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Kevin Hart
After decades leading venture-backed companies, Kevin Hart founded Green Check to connect the cannabis and banking industries using technology that removes barriers and fuels business growth. Previously, he held C-suite positions in the software industry, where he led two companies to acquisition by publicly traded entities and a third to an initial public offering.
How to Build Cannabis Banking’s Missing Trust Layer
For years, cannabis operators believed a “clean” compliance record was the finish line for banking stability. Yet, even businesses that clear every regulatory hurdle still face sudden account closures and restricted capital. The reality of 2026 is that compliance alone no longer guarantees a seat at the table. To secure lower capital costs and durable lending relationships, the industry must move toward “bankability” — a sophisticated trust layer built on real-time transparency. Meeting regulatory checkboxes is just the entry requirement; deep financial signals are the new standard for long-term operational survival.
From Cash to Credit: Navigating the Cannabis Lending Inflection Point in 2026
Deposits were the entry point; now, lending is the inflection point." Green Check CEO Kevin Hart breaks down why 40% of cannabis-serving banks have already moved into lending and how your compliance data has become your most powerful credit tool for 2026.
Cannabis Banking in 2025: Trends, Challenges, and the Role of Fintech
The past few years have been nothing short of transformational for the cannabis industry. But from potential rescheduling to congressional inaction and several states’...