The O2X Tactical Performance Podcast: Episode 48 – Bear Handlon
Bear Handlon is the CEO and founder of Born Primitive, an apparel company made for athletes of all sizes and skill levels designed to perform in those critical moments of mental and physical distress. Their apparel is developed and tested ...
Bear Handlon is the CEO and founder of Born Primitive, an apparel company made for athletes of all sizes and skill levels designed to perform in those critical moments of mental and physical distress. Their apparel is developed and tested by athletes to ensure it has only the highest quality, comfort, and functionality
Prior to starting Born Primitive, he played middle linebacker at Yale University and worked on Red Bull’s marketing team for 4 years
As a way to prepare for the military, he ended up competing at the CrossFit Games in 2013 just 9 months after taking up the sport
In 2014, at the same time he started Born Primitive, he attended Officer Candidate School with the Navy and became a commissioned officer. He served for just under 8 years and got out last month
Born Primitive has since doubled every year since inception
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O2X Human Performance provides comprehensive, science-backed programs to hundreds of public safety departments, federal agencies, and the military. O2X works with clients to elevate culture, improve mental and physical wellbeing, support healthy lifestyles, and reduce healthcare costs associated with injuries and illnesses. Driven by results and cutting edge research, O2X programs are designed and delivered by a team of Special Operations veterans, high level athletes, and hundreds of leading experts in their respective fields of human performance.
