
Ashley Wright
CEO, Plantista
Speaker, Innovator, and AI Thought Leader for the Green Industry
Ashley Wright is the CEO and founder of Plantista, an investor-backed startup pioneering the use of artificial intelligence in the green industry. Under her leadership, Plantista has become the first company to meaningfully integrate AI into horticulture, landscape design, and garden retail—redefining how consumers and professionals interact with plants.
Recognized as a visionary thought leader, Ashley has been featured on AP News, NBC, Fox, WGN, and KTLA for Plantista's groundbreaking work at the intersection of technology and sustainability. With a background in strategy and deep expertise in emerging technologies, she’s leading a new era of growth and efficiency for garden centers, landscape designers, and green-focused businesses nationwide.
Ashley’s mission is to modernize the green industry with cutting-edge AI tools that are both scalable and accessible—ensuring that the future of plants is as intelligent as it is beautiful.