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The Jason Cavness Experience
by Jason Cavness
The Jason Cavness Experience is where I talk to entrepreneurs and other interesting people.
Episodes
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Barbara Kvelstein Investigates Child Traffickers While Running A Med Spa
Barbara Kvelstein had one facial in her entire life before she bought a medical aesthetics clinic. No aesthetics background, no nurse practitioner license, no industry experience. Just a business she found on LoopNet and a willingness to learn on the way. Barbara is the founder of Nordic Clinic…
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Dr. Dave Hester on AI Governance, Consciousness, and Why We're Not Ready for What's Coming
We're building artificial intelligence the way we built nuclear weapons, without the wisdom to manage it. Neuroscientist and AI ethics advisor Dr. Dave Hester argues that regulation isn't coming from Congress; it's coming from you, your company, and the engineers who know the real risks. If the...
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How a Gold Star Military Spouse Built a 3D Printing Company Around Real Math
Paula Thomas left Amazon after 14 years as a software engineer. She's now running Viter Manufacturing—a 3D printing company focused on custom retail displays. But she's not a typical startup founder. She's a Gold Star military spouse, which means her husband died in service. Her approach to...
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20 And Building A Brand — Chancy Williams
Chancy Williams didn't know the difference between GSM and cotton blend six months ago. Now he's running his own streetwear brand, Majority, funded entirely out of a 9-to-5 job and a college class schedule. Chancy is 20, a double major in international business and marketing, and the son of one…
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How He's Taking On a $2 Billion Software Giant — Keith McCall
Keith McCall is building a company that watches the Earth from above. Omniris pulls imagery from drones, satellites, and IoT sensors, overlays it on a map, and adds the one thing that makes data powerful time. Capture the same field or cell tower ten times across a year and you get a living...
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Why Local Government Stops Improving — Brien Kennedy
Most elected officials face voters. Many local officials never face an opponent. Brien Kennedy left a career scaling e-commerce businesses at Amazon, Microsoft, Nuun Hydration, and SmartyPants Vitamins to work inside the Kitsap County Superior Court. What he saw was a system that people depend on...
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Culture Is a Business Advantage Suleiny Altamirano
Preserving culture requires more than celebrating it. The traditions also need customers, economic opportunity, and a path to the next generation. Suleiny Altamirano, founder and CEO of Tizana Mexicana, shares how moving from Guerrero, Mexico, to Seattle inspired her to build a bridge between...
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Why Most Influencer Marketing Fails with Alex Shebar
Most brands do not have an influencer problem. They have a strategy problem. Alex Shebar, founder of NYC Social Club, explains why generic campaigns, rigid scripts, and oversized creator lists fail to generate meaningful results. He breaks down how brands can find creators who match their…
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Why Encryption Fails Under Pressure with Josh Thomas
The strongest encryption in the world cannot protect you when someone can force you to unlock your phone. Josh Thomas, founder of Deniable, explains why conventional mobile security ignores coercion and how plausible deniability changes the equation. He also shares a hard-earned rule for…
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From Army Veteran to AI Sales Leader with Ben King
Ben King spent six years in the Army before starting over in the startup world as a Sales Development Representative. He brought discipline, leadership, and resilience, but still had to learn a new industry, prove himself in a new environment, and build his civilian career one sales conversation…
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Quantum Does Not Need to Solve Everything Lori Salow Marshall
Quantum will not transform every workload and that is exactly why deep-tech founders need to stop selling it as a universal solution. Lori Salow Marshall explains where quantum computing can create real commercial value. Why it must be integrated with classical systems, and how science led...
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Military Creator Con Is Building a New Veteran Lane
Military Creator Con exists because the military community is bigger than resumes, contractor jobs, and transition checklists. James Van Prooyen, Air Force retiree and co-founder of Military Creator Con, talks about building a home for military-connected creators, podcasters, entrepreneurs,...
