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Rick Smith

Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Director, Axon Enterprise

Search every verified Rick Smith interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Patrick Smith, founder and CEO of Axon Enterprise, discussed the company's second-quarter 2026 earnings, reporting a 35% revenue increase to $904 million and raising guidance. During the call, he highlighted Axon's role in securing airspace over U.S. World Cup host cities and described the company's expansion into AI services, noting that "the cost of an original breakthrough has just collapsed" and that Axon perceives the world through "the largest connected network of sensors in public safety." He also stated that "in public safety, power without trust isn't an opportunity, it's a liability." In earlier remarks from the fourth-quarter 2024 earnings call, Smith reflected on Axon's growth and product development, including the Taser 10 and international expansion. He expressed optimism about federal government opportunities, suggesting Axon could "come out of this with more opportunity" as federal law enforcement evaluates technology investments. Additionally, he commented on challenges in Arizona, saying the state's "political and legal environment" has made it difficult for businesses to invest there, citing a zoning decision setback despite prior approvals.

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