EXCLUSIVE: Banking-Fit Means Your Cannabis Business Is At The ‘Pinnacle Of Fitness,’ Experts Explain At Benzinga Conference
Cannabis is a “competitive industry,” and those looking to build their business should “embrace it,” says Kevin Hart, founder and CEO of Green Check Verified, a leader in banking solutions for the cannabis industry.
To get the much-needed capital, all you need to do is not be afraid of the competitive environment, Hart told those gathered at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Florida on Tuesday.
“There’s access to financial and business services at your fingertips,” Hart said, adding, “You just have to be prepared to share some information.”
For Adam Stettner, founder and CEO of FundCanna, “that information is how the money will be used.” Stetter joined Hart and two other industry experts, Ryan Himmel, VP and head of strategic partnerships at LeafLink and Sahar Ayinehsazian, a partner in Vicente LLP‘s Los Angeles office. The panel was moderated by Jeanne M. Sullivan, chief investment officer at Arcview Ventures.
The panelist discussed the complexities of banking for cannabis businesses, outlining best practices for financial fitness and strategies for achieving banking access.
As the head of the company that provides access to flexible capital for the cannabis industry, Stettner …