The Jason Cavness Experience

M.H. Lines is the visionary Co-Founder and CEO of Stack Moxie, a trailblazer in automating marketing operations with a keen focus on leveraging AI to enhance efficiency and reliability. Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. Sponsor CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP. www.CavnessHR.com M.H’s Bio M.H. Lines is the visionary Co-Founder and CEO of Stack Moxie, a trailblazer in automating marketing operations with a keen focus on leveraging AI to enhance efficiency and reliability. Under her leadership, Stack Moxie has emerged as a critical solution for enterprises navigating the complexities of AI integration in sales and marketing technologies. M.H.'s expertise in operational excellence was honed at Microsoft Office, where she led initiatives to build a Marketing Operations Center of Excellence. This experience laid the groundwork for her innovative approach at Stack Moxie, marrying DevOps principles with advanced AI to solve the "last mile of AI" challenge in marketing operations. With an MBA in Technology Management from the University of Washington and a strong foundation in finance from Florida State University, M.H.'s strategic vision is not only about harnessing AI for operational efficiency but also about ensuring that Stack Moxie's solutions drive sustainable and scalable growth for its clients. We talked about the following and other items Self-care for entrepreneurs and business leaders. Gender pay gap and startup funding. Cold emailing and spam prevention. Cybersecurity and data privacy for businesses. Privacy concerns and cold outreach in marketing. Company values and ego in a startup. Fundraising, leadership, and company growth. Startup culture and funding. Fundraising, product management, and diversity in tech. Product management roles and responsibilities. Product management, ego, and decision-making. Diversity in AI initiatives and perspectives. Startup struggles and high expectations. Fundraising, growth, and AI with a female founder. AI's impact on business and ethical considerations. Seattle's tech startup scene and its comparisons to San Francisco. Enterprise sales, personal relationships, and mentors. Mentorship, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Entrepreneurship, leadership, and fundraising. Startup growth, product development, and customer focus. Entrepreneurship, leadership, and team management. AI product development and market fit. Agile Methodology and Diversity in Tech. Gender bias in venture capital and fundraising. AI, remote work, and product development. Tech leadership, scaling, and security. Leadership, sales, and customer success strategies. M.H’s Social Media M.H.’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhlines/ Company Website: https://www.stackmoxie.com/ M.H.’s X: https://twitter.com/mhhanley M.H.’s Advice My daddy always says nothing happens until someone sells. That's the whole point of the company. Nothing happens until someone sells something. So for all the sales leader out there who might have broken systems I want them to feel free to reach out to me. I'll help them make sure that they can sell something.

Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. Sponsor CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP. www.CavnessHR.com Joshua’s Bio Joshua is a Washington State native, raised in the Tacoma area. After graduating from the University of Washington, he earned his MBA at Jacksonville University and completed his law degree at Florida Coastal School of Law. Joshua has practiced as an attorney with the Washington State Bar Association since 2015. He has served as pro-tem. Judge and is the owner of Brumley Law Firm whose mission is to empower our community by providing client focused service, one car crash at a time. As the managing attorney at Brumley Law Firm, Joshua works daily to ensure that the team delivers the most professional and supportive legal services in Western Washington. This dedication is among the many reasons his peers recognized him in the select group of Rising Stars of the 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Super Lawyers survey. Community involvement in the South Sound region is important to Joshua. In addition to serving on the board of directors for the Pierce County Center for Dispute Resolution, he is a member of the Puyallup Tribal Bar, Tulalip Tribal Bar, South King County Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, and has served two terms as President of the Young Lawyers Division of the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association. He has served as a barrister member of American Inns of Court, and he is dedicated to promoting the highest levels of professionalism in the practice of law. In his free time, Joshua enjoys skateboarding, playing bass guitar and spending time at the dog park with his Goldendoodle, Gilbert. We talked about the following and other items Business, leadership, and personal interests with Josh Bromley. Music scene in Seattle and personal experiences with playing music. Punk music, live shows, and running a nonprofit music venue. Veganism and its impact on health and lifestyle. Animal treatment and ethics in agriculture. Food industry, nutrition, and ethics. Healthy eating habits and lifestyle. Mike Tyson's upcoming fight and past controversies. Personal injury cases and insurance tactics. Personal injury law and insurance claims. Insurance company GEICO's negotiation tactics and litigiousness. Personal injury law and social media privacy. Insurance claims and negotiation strategies. Personal injury claims and representation. Insurance claims and representation. Charity work and humanitarian efforts in Haiti. The importance of lawyers and community engagement. Becoming a lawyer and its challenges. Law school, work ethic, and public speaking. Legal strategies and judicial dynamics. Career choices and job satisfaction. HR policies and laws for small businesses. HR policies and laws for businesses. Employee performance and retention strategies. Workload management and case handling in a personal injury law firm. Employee rights and pay in the US. Employment law and workplace harassment. Attracting and retaining top talent in a small business. Employee motivation and loyalty. Effective management and leadership techniques. Workplace communication and morale. Employee promotions and management. Managing and motivating employees in a small business. Hiring and retention strategies for small businesses. Managing employees and work-life balance. Employee performance reviews and salary negotiations. Remote work, pay, and expectations in the workplace. Remote work policies and win loss rate in legal industry. Legal ethics and professional conduct in law. Becoming a lawyer and licensing requirements. Starting a law firm, tattoos, and growth vision. Joshua’s Social Media Joshua’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrumley/ Website:...

