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In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Oli van der Elst, an incredible entrepreneur who’s been shaking things up in the electric bike industry. We dive into his journey from starting Green Air in Ireland to launching Volo in Spain. Oli shares what sparked his passion for sustainability, how he’s overcome social norms to follow his path, and the big lessons he’s learned along the way. We also talk about the challenges of leading a business through the pandemic, how he’s stayed ahead in a competitive market, and his vision for the future of e-bikes. If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or just someone curious about what it takes to build something meaningful, you’re going to love this one.Connect with Ollie on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviervanderelst/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and E-Bikes03:07 The Evolution of Green Air and Volo06:05 Motivation Behind Entrepreneurship09:10 Overcoming Social Norms and Barriers11:55 Exploring India and Discovering Electric Cars15:02 The Focus on Sustainability18:01 Starting Green Air and Initial Challenges21:01 Transitioning from Cars to E-Bikes23:59 Passion and Adaptability in Business30:01 The Post-Pandemic Bicycle Boom36:03 Differentiating in a Competitive Market39:54 Lessons in Leadership and Customer Engagement51:56 Vision for the Future of E-Bikes57:57 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs#entrepreneurship #ebikes #sustainability #businessjourney #leadershiplessons #inspiration #electricbikes #GreenAir #Volo #innovation #transportationrevolution #followyourpassion #adaptability #pandemicstories #futureofmobility

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