Quarterly Report (10-q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ______ to ______

Commission file number: 333-261062

HERO TECHNOLOGIES, INC

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada		77-0643398
(State or Other Jurisdiction of		(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization)		Identification No.)

8 The Green Suite 4000, Dover, DE 19901

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (302) 538-4165

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (ss.232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.:

Large Accelerated Filer	☐	Accelerated Filer	☐
Non-accelerated Filer	☒	Smaller reporting company	☒
		Emerging Growth Company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). YES ☐ NO ☒

The number of shares of Registrant’s Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share, outstanding as of November 3, 2022 was 451,623,000 shares

HERO TECHNOLOGIES, INC

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

		Page
PART I		4

Item 1.	Financial Statements (unaudited):	4
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	18
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	26
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	26

PART II		27

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	27
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	27
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	27
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	28
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	28
Item 5.	Other Information	28
Item 6.	Exhibits	29

Signatures		30

Unless the context suggests otherwise, references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, or Quarterly Report, to “Hero Technologies,” “the Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Hero Technologies, Inc. and, where appropriate, its subsidiaries.

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are based on assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties. Because of these risks and uncertainties, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this report may not transpire. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q under Part II, Item IA, “Risk Factors” and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 under Part I, Item IA, “Risk Factors.”

Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Also, forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this document. You should read this document with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this report, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

All trademarks, trade names and service marks appearing in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are the property of their respective owners.

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PART I – Financial Information

Item 1 – Financial Statements

HERO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

	September 30, 2022			December 31, 2021
ASSETS

Current Assets:
Cash	$	128,629		$	174,477
Prepaid expenses		9,844			5,500
Accounts receivable		620			620
Total current assets		139,093			180,597

Non-current Assets
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation		4,827			6,313
Total Non-current assets		4,827			6,313
Total Assets	$	143,920		$	186,910

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	62,266		$	32,904
Loans payable, current portion - related party		200,000			169,588
Total current liabilities		262,266			202,492

Total Liabilities		262,266			202,492

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

Authorized:
10,000,000 preferred shares, par value $0.001 per share
950,000,000 common shares, par value $0.001 per share
Issued and outstanding:
1,000,000 preferred shares at September 30, 2022 (1,000,000 at 2021)		1,000			1,000
450,623,000 common shares at September 30, 2022 (442,977,000 at 2021)		450,623			442,977
Additional paid-in capital		38,801,893			38,461,909
Stock Payable		27,970			27,970
Non-controlling Interest		(108,221	)		(93,328	)
Accumulated deficit		(39,291,611	)		(38,856,110	)
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)		(118,346	)		(15,582	)
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)	$	143,920		$	186,910

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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HERO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

	Three months ended						Nine months ended
	September 30, 2022			September 30, 2021			September 30, 2022			September 30, 2021
Revenue
Sales	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	1,885
Cost of Goods Sold		-			-			-			5,531
Gross Margin		-			-			-			(3,646	)

Expenses:
Consulting		15,579			96,357			31,073			356,923
Compensation expense		93,830			63,000			247,630			309,340
Office, travel, and general		24,025			22,370			64,815			140,546
Professional Fees		33,300			16,837			67,660			156,103
Depreciation		495			560			1,487			1,516
Total expenses		(167,229	)		(199,124	)		(412,665	)		(964,428	)

Other income (expense)
Gain (loss) on share conversion		-			-			-			(2,218,382	)
Interest income		-			-			183			-
Interest expense		-			(416	)		(37,912	)		(9,051	)
Total other income (expense)		-			(416	)		(37,729	)		2,227,433

Net Loss	$	(167,229	)	$	(198,708	)	$	(450,394	)	$	(3,195,507	)
Non-controlling interest in (income) loss of consolidated subsidiaries		9,225			16,523			14,893			81,422
Net loss attributable to the company	$	(158,004	)	$	(182,185	)	$	(435,501	)	$	(3,114,085	)

Weighted Average Number of Basic and Diluted Common Shares Outstanding		447,127,087			440,561,751			446,338,201			425,760,299
Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Common Share	$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.01

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HERO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

	Common Shares				Preferred Shares				Additional Paid-In		Stock			Non-Controlling			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income		Accumulated			Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Shares		Amount		Shares		Amount		Capital		Payable			Interest			(Loss)		Deficit			(Deficit)
Balance, January 1, 2021		357,095,087	$	357,095		1,000,000	$	1,000	$	33,206,878		149,647		$	-		$	-	$	(35,436,489	)	$	(1,721,869	)
Investment Units issued for cash at $.024 per unit		11,267,424		11,268						258,732		-			-								270,000
Issued for services		850,000		850		-		-		53,250		-			-			-		-			54,100
Common Stock – Related party compensation		4,928,775		4,929						314,116		-			-								319,045
Common Stock – debt conversion, related party		65,285,714		65,285		-		-		4,449,981		-			-			-		-			4,515,266
Shares issued as inducement for borrowing $0.0667 per unit		750,000		750		-		-		60,075		-			-			-		-			60,825
Shares to be issued for acquisition		2,800,000		2,800		-		-		118,977		(121,677	) )		-			-		-			-
Non-Controlling Interest		-		-		-		-		-		-			(93,328	)		-		-			(93,328	)
Net Loss												-			-					(3,419,621	)		(3,419,621	)
Balance, December 31, 2021		442,977,000		442,977		1,000,000		1,000		38,461,909		27,970			(93,328	)		-		(38,856,110	)		(15,582	)
Investment units issued for cash at $0.05 per unit		2,000,000		2,000		-		-		98,000		-			-								100,000
Issued for services		930,000		930						48,870		-			-								49,800
Common Stock – related party compensation		4,716,000		4,716		-		-		193,114		-			-								197,830
Non-Controlling Interest												-			(14,893	)							(14,893	)
Net Loss		-		-		-		-				-			-					(435,501	)		(435,501	)
Balance, September 30, 2022		450,623,000		450,623		1,000,000		1,000		38,801,893		27,970			(108,221	)		-		(39,291,611	)		(118,346	)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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HERO TECHNOLOGY, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2022			2021

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss attributable to Hero Technologies Inc.	$	(435,501	)	$	(3,114,085	)
Non-controlling interest in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries	$	(14,893	)	$	(81,422	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Shares issued for services		247,630			299,295
Interest expense		37,729			-
Loss from conversion of debt to common stock		-			2,227,433
Depreciation expense		1,486			1,516
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Prepaid expenses		(4,344	)		45,626
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		22,045			(111	)
Accounts receivable		-			(980	)
Inventory		-			5,531
Cash used in operating activities		(145,848	)		(617,197	)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sale of common stock		100,000			270,000
Cash provided by financing activities		100,000			270,000

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH		(45,848	)		(347,197	)

CASH, BEGINNING OF YEAR		174,477			437,126

CASH, END OF YEAR	$	128,629		$	89,929

NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Liabilities settled with common stock, related party, investments	$	-			2,287,833
Shares issued from stock payable	$	-			121,677

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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HERO TECHNOLOGIES INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS

Hero Technologies Inc. (the “Company”), was incorporated in the State of Nevada on May 14, 2004. Hero Technologies has emerged into a vertically-integrated cannabis company with cultivation, processing and dispensary operations. The Company’s business plan includes cannabis genetics engineering, farmland for both medical and recreational cannabis cultivation, production licenses, distribution licenses, consumer packaging and retail operations, and dispensaries that make the company a Multi-State Operator (MSO). Hero Technologies is a one-stop cannabis shop for its partners and customers, from seed to sale.

