Know Your Cannabis, Not Just Your Strains
Building a cannabis intelligence platform that turns messy strain info into clear, research-backed explanations you can actually use.
Our Mission
To make cannabis easier to understand and easier to use intentionally โ with research-backed strain knowledge, clear methodology, and tools that help you choose with confidence.
We believe cannabis education should be based on facts, not hype . Every strain report is researched and verified against peer-reviewed studies, terpene science, and documented effects.
Why We Exist
Cannabis is Confusing. We're Changing That.
Cannabis is confusing. Strain names are inconsistent. Labels like "Sativa vs. Indica" don't reliably predict effects. And dispensary menus are filled with marketing instead of explanations.
We exist to turn that chaos into something you can understand, compare, and act on โ a cannabis encyclopedia backed by real research and clear methodology.
Our goal: make understanding cannabis as simple as knowing your coffee or wine.
Who's Behind It
A Solo Founder and a Growing Network of AI Agents
This Is Why I'm High is built by a solo founder and a growing network of AI agents . Our automated research system analyzes peer-reviewed studies and strain data โ extracting facts, effects, and terpene profiles to generate clear, research-backed reports.
Professor High
Chief Research Officer
Professor High is our AI-powered cannabis researcher and the face of everything we do. Part scientist, part educator, part friendly guide โ Professor High exists to make cannabis science accessible to everyone.
Professor High turns strain research into plain English โ explaining what a strain is known for, its terpene profile, lineage, and which activities it's commonly paired with.
In the High IQ app, Professor High combines research reports with what you actually have in your stash โ plus your explicit preferences (favorites, dislikes, and Strain Ladder rankings) โ to guide your choices for different activities.
What Professor High Does
Why a mascot? Cannabis has a personality problem โ it's either too clinical or too casual. Professor High bridges that gap: approachable enough to feel friendly, credible enough to trust with the science. When you see Professor High, you know you're getting research-backed insights delivered in a way that actually makes sense.
Our Ecosystem
Research-Backed Data โ Personalized AI Insights
| Product | Purpose |
|---|---|
| ๐ฟ ThisIsWhyImHigh.com | A public strain encyclopedia focused on research-backed explanations, effects, terpenes, and activity associations. |
| ๐ฑ High IQ App | Personal cannabis intelligence: imports your orders, generates research reports per strain, recommends what to use for activities, and helps you rank favorites with the Strain Ladder. |
Together: open strain knowledge on the web โ personal organization + guidance in the app.
Our Principles
What Guides Everything We Build
Science Over Hype
Every claim is sourced, verified, and backed by real research.
Privacy-First
Your cannabis data is protected. We prioritize your privacy in everything we build.
Clear Methodology
Every insight is sourced and our research process is documented.
Education for All
Cannabis knowledge should be free and easy to understand.
User Agency
You choose your favorites, dislikes, and rankings. We help you understand โ not decide for you.
Continuous Improvement
We update our research as new studies and sources become available.
The Bigger Picture
Raising the Bar for Cannabis Literacy
This Is Why I'm High exists to raise the bar for cannabis literacy. By connecting AI research, real data, and user education, we're helping shape the future of an industry that still runs on myths and marketing.
"If you're high, we'll help you understand why. "
โ Our Promise
Get in Touch
Want to Collaborate?
Whether you're a researcher, dispensary owner, or cannabis enthusiast โ we'd love to hear from you.
Follow updates from Professor High on social and in the app.
Ready to Explore Cannabis with Clarity?
Start with the AI-powered encyclopedia or discover personalized insights with High IQ.