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Turning Any Car Into a Plug-In Hybrid: Tom Gurski Blue Dot Motorworks
On this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason sits down with Tom Gurski, founder and CEO of Blue Dot Motorworks, an MIT-trained mechanical engineer who spent his career at the front end of product development. From Stirling engine generators at DEKA Research (Dean Kamen's company) to his...
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Why Podcasting Creates Opportunities You Can't Plan For with Jason Cavness
Jason Cavness didn't leave the Army to become "Major Cavness" in a different uniform. He wanted a clean break. That decision pulled him into startups, podcasting, tech events, Vietnam business relationships, and a career built around one simple habit: say yes when the opportunity is aligned, then...
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Why Clarity Beats Better Tech with Crystal Clarity
A better product does not always win. The clearer story often does. Crystal Clarity, Chief Operating Officer at s2s Public Relations, joins The Jason Cavness Experience to talk about why founders struggle to explain what they actually do. Why deep tech companies need to stop leading with features...
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Why Bad Leadership Works — Daniella Young
Daniella Young has built a brand by saying the thing most people avoid: bad leaders, bad groups, cult dynamics, and toxic loyalty are not fringe problems. They show up in politics, companies, the military, families, social media, and anywhere people stop questioning the room they are in. Jason…
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Why AI Sales Should Make Selling More Human with Swetha Puvvada
AI sales is often framed as replacement. Swetha Puvvada sees it differently: the real opportunity is using AI to remove the busy work so sellers can get back to listening, understanding pain, and having better conversations. Swetha is Head of Product & Growth at Teameight, an AI SaaS company...
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The Roti Robot Problem with Komal Kashiramka
Fresh roti is simple to eat and hard to automate. Komal Kashiramka is building Poshan, a robotics company developing next-generation kitchen appliances, starting with an automatic roti maker designed to create soft roti that lasts for hours. Komal shares how she moved from Microsoft and Meta into...
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How Grief Becomes Art with Eden Marryshow
Most people run from grief. Eden Marryshow turned it into a film. In this conversation, Eden breaks down the emotional process behind filmmaking, storytelling, creativity, and why the best art usually comes from the most personal places. We talk about losing family, directing actors, independent...
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Most Entrepreneurs Should Quit — Nathan Kaiser
Entrepreneurship isn't freedom it's volatility, pressure, and constant uncertainty. Nathan Kaiser built 2bar Spirits by embracing that reality, not ignoring it. He breaks down why most people shouldn't start companies, what actually keeps a business alive, and how constraints, not capital, create...
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Why Most Founders Mismanage Money — Morgan Rogers
Most founders don't fail because of bad ideas. They fail because they run out of moneyand don't know why. In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, I sit down with Morgan Rogers from NOW CFO to break down what actually happens inside companies when the financial side isn't dialed in.…
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How Founders Actually Build Momentum with Nick Hughes
From a failed startup to launching Founders Live across 155 cities and 58 countries, Nick explains what founders really need early on: community, storytelling, validation, and consistent action. He also breaks down why most people wait too long to start, how 99-second pitches force clarity, and...
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Why Most Teams Are Broken — Mimi Nguyen
Most teams don't fail because of strategy. They fail because people can't align. In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, I sit down with Mimi Nguyen to break down why teams struggle to work together and what actually fixes it. Mimi has lived across Vietnam, the United States, and…
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Why Small Businesses Struggle — Hugo Nicolas
Most small businesses don't fail because of bad ideas. They fail because they don't understand the system. In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, I sit down with Hugo Nicolas from Washington State's Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance (ORIA) to break down what actually stops...
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Tattoo Culture, Craft, and Business with Tim McCarthy
In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, I sit down with Tim McCarthy, owner of Tsunami Tattoo in Tacoma and a veteran tattoo artist with more than three decades of experience in the industry. Tim shares his journey from starting tattooing in 1989 to apprenticing in Denver, working in San...
