We’re excited to share that LIGHT Helmets CEO Nick Esayian was recently featured on the Tools, Talents & Techniques podcast hosted by Dustin Sutton, a show that uncovers raw stories of innovation, leadership, and impact across sports, entrepreneurship, and beyond.
In Episode 75, The CEO Driving Change in Athlete Safety, Nick sits down with Dustin to talk about what it really takes to shake up an industry that’s long resisted change. From racing on the track to building one of the most advanced football helmets on the field, Nick opens up about the journey that brought LIGHT Helmets from bold vision to #1-rated helmet by Virginia Tech.
🎙️ “We weren’t just looking to build a helmet — we were trying to redefine what safety and performance mean for athletes.” – Nick Esayian
What You'll Learn:
- How military roots and motorsports discipline shaped Nick’s leadership style
- Why setbacks often teach more than success — and how to use them to fuel progress
- The role of innovation in protecting future generations of athletes
- How LIGHT Helmets is bringing top NFL minds, engineers, and retired players together to change the game