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How a Rejected Business Plan Built a 70M Micro-Mobility Company
In this episode of The Founder's Journey, Lucas and Luna explore the story behind SwiftRide, a micro-mobility company that started after its founder's business plan was rejected by 27 investors. The plan, initially for a scooter-sharing service in a small college town, was dismissed as 'too niche.' But founder Elena Vasquez pivoted to focus on last-mile delivery for local restaurants, using repurposed e-bikes. Within three years, she had 12,000 bikes in 40 cities, generating $70 million in annual revenue. Lucas breaks down the key pivot, the unit economics that made it…
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