Rick Smith
@AxonRick
Brought TASER to life. Built @Axon. Now reimagining public safety with AI and ambition. Tech meets impact, at scale.
🚀 Latest Boldly Go drop! In Part 2 of our John Oliver rebuttal, Rick & Mike torch the myths about TASER safety, peer-reviewed science 🔬, & real-world use. If you’re about facts over clickbait, hit play and let’s boldly go where evidence leads. 🖖✨ 🎧 Listen now →…
Standing today in Hiroshima, Japan, just 600 meters beneath where the first atomic bomb exploded, was profoundly sobering. Everyone within a mile was instantly incinerated. Yet, the true horror was reserved for those slightly further away—people who suffered unimaginable burns…
Very brave, Team @iamjohnoliver - a copyright strike on our YouTube upload of Episode 11 for using clips to debunk your punchlines. 😂 Facts shouldn’t fear scrutiny. Here's a bootleg copy of our rebuttal here ⬇️ dropbox.com/scl/fi/ucvxblu… #FairUse #FreeSpeech #BoldlyGoPodcast
John Oliver’s taser segment got laughs—not facts. 🎙️ Ep 11 of #BoldlyGo dives into 20 yrs of peer-reviewed data: 4.5 M deployments, zero electrocutions; real risks = falls + fires. Science > satire. Listen & decide ➡️ boldlygopodcast.com #MythBusting #PublicSafety
🚨 New drop: Dr. Jeff Ho is the real-life bridge between the ER and the SWAT stack. We’re talking 2+ decades of human testing, stress physiology, and what really happens when a TASER fires. #BoldlyGo #Axon 🎧 Watch now: youtu.be/_Zp9s1m3ehw?si… 🔥 And this Friday… we go full…
🚨 “Rational sober people generally don’t fight with the police… 80% of these cases involve drugs, extreme alcohol, or mental illness.” — Dr. Mark Kroll on #BoldlyGoPodcast The truth rarely makes headlines—but it matters. 🧠👮♂️ #Axon #Taser #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety…
One of the most fun projects I’ve helped create: the Axon TrainingPod—a portable, self-contained VR training center with five soundproof bays. VR lets you train anywhere, but you still need a dedicated space. This is the fastest, easiest solution. Proud to celebrate our first…
I just heard the news that Fred Smith, legendary founder of @FedEx has passed away. My one meeting with him left a deep impression. He was an amazing human being, and clearly an incredible leader. I’m really disappointed and saddened to see the world has lost this inspirational…
🚀 New @BoldlyGoPodcast just DROPPED! We’re swinging a 🔨 sledgehammer of science at every TASER myth you’ve heard. Join me, @MikeWagers & electrophysiology legend Dr. Mark Kroll break it ALL down—data, safety, future tech. Listen now & get myth-free. 🎧…
Comedian @iamjohnoliver decided to have some fun at my expense—and Axon's. 🎤😄 His parody of me with muppet eyebrows 🥸 definitely hit the mark, but his inflammatory and misleading TASER critiques miss the mark badly and misinform viewers. Tune into our Boldly Go podcast on…
"This should have killed any normal company." Axon survived a billion-dollar short-seller attack—negative press, private investigators, even a mole inside. Instead, it fueled innovation and made us stronger. Stock just hit an all-time high ($788/share, $60B valuation). Full…
Just raced my wife on a @KapaluaZipLine and pulled off an epic come-from-behind win! She might dispute the results, but video doesn’t lie! 😄🏅 #ZiplineVictory #FamilyFun #ComebackKid
Excited to share my podcast BOLDLY GO, now up to episode 7: "The Scrappy IPO Who Could." Co-hosted with former Seattle PD COO Mike Wagers, we dive into entrepreneurship, tech breakthroughs, and tackling tough issues like gun violence and policing controversies. Check it out!…
E-foiling definitely tests your patience at first—it's incredibly frustrating as you're getting started. But once you find your balance, it feels like pure magic—like flying over the water. I'm finally getting the hang of it. Persistence pays off! #eFoil #FlyingOverWater
Just attended the incredible #AxonTechSummit in Madrid! The team’s execution was next-level—showcasing #Fusus integrating #drones, body cams, vehicle cams, and stationary cams, ending with a live #Taser deployment. Mind-blowing tech in action. #PublicSafety #Innovation #Axon…
By party and by politics, Scottsdale supports by a landslide in every category. Thank you Scottsdale, we are going to build something wonderful together.
Some are claiming Scottsdale residents are against the Axon Campus. Facts say otherwise. Independent polling group CYGNAL asked 415 random Scottsdale residents whether they support legislation to allow these types of campuses. 60% in favor, 27% against. In politics, 55/45 is a…
Today marks a defining moment for Axon, for Scottsdale, and for the state of Arizona. I am incredibly grateful to Gov. Katie Hobbs for signing SB1543 into law, and to the many Arizona legislators, business leaders, and community members who stood behind this important measure.…
Over the past several weeks, I’ve been incredibly moved by the overwhelming support from people across Arizona who believe in Axon’s future here. It’s clear that this isn’t just about one company—it’s about standing up for innovation, job creation, and economic growth in our…
