"It's time for the next chapter of my life. Lithium-ion batteries power the modern world but they carry a fire risk that current suppression technology was never designed to solve. We're building safety infrastructure specifically for that problem. This mission will save lives and protect critical infrastructure as battery technology continues to scale. I can't ask the people who believe in this mission to go all in if I'm not willing to do the same."
"A 2023 Boston University study found that 91.7% of nearly 400 post-mortem brains of former NFL players contained CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease caused by repeated head trauma. This condition is linked to dementia, cognitive decline and increased suicide risk."
Bryce Huff, a 27-year-old San Francisco 49ers defensive end, retired after six seasons and $40.5 million in earnings to focus on Naberstone, a company he founded with his brother to prevent lithium-ion battery fires. This follows Drew Dalman's retirement at 27 from the Chicago Bears with two years remaining on his contract. Huff emphasized his commitment to the safety mission, stating he cannot ask others to invest fully if he won't do the same. Beyond business pursuits, early retirement allows players to avoid repeated head trauma linked to chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a neurodegenerative disease affecting 91.7% of studied former NFL players' brains and associated with dementia, cognitive decline, and increased suicide risk.
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