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Future Squared with Steve Glaveski


May 11, 2023

Dennis Savic is a pioneering entrepreneur and innovative thinker in the fields of electric vehicles and sustainable transportation. 

As the founder and CEO of SAVIC Motorcycles, he has introduced high-performance, eco-friendly models that cater to a wide range of consumers. Born in Sarajevo in the former Yugoslavia, and raised in Australia, Dennis holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and has always been passionate about the intersection of technology, design, and environmental responsibility. 

We explored:

  • Dennis’ upbringing and inspiration for getting into motorcycle building

  • Savic Motorcycles' C-series cafe racer motorcycle 

  • The company’s journey to $6m in pre-orders 

  • Its current Equitise crowdfunding campaign

  • Challenges faced by EV startups include manufacturing economies of scale, talent acquisition, and competition from established automakers.

  • How the future of the motorcycle industry is evolving with the introduction of AI, autonomy, and charging infrastructure.

  • How Savic Motorcyles is bringing the manufacture of parts in-house to reduce costs, improve performance, and speed up time to market 

  • The entrepreneurial mindset

  • The most impactful books Dennis has read

  • And so much more

 

Show Notes:

Website: www.savicmotorcycles.com 

Crowdfunding campaign: https://equitise.com/offer/savic-motorcycles-offer