GLIDE CRUISERS, USA
Designer & manufacturer of innovative electric-drive stand-up cycles (eSUPS) positioned in short-range light electric vehicle (LEV) markets.
- Stage Product In Market
- Industry Clean Technology
- Location Folsom, CA, US
- Currency USD
- Founded April 2010
- Employees 2
- Incorporation Type Not Incorporated
- Website glidecycles.com
Company Summary
Glide designs & manufactures a unique line of clean technology transportation alternatives for public safety applications, guided adventure tours and personal use . Our innovative electric-drive products are helping shape segments within the emerging $45 billion global LEV (light electric vehicle) industry. Bridging the gap between electric motorcycle and mountain bike engineering - our designs yield exceptional performance, styling and fun.
Team
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Founder / CEO
Product design engineer, innovator and founder of several design and product-based manufacturing companies. Prior startups: Nevin Sports Systems, Inc - a watersports brand; Westmark International, Inc - sporting goods conglomerate and Snowolf Design – digital media company. One successful exit with Coleman International, Inc
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Steve HatallaInvestor / VP Fleet Operations
Wanting to contribute more than capital, Steve Hatalla came aboard in summer 2017 to assist with business development and Fleet Tour Operations. He is a top producer who is ready to help take Glide to the next level.
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Investor / Business Development
Hemond is Hatalla's business partner and also joined Glide as an early investor. His unique background (he and his family have been in professional baseball since the 1920s) inspired him to tackle the sales and business development of Glide's new Professional Sports division.
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Milo WilhiteDirector of Engineering
Bringing 15 years of mechanical and electrical engineering experience, Wilhite is an integral part of the team. He ensures that the engineering and geometry of Wiggins' concepts can be transformed into a finished product for manufacturing.
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Sherwood GibsonManufacturing Engineer
Part of the team from day one, Gibson provides engineering support and development for manufacturing operations. With more than 30 years of engineering experience, his contributions have been essential to product development and production.
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Tesh WhippleSales / North-West Region
Over 25 years of sales and marketing experience in the hospitality industry, Tesh brings lots of practical field experience. Based in Oregon, she is working with bike rental operations as well as retail sales.
Advisors
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InvestorPresident / CEO Bluon EngergyPresident / CEO - IoSafe
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Vice President Worldwide Sales - Powervation IncJohn KinneyPresident / CEO - Clean FundUnconfirmedMore… Nick BhardwajUnconfirmed
Previous Investors
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