Behind the Wheel: Vance Strader, Former CTO at LiveWire | Former Chief Engineer at Harley-Davidson

We’re joined by Vance Strader, former CTO at Live Wire and long-time Harley-Davidson engineering leader, to talk all things electric mobility, leadership and innovation.

Vance shares his journey from designing fighter jet components to building Harley’s first electric motorcycle and scaling Live Wire into a standalone EV brand. He reflects on the leadership lessons that shaped him, his passion for design and two-wheel performance, and why now is such a critical time for clean tech.

A must-listen for anyone passionate about engineering, electrification, or the future of transportation.