Innovative Lives: Shawn Springs | Smithsonian National Museum of American History

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Join Shawn Springs, the CEO and Founder of Windpact, at the upcoming Innovative Lives event in Washington. Shawn, a former NFL player, has brought his passion for safety technology from the football field to the forefront of innovation. Through his company Windpact, located in Northern Virginia, Shawn has revolutionized helmet technology to protect athletes and improve safety in various industries. With 13 seasons in the NFL, Shawn's personal experiences and a life-altering car crash motivated him to explore new ways to enhance car safety technologies for athletes. Collaborating with car seat manufacturers, he adapted and improved the Safety 1st foam prototype used in child car seats into the groundbreaking Crash Cloud technology for helmets. This innovative solution absorbs collision energy, safeguarding the brain and reducing the risk of severe injuries. Windpact's pioneering technology has found applications not only in sports but also in the military, construction, and automotive sectors. By attending the Innovative Lives event, you can gain insights from Shawn Springs himself. Discover the inspirations behind his work, his personal invention processes, and the challenges he faced on his journey to success. Join us at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History on March 27, 2024, for this exciting event. Admission is free, so don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most ingenious minds in the field of safety technology. Let Shawn Springs' story inspire you to pursue your own ideas and embrace the transformative power of innovation.