Silent Revolution in Africa: The Boda Bodas - Rishi Kohli

My First Business

"We are trying to build a more sustainable, affordable electric motorbike, but a transport system for “boda bodas”. Welcome back to the My First Business Podcast - this is a mini-episode, where I take some the best parts of my interviews with phenomenal entrepreneurs and chop it up for you like a snack.😋 In this bite sized version, you’ll be hearing from Rishi Kohli, Serial Entrepreneur, and CEO and Co-Founder of FIKA Mobility. 🏍️ Discover the genesis of FIKA as our guest shares the inspiration behind the venture, sparked during a cruise ship conversation with his brother. With a background in entrepreneurship and a fervor for electric vehicles, he set out to revolutionize the transportation system for the vital "boda bodas" in Kenya. The episode also sheds light on FIKA's innovative battery swapping technology, poised to reshape the electric motorbike scene across Africa. Don't miss out on this electrifying journey that combines passion, innovation, and a commitment to sustainability. 🍃 If you like this snack-sized version, be sure to check out the full episode with Rishi Kohli on YouTube or Spotify or Apple, and oh, why haven’t you subscribed yet? 🤔 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:46 How FIKA started 04:40 The idea of creating electric bikes 09:00 Promoting the product Link to Rishi's Full Episode Interview: https://youtu.be/HTWwUzuDZ6g — Where to find the podcast: ▶️ YouTube⁠⁠⁠: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrbr87_ZSPICaDoTcCebyw 🎙 Spotify⁠⁠: https://open.spotify.com/show/6B5JdkAWrGSd927rZquJz7?si=4802c936a51f418c 🎙 ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/my-first-business-with-naeem-parvez/id1615535576 🎙 ⁠⁠Google Podcast⁠⁠⁠: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xOTE1MjA1LnJzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjk_8SnuPD5AhUBGRoKHZ-DAxMQ9sEGegQIARAC Where to find Rishi: 💼 LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishi-kohli-56abb423/ 📸 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠: https://www.instagram.com/rishikohli1 🌐 Business Website - https://fikamobility.com/, https://lemelighting.com/, https://www.waterwise.ae/ Where to find me: 📸 IG: http://www.instagram.com/the.naeem.parvez 📸 IG: http://www.instagram.com/myfirstbusinesspodcast 💼 ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nparvez 🖥 Website: https://www.nparvez.com/ My First Business is a podcast based in Dubai, hosted by Naeem Parvez. In each episode, Naeem (co-founder of Digitalina) interviews successful, but under-the-radar entrepreneurs in the city. The guests share valuable lessons they've learned on their entrepreneurial journeys, making each episode feel like a conversation with a mentor you never had. Love From My First Business, a Dubai Podcast.