Stevie Palmateer, the CTO of LeafLink, was recently recognized at the Green Market Report Women in Cannabis Awards for her leadership in cannabis technology. With a background in technology and computer science, Palmateer joined LeafLink in 2020 to contribute to social change through technology in the cannabis industry. She oversees a team of 50 employees and has led the development of innovative payment solutions at the company.
Palmateer’s focus on engineering excellence has resulted in significant improvements in LeafLink’s operations, including an increase in their net promoter score and the successful rollout of new payment products. Despite facing challenges, Palmateer believes that tough decisions have helped make LeafLink a stronger company.
Looking towards the future, Palmateer is optimistic about the potential impact of cannabis rescheduling on the industry. While acknowledging that rescheduling alone won’t solve all industry challenges, she hopes it will lead to further reforms, particularly around access to capital.
Overall, Stevie Palmateer’s leadership at LeafLink has been instrumental in advancing payment solutions and engineering excellence in the cannabis industry. Her dedication to driving social and cultural change through technology has not only benefited LeafLink but has also brought her recognition at the Women in Cannabis Awards.
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