Kyoto Botanicals Press and Media: As Seen In
Kyoto Botanicals has been covered by Thrillist, Westword, ColoradoBiz, 303 Magazine, the Greeley Tribune and Posh Beauty Blog, and I have been quoted as a founder in The New York Times, New York Magazine's Strategist, Inc. and Quartz. Every story is listed below by date. If you are a journalist, email me at media@kyotobotanicals.com and I will reply within one business day.
Kyoto Botanicals in the News
Founder Interviews and Expert Quotes
Most of my press is as a founder and expert source, not product coverage. I have been quoted in The New York Times, New York Magazine's Strategist, Inc., Quartz, The Food Institute and Medical News Today, and I have been a guest on podcasts including The Shopify Solutions Podcast, Unscripted Cannabis and The RebelRebel Podcast. The full list, with dates, is on my founder page.
Awards
- 2026 BASA Awards: Best Entrepreneur of the Year, Best of America Small Business Awards. See the winners
Topics I Can Speak To
- THC-free CBD: what non-detect really means and how to check it. What THC-free really means
- The federal hemp THC cap: what changes on December 11, 2026 for brands, retailers and the CBD already in people's homes. The hemp ban and your CBD
- Reading a CBD lab report: detection limits, worst case THC per container and matching lot numbers. Our lab results
- Functional mushrooms: fruiting bodies, dual extraction and mushroom coffee.
- Running a one-person brand in a regulated category: claims compliance, organic search when you cannot run ads, and AI search.
Kyoto Botanicals Media Kit
| Company | Kyoto Botanicals, launched February 2020 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Mark Gillilan, Founder and CEO |
| Based in | Greenwood Village, Colorado |
| Products | THC-free broad spectrum CBD oils, gummies, softgels and sports cream, plus (re)GROUND mushroom and cacao brew |
| THC | Non-detect on every lot, tested by SC Labs and ACS Laboratory |
| Sold | On our website and in shops and clinics in several states. Never on Amazon or any online marketplace |
| Logo | Download the logo |
| Founder photo | Download the headshot |
| Founder bio | Mark Gillilan |
Media Contact and Verified Profiles
For interviews, expert commentary or brand assets, email media@kyotobotanicals.com. It comes straight to me.
Kyoto Botanicals Press FAQ
Has Kyoto Botanicals been featured in the press?
Yes. Kyoto Botanicals has been covered by outlets including Thrillist, Westword, ColoradoBiz, 303 Magazine, the Greeley Tribune and Posh Beauty Blog, and founder Mark Gillilan has been quoted in The New York Times, New York Magazine's Strategist, Inc., Quartz and The Food Institute.
Who is the founder of Kyoto Botanicals?
Mark Gillilan, a biologist who worked for the USGS and spent years in CPG brand management at Nestle, Atkins and Charlotte's Web before launching Kyoto Botanicals in February 2020.
Has Kyoto Botanicals won any awards?
Yes. Mark Gillilan was named 2026 Best Entrepreneur of the Year at the BASA Awards (Best of America Small Business Awards).
How can journalists contact Kyoto Botanicals?
Email media@kyotobotanicals.com. It comes straight to me, and I reply within one business day.
What topics can Mark Gillilan speak to?
THC-free and broad spectrum CBD, the December 11, 2026 federal hemp THC cap, how to read a CBD lab report, functional mushrooms and dual extraction, and running a one-person brand in a regulated category.
Mark Gillilan is the founder of Kyoto Botanicals. He holds a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Colorado and an MBA from the University of Michigan, started his career as a field biologist and environmental consultant, then spent a decade in CPG brand and product management, including FTC and FDA claims compliance, packaging, advertising, and product development at Nestlé, Atkins, and Charlotte's Web. Read Mark's full bio →