Cees Links, CEO, Father of WiFi; CEO, SuperLight Photonics
- Cees Links, also known as “The Father of WiFi”, was introduced to Haider Zia in early 2023.
- He instantly recognized the immense potential of SuperLight Photonics and embarked as the CEO.
Podcast
Overview
In this episode of The Brand Called You, Cees Links—entrepreneur, wireless tech pioneer, and the quiet force behind Wi-Fi standardization discovers how a team led from the Netherlands helped change the world, one protocol at a time.
00:35- About Cees Links
- Cees Links, also known as “The Father of WiFi”, was introduced to Haider Zia in early 2023.
- He instantly recognized the immense potential of SuperLight Photonics and embarked as the CEO.
- He is a visionary leader with a remarkable track record in the world of technology innovation.
12:56- Was there competition between wireless connection standards like in the video industry?
- Yes, there was competition with several proprietary wireless protocols from companies like Motorola and Olivetti.
- The open standard approach, like Ethernet, set one group apart—including the speaker’s team.
- A major breakthrough came when Apple adopted the open standard, prompting industry-wide adoption and ending the proprietary race.
20:58- Do you still believe that a connected world makes a better world?
- Yes, a connected world drives long-term global progress.
- Despite short-term setbacks, connectivity has enabled major advances in health, poverty reduction, and technology.
- A better future depends on staying connected and learning from our shared history.
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Learn more about Cees Links: LinkedIn
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- Cees Links, also known as “The Father of WiFi”, was introduced to Haider Zia in early 2023.
- He instantly recognized the immense potential of SuperLight Photonics and embarked as the CEO.
- He is a visionary leader with a remarkable track record in the world of technology innovation.
