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Mrinalini Ingram

CEO & President of Verizon Smart Communities

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Mrinalini Ingram Biography

Mrinalini (Lani) Ingram is the VP of Verizon’s Smart Communities organization and leads the company’s initiative on digital transformation of cities, universities, utilities, and sports & entertainment organizations. Her goal is to drive economic growth, enable environmental sustainability, and enhance quality of life for citizens, students, and fans on a global scale.

Verizon Smart Communities (VSC) creates and implements smart solutions in areas such as lighting, traffic, parking, citizen engagement, and public safety & security, in addition to simplifying the development and deployment of solutions through the Smart Communities & ThingSpace platforms. VSC is committed to developing best-in-class connected solutions with Verizon’s strong ecosystem of partners while maintaining the highest standards of network security, data privacy, and solution implementation. Lani has developed a Public Private Partnership model with cities to leverage the best of Verizon and the government leaders in order to drive city innovation and deliver a diverse array of solutions for its citizens. The first of these partnerships was with the City of Sacramento which provided solutions to drive innovation, youth job creation, bridging the digital divide, and providing smart city solutions.

Lani has been a leader in developing the Smart Communities and IoT industry for over a decade beginning with her leading Cisco's Smart + Connected Communities Strategy and Business Development team. She worked closely with governments, ISVs/developers, enterprises, and service providers on business architectures and business models that wove together people, services, community assets, and information into pervasive solutions. Lani has enabled Smart City initiatives through joint ventures, alliances, investments, and other business engagements across the globe including such countries as Korea, India, Malaysia, Australia, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Spain, France, Portugal, Germany, and the US.

Prior to her focus on Smart Communities, Lani spent over 21 years in finance, the last four years as the CFO for Cisco's Globalization Center in India, where she was part of the initial pioneer team that created Cisco's second headquarters and launched the company’s global IoT and Smart Communities initiatives. She was also responsible for $1.8b of investment activities into the region.

Lani is was president of the board of directors for Silicon Valley Talent Partnership, a non-profit created with the former Mayor of the City of San Jose to drive joint solutions between enterprises and governments on cities most pressing issues. She also served on the board of directors for DialSource, a telecommunications software company designed to drive sales efficiency. Lani is also a frequent speaker, giving a TEDx talk on the power of connecting people.

Lani stays active in her community and advocates for diversity and empowerment, speaking at several women in business conferences in several countries. She is an active member of the HBS Community Partners organization in the Silicon Valley and has served as the parent treasurer for both Bellarmine College Prep and Sacred Heart Prep-Atherton where she managed a combined $2m worth of annual charitable contributions.

Lani earned her CPA while working for PriceWaterhouse Coopers and holds a B.A. from Gonzaga University and an executive MBA from Harvard Business School, where she is also an elected class officer.

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  • What are the speaker fees for Mrinalini Ingram

    Speaking fees for Mrinalini Ingram, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mrinalini Ingram are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mrinalini Ingram, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Mrinalini Ingram speak about?

    Mrinalini Ingram is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Communication, Computer Science, Innovation, Internet and New Media, Science and Technology, Social Media, Technology Speakers.
  • Where does Mrinalini Ingram travel from?

    Mrinalini Ingram generally travels from New York, NY, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Mrinalini Ingram’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Mrinalini Ingram for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Mrinalini Ingram for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Mrinalini Ingram or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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CEO & President of Verizon Smart Communities

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Mrinalini Ingram Biography

Mrinalini (Lani) Ingram is the VP of Verizon’s Smart Communities organization and leads the company’s initiative on digital transformation of cities, universities, utilities, and sports & entertainment organizations. Her goal is to drive economic growth, enable environmental sustainability, and enhance quality of life for citizens, students, and fans on a global scale.

Verizon Smart Communities (VSC) creates and implements smart solutions in areas such as lighting, traffic, parking, citizen engagement, and public safety & security, in addition to simplifying the development and deployment of solutions through the Smart Communities & ThingSpace platforms. VSC is committed to developing best-in-class connected solutions with Verizon’s strong ecosystem of partners while maintaining the highest standards of network security, data privacy, and solution implementation. Lani has developed a Public Private Partnership model with cities to leverage the best of Verizon and the government leaders in order to drive city innovation and deliver a diverse array of solutions for its citizens. The first of these partnerships was with the City of Sacramento which provided solutions to drive innovation, youth job creation, bridging the digital divide, and providing smart city solutions.

