Nina Furman, BSc

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Matic Batagelj

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Jure Batagelj

Mechanical Technician

Apart of being a professional photographer, Jure Batagelj, has always been interested in and intrigued by the nature and natural products. The CBD fascinates him the most for its special characteristics. Jure is a content contributor at Essentia Pura with the focus on health benefits of CBD.

Mechanical Technician – Technical School Center in Nova Gorica

Mission
Follow The Science

Vision – Create Wellbeing

At Essentia Pura, we are passionate about hemp and with the help of our B2B wholesale partners, we want to restore the positive image that the hemp deserves for its health benefits. That’s why we strive to produce superior CBD products from CBD oil into other safe CBD formulations and bring them to the CBD market.

dr. Preet Sal SB

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Dr. Preet Sal, is a physician (M.D.) specialising in diabetes. dr. Preet is particularly interested in metabolic disorders, considering they are rising in every corner of the world. His goal is to raise awareness about the non-communicable disease among the population as he believes that there is a need to promote a healthy lifestyle. 

Dr. Preet is a licensed medical practitioner with a registration number of 22999 in the Indian Medical Registry. He did his practical as a diabetes specialist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi (JCI-approved hospital).

His professional experience is divided into medical practice and working in higher management for pharmaceutical and biotech multinationals at various international destinations.

He has been involved in clinical trials of numerous drugs, food supplements, and vaccines. During his career, he worked in senior management for business institutions like Searle (part of Pfizer, US) and Indian Immunologicals Limited (Hyderabad, India).

Currently, he works as director of the European Institute of Knowledge and Innovation and editor of several research journals.

Kazakh National Medical University

  • Fellowship in diabetes, Royal Liverpool Academy
  • Lifetime member of the Indian Medical Association (UP/12531/14/469/204643/2015-16/L)

Mission
Follow The Science

Vision – Create Wellbeing

At Essentia Pura, we are passionate about hemp and with the help of our B2B wholesale partners, we want to restore the positive image that the hemp deserves for its health benefits. That’s why we strive to produce superior CBD products from CBD oil into other safe CBD formulations and bring them to the CBD market.

CBD vs THC: What’s The Difference?

Humans have used cannabis for thousands of years. In countries like India, people have used cannabis not only for its health benefits but even in religious ceremonies. For example, cannabis-infused drinks are traditionally…

What is the Gut-Brain Axis & How Can CBD Affect It?

People often say, “I have a gut feeling, ” when they foresee something happening. For long, it was considered merely a way of expression, with no science behind it. However, now experts think…

Dropshipping Benefits, Challenges & Getting Started

There are many ways of starting your own CBD business, and dropshipping is one such way. One of the early decisions anyone must make is how and where to source products. One does…

What’s The Link Between CBD And Neuroprotection?

In the last few decades, there has been a significant upsurge of interest in various natural neuroprotectants. This rise in interest is due to a considerable increase in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s,…

Artemisia Annua (Sweet Wormwood)

At Essentia Pura, we are not limited to CBD extraction though that is the focus of our business due to massive demand. However, we specialize in obtaining ingredients from various other medicinal herbs…

Ultimate CBD & Hemp Glossary

Whether you are just exploring CBD, an experienced user, or even someone already in the CBD business, you may still find some CBD-related terms daunting. So, no worries, here we have explained all…

Mag. Luka Zavrtanik, MEng

Expert Reviewer For CO2 Extraction Equipment

Luka Zavrtanik has a degree in Mechatronics and worked in testing, concept design, and prototype manufacturing in various small and mid-sized companies.

His interests cover supercritical fluid extraction including supercritical CO2 extraction. With his extensive experience in this field, he is providing value-added content for readers who would like to learn more about the manufacturing process at Essentia Pura.

Luka strives for perfection, gathering knowledge, and using it to progress personally and professionally in industry fields, such as manufacturing, automation, and similar.

Master of Science – Mechatronics

Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering

Mission
Follow The Science

Vision – Create Wellbeing

At Essentia Pura, we are passionate about hemp and with the help of our B2B wholesale partners, we want to restore the positive image that the hemp deserves for its health benefits. That’s why we strive to produce superior CBD products from CBD oil into other safe CBD formulations and bring them to the CBD market.

Mag. Valentin Mis, LL.M.

Legal Officer

Valentin Mis is responsible for the preparation and review of all legal documentation, in line with the business perspective of respective deals. 

Valentin possesses a strong background in legal and managerial experience in various fields, including a top-tier Slovenian law firm, one of the largest European banks, and the largest alternative investment funds manager in the Balkans, as an example.

Valentin values honesty, hard work and transparency – both in relationships with colleagues, as well as business dealings with clients and suppliers.

