Rouzbeh Yassini-Fard

Rouzbeh Yassini-Fard, founder of LANcity and acclaimed as the 'father of the cable modem,' shares his inspiring immigrant journey and groundbreaking work in broadband technology. He reveals how he overcame skepticism and financial challenges to revolutionize the industry with his vision of high-speed connectivity. Yassini-Fard discusses the crucial importance of prototypes and execution over mere financial backing in today's tech landscape. He emphasizes the need for open standards and resilience while navigating the transformative impacts of AI on society.