Ellenor McIntosh - CoFounder Twipes - Twipes is dedicated to combating the environmental issue of wet wipes pollution by offering sustainable alternatives Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. Sponsor CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP. www.CavnessHR.com Elle’s Bio Elle is a Black female scientist from Britain with a passion for sustainability. With her background in biochemical and materials science, Elle invented the biotech behind Twipes – the world's first truly flushable and truly biodegradable wet wipes. Elle won the Princess Diana Award in 2019 for her achievements in science, was named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list in 2020, and has been featured in publications such as TimeOut and The Guardian. Additionally, she and Twipes cofounder Al Bozorgi were named the Mayor's Fund for London Entrepreneurs of the Year in 2017. We talked about the following and other items Self-care for entrepreneurs and business leaders. Work-life balance and time management Work-from-home productivity and London living. Intelligence, curiosity, and self-doubt. Childhood curiosity and dedication to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease, genetics, and mitochondrial DNA. Gene editing and ethics. Being a minority in a scientific field. Gender bias in entrepreneurship. Women's support and International Women's Day. Workplace discrimination and support for new parents. Motherhood, resilience, and empowerment. AI, self-confidence, and the rate of technological advancement. Self-driving cars and their impact on society. Job loss, Pokemon, and publicity. Product development, materials science, and sustainability. Awards, entrepreneurship, and overcoming challenges. Sustainable wipes and their impact on the environment. Dealing with difficult days and fundraising for a startup. Elle’s Social Media Elle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenor-mcintosh/ Twipes: https://www.twipes.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TwipesUK/ Elle’s Advice Utilize your networks, talk to people and just have fun. Everyone thinks it's so hard. It's a lot of grindy shit you've got to do. But just try and enjoy it along the way. But do take your time and enjoy this journey. Because, you know, for a long time I looked back and I was like, I can't remember half of the journey because I didn't enjoy it. Now I'm just embracing every opportunity

Jason Doudt - CEO - Quantify 360 Solutions Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. Sponsor CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP. www.CavnessHR.com Partners Message your customers - https://www.tawk.to/?pid=byo1znq Payroll - https://offers.everee.com/cavness-hr Sales CRM for small business - https://refer.close.com/100cqlbfcgg5 Health Insurance and Benefits - https://www.peoplekeep.com/refer Jason’s Bio As the CEO of Quantify 360 Solutions, Inc., I lead a dedicated team focused on driving digital transformation. With over 20 years of diverse experience in sales, consulting, and problem-solving, my journey is characterized by a steadfast commitment to helping clients and customers achieve their objectives through innovative solutions and strategic consulting. Currently, I also proudly serve as a Strategic/Government Account Executive for Astound Business Solutions. In this role, I am dedicated to expanding Astound's Fiber network through Dark and Lit networks in the Western Washington State Area. My mission here aligns with my broader professional philosophy: to facilitate efficiencies in network infrastructure solutions and offer technical consulting that genuinely impacts and improves business operations. Whether collaborating with founders, small to medium-sized businesses, or government accounts, my passion lies in solving problems through leading technology and digital transformation. My experience in the ISP space, enriched with specialized knowledge in fiber optic and data network solutions, underpins my ability to provide practical, forward-thinking, and sustainable technology solutions. Let’s connect to explore how we can collaboratively navigate the path of innovation, efficiency, and success in your technology journey. We talked about the following and other items Hobbies Small business challenges in Dupont, WA. Development in DuPont, Washington. Local development and military experience. Tech consulting, custom software development, and problem-solving. Choosing the right tech stack for a startup idea. Team structure and client onboarding in a small consulting firm. Outsourcing software development and finding skilled talent. Developer skills and AI's impact. Sales strategies and prospecting in the digital age. Outsourcing software development to Argentina and dealing with challenges. Outsourcing development work to remote teams. Remote work challenges and solutions. Remote work, AI, and technology advancements. AI ethics and governance. Chat GPT's potential features and developer tools. AI, robotics, and job displacement. AI, robots, and human dignity. Web3, blockchain, AI, and virtual reality. AI and its potential to widen the gap between developed and developing countries. Immigration, economic stability, and technology. AI education in schools and its potential impact. Data privacy and security in the digital age. Personal growth and societal messages. Work ethic, productivity, and work-life balance. Tech industry diversity and career development. Tech industry layoffs and finding affordable developers. Software development project management and client expectations. Starting a tech company with a focus on AI and social issues. Liberal arts education at Evergreen State College. Tolerance and understanding in America. Jason’s Social Media Jason’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-doudt-a217ba3/ Company Website: https://www.q360s.com/