The Company’s consolidated financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“US GAAP”) which contemplates the realization of assets and discharge of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The Company has not generated sufficient operating revenues and has funded its operations through the issuance of capital stock.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

These consolidated financial statements and related notes are presented in accordance with US GAAP, and are expressed in United States dollars. These statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries First Endeavor Holdings, Inc. (“FEH”), Veteran Hemp Co (“Veteran”), and its majority owned subsidiary Blackbox Technologies and Systems (“Blackbox”). All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable consist of trade receivables and are carried at their estimated collectible amounts.

The Company provides credit to its clients in the form of payment terms. The Company limits its credit risk by performing credit evaluations of its clients and maintaining a reserve, if deemed necessary, for potential credit losses. Such evaluations include the review of a client’s outstanding balances with consideration towards such client’s historical collection experience, as well as prevailing economic and market conditions and other factors. Based on such evaluations, the Company determined there was no need for a reserve at the end of September 30, 2022. The total accounts receivable was $620 at the end of September 30, 2022 and $0 at the end of December 31, 2021.

Inventories

Inventories primarily consist of cannabis merchandise and are stated at the lower of cost or market. Value at September 30, 2022 was $0. Cost is determined using an average costing methodology, which approximates cost under the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. A portion of inventory is held by certain independent distributors on consignment until it is sold to a third party. The Company regularly monitors inventory quantities on hand and records write-downs for excess and obsolete inventories based primarily on the Company’s estimated forecast of product demand and production requirements. Such write-downs establish a new cost basis of accounting for the related inventory. As at December 31, 2021, the Company determined that the inventory on hand be impaired as their focus remains on cultivation and sale of their own product.

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Property and Equipment

Property and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed using the straight- line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, ranging from three to seven years. Amortization of leasehold improvements is computed using the straight-line method over the life of the lease or the useful lives of the assets, whichever is shorter. The cost and related accumulated depreciation and amortization of property and equipment sold or otherwise disposed of are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reported as current period income or expense. The costs of repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. The company purchased $2,331 of assets and acquired $6,030 through its acquisitions in 2020. The total value of property and equipment at September 30, 2022 is $4,827. and $6,313 at December 31, 2021.

	Asset Purchase Price		Accumulated Depreciation
Furniture and Fixtures 5-7 Years	$	6,030	$	(2,110	)
Computer Equipment and Software 3-5 Years		2,331		(1,424	)

Intangible Assets / Goodwill

The Company accounts for certain intangible assets at cost. Management reviews these intangible assets for probable impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. If there is an indication of impairment, management would prepare an estimate of future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. If these estimated cash flows were less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss would be recognized to write down the asset to its estimated fair value. The Company performed a qualitative assessment of certain of its intangible assets and determined that $60,700 of intangible trademarks and customer base included with the Veteran Hemp Co acquisition be impaired and that $5,881 of goodwill associated to Veteran Hemp Co be impaired as of December 31, 2021.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions. The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materially and adversely from the Company’s estimates. To the extent there are material differences between the estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected. The most significant estimates with regard to these consolidated financial statements relate to carrying values of oil and gas properties, the fair value of debt, the estimated valuation allowance on deferred tax assets and the determination of fair values of stock based transactions.

Revenue Recognition

Net sales include product sales, less excise taxes and customer programs and incentives. The Company recognizes revenue by applying the following steps in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers: (1) identify the contract with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied.

The Company recognizes sales when merchandise is shipped from a warehouse directly to wholesale customers (except in the case of a consignment sale). For consignment sales, which include sales to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC), the Company recognizes sales upon the consignee’s shipment to the customer. Postage and handling charges billed to customers are also recognized as sales upon shipment of the related merchandise. Shipping terms are generally FOB shipping point, and title passes to the customer at the time and place of shipment or purchase by customers at a retail location. For consignment sales, title passes to the consignee concurrent with the consignee’s shipment to the customer. The customer has no cancellation privileges after shipment or upon purchase at retail locations, other than customary rights of return. The Company excludes sales tax collected and remitted to various states from sales and cost of sales.

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Foreign Currency Translation

The Company and its previous Australian subsidiary’s functional and reporting currency is the United States dollar. The functional currency of the Company’s Canadian subsidiary (which is currently inactive) is the Canadian dollar. Foreign currency financial statements of the Company’s Canadian subsidiary are translated to United States dollars using period-end rates of exchange for assets and liabilities, and average rates of exchange for the period for revenues and expenses. Translation gains (losses) are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income as a component of stockholders’ (deficit) equity. Foreign currency financial statements of the Company’s previous Australian subsidiary use period end rates for monetary assets and liabilities, historical rates for historical cost balances, and average rates for expenses. If material, translation gains and losses are included in the determination of income. Foreign currency transactions of the Company’s subsidiaries are primarily undertaken in Australian and Canadian dollars. The Company has not, through the date of these consolidated financial statements, entered into derivative instruments to offset the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and the Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less at the time of issuance to be cash equivalents. Cash totaled $128,629 and $174,477 at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. The Company is exposed to a concentration of credit risk with respect to its cash deposits. The Company places cash deposits with highly rated financial institutions in the United States. At times, cash balances held in financial institutions may be in excess of insured limits. The Company believes the financial institutions are financially strong and the risk of loss is minimal. The Company has not experienced any losses with respect to the related risks and does not believe its exposure to such risks is more than normal.

The estimated fair values for financial instruments are determined at discrete points in time based on relevant market information. These estimates involve uncertainties and cannot be determined with precision. The estimated fair value of cash, other receivables, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and demand notes payable approximates their carrying value due to their short-term nature.

