In this special solo episode, Jason Cavness shares the full story behind his journey — from dropping out of high school to serving 25 years in the U.S. Army, and ultimately becoming a founder building an AI-powered HR platform for small businesses.
Jason walks through the lessons that shaped him as a leader, the transition from military life to entrepreneurship, and the creation of CavnessHR — a company built to save time and money for businesses with 49 or fewer employees through automation and a dedicated HR Business Partner.
He also explores how his partnerships with TechBank and Earth VC in Vietnam are expanding the company's impact internationally, and how initiatives like the Builders Club, Wefunder campaign, and The Jason Cavness Experience podcast all work together to amplify the CavnessHR mission.
This episode is both a reflection on leadership and a roadmap for founders navigating uncertainty, growth, and purpose.
Key Topics Covered
• Jason's journey from high school dropout to Army officer
• Leadership lessons from 25 years in the U.S. Army
• Transitioning from military service to tech entrepreneurship
• The vision behind CavnessHR and empowering small business owners
• Strategic partnerships with TechBank and Earth VC in Vietnam
• Building community through the CavnessHR Builders Club
• Fundraising insights from the ongoing Wefunder campaign
• How the podcast became a storytelling engine for CavnessHR
• The future of HR automation and AI for SMBs
Links & Resources
🚀 Wefunder Campaign → https://wefunder.com/cavnesshr
🎧 The Jason Cavness Experience → https://www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com
📚 Free eBooks → https://www.buildcavnesshr.com/ebooks
👥 Join the Builders Club → https://www.buildcavnesshr.com
About the Host
Jason Cavness is a tattooed INFJ, Retired U.S. Army Officer, and founder of CavnessHR, an AI-native HR platform built for small businesses with 49 or fewer employees.
Through The Jason Cavness Experience, he spotlights founders, investors, and innovators shaping the future of work and technology — all while building a global bridge between the U.S. and Vietnam startup ecosystems.
His motto: Be Great Every Day.
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