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Finextra
20-05-2025
- Business
- Finextra
Green Check welcomes Todd Lasher as new chief growth officer
Today, Green Check (GC), the leading fintech connector powering commerce in high-risk industries, announced the appointment of Todd Lasher as Chief Growth Officer (CGO). 0 In this role, Lasher will oversee sales, marketing, partnerships and market expansion initiatives as the company enters its next phase of growth. Lasher brings decades of experience in sales and leadership roles in the financial services and fintech sectors, with a proven track record of scaling and exiting startups, as well as leading industry giants into new and emerging markets. Previously, Lasher served as Chief Operating Officer at Webscale Networks and as SVP of Business Development & Strategic Partners at FIS. He also served as an advisor to GC, supporting its mission to redefine the future of fintech by accelerating commerce in high-risk industries through innovative and compliant financial solutions. 'We're thrilled to have Todd officially join the Green Check team,' said Kevin Hart, founder and CEO of Green Check. 'He understands what it takes to build in complex markets and has already contributed meaningfully to our mission as an advisor. Now, as part of the leadership team, he'll help us scale faster, expand our reach, and continue delivering the tools that financial institutions need to thrive working with high-growth, high-risk industries.' GC has already established itself as the category-defining leader in cannabis banking, facilitating over 20 percent of all compliant cannabis deposit activity in the U.S. and surpassing $1 billion in monthly cannabis sales deposits for its network of financial institutions in 2024. Under Lasher's leadership, the company is poised to expand further, enabling complete money-movement and supporting additional high-risk industries. 'Throughout my career, I've been drawn to innovative companies that leverage technology to support underserved markets,' said Lasher. 'Green Check has built a truly exceptional platform and ecosystem in a rapidly growing space. Financial institutions need trusted guidance to ensure their programs with high-risk industries are both compliant and profitable, and I am excited to be part of a team doing just that.'
Associated Press
13-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Green Check Named a Best Place to Work in Fintech by American Banker for Fourth Consecutive Year
BONITA SPRINGS, FL, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Green Check (GC), the leading fintech connector powering financial services in the emerging cannabis market, today announced that it has been named to American Banker's list of 2025 Best Places to Work in Fintech for the fourth consecutive year. Green Check powers commerce in the legal cannabis industry, equipping banks and credit unions with the data and tools needed to compliantly and profitably serve cannabis-related businesses (CRBs). Its platform and expert advisory services empower financial institutions (FIs) to build scalable banking programs by helping to automate compliance and identify growth opportunities, while supporting program design, regulatory reporting, audit preparation and more. 'This honor, for the fourth year in a row, is truly a testament to the strong culture we have all worked to foster at Green Check,' said Kevin Hart, founder and CEO of Green Check. 'Our continued momentum and growth as a company is a direct result of the outstanding team we have, and it's their commitment that enables us to keep pushing forward with our mission to power compliant financial and business services for the cannabis industry.' The Best Places to Work in Fintech list is determined through a two-part survey process. The first part evaluates each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems, and demographics, while the second part measures the employee experience through an employee survey. The combined results determine the final ranking, with Best Companies Group managing the registration, survey process, and final data analysis. 'The Best Places to Work in Fintech ranking is a glimpse into the company practices and policies that are popular with employees in the financial sector,' said Penny Crosman, executive editor, technology at American Banker. 'This year's honorees can serve as an inspiration or nudge to companies looking to attract and retain top talent.' In addition to this recognition, Green Check continues to build on its momentum with several exciting recent accomplishments. The company surpassed $1 billion in monthly cannabis sales deposits for its network of financial institutions in 2024. Additionally, in Q1 of this year, GC was awarded 'Best Regtech' by the FinTech Breakthrough Awards for the second consecutive year and named to Forbes' 2025 Cannabis 42.0 List for the third consecutive year, adding to its long list of industry accolades. To learn more about Green Check and to follow along for updates, visit About Green Check Green Check (GC) is modernizing the way cannabis businesses and financial institutions work together. Founded in 2017 by a team of technology, banking, and