Chad Biasi
Founder & Managing Member
Some people change careers. Chad Biasi has spent a
lifetime following one question across all of them:
how can good design and new technology make life
better for people and for the planet?
It found him first in late-1970s Portland, at a drafting table, learning the discipline of architecture: how to think in systems, and how the spaces we build shape the lives lived inside them. He carried that thinking to the Lloyd Corporation, one of the Pacific Northwest’s most significant real estate organizations, where a fascination with the earliest personal computers quietly redirected his entire path. While most still saw computers as curiosities, Chad was already putting AutoCAD, databases, and the first networked machines to work, turning raw technology into smarter ways of managing the built world.
Portland roots. A young father on the Oregon coast,
with the same curiosity that shaped his early years
and would carry him across the world.
That curiosity refused to sit still. As local networks gave way to global ones, Chad moved into international telecommunications during the great connectivity boom of the 1990s and 2000s, helping carry high-capacity fiber-optic links across the Pacific, binding Portland to Japan, Hong Kong, and the rising economies of the Asia-Pacific. His work took him deep into the Pacific Rim, into rooms with the entrepreneurs, engineers, and policymakers building the connected world we now take for granted.
He has always had a gift for arriving early. He helped bring solar-powered electric-vehicle charging to Oregon roads through EV4 Oregon, leading its marketing and business development long before EVs were mainstream. And when Oregon opened a new era for cannabis and hemp, he helped build Fair Trade Cannabis, a pioneering “seed to store” cooperative founded on transparency, fair dealing, and respect for everyone from the grower to the consumer.
Seed to store, 2015. As Oregon opened a new era
for hemp and cannabis, Chad helped build a cooperative
founded on transparency and fair dealing.
Then illness interrupted everything. The long road back taught him something no boardroom ever had: that our own wellbeing cannot be separated from the health of the living world around us. What he once understood as a business principle, he now knew in his body.
The road back. Recovery reshaped his understanding
of health and of what a marketplace
ought to stand for.
Gaia Goods is what he built from that hard-won truth. It is the convergence of everything that came before: design, technology, global commerce, sustainability, and lived experience, distilled into a single mission: a marketplace for products that are naturally derived, spiritually rooted, and consciously crafted.
Drawn from the plant, fungi, and animal kingdoms and chosen for transparency, sustainability, and genuine respect for natural systems, Gaia Goods exists to give people access to things they can actually trust for healthier lives and a healthier planet. Decades of building have led here: not a final chapter, but the one that ties all the others together.
Nature. Knowledge. Healing.
Our Origin Story
Gaia Goods was born not in a boardroom, but in the forest.
It began with a simple question: How do we live in alignment with the Earth, rather than at its expense? Disillusioned by greenwashed products and disconnected consumerism, our founder walked away from convention and turned back to the soil—to learn from it, to listen, and to build something better.
Guided by the Gaia Principle—the understanding that Earth is a living, self-regulating system—Gaia Goods emerged as a sanctuary for makers, thinkers, and conscious consumers. Every product on our platform is a response to a deeper call: to create commerce that heals rather than harms.
Our Mission
To curate and champion products that embody Earth’s wisdom—clean, regenerative, and rooted in deep respect for nature and people.
At Gaia Goods, we don’t just sell goods—we offer a path back to mindful, intentional living. By sourcing only what nature intends, uplifting ethical creators, and eliminating the hidden toxins of modern life, we help create a world where wellness and sustainability go hand in hand.
- Radical Purity
- Regenerative Sourcing
- Conscious Collaboration
- Toxin-Free Living
We are not here to exploit nature. We are here to listen to it.
Whether you’re a mindful consumer or a purpose-driven vendor, Gaia Goods is your space. A space where commerce becomes conscious. Where wellness doesn’t come at the Earth’s expense. And where every product tells a story—not of extraction, but of reciprocity.
This is conscious commerce.
This is Gaia Goods.
Our Mission
To provide accessible, natural, and effective herbal solutions inspired by ancient knowledge and validated through lived experience. We empower individuals to take control of their health—gently, naturally, and holistically.
Our Vision
To redefine wellness by reconnecting people to the healing power of nature. We envision a world where holistic remedies are not an alternative but a first choice—trusted, respected, and rooted in tradition. Gaia Goods Herbs aspires to lead this shift with integrity, education, and results.
Our Philosophy
Healing begins within. At Gaia Goods, we believe the body has an innate ability to restore balance when supported with the right herbs and lifestyle. Our formulations are crafted with intention—guided by heritage, science, and the personal journey of overcoming illness through natural means.
Meet Our Founder & Managing Partner
Chad Biasi
A Visionary Committed to Nature, Transparency, and Planetary Healing
At the heart of Gaia Goods is Chad Biasi, a visionary entrepreneur guided by a powerful belief: what we consume should heal, not harm — both people and planet.
His mission is to bring together the world’s finest naturally curated products on a single platform, empowering conscious consumers to make choices that nourish their well-being and protect the planet.
For Chad, Gaia Goods isn’t just a marketplace — it’s a movement. Every product we feature reflects his dedication to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and uncompromising quality. He works closely with growers, makers, and innovators who share his passion for transparency and environmental stewardship.
Chad believes that commerce must contribute to benevolence. That’s why a portion of every purchase directly fuels planetary wellness initiatives—rigorous campaigns aimed at restoring ecosystems, fostering biodiversity, and healing our shared home.
“Every choice we make is a vote for the kind of world we want to live in. Let’s choose wisely — together.” – Chad Biasi
Dr. David A. Dawson, PhD
Biomolecular Psychologist | Endocannabinoid Specialist | Chief Scientific Advisor
At Gaia Goods, our commitment to integrity is rooted not only in nature—but in science. Dr. David A. Dawson brings over 40 years of pioneering research in psychoneuroimmunology, cannabinoid therapeutics, and nutraceutical innovation. With a career that spans academia, clinical consultation, and biotech leadership, Dr. Dawson ensures our product ecosystem is guided by evidence-based insight at the biomolecular level.
As a published author and global keynote speaker—best known for Medical Cannabis: The Definitive Guide—he continues to shape the field through peer-reviewed research into mental health, immune function, and metabolic resilience. From evaluating bioavailability to mapping neurochemical interactions, Dr. Dawson provides scientific oversight that anchors our botanical offerings in credibility, clarity, and human relevance.
Certified Ethical Brands
We partner exclusively with brands and farms that align with our values—ethical, sustainable, and accountable.
- Certified cruelty-free and toxin-free suppliers
- Regenerative-farming farms with transparent labor practices
- Digital traceability (QR codes) showing origins for every ingredient
Vendor & Community Invitation
Are you a maker committed to planetary health? Apply to become a Gaia vetted vendor. Collaborate with us to elevate your work, amplify your brand, and deliver eco conscious products to discerning customers.
Learn with Gaia
Knowledge is power. And healing begins with awareness.
Understanding the Gaia Principle: How Earth Functions as a Living
Explore the scientific and spiritual roots of Gaia—the idea of Earth as a living.
Video Library
Conscious Consumption: The New Standard for Modern Living
How mindful shopping can shift industries, reduce toxicity, and realign us with nature.
Sustainable Packaging Isn’t a Bonus — It’s a Baseline
Why we reject single-use plastics and choose packaging that protects both the product and the planet.
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