From Chief Technology Officer to Changing Cannabis Industry: The Journey of Stevie Palmateer

Stevie Palmateer, a leading figure in cannabis technology, was recognized at the recent Green Market Report Women in Cannabis Awards for her contributions to the industry. She has been working in technology and computer science for 15 years and joined LeafLink, a company specializing in cannabis technology, in late 2020.

As Chief Technology Officer at LeafLink, Palmateer is responsible for overseeing enterprise, platform, and product engineering as well as IT operations. She is passionate about using technology to drive social and cultural change and has personal experience with the transformational power of plant medicine.

One of her key accomplishments was successfully rolling out the company’s Flex and Direct Pay payment products within a tight six-month timeline. Despite facing challenges with limited access to third-party resources, she and her team were able to meet their go-to-market plan. Her commitment to engineering excellence has resulted in notable improvements in LeafLink’s operations, including enhanced net promoter scores and faster cycle times.

Looking ahead, Palmateer is optimistic about the future of the cannabis industry, particularly around rescheduling marijuana. She believes that this could pave the way for further reforms around access to capital and hopes it will have a positive impact on the industry as a whole. As an industry leader, she is committed to driving positive change within cannabis technology sector.