Institute for Law and Finance, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany – LL.M. Finance (master of laws)

Faculty of Law, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia – Bachelor in Laws

  • CFA
  • CFA Society
  • ILF (Institute for Law and Finance) Alumni

Mission
Follow The Science

Vision – Create Wellbeing

At Essentia Pura, we are passionate about hemp and with the help of our B2B wholesale partners, we want to restore the positive image that the hemp deserves for its health benefits. That’s why we strive to produce superior CBD products from CBD oil into other safe CBD formulations and bring them to the CBD market.

Learn What It Takes to Open Up a CBD Café

As CBD gains popularity, it is also opening scope for so many different kinds of businesses like CBD shops, bars, and cafés. It is good to consider opening a CBD café, as most…

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Is CBD legal in London?

London is the financial capital of the world. Thus, no surprise that it is among the most vibrant and lively cities. However, it also means that living in London is associated with much…

Sustainability in the CBD Industry

CBD is now a multi-billion dollar industry and thus the question regarding its sustainability. Moreover, it is growing at a tremendous rate. In fact, very few industries are growing as fast as the…

What’s the difference between natural & organic cosmetics?

Natural is good, but organic is even better. Many natural products are grown using harmful chemicals, hormones, and other technologies. Some of these chemicals are quite bad for the environment and human health.…

What to know about importing CBD into Portugal?

Portugal is one of the most lenient countries when it comes to penalizing someone caught with drugs. In fact, it decriminalized all drugs, including marijuana and cannabis. So instead, a person is just…

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What to know about importing CBD into Spain?

CBD or CBD oil containing THC below 0.2% is legal in the EU. Spain is part of the EU; thus, it may naturally make CBD legal in the country. However, in practice, it…

Andrej Reljič, MSc

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Andrej is a digital marketing specialist and the managing director of a digital advertising agency www.oglasevanje.eu. He has more than 10 years of digital marketing experience, including SEO, content writing, digital advertising, website optimization, automation, and more, Andrej is mainly responsible for writing and reviewing insightful marketing-based content at Essentia Pura.

Andrej is achievement-driven, punctual, and responsible.

MSc in Business Management, Faculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana

  • Slovenian Business School (SBC)

Mission
Follow The Science

Vision – Create Wellbeing

At Essentia Pura, we are passionate about hemp and with the help of our B2B wholesale partners, we want to restore the positive image that the hemp deserves for its health benefits. That’s why we strive to produce superior CBD products from CBD oil into other safe CBD formulations and bring them to the CBD market.

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Andrej Peršolja, BASc

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As the founder of Tangible Growth, Andrej provides strategic assistance to clients facing challenges in positioning their brands and products. Additionally, he holds a position on the Board of the YTILI (Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative), is an alumnus of the U.S. Department of State, and contributes his knowledge as a Startup Mentor and Lecturer at the Primorski Technology Park and the Swiss Entrepreneurship Program (Swiss EP).

Andrej Peršolja is an expert in positioning and marketing. He partners with Essentia Pura, offering his expertise as a consultant for Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies and serves as an Expert Reviewer for marketing-related materials.

Andrej is passionate about helping early-stage startups build their product foundations, and find that elusive product-market fit and scale. He shares his knowledge on the topic through his resource website.

University of Ljubljana, Journalism

  • 2023 U.S. Department of State Alumnus

Mission
Follow The Science

Vision – Create Wellbeing

At Essentia Pura, we are passionate about hemp and with the help of our B2B wholesale partners, we want to restore the positive image that the hemp deserves for its health benefits. That’s why we strive to produce superior CBD products from CBD oil into other safe CBD formulations and bring them to the CBD market.

Borut Osterman

Sales

Borut Osterman, Sales Manager, has been working at Essentia pura since 2019. He started his professional career working as a sales representative in FCMG and then moved to work as a Sales Manager at Essentia Pura, to follow his passion, which is purposefully driven sales and interaction with similarly minded customers.

Borut oversees the sales process and manages the team of sales reps. He is a very strong active listener, who builds trust and rapport with the customer, and uncovers their true needs.

Borut possesses a depth of CBD industry and CBD product knowledge he is up to date on market trends.

He values honesty, relationships, and proactivity, and has a goal to to further elevate Essentia Pura’s position as a leading player in the CBD industry and help create wellbeing.

  • EIHA
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Mission
Follow The Science

Vision – Create Wellbeing

At Essentia Pura, we are passionate about hemp and with the help of our B2B wholesale partners, we want to restore the positive image that the hemp deserves for its health benefits. That’s why we strive to produce superior CBD products from CBD oil into other safe CBD formulations and bring them to the CBD market.

Darja Kokelj

Finance Director

Mission
Follow The Science

Vision – Create Wellbeing

At Essentia Pura, we are passionate about hemp and with the help of our B2B wholesale partners, we want to restore the positive image that the hemp deserves for its health benefits. That’s why we strive to produce superior CBD products from CBD oil into other safe CBD formulations and bring them to the CBD market.

