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In this episode, Rowan Mockler, co-founder of Ekho, shares his journey from growing up in South Africa to pioneering the future of online vehicle sales. Rowan discusses the inception of Ekho, a platform aimed at digitizing and streamlining vehicle transactions for dealers and OEMs. The conversation delves into Rowan's early life, his passion for technology, and how his experience in product management and public speaking helped shape his entrepreneurial journey. The episode also explores challenges faced in the automotive and power sports industries, the role of Ekho in solving these issues, and the transformative potential of their technology. Additionally, Rowan provides insights into the fundraising process, partnerships, and the vision for Ekho’s future impact on the market.
00:00 Introduction to Rowan Mockler
00:58 Welcome and Guest Introduction
01:33 Icebreaker Questions
07:18 Rowan's Early Life in South Africa
10:37 Academic Journey and Influences
13:19 Public Speaking and Competitions
15:38 College Life and Early Ventures
22:12 Building Ekho: The Origin Story
28:39 Challenges in Building Ekho
31:50 Navigating Legal and Regulatory Hurdles
33:30 Navigating DMV Complexities
34:20 Interstate Sales and Tax Challenges
36:51 Ekho’s Early Days and First Clients
40:54 Building a Dealer-Friendly Platform
43:21 Fundraising Success and Strategic Partnerships
46:55 Ekho’s Impact on the Power Sports Industry
52:19 Future Vision and Industry Challenges
55:59 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
Connect with Rowan:
Website: https://www.ekho.com/
Email: [email protected]
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In this episode, Rowan Mockler, co-founder of Ekho, shares his journey from growing up in South Africa to pioneering the future of online vehicle sales. Rowan discusses the inception of Ekho, a platform aimed at digitizing and streamlining vehicle transactions for dealers and OEMs. The conversation delves into Rowan's early life, his passion for technology, and how his experience in product management and public speaking helped shape his entrepreneurial journey. The episode also explores challenges faced in the automotive and power sports industries, the role of Ekho in solving these issues, and the transformative potential of their technology. Additionally, Rowan provides insights into the fundraising process, partnerships, and the vision for Ekho’s future impact on the market.
00:00 Introduction to Rowan Mockler
00:58 Welcome and Guest Introduction
01:33 Icebreaker Questions
07:18 Rowan's Early Life in South Africa
10:37 Academic Journey and Influences
13:19 Public Speaking and Competitions
15:38 College Life and Early Ventures
22:12 Building Ekho: The Origin Story
28:39 Challenges in Building Ekho
31:50 Navigating Legal and Regulatory Hurdles
33:30 Navigating DMV Complexities
34:20 Interstate Sales and Tax Challenges
36:51 Ekho’s Early Days and First Clients
40:54 Building a Dealer-Friendly Platform
43:21 Fundraising Success and Strategic Partnerships
46:55 Ekho’s Impact on the Power Sports Industry
52:19 Future Vision and Industry Challenges
55:59 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
Connect with Rowan:
Website: https://www.ekho.com/
Email: [email protected]
Check Out Our Sponsors:
LeatherUp - Use Code "CW20" at checkout for 20% off! : https://
Connect with Cycles Worldwide:
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more episodes:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9f5Fx7tVs67xgemZUFphaw
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551644038136
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide

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