Escape Artists

Escape Artists launched in 2017 in Colorado, founded with a mission to bring pharmaceutical-grade formulations to the cannabis industry. Led by CEO Alison Di Spaltro, a former environmental engineer with Silicon Valley operations experience, the women-led company started with a focus on topicals, building on their chief scientist's background in stem cells and regenerative medicine.The brand quickly rose to become the #1 cannabis topicals brand in Colorado, earning recognition for their innovative approach to cannabinoid delivery. In 2023, Escape Artists expanded beyond Colorado, entering Michigan through a partnership with 42 Degrees Processing. Today, the company operates in five states: Colorado, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, and New Jersey.Escape Artists products continually rank in the top 10 of Colorado topical category sales by revenue according to industry analysts Leaflink, Headset, and BDSA. The company has evolved from a topicals-focused startup to a comprehensive wellness brand offering tinctures, fast-acting edibles, and infused pre-rolls, all while maintaining their commitment to pharmaceutical-grade quality and scientific innovation.

Escape Artists currently operates across five states—Colorado, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, and New Jersey—with products available at licensed dispensaries throughout these markets. The company specializes in four main product categories: topicals, tinctures, fast-acting edibles called "Flights," and infused pre-rolls.Their flagship topicals line features pharmaceutical-grade, water-soluble creams formulated with penetration-enhancing ingredients and available in multiple CBD:THC ratios including 20:1, 1:1, and specialized formulations. The tincture portfolio includes THC-only options, 20:1 CBD-THC blends, and their Sleep Tincture featuring a lemon-chamomile formulation with THC, CBD, CBN, CBG and select terpenes.All products are developed using proven methodologies from pharmaceutical and food science sectors, ensuring consistent potency and reliable onset times. The brand applies molecular pharmaceutical technologies to create high-purity cannabis-infused products with speedy, controlled experiences. Quality standards include organic coconut (MCT) carrier oils in tinctures and carefully selected ingredients designed for enhanced bioavailability and absorption.

Escape Artists exists to help people "smooth out the rough edges and provide the opportunity to show up for yourself." Their core mission centers on crafting science-backed cannabis products designed for busy people who want to intentionally incorporate cannabis into their routine.The company is committed to creating products that pair perfectly with everyday moments, whether recovering from a tough run, planning a picnic with friends, or reading bedtime stories to kids. They prioritize direct, precise delivery and predictable onset times so customers can confidently use their products.The Escape Artists team understands that giving back is not optional, prioritizing donations of time, talent and treasure to organizations working in service of drug war prisoners, medical cannabis patients, and underrepresented populations relying on cannabis plant medicine. Their values emphasize accessibility, reliability, and meaningful connections within their community.