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Len Bosack
Co-founder of Cisco Systems and CEO of XKL, noted for pioneering commercialization of LAN technology and contributing to early router and internet development; now focused on optical networking and systems design.
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Dec 12, 2025
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TNO052: Internet History with Len Bosack
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Len Bosack, co-founder of Cisco Systems and CEO of XKL, shares his fascinating journey from mathematician to tech pioneer. He describes his groundbreaking work on multi-protocol routers, ARPANET connections, and the early days of networking at Stanford. Len discusses the commercialization of routers and the evolution of internet standards, all while stressing the importance of mentoring future engineers. He also touches on the challenges of modern optical networking and the implications of AI on the tech landscape.
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