The Jason Cavness Experience

Innovative Entrepreneurship and AI Trends: Insights with Taylor Rae

 In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, host Jason Cavness sits down with Taylor Rae. A dynamic entrepreneur, marketer, and founder of multiple ventures including Rae Enterprise and The Success Club App. Taylor shares her journey from college student to business leader, diving deep into geofencing, programmatic display advertising, and building an app tha...

From the Army to AI: Building CavnessHR and Bridging Tech Between the U.S. and Vietnam

Episode Summary: In this solo episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, host Jason Cavness takes listeners through his personal and professional journey. From dropping out of high school to serving 25 years in the U.S. Army, and eventually diving headfirst into the world of tech startups.

Jason opens up about the lessons learned in leadership, per...

🎤 About Lee Lee Kindell, founder of MOTO Pizza in Seattle, built a thriving Detroit-style pizza chain from an unexpected start . Originally planning a post-hostel retirement project, the pandemic accelerated his pizza venture, focusing on handcrafted, Detroit-style pizzas with unique toppings reflecting local Northwest and Filipino influences. Kindell's commitment to quality is reflected in the use of a 120-year-old sourdough star...

This episode features an in-depth conversation with Scott Alldridge Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO), CISSP, AI MS Certified, ITIL Expert, Harvard Certified in Technology and Privacy, and CEO of IP Services.

With 30+ years of experience in IT management and cybersecurity, Scott has become a global thought leader in modern security strategies. From starting in tech at 19 to building a su...

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Sponsored by Sentry Computing
Keeping the technology essential to your business safe and performing optimally can be challenging!
With Sentry Computing — the IT partner of choice for businesses of all sizes — you get thoughtful human interaction and innovative professional IT service...

About Jason Cavness Jason Cavness is a tattooed INFJ, retired U.S. Army officer (25 years of service), and a relentless builder of businesses and communities. He's the CEO/Founder of CavnessHR, where he helps U.S. small businesses (49 or fewer employees) save time and money by automating HR through a tech platform backed by a dedicated HR Business Partner.

Jason also hosts The Jason Cavness Experience, a top 2.5% global podcast and...

🎙 The Jason Cavness Experience – Guest: Dr. Ryan James, CEO & Founder of Dopl Technologies

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Guest: Joseph Casebeer – Founder & CEO, Takamori Robot

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Keeping your business technology safe and running at its best can be challenging.

Robert Masse is the founder of Astrolabe Analytics, a battery software startup improving safety and extending the lifespan of battery-powered fleets. Backed by grants and contracts from the U.S. Air Force and National Science Foundation, Astrolabe's work bridges cutting-edge res...

We showcased 15 live startup demos, heard a powerful keynote from Kevin Goldsmith and I shared how CavnessHR is building the future of HR for small businesses.

💡 What's Inside This Episode

Live demos Kevin Goldsmith's keynote on startup systems and HR innovation 

How CavnessHR is solving HR for companies with under 50 employees

Interviews with founders

Behind-the-scenes moments

Judges' feedback, contest winner announcement, and cl...

Bridge Jackson is the Founder and CEO of OUInvest.ai, a bold and inclusive fintech platform helping African American women and LGBTQ+ communities build generational wealth through identity-centered investing. With a background in finance, culture, and equity, Bridge is redefining what it means to invest—with authenticity, accessibility, and unapologetic emp...

Alvaro Jimenez Jimenez is a global finance and tech leader whose career spans banking, private equity, blockchain, venture capital, and technology services. As Co-Founder of SELLNET.ai, he's helping companies navigate digital transformation through a curated network of over 400 tech and telecom providers. In this episode, Alvaro shares insights on leadership, innovation, and living meaningfully wh...

Cleo Escarez is the founder of Redyoos, a company reimagining jewelry production through clean tech and circular economy principles. With past leadership roles at Starbucks, Williams Sonoma, and Gap Inc., and as former COO of Boma Jewelry, Cleo has dedicated her career to building ethical, sustainable operations that reduce waste and empower responsible consumption across fashion and manufacturing...

Bianca Penuelas is a founder, operations strategist, and business transition expert who helps companies build the systems they need to grow, scale, or sell. With experience spanning tech and food startups, she's mastered the art of balancing structure with flexibility. In this episode, Bianca shares how operational excellence, leadership, and process design create sustainable companies ready for a...

Branden Doyle, Founder and CEO of Violett, is reimagining what clean air means for workplaces, schools, and homes. With roots in nuclear engineering and a passion for innovation, Branden turned science into scalable solutions for air purification and pathogen detection. His journey shows how real entrepreneurs bridge disciplines — from engineering labs to startup launchpads.

Francisca "Kika" Escobar Bascur is redefining how brands grow across borders. As founder of The Kickass Company and Sell With Kika, she's helped more than 250,000 entrepreneurs master eCommerce, scale through Shopify, and expand into international markets. From Santiago to Seattle, Kika's story shows that scaling isn't just about metrics — it's about connection, courage, and customer understanding...

Cody Brown, CEO of Security Research Group and former Navy Cyber Operations Specialist, brings over a decade of experience in offensive cyber operations, national defense, and enterprise security. From U.S. Cyber Command to startup leadership, Cody breaks down how modern cyber threats work, what's hype versus reality in AI security, and why every business — large or small — needs a defense mindset...

Syed K. Jamal is a founder, filmmaker, and Ford Fellow measuring what matters in education and the creative economy. From Tacoma–Kochi cross-cultural partnerships to mentoring global youth, Syed shows how storytelling, social capital, and community networks unlock smarter career paths and civic impact. This conversation maps a practical path from inspiration to measurable outcomes.

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