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Local Politics, Schools, and Public Safety — Ryan Logan
In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, I talk with Ryan Logan, a teacher and political candidate running for Washington State House. Ryan shares his perspective on education, community safety, and the policy challenges facing South King County. Ryan discusses what motivated him to step...
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Josh Kotoff on YouTube Strategy, Creator Optimization, and Building a High-Performance Content Engine
In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, I sit down with Josh Kotoff to break down YouTube strategy, creator growth, and what most founders get wrong about content optimization. Josh conducted a deep dive into my YouTube channel and turned that audit into a tactical discussion on...
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Military Creator Con Speaker: Most Veterans Are Doing It Wrong
Military Creator Con is where Veteran builders, creators, and operators level up and this conversation shows why that matters. Travis Partington breaks down the uncomfortable truth: most veterans stay stuck because they never adapt after service. From rebuilding after a career-ending injury to...
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Dr. Badri Narayanan Gopalakrishnan on Global Economic Strategy, Trade Policy, and Vision India@2047
On this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, I sit down with Dr. Badri Narayanan Gopalakrishnan. Economist, global strategy leader, policy advisor, and academic with nearly 25 years of international experience. Dr. Badri has served as Joint Secretary at NITI Aayog (Government of India), where...
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Christopher Seminatore on Geofencing, Precision Marketing, and Building a 7-Figure Veteran-Owned Agency
In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, I sit down with Christopher Seminatore. U.S. Navy Veteran and founder of GetGeofencing.com to break down precision marketing, location-based advertising, and how he bootstrapped a 7-figure agency without outside funding. Christopher shares how his...
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Vaishnavi Balakrishnan on Building SWANN, Youth Leadership, and Advancing Girls' Health & Education
in this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, I sit down with Vaishnavi Balakrishnan, student entrepreneur and founder of SWANN (Student-Led Women's Adolescent Needs Navigation Conference). Vaishnavi shares how she built a youth-led initiative focused on young girls' health, development, and…
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Vikram Chalana on Building Pictory, Democratizing Video with AI, and Scaling a Global SaaS Platform
In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason sits down with Vikram Chalana, co-founder of Pictory, to talk about building an AI-powered video platform designed to simplify content creation for creators, educators, and businesses. Vikram shares how Pictory was built to remove the...
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Taylor Rae at Military Creator Conference: Geofencing, AI in Marketing
In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, I sit down with Taylor Rae, founder of Rae Enterprise and the Success Club App, and a participant at Military Creator Conference. We talk about how marketing strategy, community building, and disciplined execution intersect for creators and…
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Barry Gipson on Military Creator Con, Facebook Monetization, and Building a Veteran Content Brand
In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, I sit down with Barry Gipson, better known as the Cowboys Unifier content creator, Dallas Cowboys superfan, and featured speaker at Military Creator Con. Barry shares how he built and monetized a content brand rooted in sports, community, and…
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Emily Power on Seaweed Innovation, Regenerative Products, and Building Ocean-Positive Businesses
In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason sits down with Emily Power, founder of Ocean Made, to talk about seaweed, sustainability, and building regenerative consumer products. Emily shares how leaving a corporate career led her to an unexpected obsession with kelp a material that...
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Wesley Nicholson on Leadership, Community, and Building Two Maids of Kent
In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason sits down with Wesley Nicholson, owner of Two Maids of Kent, to talk about leadership, entrepreneurship, and building a service business rooted in community impact. Wesley shares how his background in the U.S. Navy and years of leadership...
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Hans Bjordahl on Digital Transformation, Culture-Led Design, and Building Technology That Actually Works
In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason sits down with Hans Bjordahl, co-founder and CEO of Culture Foundry, to talk about digital transformation, experience-driven design, and what it really takes to build technology that serves people and organizations effectively. Hans shares…
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Akalpit Gadre on Technical Leadership, Quantum Computing, and Building in Cloud, AI, and Cybersecurity
In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason sits down with Akalpit Gadre, a technologist and founder with deep experience in technical leadership, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. Akalpit shares his journey as a foundry entrepreneur, how he approaches building...
