Safety Shot Appoints BONK Core Contributor Mitchell Rudy (Nom) to Board of Directors
Safety Shot (Nasdaq: SHOT) announced the appointment of Mitchell Rudy (Nom), a BONK core contributor, to its Board of Directors, following Dave Long's resignation. This strategic move aligns with the company's evolution towards bridging traditional public markets and the digital asset ecosystem.
Rudy, who has been active in the Solana ecosystem since 2021 and became a BONK core contributor in 2022, brings expertise in Natural Language Processing and Robot Process Automation. The appointment represents Safety Shot's commitment to developing new revenue streams and strengthening its position in the digital asset space.
Safety Shot (Nasdaq: SHOT) ha annunciato la nomina di Mitchell Rudy (Nom), contributore core di BONK, nel proprio Consiglio di Amministrazione, a seguito delle dimissioni di Dave Long. Questa mossa strategica è in linea con l'evoluzione dell'azienda verso il collegamento tra i mercati pubblici tradizionali e l'ecosistema degli asset digitali.
Rudy, attivo nell'ecosistema Solana dal 2021 e diventato contributore core di BONK nel 2022, apporta competenze in Natural Language Processing e Robot Process Automation. La nomina sottolinea l'impegno di Safety Shot nello sviluppo di nuove fonti di ricavo e nel rafforzamento della propria posizione nel settore degli asset digitali.
Safety Shot (Nasdaq: SHOT) anunció el nombramiento de Mitchell Rudy (Nom), contribuyente principal de BONK, en su Junta Directiva, tras la renuncia de Dave Long. Esta decisión estratégica se alinea con la evolución de la compañía hacia la conexión entre los mercados públicos tradicionales y el ecosistema de activos digitales.
Rudy, activo en el ecosistema Solana desde 2021 y convertido en contribuyente principal de BONK en 2022, aporta experiencia en procesamiento de lenguaje natural y automatización de procesos robóticos. El nombramiento refleja el compromiso de Safety Shot con el desarrollo de nuevas fuentes de ingresos y el fortalecimiento de su posición en el espacio de los activos digitales.
Safety Shot (나스닥: SHOT)은 Dave Long의 사임에 따라 BONK 핵심 기여자 Mitchell Rudy (Nom)를 이사회에 선임했다고 발표했습니다. 이번 전략적 결정은 전통적인 공개 시장과 디지털 자산 생태계를 연결하려는 회사의 진화 방향과 일치합니다.
Rudy는 2021년부터 Solana 생태계에서 활동했으며 2022년에 BONK 핵심 기여자가 되었고, 자연어 처리(NLP)와 로봇 프로세스 자동화(RPA) 분야의 전문 지식을 제공합니다. 이번 선임은 새로운 수익원 개발과 디지털 자산 분야에서의 입지 강화를 향한 Safety Shot의 의지를 보여줍니다.
Safety Shot (Nasdaq: SHOT) a annoncé la nomination de Mitchell Rudy (Nom), contributeur principal de BONK, au sein de son conseil d'administration, suite à la démission de Dave Long. Cette décision stratégique s'inscrit dans l'évolution de l'entreprise visant à rapprocher les marchés publics traditionnels et l'écosystème des actifs numériques.
Rudy, actif dans l'écosystème Solana depuis 2021 et devenu contributeur principal de BONK en 2022, apporte une expertise en traitement automatique du langage naturel et en automatisation des processus robotiques. Cette nomination reflète l'engagement de Safety Shot à développer de nouvelles sources de revenus et à renforcer sa position dans le domaine des actifs numériques.
Safety Shot (Nasdaq: SHOT) gab die Ernennung von Mitchell Rudy (Nom), einem Kern‑Contributor von BONK, in seinen Vorstand bekannt, nachdem Dave Long zurückgetreten war. Dieser strategische Schritt steht im Einklang mit der Weiterentwicklung des Unternehmens, traditionelle öffentliche Märkte mit dem digitalen Asset‑Ökosystem zu verbinden.
Rudy, der seit 2021 im Solana‑Ökosystem aktiv ist und 2022 BONK‑Core‑Contributor wurde, bringt Fachwissen in Natural Language Processing und Robotic Process Automation mit. Die Ernennung unterstreicht Safety Shots Engagement, neue Umsatzquellen zu entwickeln und die Position im Bereich digitaler Assets zu stärken.
- Strategic addition of BONK core contributor to strengthen digital asset expertise
- Potential for new revenue streams through digital asset ecosystem integration
- Enhanced governance alignment with new strategic direction
- Departure of existing board member Dave Long
- Significant strategic shift may carry execution risks
- Early stage of digital asset integration strategy
Transition Marks Next Phase in Company’s Strategic Integration with the Digital Asset Ecosystem
SCOTTSDALE, AZ, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Safety Shot, Inc. (Nasdaq: SHOT), a company evolving to bridge the gap between traditional public markets and the digital asset ecosystem, today announced the appointment of BONK core founder Mitchell Rudy (a.k.a. “Nom”) to its Board of Directors. Mr. Rudy’s appointment follows the resignation of Dave Long, who is stepping down from the board.
The appointment of Mr. Rudy, a key figure in the BONK ecosystem, aligns the Company’s governance directly with its new strategic focus on building a premier, publicly-traded vehicle for digital assets.
“We are thrilled to welcome Nom to our Board of Directors. His deep, native expertise in the Solana ecosystem and his focus on the institutional growth of BONK are invaluable as we execute on our new strategy,” said Jarrett Boon, CEO of Safety Shot. “I also want to extend our deepest gratitude to Dave Long for his dedicated service and significant contributions. His guidance has been instrumental in bringing Safety Shot to this exciting inflection point, and we wish him the very best in his future endeavors.”
Mr. Rudy has been an active developer and contributor in the Solana ecosystem since 2021. With a background as a traditional software developer focused on Natural Language Processing and Robot Process Automation, he became a core contributor to the BONK project in 2022. His current focus is on the evolving regulatory and institutional aspects of the BONK ecosystem.
“I am excited to join the Safety Shot board at this pivotal moment,” said Mr. Rudy. “We are building a first-of-its-kind bridge between the public markets and the vibrant BONK ecosystem, and I look forward to creating new revenue streams designed to support the Company's balance sheet as it continues its growth in this new direction. I also want to thank Dave Long for his foundational work on the board; I am honored to help build upon the legacy he helped create.”
About Safety Shot, Inc. Safety Shot, Inc. (Nasdaq: SHOT), is a company evolving to bridge the gap between traditional public markets and the digital asset ecosystem. Following its strategic integration with letsBONK.fun, the Company is executing a new strategy focused on acquiring revenue-generating assets within the DeFi space to build a robust treasury of digital assets. The company’s beverage division holds the patented Safety Shot beverage, designed to rapidly reduce blood alcohol content as well as Yerbaé’s plant-based, energy beverage.
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Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of the Company’s control, and actual results could differ materially. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, the performance of BONK tokens, the successful integration and operational success with letsBONK.fun, the ability to execute on the Company’s treasury strategy, and other risks detailed in Safety Shot’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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