Starting our own business was terrifying. No income and no safety net, while stepping away from friends, colleagues, and clients we'd worked with for years. Suddenly, on our own, facing the reality of sink or swim. But it was time to dive in, and here’s what the past few months have looked like:
Successful Projects:
We kicked things off with a great collaboration with City Year Los Angeles.
Building from Scratch:
We’ve brought on top-tier IT support and hired a brand-new sales team.
Trial and Error:
We created products, scrapped a few, and learned that if it doesn’t excite us, it’s not worth pursuing.
Intentional Growth:
We said “no” to some opportunities and "no" to some people that didn’t align with our vision.
Finding Our Mission:
Reaching out to key players in our industry has been a huge confidence boost, confirming what’s possible when we aim high.
And then we found TacVent, LLC —a product we believe in so much that it’s become our mission to share it with public safety and military personnel in addition to introducing it to football, hockey, and lacrosse coaches and players worldwide.
• Built-In Airflow: Creates a half-inch space between you and your ballistic vest, allowing heat to escape while cooler air flows in.
• Efficient Cooling: Air channels help reduce surface body temp by 14.5°F, keeping you cool under pressure.
• Enhanced Safety & Comfort: Stay cool, stay focused, stay safe.
• Easy Install: Attaches seamlessly to your protective gear with Velcro.
This journey has had its ups and downs, but finding TacVent, LLC has brought new purpose—and we’re just getting started.
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President/Founder at Deflect Tech LLC | State Championship winning coach | Passionate about Protecting athletes
1wdeflecttech.com Please take a look at this website and let me know what you think 🤔 Especially the Testimonials! I, like you am trying to protect the athletes who participate in Collision Sports like Football! The obvious answer is for the athletes in these sports should keep the head out of the collision by leading with their shoulder! My Patented Shoulder Protection Device DBA First Strike Shoulder Shield will will reduce shoulder related injuries by as much as 80% Please reach out and let me know what you think 🤔