DESIREE MEJIA
COO
SKYBELL TECHNOLOGIES
WHY: Co-founder of Irvine company that specializes in video doorbells and smart-home security tech. Has overseen the professional installation of over 2M video doorbells through the security industry.
IN THE NEWS: Late last year, a federal court awarded SkyBell $45.4M in a patent dispute against Utah-based competitor Vivint Inc.
NOTABLE: SkyBell owns more than 150 patents, encompassing innovations at the front door and broader home Internet of Things area.
QUOTABLE: “While many peers diverted their resources solely to marketing, we consciously and significantly invested in IP.”