Fair Market Measurements

The Company estimates the fair values of financial and non-financial assets and liabilities under ASC Topic 820 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures" ("ASC Topic 820"). ASC Topic 820 provides a framework for consistent measurement of fair value for those assets and liabilities already measured at fair value under other accounting pronouncements. Certain specific fair value measurements, such as those related to share-based compensation, are not included in the scope of ASC Topic 820. Primarily, ASC Topic 820 is applicable to assets and liabilities related to financial instruments, to some long-term investments and liabilities, to initial valuations of assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination, and to long-lived assets written down to fair value when they are impaired. It does not apply to oil and natural gas properties accounted for under the full cost method, which are subject to impairment based on SEC rules. ASC Topic 820 applies to assets and liabilities carried at fair value on the consolidated balance sheet, as well as to supplement fair value information about financial instruments not carried at fair value.

Valuation techniques are generally classified into three categories: the market approach; the income approach; and the cost approach. The selection and application of one or more of these techniques requires significant judgment and is primarily dependent upon the characteristics of the asset or liability, the principal (or most advantageous) market in which participants would transact for the asset or liability and the quality and availability of inputs.

Inputs to valuation techniques are classified as either observable or unobservable within the following hierarchy:

	·	Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

	·	Level 2 - inputs other than quoted prices which are observable for an asset or liability. These include: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market-corroborated inputs).

	·	Level 3 -unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's own expectations about the assumptions that market participants would use in measuring the fair value of an asset or liability.

A financial instrument's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Where available, fair value is based on observable market prices or parameters or derived from such prices or parameters. Where observable prices or inputs are not available, valuation models are applied. These valuation techniques involve some level of management estimation and judgment, the degree of which is dependent on the price transparency for the instruments or market and the instrument's complexity.

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In accordance with ASC Topic 820, valuation techniques used for assets and liabilities accounted for at fair value are generally categorized into three types: market approach, income approach and cost approach. The Company had no outstanding securities at September 30, 2022.

The following table presents the classification of the securities by level at September 30, 2022:

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total

Investments - Stocks/mutual funds	$	0	$	-	$	-	$	0

Totals	$	0	$	-	$	-	$	0

The following table presents the classification of the securities by level at December 31, 2021:

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total

Investments - Stocks/mutual funds	$	0	$	-	$	-	$	0

Totals	$	0	$	-	$	-	$	0

The Company uses the market approach technique to account for its financial instruments at fair value for the period ended December 31, 2021, and the application of this technique applied to similar assets and liabilities has been applied on a consistent basis.

Investments

At September 30, 2022, the Company’s investments are stated at fair value. Any unrealized gains and losses on investments are included as component of income (loss) from continued operations. Realized gains and losses from sales on investments are recorded to income at the time of sale using specific identification method. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date and interest income is recognized on an accrual basis. Periodically, the investments are reviewed for other than temporary impairment, in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 320, Investments – Debt and Equity Securities, and any losses determined to be other than temporary are realized and are included in other income (expense). The Company recognized an unrealized loss on its investments of $60,932 at December 31, 2020. This is related to 40,416,917 shares of Oilex stock at fair value of $0.004 stock price transferred to Holloman Value Holdings in 2020. The accrued interest of $231,317 was forgiven, assets consisting of cash at $32,350 and $52,510 fair value of Oilex shares, less outstanding payables totaling $25,201 as agreed upon, was transferred at the time of settlement and sale of the shell. The remaining related party amount of $171,478 was charged to donated capital.

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Income Taxes

Income taxes are determined using the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes that date of enactment. In addition, a valuation allowance is established to reduce any deferred tax asset for which it is determined that it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.

The Company accounts for uncertainty in income taxes by applying a two-step method. First, it evaluates whether a tax position has met a more likely than not recognition threshold, and second, it measures that tax position to determine the amount of benefit, if any, to be recognized in the financial statements. The application of this method did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Stock Based Compensation

The Company records compensation expense in the consolidated financial statements for share based payments using the fair value method. The fair value of stock options granted to directors and employees is determined using the Black-Scholes option valuation model at the time of grant. Fair value for common shares issued for goods or services rendered by non-employees is measured based on the fair value of the goods and services received. Share-based compensation is expensed with a corresponding increase to share capital. Upon the exercise of the stock options, the consideration paid is recorded as an increase in share capital.

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The Company reports and displays comprehensive income and loss and its components in the consolidated financial statements. For the periods ended September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the only components of comprehensive income were foreign currency translation adjustments.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

The Company presents both basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) on the face of the consolidated statements of operations. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period including convertible debt, stock options, and warrants, using the treasury stock method. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. Diluted EPS figures are equal to those of Basic EPS for each period since the Company had no securities outstanding during periods in which the Company generated net income that were potentially dilutive.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) – Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment (“ASU 2017-04”). ASU 2017-04 will simplify the subsequent measurement of goodwill by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Current guidance requires that companies compute the implied fair value of goodwill under Step 2 by performing procedures to determine the fair value at the impairment testing date of its assets and liabilities following the procedure that would be required in determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. ASU 2017-04 will require companies to perform annual or interim goodwill impairment tests by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. However, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. ASU 2017-04 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years, and will be applied prospectively. Early adoption of this standard is permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2017-04 as of January 1, 2020. The Company does not believe the adoption of ASU 2017-04 had any material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

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3. ACQUISITIONS

The Company formed Blackbox Technologies and Systems LLC in September 10, 2020. Blackbox Technologies and Systems LLC has been renamed Blackbox Systems and Technologies LLC. The Company acquired all of Marc Kasabasic and Hank Pielack’s aeroponic system process, procedures, and all associated intellectual property and know how. The Blackbox project consists of environmental growth chambers for the cultivation of large cannabis flowering plants based on aeroponic technology. The Company has a 51% equity interest in Blackbox Technologies and Systems. LLC. The address of Blackbox Technologies and Systems is 8 The Green Suite 4000, Dover, DE 19901. Blackbox Technologies and Systems can be contacted at info@blackboxsystemsllc.com. The total expenditures as at September 30, 2022 is $220,860.

The Company also purchased a website and business currently selling CBD topicals and rubs under the name “Highly Relaxing”. Hero Technologies will retain the owner on a consulting basis to create and continue the manufacture of the topical rub for the Company and to continue operations. In exchange the seller will receive 100,000 common shares for these services and $2.00 per topical can of rub sold. This is currently recorded as a stock payable at fair value of $4,350 at a stock price of $0.0435 on the agreement date.

	Shares		Fair Value

Initial shares. $0.0435		2,500,000		108,750
Earnout shares:
Belize contract		1,400,000		2,713
Online payment system		300,000		12,927
EBITDA		800,000		20,907

Total consideration				145,297

Assets Acquired:
Inventory				72,686
Equipment				6,030
Trademarks				37,700
Customer base				23,000
Goodwill				5,881
Total assets acquired				145,297

The Company impaired $60,700 in 2020 which consisted of the trademarks and customer base. It was determined that they would not be used because these items would fall under the Hero Technology brand going forward. The Company impaired $5,881 of goodwill associated to Veteran Hemp Co. in 2021 because it was determined that the emphasis is on current and future growth under Hero Technologies Inc.