Oliver Brezigar

Chief of Staff

Mission
Follow The Science

Vision – Create Wellbeing

At Essentia Pura, we are passionate about hemp and with the help of our B2B wholesale partners, we want to restore the positive image that the hemp deserves for its health benefits. That’s why we strive to produce superior CBD products from CBD oil into other safe CBD formulations and bring them to the CBD market.

Hari Rusjan

Board Director

Mission
Follow The Science

Vision – Create Wellbeing

At Essentia Pura, we are passionate about hemp and with the help of our B2B wholesale partners, we want to restore the positive image that the hemp deserves for its health benefits. That’s why we strive to produce superior CBD products from CBD oil into other safe CBD formulations and bring them to the CBD market.

Simon Šfiligoj

Botanical Extraction and Processing Specialist

Mission
Follow The Science

Vision – Create Wellbeing

At Essentia Pura, we are passionate about hemp and with the help of our B2B wholesale partners, we want to restore the positive image that the hemp deserves for its health benefits. That’s why we strive to produce superior CBD products from CBD oil into other safe CBD formulations and bring them to the CBD market.

Mag. Manca Bolčina, MPharm

Master of Pharmacy, Head of Research & Development

Manca Bolčina, head of Research & Development, has been working at Essentia Pura since 2019.

Manca is responsible for the creation of new formulations and products along with Quality Assurance to make sure that every product leaving Essentia Pura’s manufacturing facility is fully compliant with legislation and meets the highest industry standards in the cosmetic and food industries.

She started her professional career working as a pharmacy technician and then moved to work as a lab assistant at Essentia Pura.

Manca is passionate about creating cosmetic, skincare, and nutraceutical products that are innovative, high quality and efficient. She wants to help people alleviate stress, help them focus, and help them sleep.

He values relationships, quality, honesty, and sustainability and has a goal to develop the highest quality skin care and nutraceutical products that make a difference in someone’s life.

Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana

  • Masterclass in formulation of natural skin care products
  • Slovenian Pharmaceutical Society

Mission
Follow The Science

Vision – Create Wellbeing

At Essentia Pura, we are passionate about hemp and with the help of our B2B wholesale partners, we want to restore the positive image that the hemp deserves for its health benefits. That’s why we strive to produce superior CBD products from CBD oil into other safe CBD formulations and bring them to the CBD market.

Mag. Nejc Rusjan, MBA

Master of Science in Strategy and Innovation
Managing Director

Nejc Rusjan, CEO and founder has been overseeing Essentia pura since 2018.

He is responsible for the business development of the company and possesses a strong background in strategy, business model innovation, and management control.

He started his professional career working as a product manager at Prealpi and then moved to working as a management consultant at Kearney and later founded Essentia Pura to follow his passion, which is creating high-quality nutraceutical products that can benefit consumers’ health and wellness.

He values integrity, relationships, and quality, and has a goal to help 10 million citizens achieve well-being by 2030 with the help of our products and business partners.

MBA from the University of Michigan – Stephen M. Ross School of Business

MSc in Strategy, Innovation and Management Control, WU Vienna School of Business and Economics

BSc in Marketing and International Business, Faculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana

  • LBLE
  • FLA
  • Certified International Business Expansion Manager
  • CTA
  • EIHA
  • Ross Alumni
  • SIMC Alumni
  • FELU Alumni

Mission
Follow The Science

Vision – Create Wellbeing

At Essentia Pura, we are passionate about hemp and with the help of our B2B wholesale partners, we want to restore the positive image that the hemp deserves for its health benefits. That’s why we strive to produce superior CBD products from CBD oil into other safe CBD formulations and bring them to the CBD market.

CBD in India: Legality, Manufacturing, History and More

CBD products have been on an incredible rise around the world and the global market for this beneficial product seems to be rapidly expanding. In this article, we at Essentia Pura want to…

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Is CBD Legal in Finland?

Finland is an EU member nation with high happiness index and a vibrant economy. Moreover, it constantly outperforms many other EU nations on different indexes like freedom of speech, healthcare, access to education,…

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Is CBD Legal in Georgia?

Georgia is a beautiful, geographically and culturally diverse nation located in the Caucasian mountains and has access to the black sea. Its location at the edges of Europe and Asia makes it a…

Essentia Pura Attends the Natural & Organic Products Europe in London

Finally, after 2 long years spent mostly on online calls and meetings due to Covid-19, we were finally able to meet with our partners in person and make new connections on the 3rd…

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CBD Isolate: What it is and How to Use it

As CBD continues to make headlines across the globe and more people realise the tremendous benefits this non-psychoactive compound derived from hemp can offer, CBD isolate is becoming increasingly more popular every day. In this…

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What is CBD Distillate? An Overview

  With terms like CBD distillate, full-spectrum oil, and isolate, navigating the ever-growing market can easily become overwhelming. Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, is one of the many derivatives of the hemp plant.…