A look into Vaikobi with CEO and founder Pat Langley

We need high visibility PFDs, Helmets and bump caps, we need UV-Shirts, Rashies and Key-Locks, we need, what Pat and Vaikobi produce. In this episode, we looked behind the scenes and got to know Pat and Vaikobi from another perspective.

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Chapters

00:00 The Birth of Vaikobi and Its Mission

12:03 Safety and Technical Gear for Water Sports

17:46 Product Development and Market Adaptation

24:19 Legal Considerations in Safety Gear Manufacturing

27:23 Global Perspectives on Foiling Gear Development

30:05 Technical Clothing for Extreme Conditions

33:29 Managing Product Range and Business Growth

35:42 Work-Life Balance in a Thriving Business