Innovative Work Models for the Future with Ashley Wright
74% of companies say they are rethinking their work models to remain competitive (Deloitte, 2024).
The challenge is no longer whether work will change — it is how leaders will design models that sustain both people and performance.
In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Ashley Wright, Founder and CEO of Plantista, an investor-backed startup pioneering the use of AI to scale expertise in the green industry.
Featured on Nasdaq, AP News, NBC, Fox, WGN, and Forbes, Ashley is modernizing an entire industry by blending AI innovation with sustainability at its core.
🎙️ Hosted by Tullio Siragusa and Mike Liwski
🎧 Produced by Tullio Siragusa
🧭 In this episode, we explore:
• The risk of leaving AI out of small businesses once driven by individual skill and expertise
• How AI and human creativity and expertise can thrive together
• Systems that make innovation scalable instead of overwhelming
• The deeper purpose behind Plantista’s mission to modernize the green industry
• Why empathy and humility remain essential to any innovative work model
🎧 Whether you’re a founder, executive, or team leader, this conversation will inspire you to see how the future of work can be built with both purpose and performance in mind.
Ashley Wright
Founder and CEO of Plantista
Ashley is the CEO and founder of Plantista, an investor-backed startup pioneering the use of AI to scale expertise in the green industry. Under her leadership, Plantista has become the first company to meaningfully integrate AI into garden retail and landscape design—transforming how these businesses scale, operate and serve their next generation of customers.
Recognized as a visionary thought leader, Ashley has been featured on Nasdaq, AP News, NBC, Fox, WGN, and Forbes 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 and municipalities 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.
