Calvin Yadav is an entrepreneur and technology strategist who has spent more than a decade challenging the status quo in AI, cybersecurity, public safety and critical infrastructure. He began his career as an engineer focused on national security, then shifted to leading global expansion efforts that brought emerging technologies into real-world operations. Today, he serves as CEO and co-founder of IREX, where he pioneers ethical AI designed to enhance community safety while protecting privacy and public trust. Yadav advises government leaders and public-sector innovators on how to modernize outcomes through measurable, evidence-based deployment rather than legacy purchasing habits. His global work provides a front-row view into how emerging economies are leapfrogging outdated systems and treating AI as a strategic equalizer. Driven by a belief that technology should empower and protect people, Yadav continues to advocate for transparent data governance, accountability and operational excellence as cities prepare for the next era of public-safety innovation.