Our Story

Our Story

Lifelong friends join forces to create Carpe Diem CBD

Our founders, childhood friends Ben Lipkin and Neil Hultgren, each have their own journey to discovering the natural healing power of CBD. It made such a significant difference in both their lives that they came together in 2019 to found North Star Hemp and begin cultivating the highest quality hemp and extract for use in Carpe Diem products.

Our team is passionate about sharing the Carpe Diem difference with you. Our products are made with a purpose — to heal the mind and body in a natural way — and that purpose shows in every ounce! Whether selecting seeds, cultivating plants or sourcing ingredients, we take great care, from seed to shelf, in crafting the purest, safest, most effective CBD products on the market that are always vegan, gluten- and allergen-free.

Today, Carpe Diem is Minnesota’s largest CBD product developer and supplier, and we’re growing through our partnerships with health and wellness professionals and retailers across the country. Discover the difference of Carpe Diem and live naturally, holistically and purposefully in complete wellness. 

Seize the day and live in complete wellness

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE BRAND

From seed to lead, these guys do it all with heart!

The Carpe Diem difference is our team’s passion, knowledge and commitment. Connect with our fearless leaders today to learn more about the power of our products and the benefits of partnering with Carpe Diem CBD.
BEN LIPKIN

Co-owner and CEO

NEIL HULTGREN

Co-owner and COO

BROCK FRIESEN

Director of Sales and Education

WHERE IT ALL BEGINS

On the Farm

Our parent company, North Star Hemp, sources our CBD oil from plants cultivated on its 80-acre certified organic farm in Elk River, Minnesota. Since its founding in 2019, North Star Hemp has grown more than 220,000 hemp plants with sustainable farming practices that help restore our environment and produce cleaner, healthier products.

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