Smart Cities Can’t Operate Without AI with Marissa Wright

Lighting Controls Podcast

Marissa comes to us from Tondo Smart. “Smart” is in their name because they are on a quest to bring smart controls to roadways and outdoor areas. That is, possibly, the next frontier in lighting. We’ve saved as much energy as we can with LED’s, now it’s time to take the next step with controls. Marissa tells us about Tondo’s leadership in integrating sensors, energy meters, cameras, and controls for connecting critical infrastructure. Marissa Wright is the Chief Revenue Officer at Tondo Smart, where she leads Tondo’s U.S. and Canadian market expansion. Marissa has over 40 years of experience in the technology sector, business advisory services, and financing early-stage startups, and she’s the driving force behind Tondo’s expansion into the U.S. market, bringing cities next-generation lighting and critical infrastructure management solutions. Marissa is based in Vancouver, Canada, and holds an MBA from Simon Fraser University. Her career has included founding and managing over a dozen early-stage companies, focusing on market strategy, business development, and project leadership for high-growth technology firms. At Tondo, Marissa developed the company’s market strategy and also designed the company’s new adaptive roadway lighting control solution. Join us as Marissa shares her insights on the rapidly evolving world of smart roadway lighting controls, the impact of adaptive roadway lighting on lighting safety and energy efficiency, the importance of cybersecurity for managing critical infrastructure, and her vision for making Smart Cities a reality.