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4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Interest to related parties is $15,000 at September 30, 2022 compared to $7,500 at December 31, 2021

On February 15, 2021, the Company issued 875,000 shares of restricted common stock to Topline Holdings Inc in consideration for advisor and managerial services. The shares were priced at $0.074. at a fair value of $64,750.

On February 22, 2021, the debt of $2,245,000 including interest of $42,833.33 owed to P2B Capital LLC was paid in full with 65,285,714 shares of common stock resulting in a loss on conversion of $2,218,382. The value at the end of the quarter was $4,515,266.

On February 22, 2021, the Company engaged Konkler Enterprises for managerial services and issued Konkler Enterprises 208,635 shares of common stock. at a fair value of $11,579 at a stock price of $0.0555.

On February 22, 2021, the Company engaged James Bradley as an Advisor for managerial services and issued Mr. Bradley 2,337,228 shares of common stock. at a fair value of $129,716 at a stock price of $0.0555.

On April 1, 2021, the Company issued the last tranche of 300,000 shares of common stock owed to Chesapeake Group Inc. at fair value of $16,500 at a stock price of $0.055.

On September 15, 2021, the Company issued Topline Holdings Inc 875,000 shares of restricted common stock for the remaining 6 months of advisor and managerial services for 2021 at a fair value of $63,000 at a stock price of $0.072.

On October 13, 2021 the Company engaged North Equities for three months of consulting services to assist with Social Media and Client Outreach. In consideration for these services the company issued 632,912 shares of common stock at a fair value of $50,000 at a stock price of $0.079.

On January 19, 2022, the Company issued 330,000 shares of restricted common stock to Juddah Holdings LLC in consideration for consulting services. The shares were priced at $0.05. at a fair value of $30,000.

On February 5, 2022, the Company issued 600,000 shares of restricted common stock to Jack Becker in consideration for consulting services. The shares were priced at $0.052. at a fair value of $104,000.

On March 15, 2022, the Company issued 2,000,000 shares of restricted common stock to Topline Holdings Inc in consideration for advisor and managerial services. The shares were priced at $0.052. at a fair value of $104,000.

In 2021, the Company issued 4,295,863 to related parties for compensation valued at $269,045.

On September 09, 2022, the Company issued Topline Holdings Inc 2,000,000 shares of restricted common stock in consideration for advisor and managerial services at a fair value of $66,000 at a stock price of $0.033.

On September 5, 2022, the Company issued 550,000 shares of restricted common stock to Jack Becker in consideration for consulting services. The shares were priced at $0.034. at a fair value of $18,700.

On September 27, 2022, the Company issued 166,000 shares of restricted common stock to Richard Bowersock in consideration for consulting services. The shares were priced at $0.055. at a fair value of $9,130.

5. CAPITAL STOCK

Preferred Stock

On May 1, 2020, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of its Series A preferred stock to Magenta Value Holdings, LLC resulting in a change in management of the entity. The Series A preferred shares have the right to cast 90% of the total votes with respect to any and all matters presented to the stockholders of the Company for their action or consideration. The Series A preferred shares are not entitled to any dividends or liquidation preferences and are not convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock.

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Common Stock

On July 20, 2020, the Company changed its name from Holloman Energy Corporation to Hero Technologies Inc. and increased its authorized capitalization to 950,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001.

On January 7, 2021, the Company sold 2,920,896 shares of common stock to an unrelated accredited investor. The shares were sold at a price of $0.024 per share. Proceeds from the private placement totaled $70,000. The entire $70,000 was paid in cash.

On January 18, 2021, the Company issued 2,800,000 shares of common stock to Patriot Shield National LLC in reference to the purchase of Veteran Hemp Co. that was recorded as a stock payable at December 31, 2020.

On January 19, 2021, the Company sold 1,252,479 shares of common stock to an unrelated accredited investor. The shares were sold at a price of $0.024 per share. Proceeds from the private placement totaled $30,000. The entire $30,000 was paid in cash.

On January 23, 2021, the Company issued the second tranche of 250,000 shares of common stock to Chesapeake Group Inc. at fair value of $13,750 at a stock price of $0.055.

On January 29, 2021, the Company sold 6,259,063 shares of common stock to an unrelated accredited investor. The shares were sold at a price of $0.024 per share. Proceeds from the private placement totaled $150,000. The entire $150,000 was paid in cash.

On February 12, 2021, the Company sold 834,986 shares of common stock to an unrelated accredited investor. The shares were sold at a price of $0.024 per share. Proceeds from the private placement totaled $20,000. The entire $20,000 was paid in cash.

On February 22, 2021, the debt of $2,245,000 including interest of $42,833.33 owed to P2B Capital LLC was paid in full with 65,285,714 shares of common stock. The number of shares issued resulted in a loss on conversion of $2,218,382.

On April 1, 2021, the Company issued the last tranche of 300,000 shares of common stock owed to Chesapeake Group Inc. at fair value of $16,500 at a stock price of $0.055.

On September 15, 2021, the Company issued Topline Holdings Inc 875,000 shares of common stock for the remaining 6 months of advisor and managerial services for 2021 at a fair value of $63,000 at a stock price of $0.072.

On October 1, 2021 the Company entered into a note to borrow $200,000 over a 6 month period with interest of $15,000 and issuance of 750,000 shares of common stock to an unrelated accredited investor. The common shares were at fair value at a stock price of $0.081 per share and were issued as an inducement to provide the note. This has been treated as a discount and amortized over the life of the note.

On October 11, 2021, the Company issued 300,000 shares of common stock owed to Chesapeake Group Inc. at fair value of $23,550 at a stock price of $0.079.

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On December 14, 2021, the Company entered into an Advisor Agreement with Henry Leo Staples Jr to provide managerial services. In consideration for these services Mr. Staples will receive 500,000 common shares on a quarterly basis in 2022. The first installment of four equal issuances of 125,000 will be on March 31, 2022.

On June 27, 2022, the Company sold 2,000,000 shares of common stock to an unrelated accredited investor. The shares were sold at a price of $0.05 per share. Proceeds from the private placement totaled $100,000. The entire $100,000 was paid in cash.

6. NON-CONTROLLLING INTEREST

Non-controlling interest in loss of consolidated subsidiaries was $9,225 and $14,983 for three and nine months respectively. The loss from non-controlling interest resulted in the legal and early construction expenses related to Blackbox Technologies and Systems Inc.’s commencement of the Michigan growth facility. The Company has a 51% equity interest in Blackbox Technologies and Systems. LLC. Blackbox Technologies and Systems, LLC.