Lani has been a leader in developing the Smart Communities and IoT industry for over a decade beginning with her leading Cisco's Smart + Connected Communities Strategy and Business Development team. She worked closely with governments, ISVs/developers, enterprises, and service providers on business architectures and business models that wove together people, services, community assets, and information into pervasive solutions. Lani has enabled Smart City initiatives through joint ventures, alliances, investments, and other business engagements across the globe including such countries as Korea, India, Malaysia, Australia, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Spain, France, Portugal, Germany, and the US.

Prior to her focus on Smart Communities, Lani spent over 21 years in finance, the last four years as the CFO for Cisco's Globalization Center in India, where she was part of the initial pioneer team that created Cisco's second headquarters and launched the company’s global IoT and Smart Communities initiatives. She was also responsible for $1.8b of investment activities into the region.

Lani is was president of the board of directors for Silicon Valley Talent Partnership, a non-profit created with the former Mayor of the City of San Jose to drive joint solutions between enterprises and governments on cities most pressing issues. She also served on the board of directors for DialSource, a telecommunications software company designed to drive sales efficiency. Lani is also a frequent speaker, giving a TEDx talk on the power of connecting people.

Lani stays active in her community and advocates for diversity and empowerment, speaking at several women in business conferences in several countries. She is an active member of the HBS Community Partners organization in the Silicon Valley and has served as the parent treasurer for both Bellarmine College Prep and Sacred Heart Prep-Atherton where she managed a combined $2m worth of annual charitable contributions.

Lani earned her CPA while working for PriceWaterhouse Coopers and holds a B.A. from Gonzaga University and an executive MBA from Harvard Business School, where she is also an elected class officer.

Mrinalini Ingram Videos

  • Verizon is Making Communities Smarter | Smart Cities Summit 2017
    Lani Ingram, VP of smart communities at Verizon, discusses the development of the company's smart communities initiative. Map your smart city ...
  • Mrinalini (Lani) Ingram, VP Smart Communities, Verizon
    The Stevie® Awards for Women in Business are open to all organizations worldwide, and recognize the achievements of women executives, ...
  • Partner Panel: Next-Gen IoT Networks: Which Ones Will Live and ...
    At Super Mobility 2016, organized by FierceWireless and Telecom Asia, this no- holds-barred executive roundtable discussion delved into ...

FAQs on booking Mrinalini Ingram

  • How do I book Mrinalini Ingram to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Mrinalini Ingram for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Mrinalini Ingram, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Mrinalini Ingram or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Mrinalini Ingram

    Speaking fees for Mrinalini Ingram, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mrinalini Ingram are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mrinalini Ingram, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Mrinalini Ingram speak about?

    Mrinalini Ingram is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Communication, Computer Science, Innovation, Internet and New Media, Science and Technology, Social Media, Technology Speakers.
  • Where does Mrinalini Ingram travel from?

    Mrinalini Ingram generally travels from New York, NY, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Mrinalini Ingram’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Mrinalini Ingram for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Mrinalini Ingram for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Mrinalini Ingram or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Mrinalini Ingram is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Mrinalini Ingram for your event is available upon request. Mrinalini Ingram generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jeevan Kalanithi, Ibrahim Gedeon, Jeff Reed, Colin Stokes and Tom Anschutz. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mrinalini Ingram for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Mrinalini Ingram Speaker Videos

  • Verizon is Making Communities Smarter | Smart Cities Summit 2017
    Lani Ingram, VP of smart communities at Verizon, discusses the development of the company's smart communities initiative. Map your smart city ...
    Mrinalini (Lani) Ingram, VP Smart Communities, Verizon
    The Stevie® Awards for Women in Business are open to all organizations worldwide, and recognize the achievements of women executives, ...
  • Partner Panel: Next-Gen IoT Networks: Which Ones Will Live and ...
    At Super Mobility 2016, organized by FierceWireless and Telecom Asia, this no- holds-barred executive roundtable discussion delved into ...
    The Power of Connecting Communities: Mrinalini Ingram at ...
    As Cisco's Smart + Connected Communities Strategy and Business Development lead, Mrinalini has worked with governments, developers, ...

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

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