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Don DiCostanzo
Investor and advisor, Experience Ventures
USA
Speaker bio:

Don DiCostanzo is an American entrepreneur and businessman who is best known as the co-founder and CEO of Pedego Electric Bikes, a leading electric bicycle brand. DiCostanzo started the company in 2008 with the goal of creating high-quality electric bicycles that are fun, easy to ride, and accessible to everyone.

 

Prior to starting Pedego, DiCostanzo was involved in various entrepreneurial ventures, including a successful career in the automotive industry. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from California State University, Fullerton.

 

Under DiCostanzo’s leadership, Pedego has grown into a globally recognized brand with a network of over 240 stores in the U.S. and Canada. The company’s electric bikes are popular among commuters, casual riders, and outdoor enthusiasts alike, and have won numerous
awards for their innovative design and functionality.

Keynote name:
Throttles – The History, the Why and the Future.
Keynote description:
The success of electric bicycles in North America can be attributed to, in part, to throttle powered products which contribute to the vast majority of sales. Laws in virtually all states have included them yet some companies are still resistant to them. Why and what, if anything, should be done about it?