In the inaugural episode of Boldly Go, co-hosts Rick Smith and Mike Wagers dive into the origins of TASER technology—from how the device got its name to the (many) failures that preceded Rick’s eventual success scaling a TASER energy weapon business in the late 1990s. 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.Learn more at <a href="http://axon.com" target="_blank">axon.com</a> FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/axon-protect-life" target="_blank">linkedin.com/company/axon-protect-life</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/axon.enterprise/?hl=en" target="_blank">instagram.com/boldlygopodcast</a> X: <a href="https://x.com/axon_us" target="_blank">x.com/boldlygopodcast</a>

Episode 1: THE FIRST RISK