7. INCOME TAXES

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1) (Tax Legislation) was signed into law, which resulted in significant changes to U.S. federal income tax law. We expect that these changes will positively impact future after-tax earnings in the U.S., primarily due to the lower federal statutory tax rate of 21% compared to 35%. The impact of the Tax Legislation may differ from the statements above due to, among other things, changes in interpretations and assumptions we have made and actions we may take as a result of the Tax Legislation. Additionally, guidance issued by the relevant regulatory authorities regarding the Tax Legislation may materially impact our financial statements. As additional guidance to the Tax Legislation is published in the form of Treasury Regulations and other IRS communications, we will monitor, assess, and determine the impact of these communications on our consolidated financial statements and operations. In addition to the Tax Legislation, we are continuing to monitor proposed regulations regarding the 163(j) Limitation on Deduction for Business Interest Expense, which when finalized, could require us to re-characterize our deferred tax assets, resulting in changes in our income tax disclosures. The company expects the impact to its results of operations to be immaterial.

Due to its history of losses, the Company is not subject to federal or state income taxes.

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8. PREPAIDS

Prepaids consisted primarily of OTC annual fees totaling $9,844 and $5,500 for September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 respectively.

9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal Proceedings

The Company may be subject to legal proceedings and claims arising from contracts or other matters from time to time in the ordinary course of business. Management is not aware of any pending or threatened litigation where the ultimate disposition or resolution could have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On November 2, 2022, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of restricted common stock to David Graham in consideration for consulting services. The shares were priced at $0.02. at a fair value of $20,000.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Overview

Hero Technologies Inc. is an early stage cannabis company. The company has a majority stake in BlackBox Systems and Technologies LLC. BlackBox is an aeroponic cannabis cultivation system that provides optimal conditions to enhance photosynthesis and cultivation of large flowering plants, creating increased efficiencies. The BlackBox project consists of environmental growth chambers for the cultivation of large flowering plants based on aeroponic technology. Hero Technologies owns and operates HighlyRelaxing.com under Highly Relaxing LLC. The Company also operates VeteranHempCo.com after the acquisition of V Brokers LLC assets.

Our flagship project, Blackbox has applied to the state of Michigan for marijuana licenses which, if granted, will allow Blackbox to cultivate cannabis for sale in the state of Michigan. Blackbox is currently seeking two Michigan marijuana licenses, one for adult use and one for medicinal use. The current status of Blackbox’s marijuana license may be summarized as follows:

	·	Blackbox is in the process of pursuing a Class C license, which would permit them to cultivate up to 2,000 marijuana plants for adult use and 1,500 plants for medicinal use.
	·	To date, Blackbox has spent approximately $190,577 in pursuit of a marijuana license.
	·	Per the MRA, Blackbox is required to pay an initial fee of $40,000 for each license.
	·	Blackbox is required to pay a renewal fee for every year that they wish to retain their license. The fee for renewing a marijuana license can range from $30,000 to $50,000, depending on the total weight of the marijuana plants that were cultivated for the preceding year.
	·	These licenses will allow Blackbox to cultivate cannabis, within the state of Michigan, for adult use and medicinal use.
	·	Blackbox has already completed Step 1 in the application process. However, before Blackbox can submit an application for Step 2, Blackbox is required to complete construction of its greenhouse facilities.
	·	Once the facilities are complete, Blackbox may proceed with a Step 2 application, which entails having the newly constructed facility inspected by the Bureau of Fire Services within 60 days after the Step 2 application is submitted.
	·	Failure to pass an inspection by the BFS within 60 days may result in the denial of the license.
	·	Blackbox is also required, by the MRA, to disclose the sources and total amount of capitalization that is required to operate and maintain a proposed marijuana facility. For a Class C license, Blackbox is required to show that they have $500,000 available to operate and maintain the facility.
	·	Completing the Step 2 process will allow the company to proceed with the cultivation of cannabis in Michigan.

Once Blackbox receives a Class C marijuana license for adult use, they will be subject to various provisions and obligations, including the following:

	·	Under rule 420.102(1), one who holds a Class C marijuana license for adult use is permitted to grow 2,000 marijuana plants
	·	According to rule 420.102(4) of the MRA, A marijuana grower license authorizes a marijuana grower to transfer marijuana without using a marijuana secure transporter to a marijuana processor or marijuana retailer if both of the following are met:

(a) The marijuana processor or marijuana retailer occupies the same location as the marijuana grower and the marijuana is transferred using only private real property without accessing public roadways.

(b) The marijuana grower enters each transfer into the statewide monitoring system.

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	·	Pursuant to rule 420.102(5), A marijuana grower license authorizes sale of marijuana, other than seeds, seedlings, tissue cultures, immature plants, and cuttings, to a marijuana processor or marijuana retailer.
	·	Under rule 420.102(7), A marijuana grower must enter all transactions, current inventory, and other information into the statewide monitoring system, known as METRC, as required in these rules. Under the METRC system:

	·	a serialized tag must be attached to every plant,
	·	and labels must be attached to wholesale packages

	·	According to rule 420.102(8), A marijuana grower license does not authorize the marijuana grower to operate in an area unless the area is zoned for industrial or agricultural use. At present, the Company is in compliance with this rule, as we intend to operate in an area that has been zoned for industrial and agricultural use.
	·	Under 420.102(9), A marijuana grower may accept the transfer of marijuana seeds, tissue cultures, and clones that do not meet the definition of marijuana plant in these rules at any time from another grower licensed under the acts, these rules, or both. Marijuana.
	·	Per rule 420.102(11), A marijuana grower licensee is required to comply with the requirements of the Michigan regulation and taxation of marijuana act and these rules.

With regard to a Class C marijuana license for medicinal use, the MRA imposes very similar provisions and obligations to those state above. According to rule R 420.108 of the MRA, one who possess a Class C marijuana license for medical use is subject to the following obligations:

	·	Under rule 420.108(1), one who holds a Class C marijuana license for medicinal use is only permitted to grow marijuana 1,500 marijuana plants, as opposed to the 2,000 plants authorized for those who obtain an adult-use license
	·	Similar to the rule governing an adult-use license, marijuana under rule 420.108(3), a medicinal-use license authorizes a grower to transfer marijuana without using a secure transporter to a processor or provisioning center if both of the following are met:

	o	(a) The processor or provisioning center occupies the same location as the grower and the marijuana is transferred using only private real property without accessing public roadways.
	o	(b) The grower enters each transfer into the statewide monitoring system.

