- Axon CEO Rick Smith topped the highest-paid CEOs list, reportedly raking in $165 million through stock incentives at his company, selling Tasers, security cameras, drones, and VR training. Smith became a billionaire last year due to his compensation package, boasting a net worth of $2.5 billion. But the tragic backstory behind his $17 billion company, which has driven its business ethos, may be partly false.
When imagining the highest paid CEOs, one might guess Jensen Huang leading Nvidia’s breakout success, or Elon Musk helming his multiple tech successes. But the top executive taking home the bacon is the boss of Tasers.
