Hybrid Bikes: Old school innovation and the simplicity of doing business in New Zealand Flying the Fern

Like many classic New Zealand innovators, Frank Witowski founded his company, Hybrid Bikes, in his garage. He was initially told it wouldn’t be possible, but with an engineering background and some stubborn enthusiasm, he designed a range of carbon fibre e-bikes that are now selling all over the world.
Frank’s bikes are customisable for a range of uses, and have been incredibly popular for their quality, affordability and durability. 
In this episode of Flying the Fern, host David Downs talks to Frank about:
How he developed the Hybrid e-bike with no prior cycling experience
How making his bikes affordable created another challenge to overcome
The differences between various overseas markets, and how he approached them
How easy he found it to set up a business in New Zealand
New Zealand’s advantage in being able to connect with other experienced business people
 
To find out more, head to https://hybridbikes.co.nz/ 
Find Hybrid Bikes on social media:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hybridbikes.co.nz 
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hybridbikesnz/ 
 
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