Evelyn Smith - Marketing PhD Candidate at University of Washington - AI Fairness and Marketing Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. Sponsor CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP. www.CavnessHR.com Evy’s Bio Marketing Professor, Ph.D. in Game Theory/Mathematical Modeling. Researching Marketing Implications of AI, AI Fairness, Responsible AI, Web3/Blockchain, Pricing, and Technology Strategy. We talked about the following and other items PhD research and personal sacrifices. PhD programs, teaching, and research. College grades, motivation, and professional goals. College purpose, job market, and data ambassadorship. Peer review process in academic publishing. Marketing strategies and targeting the right audience. Startup hiring, marketing, and sales strategies. Game theory and decision-making in business. Game theory and decision-making. Game theory, decision-making, and the possibility of being in a simulation. Game theory and AI fairness in content recommendation. AI ethics and job displacement. Tech advancements, data privacy, and AI. Data privacy and security in the digital age. Data privacy and security risks for companies. Data privacy and security in the digital age. Cybersecurity and online safety. Technology's impact on society and personal freedom. AI, energy consumption, and job displacement. AI, communication, and ethics. Coding as a blue-collar job. Coding education and job opportunities in the US. AI's impact on society and jobs. Marketing strategies and academic freedom. The concentration of power in tech companies. Academic advising and student success. College education and career choices. Career choices and parental influence. Scientific integrity and funding in academia. International students in the US and brain drain. Intelligence, wisdom, and knowledge. College experiences and potential. Career paths in academia and cultural adaptations. Career plans, job mobility, and research in a small town. Media bias and the challenges of finding reliable sources. AI fairness and marketing strategies. Evy’s Social Media Evy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelynosmith/

Kevin Goldsmith - Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at DistroKid, Board Member, Advisor, and International Speaker Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. Sponsor CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP. www.CavnessHR.com Kevin’s Book It Depends: Writing on Technology Leadership 2012-2022 Go to https://itdependsbook.net/ to order Kevin’s book on Technology Leadership Kevin’s Bio Kevin Goldsmith serves as the Chief Technology Officer for DistroKid, the world's largest digital music distributor. Previously, he was the CTO of Anaconda, Inc., the world's most popular data science platform with over 25 million users. Before joining Anaconda, he served as CTO of AI-powered identity management company Onfido. Other roles have included CTO at Avvo, vice president of engineering, consumer at Spotify, and nine years at Adobe Systems as a director of engineering. He has also held software engineering roles at Microsoft and IBM. Goldsmith is also the founder and principal at Nimble Autonomy, LLC., where he consults with growing startups working to scale their technology and teams deliberately and thoughtfully and with established companies working to be more innovative and agile in their product development practices. Kevin is the author of “It Depends: Writing on Technology Leadership 2012-2022” which will be released in March 2024 by Unit Circle Press. We talked about the following and other items Photography hobby and career. Travel experiences and favorite places. Travel hacks, music, and creativity. Music distribution and platform fees. Music distribution and analytics. Music industry, piracy, and entrepreneurship. Music industry evolution and creativity. Public speaking and music. Living and working in Sweden, cultural differences, and social safety net. Tech industry career choices and growth. Software development as a blue-collar trade. Career development and job security in the tech industry. Tech career paths and management roles . Career choices for developers between big companies and startups. CTO roles, responsibilities, and skills. Product development, design, and sales. Job search process and company culture. Hiring and company culture. Interviewing and assessing developer skills. Hiring and coaching employees. Performance improvement plans and employee termination. Company culture and transparency. Engineering and product development experiences. Product development and success. Work-life balance and self-awareness in the tech industry. Managing diverse teams across cultures and locations. Cultural differences in a global tech company. Music industry, company culture, and entrepreneurship. Self-publishing a book on tech management. Self-publishing a book with limited resources. Kevin’s Social Media Kevin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldsmith/ Kevin’s Site: https://www.kevingoldsmith.com/ Kevin’s Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@kmg Kevin’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevingoldsmith Kevin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingoldsmith/ Kevin’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/kevingoldsmith Kevin’s Github: https://github.com/kevingoldsmith

