Ari Raptis is a dynamic leader, successful entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of three companies that provide logistics, supply chain and cash management solutions for highly regulated industries throughout the U.S.After identifying a lack of crucial infrastructure for the burgeoning cannabis industry, Raptis founded Talaria Transportation to revolutionize the logistics system for the ever-changing compliance demands of the alternative health industry. Talaria provides trusted, versatile, secure transportation of wholesale and B2B products for licensed retailers, cultivators, labs and brands.National Secure Transport (NST), is a full suite cash management and logistics company that specializes in the secure, efficient movement of cash. The company provides customers with the latest fully integrated currency transport, cash-in-transit, cash vault, change ordering, smart safe, financial institution depository and ATM services, and utilizes proprietary software to provide a seamless customer experience.Raptis’ direct to consumer platform, Melly Home Delivery, provides compliant, safe and reliable products delivered right to the door. Raptis was recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 Rising Star by Marijuana Venture when he was 29 years old, and has been dubbed the “Greek Transportation Tycoon of Cannabis,” in homage to his family’s Greek American heritage. He is actively engaged with lawmakers and industry stakeholders to educate and to develop best practices for emerging industries.