Full Circle: 15 Years After Surviving Gun Violence, Nana Arkorful Returns to WGN as a Founder Changing Urban Mobility

Full Circle: 15 Years After Surviving Gun Violence, Nana Arkorful Returns to WGN as a Founder Changing Urban Mobility

"Fifteen years ago, I was featured on WGN News for a very different reason—I was a victim of gun violence in Chicago. At just 17 years old, I survived a traumatic event that changed the course of my life. But today, I return to WGN not as a victim, but as the Founder & CEO of Arke Inc. , leading a company that is transforming transportation and creating new opportunities for communities like the one I grew up in." - Nana, CEO and Founder

This feature on WGN is more than just a highlight of our work—it's a testament to resilience, innovation, and the power of second chances. At Arke Inc., we're making electric mobility more affordable and accessible, proving that innovation doesn't have to come with a luxury price tag.

  • How Arke Inc. is bridging the gap between traditional bicycles and electric mobility with our $450 retrofit eBike kits.
  • The impact of affordable e-mobility for delivery riders, commuters, and local businesses.
  • My personal journey—how a life-changing event fueled my drive to create solutions that empower people.
  • Our vision for the future, from scaling our technology to supporting gig workers and government agencies.

Being back on WGN, this time as an innovator, is a full-circle moment I'll never take for granted. If you missed the segment, watch it here.

   

Want to join the movement toward clean, accessible mobility? Visit www.arkeglobal.com and learn how Arke Inc. is powering a better future, one ride at a time.

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