Dr. Lonnie Johnson, the legendary inventor behind the Super Soaker and 140+ patents, shares the raw, untold story of turning backyard experiments into billion-dollar innovations. In this conversation with Dr. Rodney Sampson, Dr. Johnson reflects on the obstacles he faced as a Black engineer in America, how he built a global empire from a simple water gun, and why resilience and reinvention are the ultimate keys to success.
This is more than a story of innovation—it’s a blueprint for anyone determined to turn a spark of an idea into a world-changing legacy.