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Nicholas Esayian

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Chief Executive Officer at LIGHT Helmets
📍 Carlsbad, California, United States

Nicholas Esayian is the CEO and founder of LIGHT Helmets, a company that leverages advanced materials from military aviation and professional auto racing to create top-rated, lightweight sports helmets. A former professional race car driver with a USAC Pro Racing License and an MBA, he is described by peers as "extremely creative".

Outside of his entrepreneurial ventures, Nicholas is an avid supporter of military families through the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. His diverse interests include auto racing, holding various firearm licenses, and previously serving for ten years in the San Diego Sheriffs Department’s Search and Rescue unit.

He was named the 247th Honorary Frogman by the United States Navy for his significant support of maritime commandos.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Carlsbad, California, United States
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Priorities

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Helmet Safety
His company, LIGHT Helmets, focuses on creating the highest-rated and lightest football helmets to improve player safety and performance, using materials from military and auto racing applications.
Advanced Materials
He frequently speaks about using materials like Kevlar and Armor Foam, transitioned from military and Formula 1 applications, to revolutionize sports protective gear.
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Career

Work history

9-2018
Chief Executive Officer
LIGHT Helmets
9-2018
CEO and Founder
LIGHT Helmets
1-2015
Founder / Board Member
Direct Path, LLC (Sound In)
11-2015 - 5-2022
Founder / Managing Partner
TravelClean
11-2015 - 5-2022
Founder / Board Member
TravelClean
In the press

Media appearances

Nick Esayian - CEO of LIGHT Helmets | D2C & Future of Sports (including NILs impact, politics in helmets, lighter protective headwear, GTM for complex products). Featured in Spotify (Podcast)
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Nicholas Esayian, CEO of LIGHT Helmets – Legends N Leaders (Building the Future of Athlete Safety). Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Education
2003 - 2005
MBA
University of Redlands
1985 - 1990
BBA
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
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