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Sustainable Passion

with Henrik Fisker

In this special “Apex Mindset” episode of the RCN Podcast, legendary automotive disruptor Henrik Fisker shares his thoughts on entrepreneurship, innovation, and letting passion fuel your growth in life and business.

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Episode Timeline

01:40
Henrik’s background and the history of Fisker, Inc.
09:15
Why Fisker choose to focus on the SUV / crossover body style for their first affordable, electric vehicle
12:15
Henrik’s favorite features of the Fisker Ocean
13:50
Henrik’s level of involvement in the design of Fisker’s cars
14:55
Some of the challenges Fisker, Inc is currently facing
19:15
The positive shifts in life and business that have come from the COVID crisis
23:55
Fears and challenges that Henrik had to overcome on his entrepreneurial journey
26:35
Advice Henrik would give to any young, aspiring entrepreneur
32:00
Predictions about the future of the automotive industry
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Henrik Fisker is synonymous with iconic cars and leadership in electric vehicle development. With a passion for technology and futuristic design, Henrik is a risk taking, innovation loving, protocol challenging designer and entrepreneur who turns dreams into reality.

The Fisker Karma was the world’s first premium plug-in hybrid, launched in 2011, where Henrik demonstrated his creative genius in creating an electric vehicle with stunning proportions integrated with sustainable innovations, such as a full-length solar roof, vegan interior, and adjustable regenerative braking. Henrik was in charge of the BMW Z8 sports car – with James Bond at the wheel in the 1999 blockbuster film, The World is Not Enough.

Celebrated as a true iconic figure in the industry, Fisker was behind some of the most emotionally appealing vehicles ever created. As president and chief executive officer of BMW Designworks USA, his creation of the BMW Z07 concept and the Z8 Roadster took the globe by storm, while his stints at Aston Martin as board member and design director resulted in the turnaround of Aston Martin through the famed DB9/V8 Vantage.

Listen to this “Apex Mindset” episode of the RCN podcast to learn about Henrik’s strategy and mindset that has allowed him to turn his dreams into reality through passion and perseverance.

RCN Guest Henrik Fisker

Henrik Fisker

Chairman & CEO

RCN Guest Henrik Fisker

Henrik Fisker

Chairman & CEO

Fisker Inc.
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