Author: Jed Morley from ValiantCEO
Mark Clayton, a former NFL wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens and St. Louis Rams after a successful college football career at Oklahoma University, transitioned to entrepreneurship after retiring in 2013 due to injury. In 2022, he founded LIVV Audio, a consumer electronics company specializing in high-quality audio products, inspired by his own struggles as an athlete to find suitable headphones. Their flagship product, LIVV Pro Headphones, features a patented ergonomic headband design for a secure and comfortable fit, 40mm precision dynamic drivers, Active Noise Cancellation, 50-hour battery life, and water resistance. Clayton also established MyChristianT (MCT), a Christian-based clothing line. He is married to Elizabeth, a Navy combat veteran, and has four children. In an interview with ValiantCEO Magazine, Clayton discussed the inspiration behind LIVV Audio, emphasizing its focus on creating over-ear headphones for active use. He highlighted biometrics as a key emerging technology trend and pointed to the unique ergonomic headband design of the LIVV Pro Headphones as a technological breakthrough for his company. Clayton also shared his iterative approach to innovation, the mechanical design challenges faced, and his inclusive approach to fostering a culture of innovation within his organization.
The article discussed about Mark's thoughts on the technology trends in the coming years, LIVV Audio's potential to reshape the industry and more. You may read the entire article through ValiantCEO's website here.