In the latest episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, host Ron Kuszmar and C. Webster Marsh had the pleasure of hosting Margaret Wong and Stephen Zhou from mwConnect, a company renowned for its innovative Bluetooth Mesh technology. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, mwConnect, formerly known as McWong, has evolved from its humble beginnings manufacturing ballasts to becoming a leader in the smart lighting industry.
Margaret Wong, founder of mwConnect, shared insights into the company’s transformation and rebranding journey. Having established McWong International, Inc. in 1984, Margaret has over 25 years of extensive experience in various facets of the lighting sector, including manufacturing, procurement, and technology development. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of products from light sources and luminaires to LED drivers, sensors, and wireless control systems. Margaret’s visionary leadership has been pivotal in adapting to and promoting cutting-edge changes in LED semiconducting, the Internet of Things (IoT), and smart lighting solutions. Her efforts have also facilitated numerous cross-border and financial investment opportunities between the US and Asia.
Stephen Zhou, who manages product development and business operations at mwConnect, also joined the conversation. With a solid background that includes roles such as project manager, product manager, and sales manager within the company, Zhou brings a comprehensive view of the business’s operational and strategic facets. Holding an MBA from the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University and a B.S. from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, he is an active member of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) and is fluent in both English and Chinese.
During the episode, both leaders emphasized the company’s welcoming approach to competition, viewing it as a catalyst for innovation and affordability in the industry. Let’s work together and make the pie bigger, Margaret suggests, highlighting mwConnect’s commitment to collaboration and excellence in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
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