Rowan Mockler: Innovating Powersports Commerce & Dealer Tech | One Gang Ep 114

Send us Fan MailIn 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 Mockler00:58 Welcome and Guest Introduction01:33 Icebreaker Questions07:18 Rowan's Early Life in South Africa10:37 Academic Journey and Influences13:19 Public Speaking and Competitions15:38 College Life and Early Ventures22:12 Building Ekho: The Origin Story28:39 Challenges in Building Ekho31:50 Navigating Legal and Regulatory Hurdles33:30 Navigating DMV Complexities34:20 Interstate Sales and Tax Challenges36:51 Ekho’s Early Days and First Clients40:54 Building a Dealer-Friendly Platform43:21 Fundraising Success and Strategic Partnerships46:55 Ekho’s Impact on the Power Sports Industry52:19 Future Vision and Industry Challenges55:59 Closing Thoughts and Future PlansConnect with Rowan: Website: https://www.ekho.com/Email: [email protected] 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