Jethro Naude

Guided by the school of Economics. Key areas of expertise are problem solving, electric Vehicles, understanding the Human Decision Matrix, raising energy productivity and improving operational efficiency in all its forms. Born and raised in South Africa, Jethro is an accredited Economist and has been involved in the field of economics and electric transportation since early 2000. He has subsequently become a voice and advocate for the electrification of transportation to ensure sustainable human development on planet earth. His research has been presented at numerous EV conferences and events globally. Over the past decade, Jethro started a highly successful restaurant franchise (Slapfish) which he started as a food truck and grew to over 7 stores wide with 94 in development. He has taken up roles as a financial consultant and economist for various financial services and think tanks from New York to California. In addition to his efforts at Evaline, Jethro works as a senior technology consultant in Northern California, with previous engagements at the likes of Tesla Motors, Cisco Systems, and Zodiac Aerospace. He holds a Master’s degree in Economics with a core focus in Energy and Transportation and a duel undergraduate degree in Economics and Accountancy.