Hakim Merchant is the Founder and CEO of Global Venture in Kent, WA. Established more than 25 years ago, Hakim has taken the company from a start up to an industry leader in the production and supply of Radio Frequency ID and other labels. A trusted vendor to high profile companies and organizations including Amazon, Costco, Starbucks, and the US Department of Defense. Hakim has served on several key National positions including his most current positionas the USA Lead for Tajikistan Economic Development and as a Founding and Board Memberof the American Ismaili Chamber of Commerce. Hakim holds an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania sponsored program and is passionate about teaching economic and financial growth to the global Jamat.