Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast

NFL and Light Helmets with CEO Nicholas Esayian and Engineer Kodiak Brush

Dr Reece Granger BSc (Hons), BChiro Episode 115

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Nick is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of success founding and leading innovative marketing and technology companies, with background spaning direct-to-consumer marketing, advanced media analytics, and high-performance sports, bringing a unique blend of business leadership and competitive insight to Light Helmets.

Kodiak is Engineering & Production Manager at Light Helmets, brings more than a decade of experience across engineering, design, manufacturing, and supply chain management. Kodiak leads product development and quality control with a focus on athlete safety and performance.


01:00 - Nicks Journey to CEO of Light Helmets & How Kodiak Got into Engineering and Helmets 

06:30 - Light Helmets and Practical Application

11:10 – Helmet Design, Testing and the ‘Mirror Test’

14:00 – What Are Helmets Trying to Achieve?

19:15 – How Do You Approach Teams Getting Helmets into Circulation?

25:15 – Keeping Up to Date with Research

27:30 – Refurbishment of Helmets

34:00 – Cost Burden and Access to Equipment

38:00 – What Are the NFL Requirements for Helmets?

44:35 - What Should Athletes Look for in A Helmets & Where Can People Find Light helmets?


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