglass
"Coming out of the pandemic, what is the future of Stündenglass and G-Pen?"
Marnie was the first to respond by saying, "At Stündenglass & G-Pen, we're really notorious for our international collaborations." The brands have collaborated with cannabis legends such as Snoop Dogg, Whiz Khalifa, and many more.
On the G-Pen side of the company, they've collaborated with cannabis brands such as Dr.GreenThumb, and Burner's brands, Cookies & Lemonnade. This passion for creative collaboration between cannabis leaders and Grenco Science also translates to the Stündenglass lineup.
The Stündenglass collaborations led the brand to create gravity bongs for many cannabis giants. Some of these brands include Dr.Greenthumb, Taylor Gang, and even a Tyson 2.0 gravity bong (that now comes with its own Champion's Glove Globes.
"Are any new products coming out from either Stündenglass or G-Pen besides the new Mike Tyson Champion's Glove globes?"
The newest product that the team has for the launch is the HYER vaporizer. This product works for concentrates and dry herbs. The concentrate kit comes with it and works as an e-nail or an upgraded version of the Connect. The HYER vaporizer resembles a traditional old-school, domeless titanium nail from back in the day. It has 5 temperature settings and 5 different session modes, so you can control how long it's active. The HYER vaporizer is the latest product that has been produced and is ready for consumers to purchase.
Conclusion
"Lastly, what advice would you give those starting to embark on this path?"
Farzen's advice is one he received when he first started in the cannabis industry, "Be open-minded and constantly be learning. You were once a student at one point in your life, and that doesn't change no matter where you get to. You're surrounded by the wrong people if you feel like you're not learning something." He also says, "If you feel like you're stagnant and you're just not getting anything new out of whatever your environment is, then it's starting to change."
Marnie, her advice is to be flexible. She stated, "You have to be okay with knowing that there's no such thing as forecasting in this industry right now because it's still in its infancy." C.J.'s advice is to stay passionate, "Stay passionate, stay agile, take care of your own health and surround yourself with people motivating you."
“This industry is about sharing, caring, love and passion. So bring that with you and then surround yourself with the right people to ensure that you can bring that with you every single day." - C.J.
To conclude another post from NuWu Sessions, make sure to follow the Grenco Science team on Instagram at Stündenglass and G-Pen. If you're a fan of versatility and style, then come rent a G-Pen Connect Vaporizer or a Stündenglass gravity bong at our VEGAS TASTING ROOM today! Make your reservations here so you can discover your favorite cannabis vaporizer and enjoy a high like none you've never had before. We'll see you in the next blog post of NuWu Sessions!
