Taser CEO: Our idea has always been to create an alternative to firearms for self-defense. We originally were going to talk about just cutting police shootings in half, but then we had discussions with police unions and others who would say, hey, this is a good goal that's kind of inclusive of all stakeholders. To get to 70% we need drones and robotics in addition to handheld weapons. And so it's taken us 30 years to get to this point where we're about at parity.
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:
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05:35 | The Story That Began Axon's Journey.
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22:47 | Creating A Weapon That Police Want To Choose Over A Firearm.
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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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