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Boldly Go Episode 13: Surviving TASER's Most Tumultuous Year

Axon Founder and CEO, Rick Smith and former Seattle Police Department COO, Mike Wagers

Episode Thirteen: Surviving TASER's Most Tumultuous Year

Episode synopsis

Rick and Mike rewind to 2005, the year Axon (formerly TASER International) faced its toughest battles yet—SEC investigations, internal betrayal, patent controversies, and relentless media scrutiny. Recorded from picturesque locations in Maui and North Carolina, this episode dives deep into the resilience and grit that kept the company alive amidst chaos, highlighting crucial leadership lessons from one of Axon's most turbulent chapters.

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Boldly Go is the podcast where big ideas meet the future of public safety. Hosted by Axon Founder and CEO Rick Smith and former Seattle PD COO Mike Wagers, each episode explores the transformative tech, visionary leaders, and pioneering ventures shaping tomorrow. Hear unfiltered conversations with the innovators redefining what’s possible—because the future doesn’t wait.

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