Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Defend Your Head, based in Chester Springs, PA, has created the ProCap, a patented soft shell protective helmet designed to enhance the safety of existing sports helmets and mitigate head injuries. Unlike traditional helmet advancements that focus on internal padding, the ProCap works in conjunction with current helmets, providing superior protection through its unique design and technology. Independent lab tests demonstrate its effectiveness in absorbing and dissipating energy, reducing impact speed, and deflecting glancing blows, thereby significantly lowering the risk of sports-related injuries. The ProCap is customizable in color, decal-friendly, and resistant to both heat and cold. Founded from a company supported by private investors and physicians, Defend Your Head merged with the original firm in 2013 to further develop its product and acquire an additional patent. The leadership team includes John Roman, a former NFL player with extensive experience in finance, Frank Lytle, an expert in product design and manufacturing, and Greg Lewis, who brings a background in sales and marketing across various industries. The company plans to launch its product in late summer.

Defend Your Head, based in Chester Springs, PA, has created the ProCap, a patented soft shell protective helmet designed to enhance the safety of existing sports helmets and mitigate head injuries. Unlike traditional helmet advancements that focus on internal padding, the ProCap works in conjunction with current helmets, providing superior protection through its unique design and technology. Independent lab tests demonstrate its effectiveness in absorbing and dissipating energy, reducing impact speed, and deflecting glancing blows, thereby significantly lowering the risk of sports-related injuries. The ProCap is customizable in color, decal-friendly, and resistant to both heat and cold. Founded from a company supported by private investors and physicians, Defend Your Head merged with the original firm in 2013 to further develop its product and acquire an additional patent. The leadership team includes John Roman, a former NFL player with extensive experience in finance, Frank Lytle, an expert in product design and manufacturing, and Greg Lewis, who brings a background in sales and marketing across various industries. The company plans to launch its product in late summer.

Larger Than Life Prints, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializes in providing a platform for users to create, purchase, and sell large-format repositionable wall graphics. Founded in 2008, the company offers premium wall graphics printed on demand using eco-solvent digital inks on high-quality self-adhesive fabric paper. These graphics can adhere to various surfaces, including walls, windows, and ceilings, and can be removed and re-hung multiple times without damage. Larger Than Life Prints caters to a diverse clientele, including artists, designers, and brands, and offers a wide range of themes such as animals, art, entertainment, and sports. The company also collaborates with partners in the entertainment, retail, and fashion industries to provide branded wall graphic catalogs. Custom and catalog orders are typically printed and shipped within 48 hours, ensuring a quick turnaround for customers.