Monday, December 15, 2014

SVTP Releases the Innovative Motorcycle to Phone Charger


Headquartered in the United States of America’s innovative-rich Silicon Valley, Silicon Valley Technology Partners (SVTP) launches its newest product, the motorcycle-to-phone charger (M750F). 

SVTP Founder Doug Ricket said,  “We are thrilled to introduce our motorcycle-to-phone charger to the many people in the world who do not have a convenient and affordable way to charge their mobile phones while on the go.”

The innovative device pairs a common vehicle, a motorcycle, with a constant demand, charging mobile phones.  The result is an innovative, affordable charger that provides enhanced freedom of mobility and communication.  It also has many features to ensure durability:  it is made out of UV resistant plastic, a rubber cap prevents water inside, and the design seals devices after it is installed to repel water.
SVTP's Motorcycle to Phone Charger
A motorcycle taxi driver in Nigeria checks out the motorcycle to phone charger from SVTP - and realizes that it's very convenient and easy to use.

Ricket explained how the device works, “The M750 is really a plug and play charger. It works with a variety of motorcycles that have different electrical voltages.  And, it adjusts to fit any size handlebar.  The charging unit uses energy from the motorcycle electrical system, but it has built in safety features to prevent damage to the battery or to the phone.

“It’s also a do-it-yourself installation. It’s pretty straightforward.  Of the buyers we have sold to, most could install it themselves or they all knew who to go to for help; either a friend or a local mechanic,” he continued.

The M750F is currently in distribution in Nigeria, Cameroon, Uganda, and Malaysia,  where it is rapidly gaining in popularity.   Alieu Ismaili, a motorcycle taxi driver in Nigeria  was an early adopter of the charger.  He said, “The charger has saved me. I use it to charge my phone.  It is very easy! Before I got it, charging my phone was always a cost.  I use it on my motorcycle every day. “

“Our current retailers are realizing much success in selling the motorcycle-to-phone chargers to their customers,” remarked Ricket.   “The price point is very affordable for the local economy and the customers can quickly see the cost-benefit of the charger.  This device can be a real game changer for the many people who rely on motorcycles for transportation to their jobs, or while they work as a taxi driver, delivery driver, a supervisor checking on multiple sites, or even a messenger.”

Silicon Valley Technology Partners is building a network of distributors in East Africa, West Africa and southeast Asia.  To find out more about becoming a distribution partner, please contact SVTP at sales@svtp.com or contact Hellen Kassa at +251 939 873210. 


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Silicon Valley Technology Partners is a social enterprise from Stanford University. We design, manufacture, and distribute high-quality products that improve quality of life in the developing world.  Current products for developing countries are solar power phone chargers and motorcycle-to-phone chargers.  Power Bank products are the newest additions to the SVTP product line.

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

SVTP Accepted into the Stanford University StartX Accelerator Program

Silicon Valley Technology Partners (SVTP) recently was invited to join the prestigious StartX Accelerator, an educational non-profit that accelerates the development of Stanford's top entrepreneurs through experiential education and collective intelligence.  SVTP is also qualified to participate in the Stanford-StartX Fund, which provides 10% of a venture capital investment round over $500,000 led by professional investors.

Doug Ricket, SVTP Founder
Doug Ricket, SVTP Founder
SVTP Founder Doug Ricket is enthusiastic about the opportunity, saying “StartX is a phenomenal non-profit that has helped over 160 companies find and fulfill their full potential from product development to distribution to end user experience. We are excited about the next step in the development of the SVTP product line with StartX.”

Ricket completed his MBA from Stanford University, an affiliation that allowed for SVTP to apply to the highly competitive program, which is funded by the University to help businesses just like Ricket’s.  Ricket also holds a Masters Degree from MIT and five patents.

“We apply human-centered thinking to emerging markets in the form of energy-producing products like our motorcycle-to-phone charger, our solar powered phone charger and high quality power banks,” said Ricket.  “Our product innovation, when combined with the expertise and energy of StartX, will only continue to blossom. We intend to change the lives of the billions of hand-held phone users whose access to electricity is unreliable. By enabling their mobile phones to charge using resources like the sun or their motorcycles for charging, our end user can be more connected to their support groups, to information about their community, or even to health care providers.”

In over four years, the StartX has received applications from over 2,600 Stanford founders comprising over 1000 companies. Of these, over 160 companies have graduated from the accelerator program, and over 80% of the participating founders’ companies are funded and growing.

                            

Silicon Valley Technology Partners is a social enterprise from Stanford University. We design, manufacture, and distribute high-quality products that improve quality of life in the developing world.  Current products for developing countries are solar power phone chargers and motorcycle-to-phone chargers.  Power Bank products are the newest additions to the SVTP product line.