Chris Cardé has spent his career at the intersection of mobility, energy, automotive, and technology - often a step ahead of the curve. From pioneering some of the world's first plug-in hybrid electric vehicles at UC Davis in the early 2000s, to leading groundbreaking consumer-tech integrations (like the world's first automotive iPod and iPhone integrations) at Mercedes-Benz R&D North America, he's consistently driven innovation that reshapes industries. At Google, Chris brought mobility into the connected era, launching Android Auto and Android Automotive OS, then advanced smartphone-driven energy experiences at E.ON Energy. Now, as Founder and CEO of HeyCharge, he's reshaping EV charging with the patented, offline-first SecureCharge platform, dramatically reducing costs and boosting reliability - ensuring charging works seamlessly anytime, anywhere, even without the internet.