The Importance of Moonshots in Recruiting

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Rick Smith CEO of Axon helping to cut gun violence in the public sector and hopefully eventually around the world. Rick: I don't think people realize the value that moonshots can have on the perceived value of your company both to investors and to your employees. And success pal countless lives will be saved, it's a beautiful moonshot grateful for you.

In this episode, Peter and Rick discuss Rick’s Moonshot of cutting gun-related deaths between police and the public by 50% in 10 years and his company, Axon.

You will learn about:

05:35 | The Story That Began Axon's Journey.
22:47 | Creating A Weapon That Police Want To Choose Over A Firearm.
56:22 | Are Tasers & Electricity Really The Best Non-Lethal Options?

Rick Smith, CEO of Axon Enterprise, founded the company in 1993 with a mission to protect life and render bullets obsolete. His dedication to public safety has led Axon to pioneer TASER energy weapons, revolutionize the body camera industry, and develop the world's leading digital evidence management platform.

> Learn about Axon.

> Learn about his Moonshot.

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