In this episode of The Logan Bartlett Show, Logan interviews Rick Smith, the founder and CEO of Axon, a nearly $50 billion public company known for products like the TASER, body cameras, and AI solutions for law enforcement. Rick discusses Axon's mission to reduce violence through technology, the evolution of their product line, and the challenges of transitioning from a hardware-focused company to a hardware, software, and AI-driven business. He shares insights on taking Axon public early, navigating cultural shifts within the company, and dealing with short seller attacks. The conversation also explores the impact of events like Ferguson on the adoption of body cameras, the role of AI in modern policing, and Axon's future plans, including a return to the consumer market with non-lethal self-defense technology.