	·	According to rule 420.108(4), a grower license authorizes sale of marijuana, other than seeds, seedlings, tissue cultures, and cuttings, to a processor or a provisioning center.
	·	To be eligible for a grower license, the applicant and each investor in the grower must not have an interest in a secure transporter or safety compliance facility.
	·	Under rule 420.108(7), a medicinal-use license, like an adult-use license, requires a grower to enter all transactions, current inventory, and other information into the statewide monitoring system, known as METRC
	·	Similar to the rule for an adult-use license, under rule 420.108(8), a medicinal-use license does not authorize the grower to operate in an area unless the area is zoned for industrial or agricultural use. As mentioned, the Company is in compliance with this rule, as we intend to operate in an area that has been zoned for industrial and agricultural use.

Our goal is to become a low-cost national or internationally branded cannabis company. Through cost measurement methods unused elsewhere by the industry, we will be able to measure costs of production by pound. With this information, we will target production costs of $150 to $350 per pound, and estimate selling cannabis at wholesale prices between $2,400 and $3,200. The end goal is to become a Multi-State Operator (MSO) that is fully integrated from seed to sale

However, there are numerous other developments that will need to occur in order to allow us to implement the final aspects of our business plan and there are no assurances that any of these developments will occur, or if they do occur, that we will be successful in fully implementing our plan.

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Since inception of Hero Technologies, we have devoted the majority of our resources to acquiring assets and subsidiaries, organizing and staffing our company, business planning and execution, and raising capital.

	·	We have incurred recurring losses, the majority of which is attributable to minimal revenue, compensation expenses, consulting expenses, loss on the sale of a subsidiary, and losses on share conversion.
	·	We have funded our operations primarily through issuance of shares for services and proceeds from sale of stock.
	·	Our net loss was $ 3,195,507 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, and $ 450,394 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
	·	As of September 30, 2022, we had an accumulated deficit of $ 39,291,611.
	·	Our primary use of cash is to fund operating expenses, which consist primarily of compensation expenses, consulting expenses, and general and administrative expenditures.

As of September 30, 2022, only Veteran Hemp Co. has generated any revenue.

Material changes in our Statement of Operations for the periods shown below compared to the prior periods are discussed below:

Nine months ended September 30, 2022

Item	Increase (I) or Decrease (D)	Reason
Consulting Expense	D	Decreased activity in cannabis licensing
Impairment of Intangibles	-	No change
Compensation Expense	D	Decreased due to a decline in the issuance of stock-based compensation
Office, Travel and General	D	Decreased activity due to a decline in travel
Professional Fees	D	Decreased activity due to a decline in cannabis licensing

Factors that will most significantly affect future operating results will be:

	·	Funding for construction of greenhouses in Michigan under Blackbox
	·	Timing related to construction and actual production of cannabis
	·	Wholesale cannabis prices in the state of Michigan

Other than the foregoing we do not know of any trends, events or uncertainties that have had, or are reasonably expected to have, a material impact on our revenues or expenses.

Results of Operations

Comparison of Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021.

	Nine months ended
	September 30,			September 30,
	2022			2021
Sales	$	-			1,885
Cost of goods sold		-			5,531
Gross profit		-			(3,646	)
Operating Expenses
Consulting		31,073			356,923
Compensation		247,630			309,340
Office, travel, general		64,815			140,546
Professional fees		67,660			156,103
Other		1,487			1,516
Total Operating Expenses		(412,665	)		(964,428	)
Other income (expense), net		(37,729	)		(2,227,433	)
Net loss	$	(450,394	)	$	(3,195,507	)

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Revenue and Cost of Goods Sold

Sales decreased by $1,885 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. This is a decrease from September 2021, in which the sales totaled $1,885. Cost of goods sold similarly decreased by $5,531.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses decreased from $964,428 to $412,665. This decline was driven by a decrease in consulting expenses, compensation expenses, professional fees, and office, travel, and general expenses.

Consulting

Consulting expenses decreased from $356,923 to $31,073. This decrease was driven by a decline in licensing and marketing activity.

Compensation

Compensation expenses decreased from $309,340 to $247,630. Compensation was higher in September 2021 due to the issuance of stock-based compensation.

Professional Fees

Professional fees decreased from $156,103 to $67,660. This decrease was driven by a decline in cannabis licensing projects.

Our Energy and Exploration Legacy and Transition to Cannabis

The Company underwent significant changes from the year 2019 to 2020, which caused fluctuations in the various operating costs. Before its name change in 2020, the Company was incorporated in the state of Nevada under the name “Holloman Energy Corporation.” The Company had previously focused on oil and gas exploration in Australia’s Cooper Basin. However, during 2019, the Company sold its remaining oil and gas assets and discontinued operations in the energy industry. On May 1, 2020, Holloman Energy Corporation Series A Preferred Shares were purchased by Magenta Value Holdings LLC. On July 20, 2020, the Company changed its name to Hero Technologies Inc. with the state of Nevada. After which, the Company begun making the transition into the cannabis industry.

On September 10, 2020, Hero Technologies Inc. formed the company Blackbox Technologies and Systems LLC and entered into an operating agreement. The name was subsequently changed to Blackbox Systems and Technologies LLC. The Blackbox project consists of environmental growth chambers for the cultivation of large flowering plants based on aeroponic technology. On November 3, 2020, the Company purchased Veteran Hemp Co., which operates an international retail and wholesale online store selling cannabis and cannabidiol. On November 4, 2020, the Company purchased a www.highlrelaxing.com and began selling CBD topicals and rubs under the name “Highly Relaxing”. Today, Hero Technologies Inc. is a cannabis company with a vertically integrated business model and plan that includes cannabis genetic engineering, farmland for medical and recreational cannabis cultivation, production licenses, distribution licenses, consumer packaging, retail operations and dispensaries. The Company focuses on two principal segments of the cannabis industry, (i) cultivation and (ii) the dispensary business model, including combinations. The Company is an expanding vertically integrated, cannabis operator, focusing on high-growth markets. Hero Technologies Inc. pairs premier seed genetics and growing techniques, with plans to utilize and expand its growing technology/techniques to all its facilities and operations. The Company’s business model includes cultivation, licensing operations, processing operations, processing facilities, sale of products, brand creation, and technology development.

Capital Resources and Liquidity

Overview

Since our inception, we have recognized limited revenue from our core cannabis operations and have incurred operating losses and negative cash flows from our operations. We have not yet commercialized any product from our planned aeroponic cultivation of cannabis, and we do not expect to generate revenue until completion of greenhouse buildouts. Since our inception through September 2022, we have funded our operations through proceeds from the sale of stock, borrowings on debt, and shares issued for service. We expect our existing cash and cash equivalents, together with the anticipated net proceeds from this offering, to enable us to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements for the foreseeable future.

