How Ciena keeps the internet online, with CEO Gary Smith

110.826 - 132.067 Nilay Patel

Ciena makes the hardware and software that lights up fiber optic cables with data. That's everything from local fiber networks for broadband ISPs to the massive undersea cables that connect continents. In fact, there's a very high probability that this podcast itself came to you over a Ciena-powered network. This company is everywhere. And Gary himself is a fascinating character in this story.