OC50 2025: Michael Cannavo

MICHAEL CANNAVO

CO-FOUNDER / CO-CEO

SUPER73 INC.

WHY: Co-founder and co-CEO of electric bike maker Super73, with a 70K-square-foot manufacturing facility and headquarters in Irvine. Handmade 25 e-bikes for Kickstarter campaign in 2016 and now sells thousands, ranging from $1,995 to $4,395 each, across 300 dealers in North America. Doubled its customer service team last year to improve its consumer satisfaction and ticket delays.

IN THE NEWS: Last year, named co-CEO with Aaron Wong after serving as chief marketing officer for seven years. Moved Irvine showroom to Park Place retail center and opened its second store and showroom in San Clemente in April 2025.

NOTABLE: Super73 electric bikes have been custom ordered and delivered to several celebrities and brands including actors Jack Black and Florence Pugh, singer Britney Spears, Red Bull and videogame HALO. The e-bike even landed a spot in the “Barbie” movie in 2023.

IN HIS WORDS: “With incredible reverence and a sober understanding of the road ahead, we’re charging head-on into a stronger future.”

Super73’s community, Super Squad, connects with their passion for riding