RapidDeploy: At the Forefront of NextGen 911
Baird's GovTech Speaker Series
Jeremy Fiser, Managing Director in Baird’s Global Software Group, and one of the leaders of Baird’s GovTech franchise, recently sat down with Steve Raucher, Co-Founder & CEO of RapidDeploy, to kickoff Baird’s GovTech & Public Safety Software Speaker Series.
Founded in 2016, RapidDeploy provides field responders and 911 agencies with next generation technology solutions and intelligent mission critical data for emergency response. RapidDeploy modernizes 911 with resilient and impactful next gen mapping and analytics that support public safety from communication centers to the field. Through the Company’s seamless platform, RapidDeploy can enable a unified emergency response workflow that allows emergency professionals to intake, triage, resolve and analyze emergency events.
Since the beginning of the company’s founding, Steve has been an advocate for public safety and an evangelist for the power that next gen 911 can bring to our communities. Through this interview, he shares his perspectives on the next gen 911 market, where we are and where we are going.
Discussion Topics:
- :30 – Meet Steve Raucher, Founder & CEO
- 3:30 – Overview: Understanding the power of RapidDeploy’s three solutions: Radius Mapping, Lightning and Eclipse Analytics
- 8:50 – What is Next Generation 911 and how does it differ from older versions?
- 12:20 – Where are we with adoption of Next Generation 911?
- 20:30 – Mobile App for First Responders: Understanding the impact of RapidDeploy’s Lightning App
- 24:45 – Steve share’s his current favorite song choice to wrap up the interview
Baird’s GovTech Investment Banking Team
Baird’s GovTech team has been one of the most active advisors across the market and covers the full spectrum of levels of government (Federal, State and Local) and the full breadth of capabilities (including public safety and public admin functions). Connect with our team at GovTech@rwbaird.com to further discuss these topics and opportunities in the sector.