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Our sources and (uses) of cash for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 are shown below:

	2022			2021
	$			$
Cash provided by (used in) operations		(145,848	)		(617,197	)
Cash received upon sale of subsidiary		-			-
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities		-			2,409,510
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities		100,000			270,000
Changes in exchange rates		-			-

Our material capital commitments for the nine months ending September 30, 2022 are:

Description		Amount
(Include all amounts pertaining to Blackbox, cannabis licensing, pre-acquisition development, land acquisition construction, etc.)		$	9,000,000

Operating Activities

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we used $617,197 of cash in operating activities. Cash used in operating activities reflected our net loss of $3,195,507, offset by operating assets and liabilities of $2,512,897. There were non-cash charges of approximately $0. The primary use of cash was to fund our operations related to compensation.

During the nine months ended September 2022, we used $145,848 of cash in operating activities. Cash used in operating activities reflected our net loss of $450,394, offset by operating assets and liabilities of $198,372. The primary use of cash was to fund our operations related to compensation expenses, consulting expenses, and professional fees.

Investing Activities

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021 we used $0 in non-cash investing activities, primarily due to liabilities settled with common stock. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we received $0 for investing activities.

Financing Activities

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, financing activities provided $270,000. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we received $100,000 from financing activities.

We anticipate material capital requirements of $9,000,000 for the twelve months ending December 31, 2022.

Other than as disclosed above, we do not know of any trends, demands, commitments, events or uncertainties that will result in, or that are reasonably likely to result in, our liquidity increasing or decreasing in any material way.

Other than as disclosed above, we do not know of any significant changes in our expected sources and uses of cash.

We do not have any commitments or arrangements from any person to provide us with any equity capital.

Our current losses, working capital deficit, and accumulated deficit raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

Our current operations are being funded by capital that has been raised through the issuance of capital stock. Additionally, we may decide to raise more capital in the future through private offerings, public offerings, and/or debt offerings.

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Funding Requirements

Our primary use of cash is to fund operating expenses, primarily consisting of compensation, consulting and professional fees and general administrative expenses.

Because of the numerous risks and uncertainties associated the cannabis industry, we are unable to estimate the exact amount of our operating capital requirements. Our future funding requirements will depend on many factors, including, but not limited to:

	·	Regulatory and statutory developments regarding the legalization and commercialization of the marijuana industry in the United States

	·	Compensation expenses related to our growing platform

	·	Business development opportunities in the form of targeted acquisitions of subsidiaries

	·	Investment activities related to the construction and deployment of aeroponic growth technology.

We currently have no credit facility or committed sources of capital. Because of the numerous risks and uncertainties associated with the cannabis industry and our core businesses, we are unable to estimate the amounts of increased capital outlays and operating expenditures.

Until such time, if ever, as we can generate substantial product revenue, we expect to finance our operations through a combination of equity offerings and/or debt financings. To the extent that we raise additional capital through the sale of equity or convertible debt securities, ownership interests will be diluted, and the terms of these securities may include liquidation or other preferences that adversely affect the rights of common stockholders. Debt financing and preferred equity financing, if available, may involve agreements that include covenants limiting or restricting our ability to take specific actions, such as incurring additional debt, making acquisitions or capital expenditures or declaring dividends. If we are unable to raise additional funds through equity or debt financings or other arrangements when needed, we may be required to delay, limit, reduce or terminate the implementation of our business plans.

Critical Accounting Policies

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The following represents a summary of our critical accounting policies, defined as those policies that we believe are the most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and that require management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain.

See Note 2 to the December 31, 2021 Financial Statements included as part of this document for a summary of our significant accounting policies.

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Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. It is possible that accounting estimates and assumptions may be material to the Company due to the levels of subjectivity and judgment involved.

Accounts Receivable

The Company grants credit to customers under credit terms that it believes are customary in the industry and does not require collateral to support customer receivables. The Company currently does not provide an allowance for doubtful collections, which is based upon a review of outstanding receivables, historical collection information, and existing economic conditions. Normal receivable terms vary from 30-90 days after the issuance of the invoice and typically would be considered past due when the term expires. Delinquent receivables are written off based on individual credit evaluation and specific circumstances of the customer.

Inventory

Inventory is valued at the lower of the inventory’s cost (first in, first out basis) or the current market price of the inventory. Management compares the cost of inventory with its market value and an allowance is made to write down inventory to market value, if lower.

Long-Lived Assets

The Company applies the provisions of ASC Topic 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment, which addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. ASC 360 requires impairment losses to be recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets’ carrying amounts. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the long-lived assets. Loss on long-lived assets to be disposed of is determined in a similar manner, except that fair values are reduced for the cost of disposal.

Revenue Recognition

Net sales include product sales, less excise taxes and customer programs and incentives. The Company recognizes revenue by applying the following steps in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers: (1) identify the contract with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied.

The Company recognizes sales when merchandise is shipped from a warehouse directly to wholesale customers (except in the case of a consignment sale). For consignment sales, the Company recognizes sales upon the consignee’s shipment to the customer. Postage and handling charges billed to customers are also recognized as sales upon shipment of the related merchandise. Shipping terms are generally FOB shipping point, and title passes to the customer at the time and place of shipment or purchase by customers at a retail location. For consignment sales, title passes to the consignee concurrent with the consignee’s shipment to the customer. The customer has no cancellation privileges after shipment or upon purchase at retail locations, other than customary rights of return. The Company excludes sales tax collected and remitted to various states from sales and cost of sales

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Deferred Income

In some instances, the Company receives payments prior to delivery of its products, whereupon such revenues are deferred until the revenue recognition criteria are met.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company records stock-based compensation in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. FASB ASC Topic 718 requires companies to measure compensation cost for stock-based employee compensation at fair value at the grant date and recognize the expense over the employee’s requisite service period. The Company recognizes in the statement of operations the grant-date fair value of stock options and other equity-based compensation issued to employees and non-employees.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not maintain any off-balance sheet arrangements, transactions, obligations or other relationships with unconsolidated entities that would be expected to have a material current or future effect upon our financial condition or results of operations.

Going Concern

Our net losses through December 31, 2021 raise some or substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805) Clarifying the Definition of a Business. The amendments in this update clarify the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions or disposals of assets or businesses. The definition of a business affects many areas of accounting including acquisitions, disposals, goodwill, and consolidation. The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and should be applied prospectively on or after the effective date. The Company does not believe the adoption of ASU 2017-04 had any material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Competition

We face extreme competition from both larger, better-financed national brands as well as an ever-increasing number of boutique service providers in the cannabis industry. We currently track sixty-nine (69) such providers in this space and are continually monitoring their progress and presence in the industry while working to continue to demonstrate our unique licensing offering. We also track eighty-eight (88) public companies that are either directly in or loosely involved in the cannabis industry.

Regulatory Considerations

Marijuana is a Schedule-I controlled substance and is illegal under federal law. Even in those states in which the use of marijuana has been legalized, its use remains a violation of federal laws.

