Origin names Spencer Maid as next president and CEO
Greenbelt, United States – Origin, a provider of Wi-Fi sensing and the solution provider, announced that Spencer Maid will become its president and chief executive officer, effective on January 1, 2023.
“Spencer has a proven track record in leading our business development team and entire commercialisation efforts to build our business,” says Ray Liu, Origin founder and chairman of the board. “I am confident that Spencer’s deep understanding of our business, customers, partners, and prospects will enable him to scale the business, and deliver on Origin’s mission to enhance peoples’ quality of life.”
Since 2019, Maid has served as the chief commercial officer of Origin, leading the commercial launches of Linksys Aware and Verizon Home Awareness, bringing Wi-Fi sensing to millions of homes around the world. He also led the over-subscription of Origin’s [$14 million (€13.96 million)] Series B funding round which led to the further product development and commercialisation of Origin’s proprietary wireless AI technology. Previously, Maid had twenty years of experience within a Fortune 500 company delivering innovative, quality products into homes that make an impact on people’s lives.
“I joined Origin because I truly believe in its superior Wi-Fi Sensing technology and limitless applications for ISPs, security, AgeTech, IoT, automotive, and within 5G,” says Maid. “I am honored to have the confidence of both Origin’s founder and board members behind me as I step into this role as Origin’s CEO, and I am looking forward to leading our teams into this next phase of exponential scale.”
Ray Liu will remain as chairman of the board and continue his role as chief technology officer, leading Origin’s technology development.
Origin is the company behind the award-winning Wi-Fi Sensing software that has transformed standard Wi-Fi devices into sensitive virtual motion sensors across more than 150 countries. A market leader with a robust offering of products and partnerships powered by Origin in home, health and automotive, Origin has over 130 patents filed and pending, and more than 60 granted to date.
To learn more about Origin’s technology and partnerships visit Origin.
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