{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":" Wall Street To Y'all Street","title":"He Said No to Big Money to Protect Schools Instead | Scott Newman, Founder of Titan Armored Systems","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3695,"description":"What does it take to walk away from money — and build a company to save kids' lives instead?In this episode of Wall Street To Y'all Street, I sit down with Scott Newman, Founder & CEO of Titan Armored System— a company building physical protection technology designed to stop active shooters in schools. Scott breaks down what it really takes to build a mission-driven startup in one of the most emotionally charged markets in America: selling safety to the people responsible for protecting children.This isn't a feel-good story. It's a raw look at the pressure, the setbacks, and the decisions that come with building a company where failure has consequences beyond a balance sheet.In this episode:- Why Scott chose mission over margin — and what it cost him- The brutal reality of selling to schools: budget cycles, bureaucracy, and grief- How Titan Armored System's technology actually works- What investors think when your market is school shootings- The moment Scott knew he was building something that couldn't fail- Lessons from building a company where the stakes are life and deathConnect with Scott on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottroddynewman/ and learn more about Titan Armored Systems at https://www.titan-armored.com/🎙️ABOUT THE HOST: Joseph J. Raetzer, MBA, JD is Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Securities Lawyer (capital raising). He started his career over 20 years ago on Wall Street and he has done over $100+ billion in transactions. He is also a serial entrepreneur with a successful 7-figure exit in under 3 years, which he rolled into a national retail chain and lost it all due to the pandemic. He's had highs, lows, and rebuilt from scratch. He is founder of his corporate M&A and securities law firm Raetzer PLLC. His podcast Wall Street to Y’all Street features real business lessons from seasoned founders, operators and executives. This is not legal advice - always consult with your attorney. Joseph J. Raetzer, MBA, JD is licensed in New...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/75oAuGhq97wpEruFj9zliiV-2tDJa5Hk8v3en-_ksoA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81ZmY1/ZmMzMTQyN2ZlMzIx/ZjkzY2RiNjhmMDEy/Y2Y0Ni5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}