Based in beautiful Boise, ID, Io DuPont develops high-end technology products to optimize performance of its intended application.   Our flagship product, Power Cordz, is a synthetic fiber cable system designed to address the problems of steel control cables currently used on the bicycle. Steel cables are prone to stretching, corroding and they carry unnecessary weight.  Years of research, testing and teaming up with the best synthetic fiber experts yielded a superior cable, Power Cordz, a fiber control cord that does not corrode and is 75% lighter than the current standard! Power Cordz are sold worldwide through multiple distribution chains. Io DuPont is currently working on a CVT Transmission that is expected to revolutionize the bicycle and simultaneously impact multiple industries including wind, electric cars, scooters, dam generators amoung several others.

Our People

Anthony J. DuPont - Founder

Tony is both the Founder and President of Io DuPont. Tony has led the organization from its initial concept stage to become the only industry manufacturer and supplier of a revolutionary fiber cable for the bicycle brake and derailleur industry. Power Cordz are distributed by major industry distributors throughout the world. Under Tony’s leadership the company has secured a number of patents on its cable technologies and is currently working on additional technologies applicable in both the bicycle industry and other industries requiring innovative cable systems. Tony earned his Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Idaho. Tony has a history as both an inventor and entrepreneur. Tony’s background includes senior and managing roles with semiconductor companies as well as project managment with major construction companies.

Joe Barr - Business Development

Joe has a history of founding and growing successful companies. During his career he has founded two of his own ventures and has been a significant contributor to the founding, growth and success of numerous others. Joe has been involved at a management level with one Initial Public Offering and four acquisitions by major competitors. He has experience in screening opportunities for the venture capital industry, developing growth strategies, establishing marketing partnerships, securing growth capital from both private and institutional investors and negotiating mergers and acquisitions. Joe founded and managed Microtech Capital Partners in 1977, a firm which served as an outsourced procurement advisory to the banks, brokerage firms and insurance companies in New York City. The company was sold in 1994. Since 1994, Joe has been an advisor to many entrepreneurial companies seeking growth strategies and capital. He received his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York in 1976.

Kate Nelson - Operations Manager

Kate Nelson moved to Idaho twelve years ago and received a BS and MS from the University of Idaho. Kate was a fitness instructor for 10 years in addition to organizing and promoting special events for the University of Idaho Wellness center. Kate also enjoys volunteering with refugee youth in Boise and has coordinated several youth programs in the Boise area. She recently joined the Power Cordz team to manage Operations for the company. Kate is also a member of the marketing team and assists with special event promotions. Kate is a great asset, even if she shows up to work with scraps and scars from bike wrecks, falls during a triathlon, or kayaking. She has natural character that provides the Power Cordz team with a well rounded dynamic. We welcome her to our team.

Philip Vega - Brand Manager

Phil’s life fully revolves around cycling, both work and play. Back country XC, Epic All-Mountain rides, lift assisted DH riding/racing, and dirt jumping in the park is all part of his regular routine. Similar to his varied riding preferences Vega likes to mix it up in the workplace as well. He’s an accomplished bike mechanic, trail builder, event coordinator, cycling instructor, salesman and marketing specialist having served 12 plus years in the bicycle industry and still loving it. Phil honed his mechanic skills working in various bike shops in Nevada and Idaho and had his own specialty repair business. Later he moved on to work for a large player in the bicycle industry where he built his customer service, sales, and marketing skills that he now uses at Power Cordz. Phil is the Power Cordz go-to bike person. He can address your technical questions as well as give you advice on what tire combo to run in the Whistler bike park. When he’s not at work or on his bicycle Phil can be found screwing around on his MX bike, trail running, or sipping beers with friends near a body of water. During the summer he teaches a series Mtb classes and work with children through the Boise Parks & Rec program. He also volunteers a fair amount of time at the Idaho Velo Park (IVCPA) splitting his duties of coordinating events and building jump and berms.