I’m well-versed and available to speak on the following topics:
- Intentional Living & Mindfulness
- Minimalism & Experientialism
- The Sharing Economy
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
- E-mail aongaro@gmail.com with opportunities.
Past Speaking Engagements
- Co-host, SimpleREV Global, 10/2 – 10/3/15
- An annual simple living conference in Minneapolis
- Guest Lecturer, University of Minnesota, School of Public Health: 10/28/15
- Bike Sharing & Public Health Engagement
- Guest Presenter, Capsule Design, 8/20/15
- Think & Link, on Nice Ride MN
- Panelist / Presenter, University of Minnesota, 2/10/15
- Marketing Employer Panel
- Co-host, SimpleREV Local, Recurring
- Monthly meetup for simple living enthusiasts
- Keynote Speaker, University of Minnesota, Social Media Group: 10/23/14
- Creating Content for Social Media
- Guest Lecturer, University of Minnesota, School of Public Health: 10/22/14
- Bike Sharing & Public Health Engagement Efforts
- Storyteller, SimpleREV Global Meetup, 10/03/14
- How Amazon.com Is Killing Creativity
- Guest Speaker, University of Minnesota, Carlson MBA Casual Friday: 11/15/13
- Nice Ride & The Sharing Economy As A Business Model
- Panelist, Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association, Transportation: 10/15/13
- Nice Ride & Future of Alternative Transportation
- Guest Lecturer, University of Minnesota, School of Public Health: 10/13
- Bike Sharing & Public Health Engagement Efforts
- Presenter, Twin Cities Startup Weekend #4: 10/12
- Pitch & Product Demo
Press Mentions
Scientific Proof That Buying Things Can Lead to Happiness, Fast Company, 07/06/2016
Nice Ride Minnesota Rides Out A Successful Year, StarTribune, 10/02/14
This Really Might Be the Nicest Bike-Share System in the U.S., The Atlantic, 07/01/2014
Pride Weekend Breaks Nice Ride Record, StarTribune, 06/30/14
Nice Riders, The Journal, 06/03/2014
Funding Exists for 17 New Stations, Streets.mn, 04/16/14
Nice Ride Bikes return in time for the weekend, Pioneer Press, 04/11/14
Nice Ride Minnesota: Ambitious plans set for 2014 season, StarTribune, 10/28/2013
Nice Ride: 2013 a breakthrough year for bike sharing, 10/23/2013
Nice Ride’s Next Roll: Conversation with Anthony Ongaro, The Line Media, 09/11/13
City Bike Share Programs Are On A Roll, Huffington Post, 06/18/13
Nice Ride Responds to accusations of authoritarianism, Stubble Magazine, 6/10/13
Television / Live Studio Appearances
Fox 9 Twin Cities Evening News, Live In-Studio Segment, 06/01/2014
ABC News, Twin Cities, 06/2014
WCCO, Channel 4, 04/2015
