Hannah LaCon on seizing opportunities, pivoting to e-scooters and navigating young entrepreneurship
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Hannah LaCon on seizing opportunities, pivoting to e-scooters and navigating young entrepreneurship

E211 • May 16, 2024 • 61 mins

In this episode, Zack and Tim welcome Hannah LaCon, a young entrepreneur. They explore her journey from Hampton University to NASA, and her transition into full-time entrepreneurship. The trio discusses the potential of NASA's IP for startups, the growth prospects in the e-scooter market, and the challenges of young entrepreneurship.

Key Points

  • Hannah's company, HerQ, is developing wireless charging solutions for e-bikes and e-scooters using NASA intellectual property, aiming to provide a more sustainable and efficient infrastructure for these vehicles.
  • Despite her youth, Hannah has faced business challenges head-on, leveraging her family's entrepreneurial background and a strong support system to navigate the complexities of tech commercialization and startup growth.
  • Hannah's journey underscores the importance of seizing opportunities, as she has actively pursued grants, engaged with mentors, and pivoted her business focus from automobiles to e-bikes and e-scooters based on strategic advice and market research.
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