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Ksenia Proka
Co-Founder and CPO of Whizz
USA
Speaker bio:

Ksenia is the founder of Whizz, a subscription-based service in New York that offers e-bike rental and leasing options tools for delivery workers. Whizz started in February 2022 and quickly grew, reaching a $4M Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in less than two years. Before Whizz, Ksenia started and then sold another startup in the same field of last-mile delivery. She also made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in entrepreneurship. By 2029, Ksenia and her team aim to expand Whizz to serve over 170,000 delivery workers across North America.

Keynote name:
From Concept to Execution: Launching an E-Bike Rental for Delivery Workers in New York
Keynote description:
This talk explores the rapid growth of an e-bike rental service that’s reshaping urban deliveries in New York. It charts the company’s evolution from a fledgling start-up to a robust fleet of 1,500 bikes, highlighting the challenges overcome and milestones reached. The session will also outline the company’s forward-looking strategies to enhance efficiency and sustainability in the gig economy. Attendees will gain insights into the fast-moving e-bike rental industry and the company’s role in driving change for New York’s delivery workers.