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Sabina Nawaz on Executive Presence, Power, and What Changes When You Become the Boss
In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason sits down with Sabina Nawaz, an executive coach and leadership advisor who works with founders, CEOs, and senior leaders navigating power, influence, and responsibility at the highest levels. Sabina shares what she's learned from years of...
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Tait Covert on Building Sentry Computing and Practical IT Leadership
In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason sits down with Tait Covert, President and CEO of Sentry Computing, to talk about building a service-first managed IT company and what it really takes to support small and mid-sized businesses. Tait shares his path into entrepreneurship, how…
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Shonta Riles on Building Poppin Notary, Community Trust, and Expanding a Local Service Business
In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason sits down with Shonta Riles, CEO and founder of Poppin Notary, to talk about building a trusted local service business, expanding beyond traditional notary work, and staying deeply connected to the community. Shonta shares how he launched...
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Taylor Black on AI, Startups, Microsoft, and Building a Life Through Foster Care and Adoption
In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason sits down with Taylor Black for a wide-ranging conversation that spans AI, startups, big tech, and family life. Taylor shares his experience working at Microsoft, where he's been close to how AI is being built, adopted, and misunderstood…
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Scott Strong on Sales Discipline, Customer Service and Building a Service-First Business
In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason sits down with Scott Strong, founder of Strong Fiber Systems, to talk about building a service-first business in the telecom industry and why sales discipline and customer service still matter in a world obsessed with automation. Scott shares...
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Brandie Henry on Communication, Dance, Hip Hop, Leadership and Serving Youth and Families
In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason sits down with Brandie Henry. A communication coach, consultant, educator and community advocate whose work bridges personal development, professional leadership, youth services and creative expression. Brandie runs S4S Management, where she...
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Liz Galloway on Adventure, Branding, Storytelling and Building a Life Without Limits
In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason sits down with Liz Galloway a global brand strategist, PR pro, experiential marketer, storyteller, TEDx curator, wellness advocate, and adventure-driven entrepreneur. Liz's work spans luxury hospitality, wellness retreats, publishing,...
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HR Laws Every Small Business Owner Must Follow: A Practical Breakdown for Companies with 49 or Fewer Employees
In this solo livestream episode, Jason Cavness walks small business owners through the HR laws you must follow when you have 49 or fewer employees. Jason draws from more than 30 years of HR experience, 25 years as a retired U.S. Army officer, and over a decade working with startups to explain...
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Marketing, Mindset, and Modern Strategy with Nicholas White
In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason sits down with Nicholas White. A Seattle-based marketing strategist, startup advisor, entrepreneur, and operator with experience at Amazon, Microsoft, and multiple early-stage ventures. Nick has led digital marketing programs for major…
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Inside the Founder Grind: HR Laws, Wefunder, Startups, and Building in Public — Jason Cavness Live
In this solo episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason goes live to break down everything he's building across CavnessHR, the Wefunder campaign, HR law education, livestreaming strategy, and the behind-the-scenes founder grind people rarely talk about. Jason talks through his work on the HR...
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The Legend Behind 300+ Games: Culturalization, Creativity & Courage with Kate Edwards
In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason sits down with Kate Edwards. An award-winning 30+ year leader in the global game industry, culturalization pioneer, former Executive Director of the IGDA, former head of the Global Game Jam, CEO of Geogrify, and CXO/Co-Founder of SetJetters....
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curtmaier mixdown
In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason sits down with Curt Maier. A U.S. Military Veteran, nuclear submarine reactor operator, engineer, and now M&A focused business leader who buys, builds, and transforms companies using a systems-driven mindset forged under extreme pressure.…
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The Jason Cavness Experience is where I talk to entrepreneurs and other interesting people.
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