Cathy Bisaillon- President/CEO Easter Seals Washington Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. Sponsor CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP. www.CavnessHR.com Cathy’s Bio Cathy Bisaillon has been the President and Chief Cathy Bisaillon Executive Officer of Easterseals Washington since 2002. Her commitment to helping people with disabilities and their families dates back to her ninth birthday when she met her cousin, Beth Ann, who had Down Syndrome. From that day, Cathy formed the attitude that all people deserve the opportunity to feel productive, valued, and included in their communities. Growing up in Southern California, Cathy received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology (with an emphasis in Industrial/Organization Psychology) from California State University, Fullerton. She was excited to learn that she could put her degree to work while fulfilling her passion of developing services for people with disabilities. After directing programs for needy and at-risk families in rural Nevada, Cathy and her family moved to Kitsap County, Washington, where she saw the familiar Easterseals logo and knew that she found a career home. Cathy started at Easterseals as an Employment Specialist in 1995, learning first-hand how much being employed adds status, purpose, and relationships to people’s lives. She was promoted to the director of Workforce Development, and then to Vice President of Programs in the year 2000. As CEO, Cathy represents all facets of the organization throughout the state. She serves on several coalitions and Boards, and she is the current President of The Rotary Club of Silverdale. Her interests include Rotary Youth Exchange, family and dog time, and playing saxophone and clarinet in several community bands. We talked about the following and other items Asking for help, saxophone playing, and personal growth. Rotary Club membership, networking, and leadership. Disability employment awareness and accessibility. Disability, inclusion, and personal growth. Nonprofit organization's financial management and growth. Nonprofit management and fundraising strategies. Camp for people with disabilities. Disability support and inclusion. Nonprofit management and mentorship. Leadership, growth, and development in a non-profit organization. Disability advocacy and inclusivity. Kidney donation and its impact. Cathy’s Social Media Cathy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathybisaillon/ Easter Seals Washington Website: https://www.easterseals.com/washington/ Cathy’s Advice My life has been so enriched through service. AI would just say, you should always seek out those opportunities to serve. Don't wait until you think you're gonna have time or you retire or whatever. Seek out those opportunities now to serve because it not only benefits the people you're serving, but you grow through the process. I'm all about service.

Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. Sponsor CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP. www.CavnessHR.com Sean’s Bio I am a scientist and entrepreneur leading ML/AI teams and research in the Seattle area. I earned my Ph.D. in computational astrophysics from the University of Washington, developing source characterization algorithms for a NASA/DOE Gamma Ray Telescope. I then became involved in numerical simulation, modeling, Monte-Carlo particle transport, machine learning and anomaly detection, as well as in the direction of international nuclear policy. I served as researcher and science lead for various projects in computational physics and was involved in development of computer vision algorithms, spatial object localization, deep learning for anomaly detection and NLP. A passion for entrepreneurialism and developing algorithms to empower business products led me to the startup world, where I have led ML/AI concepts and teams across a broad spectrum in an R&D environment, and applied descriptive and inferential statistics to marketing, and process optimization for business. I have been active in the areas of Image Generation Models (e.g. StableDiffusion) and Large Language Models (LLM) (e.g. the GPT series) for many years and am excited for the future of tech in these areas. I also produce the occasional academic paper about my research and continue to operate at the nexus of tech development, business and management. In my free time, you can often find me bicycling, participating in or helping to organize LARP events, or speaking at conventions about the nature of science and technology in pop culture and the future of the modern world. We talked about the following and other items Rock climbing and its mental benefits Universal basic income and its effectiveness Developing detection algorithms for nuclear security AI research and entrepreneurship. Startup ideas and investment criteria Startup funding and validation process Startup success factors Particle simulation in physics Particle physics and detector simulations Dark matter and the search for alternative theories Consciousness through AI development Ethical considerations in AI development AI decision-making and validation AI's impact on various industries and startups. AI technology and its limitations AI technology and its global implications Sean’s Social Media Sean’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-robinson-phd/ Sean’s FB: https://www.facebook.com/sean.robinson.12532 Sean’s Advice We have a really good shot here. My whole career has been about taking this shot. How do we get beyond scarcity? This is such a big dream and one of the first times we've really had a shot at it. So if we all work hard, we probably will get there. If you're the sort of person who's good at talking, try and convince people that this is going to be good. We are gonna get to the good side of this future. I really want it to be the good side. Please keep working towards that.

Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. Sponsor CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP. www.CavnessHR.com David’s Bio David, former VP of Project Management at Sitebiz and Senior IT Specialist, excelled in e-commerce website development, graphic design, front-end development and project management, demonstrating Agile leadership, effective collaboration, client service commitment, and portfolio oversight. His versatile role at ABetterTrack further showcased skills in curriculum creation,teaching career skills at various schools and Echo Glen Children’s Center in Washington State as a Life Coach and Instructor, where he developed two State approved immersive reality courses in partnership with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, teaching teen career development and self-advocacy at high schools in Seattle, Yakima, and Tacoma. This has required high level skills in virtual reality development in Unity, C# programming language and visual scripting, 3D modeling in Blender, dialectic and cognitive behavioral therapy tactics, understanding and teaching about the metaverse, cryptocurrency, and NFT’s, thus enhancing team management, strategic planning, problem-solving, VR course development and client services. We talked about the following and other items Military service, wealth disparities and social class Spiritual awakening and personal transformation Gender Identity and surgery for minors Blackmuse pitch competition Blackmuse AR/VR Religion, philosophy and the bible Conspiracy theories The nature of reality and time The interconnectedness of emotions and reality Improving the education system for creatives and innovators Psychedelics and Veteran mental health The impact of marijuana on creativity and productivity. David’s Social Media David’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blackmusellc/ Blackmuse website: https://www.blackmuse.net/ David’s Advice There is no such thing as a bad idea. No such thing as a bad bad question. The only bad question is the unasked question. Take a chance on yourself and your idea. Stay away from the haters and stop chasing clout and find your quiet space.

This Episode of The Jason Cavness Experience is from when I was a guest on the Pro Dev Hot Seat Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. Sponsor CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP. www.CavnessHR.com BIO Jason Cavness is a tattooed INFJ retired U.S. Army officer who served for 25 years. He is currently CEO/Founder of CavnessHR. CavnessHR delivers HR to U.S. companies with 49 or fewer people through their HR platform along with a HR Business Partner. He hosts The Jason Cavness Experience where he talks to entrepreneurs and other interesting people. His personal motto is “Be Great Every Day” He does his best to add value, help to solve problems daily and to help others become better. He has a Master’s in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma. We talked about the following and other items Intro (00:00) I talk about myself (1:49) How I started in HR and started CavnessHR (2:44) Staying adaptable (15:09) People not understanding (24:48) Advice to new graduates (26:57) Here at CavnessHR we are providing Employee Handbooks and HR policies at no cost to companies located in Seattle with 49 or fewer people. Reach out for more details.

George Tasick Founder Pyrobotics Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. Sponsor CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP. www.CavnessHR.com George’s Bio George Tasick has transformed his childhood fascination with pyrotechnics and “movie magic” into a distinguished 25-year career in the global fireworks industry. His career spans the globe from Asia to South America, reflecting his deep engagement with the cultural, artistic, and scientific aspects of pyrotechnics. As a patented inventor, George has been at the forefront of integrating technology and automation into the fireworks industry, most recently working to modernize Brazil’s fireworks industry, an attempt to provide a competitive alternative on the global market. Affectionally referred to as the “Willy Wonka of fireworks” by some, his unique blend of business acumen, inventive prowess, and passion for pyrotechnic artistry continues to spark joy and curiosity to all who witness his craft. We talked about the following and other items Intro (00:00) Living and working in other countries (3:12) Obtaining a patent (31:47) How he became interested in the fireworks industry (1:11:16) Pros and cons of being an entrepreneur (150:10:10) Regulations and transportation of pyrotechnics (2:04:54) Optimism about technology (2:28:36) George’s Social Media George’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-tasick/

