During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous businesses faced significant challenges, and the entertainment industry was no exception. Latvian engineer Klāvs Ašmanis found himself at a crossroads, needing to pivot his business model when traditional revenue streams dried up. Initially focused on the rental of electric go-karts in leisure settings, Ašmanis embarked on an unexpected journey that would lead him to develop a remarkable new product: battlefield-ready scooters.
This innovative project, born from the necessity of adapting to a new economic landscape, has taken shape under the banner of Global Wolf Motors. The company’s “stand-position” electric scooters were initially designed to support Ukrainian forces amid ongoing conflict. What sets these scooters apart is their versatility; they serve multiple vital roles, including reconnaissance, medical evacuation, and transportation of equipment, all while maintaining a low profile and the ability to navigate challenging terrain seamlessly.
Ašmanis’s transition from catering to leisure activities to contributing to military logistics exemplifies the agile adaptability prevalent in today’s business landscape. His insights into this radical transformation were featured in a recent episode of “Defense Disruptors.” In this discussion, he elaborated on the significant shift from vineyards to frontlines and articulated how a commercial innovation morphed into a pioneering tool within the realm of military micromobility.
Listeners can delve deeper into this fascinating narrative by tuning into the full episode available on NextGen Defense, which highlights the intersecting paths of technology, innovation, and defense in a rapidly changing world.