As of the date of this Prospectus 36 states and the District of Columbia allow its citizens to use Medical Marijuana. Additionally, 15 states and the District of Columbia have legalized cannabis for recreational use by adults. The state laws are in conflict with the Federal Controlled Substances Act, which makes marijuana use and possession illegal on a national level. The Biden Administration, if it follows Obama Administration policies, is not likely to use of resources to direct law federal law enforcement agencies to prosecute those lawfully abiding by state-designated laws allowing the use and distribution of medical marijuana. However, there is no guarantee that the Administration will not change its stated policy regarding the low-priority enforcement of federal laws. Additionally, any new administration that follows could change this policy and decide to enforce the federal laws strongly. Any such change in the Federal Government’s enforcement of current federal laws could cause significant financial damage to us.

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The Department of Justice has stated that it will continue to enforce the Controlled Substance Act with respect to marijuana to prevent:

	·	the distribution of marijuana to minors;
	·	criminal enterprises, gangs and cartels receiving revenue from the sale of marijuana;
	·	the diversion of marijuana from states where it is legal under state law to other states;
	·	state-authorized marijuana activity from being used as a cover or pretext for the trafficking of other illegal drugs or other illegal activity;
	·	violence and the use of firearms in the cultivation and distribution of marijuana;
	·	driving while impaired and the exacerbation of other adverse public health consequences associated with marijuana use;
	·	the growing of marijuana on public lands; and
	·	marijuana possession or use on federal property.

Laws and regulations affecting the medical marijuana industry are constantly changing, which could detrimentally affect our proposed operations. Local, state and federal medical marijuana laws and regulations are broad in scope and subject to evolving interpretations, which could require us to incur substantial costs associated with compliance or alter its business plan. In addition, violations of these laws, or allegations of such violations, could disrupt our business and result in a material adverse effect on its operations. It is also possible that regulations may be enacted in the future that will be directly applicable to our business. These ever-changing regulations could even affect federal tax policies that may make it difficult to claim tax deductions on our returns. We cannot predict the nature of any future laws, regulations, interpretations or applications, nor can we determine what effect additional governmental regulations or administrative policies and procedures, when and if promulgated, could have on its business.

Since the use of marijuana is illegal under federal law, most banks will not accept, for deposit, funds from businesses involved with marijuana. Consequently, businesses involved in the marijuana industry often have trouble finding a bank willing to accept their business. The inability to open bank accounts may make it difficult for us to operate.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

We maintain “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”), that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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PART II

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

Not Applicable.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

As a “smaller reporting company,” as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

The Company relied upon the exemption provided by Rule 504 of the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the sale of these shares. There was no general solicitation in connection with the sale of these shares. The persons who acquired these securities acquired them for their own accounts. The securities cannot be sold except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an exemption from registration. No commission was paid in connection with the sale of these securities.

On May 6, 2019, the Company issued 578,409 shares to Holloman Value Holdings LLC at $0.013 per share.

On December 31, 2019, the Company issued 885,714 shares to Holloman Value Holdings LLC at $0.007 per share.

On November 11, 2020, the Company issued 3,757,437 shares to Kevin Gerbers at $0.024 per share.

On November 24, 2020, the Company issued 8,349,860 shares to Konkler Enterprises LLC at $0.024 per share.

On December 1, 2020, the Company issued 100,000,000 shares to James Bradley at $0.0043 per share.

On December 23, 2020, the Company issued 250,000 shares to Chesapeake Group, Inc at $0.03 per share.

On December 31, 2020, the Company issued 100,000,000 shares to Dark Alpha Capital, at $0.00001 per share

On January 7, 2021, the Company issued 2,920,896 shares to Kevin Gerbers, at $0.024 per share.

On January 18, 2021, the Company issued 2,800,000 shares to Patriot Shield National LLC at $0.05 per share.

On January 23, 2021, the Company issued 250,000 shares to Chesapeake Group, INC, at $0.01 per share.

On January 29, 2021, the Company issued 6,259,063 shares to Konkler Enterprises at $0.024 per share.

On January 29, 2021 the Company issued 1,252,479 shares to Travis Clegg at $0.024 per share.

On February 12, 2021, the Company issued 834,986 shares to Christopher Garten at $0.024 per share.

On February 15, 2021, the Company issued 875,000 shares to Topline Holdings, Inc at $0.001 per share.

On February 22, 2021, the Company issued 65,494,349 shares to P2B Capital LLC at $0.035 per share.

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On February 22, 2021, the Company issued 2,337,228 shares to James Bradley at $0.001 per share.

On March 30, 2021, the Company issued 300,000 shares to Chesapeake Group, Inc. at $0.001 per share.

On September 15, 2021, the Company issued 875,000 shares to Topline Holdings, Inc. at $0.001 per share.

On October 1, 2021, the Company issued 750,000 shares to Konkler Enterprises LLC at $0.0667 per share.

On October 11, 2021, the Company issued 300,000 shares to Chesapeake Group, Inc. at $0.001 per share.

On October 13, 2021, the Company issued 632,912 shares to North Equities Corporation at $0.001 per share.

On December 14, 2021, the Company issued 500,000 shares to Henry Leo Staples Jr. at $0.01 per share.

On January 19, 2022, the Company issued 330,000 shares to Juddah Holdings LLC at $0.06 per share.

On February 5, 2022, the Company issued 600,000 shares to Jack Becker at $0.05 per share.

On March 15, 2022, the Company issued 2,000,000 shares to Topline Holdings Inc at $0.051 per share.

On June 27, 2022, the Company issued 2,000,000 shares to an unrelated accredited investor at $0.05 per share.

On September 09, 2022, the Company issued 2,000,000 shares to Topline Holdings Inc at $0.033 per share.

On September 5, 2022, the Company issued 550,000 shares to Jack Becker at $0.034 per share.

On September 27, 2022, the Company issued 166,000 shares to Richard Bowersock at $0.055 per share.

The Company relied upon the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 in connection with sale of these securities. The persons who acquired these securities were sophisticated investors and were provided full information regarding the Company’s operations. There was no general solicitation in connection with the sale of these securities. The persons who acquired these securities acquired them for their own accounts. The securities cannot be sold except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an exemption from registration. No commission was paid in connection with the sale of these securities.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

Not applicable.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information.

Not applicable.

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Item 6. Exhibits.

The following exhibits are filed with or incorporated by referenced in this report:

Item No.		Description
3.1		Articles of Incorporation, as amended *
3.2		Bylaws *
10.2		Advisory and Consulting Agreement with Gina Serkasevich *
21.1		Subsidiaries *
31.1		Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2		Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32		Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS		Inline XBRL Instance Document (the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
101.SCH		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document.
101.PRE		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

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* Incorporated by reference to the same

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.