Umar Javed served as President of Salim Group Inc. from 2010 to 2019, leading a multinational investment group focused on technology and emerging markets. Currently, they are the Founder and CEO of DEAN EQUITY, advising on investment strategies tailored to stakeholder risk tolerance. Additionally, Javed is a Co-Founder and President of WattEV, Inc., aiming to accelerate the transition of US trucking to zero-emission alternatives, and a member of ORCID, promoting transparent connections in research. They also hold the position of President at Charge America, LLC., and serve on the advisory board of the University of California, Riverside. Javed's extensive experience includes co-founding Global IP and serving on boards for various companies, including DubDub Norway AS and Anuvu.