bcbusiness.ca 48 BCBusiness april 2014
Boris Martin
Co-founder and COO, Velofix Holdings Ltd.
Age: 22
PROBLEM
Speed and versatility are in Boris Martin's blood as a
three-time Canadian National Track bicycle racing cham-
pion. In his day job as a bike mechanic, he thought there
had to be a better way than asking his customers to book
an appointment, drop off their bikes and then wait up to a
week to feel the wind against their helmets.
SOLUTION
Martin, together with business partners Davide Xausa
and Chris Guillemet, created Velofix, a mobile bike shop
in the back of a van for on-site repairs. Each of Velofix's
GPS-tracked vans is equipped to update inventory and
online appointments in real time. Martin has franchised
the business, and trucks are now operating in Victoria and
Calgary, as well as in Metro Vancouver.
ADvICE
"Take advice and let other people evolve your ideas.
Partner with people who have different skill sets
from your own." –A.B.
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