regulatory experts, GC provides industry-leading technology, advisory services and data-driven insights to more than 170 financial institutions and nearly 13,000 cannabis-related businesses. Green Check was included on the Forbes Cannabis 42.0 list for three consecutive years, recognized by CNBC as one of the World's Top FinTech Companies, and named one of 50 game-changers in the cannabis industry in the 4th annual The Cannabis 50. It has been repeatedly recognized as Top Compliance Company and Top Compliance Leader at the PBC Awards, the premier cannabis industry honors. In addition, it has been recognized as the Top Financial Technology by the Green Market Report and was also named as one of the top Best Places to Work in Fintech for four consecutive years by American Banker. To learn more about Green Check, visit and follow GC on LinkedIn. Angie Lufrano Caliber Corporate Advisers [email protected]
Associated Press
12-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Green Check Integrates with Plaid to Unlock New Data-Driven Opportunities for Cannabis Industry
Integration expands access to consumer-permissioned financial data for cannabis industry service providers, creating unprecedented visibility for lending, insurance, payments, and more BONITA SPRINGS, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 12, 2025 / Green Check, the leading fintech provider of financial services solutions and industry insights in the emerging cannabis market, today announced their integration with Plaid, a data network powering the digital financial ecosystem. This partnership will expand access to business-permissioned financial data to help financial service providers make more informed decisions in areas such as banking, lending, insurance, payments, and other critical financial services. Through this collaboration, banks, lenders, merchant processors, and other financial service providers using the Green Check platform will now access a more comprehensive data set - improving decision-making, reducing risk and increasing operational efficiency. As part of the partnership, Plaid's financial connectivity infrastructure will enhance Green Check's platform to provide more accurate, real-time insights into Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs). This integration will also enhance Green Check's compliance services, offering a more robust risk management solution for the cannabis ecosystem. Using Plaid APIs, cannabis businesses with active U.S. bank accounts can allow underwriters full automation to qualify for additional financial services. The Green Check platform will provide further insights into cash flow, AML/BSA and other financial indicators, helping underwriters better assess eligibility for loans, payments or other critical financial support. 'Our partnership with Plaid marks a major milestone for Green Check, our FI customers, and the entire cannabis industry,' said Bob Craig, EVP of Strategic Business Development at Green Check. 'Our platform has always been a foundation of financial services for the cannabis industry. With the addition of Plaid's expansive network, we are now able to offer an even more comprehensive set of tools to help high risk businesses and their underwriters automate their integrations safely and securely.' This Plaid integration will significantly expand the capabilities of Green Check's platform, which already serves over 13,000 cannabis-related businesses (CRBs) and a wide range of business service providers that underwrite them. Plaid's powerful APIs will help Green Check better assess a customer's financial health, ensuring they are ready to engage with Green Check's vetted financial partners. 'The cannabis industry is poised for significant growth, but it has faced long-standing challenges in accessing reliable, cost-effective financial services,' said Adam Yoxtheimer, head of partnerships at Plaid. 'Partners like Green Check provide fintech businesses with the tools they need to work confidently with cannabis businesses. This partnership is an exciting step forward in supporting the cannabis ecosystem with more data, transparency, and ultimately, financial inclusion.' About Green Check Verified Green Check (GC) is modernizing the way cannabis businesses and financial institutions work together. Founded in 2017 by a team of technology, banking, and regulatory experts, GC provides industry-leading technology, advisory services and data-driven insights to more than 170 financial institutions and nearly 13,000 cannabis-related businesses. Green Check was included in both the 2024 and 2023 Forbes Cannabis 42.0 list, recognized by CNBC as one of the World's Top FinTech Companies, and named one of 50 game-changers in the cannabis industry in the 4th annual The Cannabis 50. It has been repeatedly recognized as Top Compliance Company and Top Compliance Leader at the PBC Awards, the premier cannabis industry honors. In addition, it has been recognized as the Top Financial Technology by the Green Market Report and was also named as one of top Best Places to Work in Fintech in 2022, 2023 and 2024 by American Banker. To learn more about Green Check, visit and follow GC on LinkedIn. Media Contacts:
