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Devon Wright
CEO @ Lumo, Entrepreneur, Dad
Devon Wright is the Founder and CEO of Lumo, a startup focused on developing innovative hardware and software solutions for agricultural irrigation. Lumo aims to enhance freshwater efficiency and food security by helping farmers optimize their irrigation practices, which is crucial given the growing demand for food amid increasingly volatile water supplies.12
Professional Background
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Lumo (2022 - Present): As CEO, Devon leads efforts to reinvent irrigation infrastructure through the Lumo Smart Valve, targeting one of the largest users of freshwater globally.
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Yelp (2017 - 2022): Prior to Lumo, he served as General Manager for Yelp Restaurants, where he played a key role in integrating Turnstyle Solutions and significantly increasing revenue and market share.
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Turnstyle Solutions (2012 - 2017): Devon co-founded this local marketing platform, which became one of the largest in its field before being acquired by Yelp in 2017.
In addition to his professional endeavors, Devon is an early-stage investor and enjoys spending time with his family, including his wife and two daughters.2 He is also passionate about reading topics related to quantum physics and water conservation.12
