Moonshots with Peter Diamandis

Stopping Police Shootings with Revolutionary Tech w/ Rick Smith | EP #43

May 11, 2023

Rick Smith, CEO of Axon Enterprise, founded the company to protect life and make bullets obsolete. He shares his bold mission to cut gun-related deaths involving police by 50% in a decade through innovative, non-lethal technologies like TASERs. Smith discusses the trials of developing these alternatives, the evolution of law enforcement tools, and the psychological impacts on officers. He emphasizes the importance of data-driven strategies, ethical considerations in policing, and the transformative potential of technology to improve community safety.

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Intro

3min

Innovating Non-Lethal Alternatives

10min

The Intersection of Health and Passionate Entrepreneurship

4min

Revolutionizing Law Enforcement with Non-Lethal Technology

23min

Challenges and Innovations in Revolutionary Technology

4min

Navigating Challenges in Tech Leadership

8min

Revolutionizing Personal Safety with Technology

4min

Innovations in School Safety: Balancing Technology and Trust

11min

Innovative Strategies for Reducing Police Shootings

3min

10.

Data-Driven Approach to Reducing Police Shootings and Enhancing Gun Ownership Experience

2min

11.

Shifting the Narrative in Policing and Authentic Entrepreneurship

2min

12.

The Transformative Power of Moonshots in Recruitment and Company Culture

3min

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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