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From aquaculture to semiconductors, European firms are quietly becoming global leaders in innovation, sustainability, and value creation.

In this episode of What Matters Most, Sands Capital Portfolio Manager and Sr. Research Analyst Danielle Menichella discusses the business’ journey from Taser maker to artificial intelligence-powered software developer. 

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FPT has harnessed education to drive Vietnam’s digital transformation and human-capital development.

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Danielle Menichella, Portfolio Manager and Sr. Research Analyst

Revolutionizing Public Safety: The Axon Ecosystem

Revolutionizing Public Safety: The Axon Ecosystem
December 29, 2023

Its mission is simple: protect life, preserve truth, and accelerate justice. As Axon Enterprises innovates to try to achieve that goal, its solutions are rapidly becoming the industry standard. In this episode of What Matters Most, Sands Capital Portfolio Manager and Sr. Research Analyst Danielle Menichella discusses the business’ journey from Taser maker to artificial intelligence-powered software developer. We’re diving deep into how its wide range of technologies work in tandem, what the future of public safety might look like—and why we believe all of this makes the business an attractive investment opportunity.

This episode was first published on December 29, 2023, and was republished on May 29, 2025.

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