Natasha Petrovich- Top Brass - PNW Bar Events Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. Sponsor CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP. www.CavnessHR.com Natasha’s Bio Natasha Petrovich, a lifelong entrepreneur, blended her passion for art and science to navigate through bartending and self-employment, culminating in the establishment of PNW Bar Events, a woman-owned mobile bartending company in the Pacific Northwest. With two decades of tradeshow floor expertise and nearly 15 years in bartending, Natasha fuses event creation, guest entertainment, and cocktail design. The dynamic nature of hospitality ensures a constantly evolving "office" environment, with each day presenting a fresh challenge and a unique menu for every client. In Natasha's world, every day brings a new terrain and a chance to craft memorable experiences. She believes that a fulfilling career, reflecting one's personality and interests, is the key to earning a living with a smile. Whether engaging in social settings or catering to specific niches, Natasha sees the advantages of staying connected and tailoring services to please diverse groups. Encouraging others to embark on their entrepreneurial journey, Natasha emphasizes the importance of investing in ventures that align with one's inner calling. Planting the seed of passion and guiding its growth leads to a rich history, and the fruits of success will naturally follow. Here's to the journey – cheers! We talked about the following and other items Growing up in Chicago Snorkeling Trade Shows Bartending Pioneer Square Neighborhood in Seattle PNW Bar Events Natasha’s Social Media PNW Bar Events: https://www.pnwbar.com/ PNW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pnw.bar.events/

Emily Cheng is the CEO & Co-Founder of MedVenture Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. Sponsor CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP. www.CavnessHR.com Emily’s Bio Emily Cheng is a multipotentialite Critical Care Travel Nurse turned Nurse Innovator/Entrepreneur. She is the CEO & Co-Founder of MedVenture App, a mobile app to unite and empower traveling healthcare professionals through community, resources, and tools. Passionate about supporting our traveling healthcare professionals who go above and beyond to respond to staffing shortages all around the country. She is here to challenge the status quo of an archaic travel healthcare industry and revolutionizing from a first hand perspective. Emily is advocating & creating an ecosystem with the well-being of traveling healthcare professionals at the center. She is a thought-leader, life-long learner, and change-maker. She loves to create and implement strategies and systems. She loves intersectionality - between healthcare, impact, environmentalism, diversity, equity, and inclusion, personal development, the great outdoors, and digital creation. On her time off, you can find her backpacking, hiking, stand-up paddle boarding, meditating, journaling, traveling - anything that helps her connect to her passions, the natural world, herself, and others! We talked about the following and other items Backpacking and Hiking Meditation, Psychedelics and Mindfulness Travel Nursing and the Benefits MedVenture Co-Founding a Startup and Entrepreneurship Marketing Emily’s Social Media Emily’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emchengrn/ MedVenture Website: https://www.medventureapp.com/ MedVenture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medventureapp/ Emily’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everevolvingem/ Emily’s Advice Investing in yourself is never a waste of time, or resources is the best investment you can make in life.

For this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, I am covering HR Laws you have to follow if your company has 49 or fewer employees CavnessHR Product/Market Fit Validation and Tech Platform Validation To help us with our product market fit and tech platform validation. We are providing Employee Handbooks and HR policies at no cost to companies with 49 or fewer people in the city of Seattle. Email me at jasoncavness@CavnessHR.com if you are interested in this. Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. Sponsor CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP. www.CavnessHR.com HR Laws for Small Business with 49 or fewer employees If you have at least one employee, the following HR laws apply to you. Drug-Free Workplace Act: The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 only applies to federal grant recipients and federal contractors with a contract for more than $100,000. Drug-Free Workplace Requirements Generally, it requires that covered employers: adopt a drug-free workplace policy; and establish a drug-free awareness program. Employers faced with alcohol and drug use in the workplace often consider employee and applicant drug testing as a way to reduce safety risks and avoid other problems caused by employee drug use. Employers that use drug testing should be aware of the many laws and regulations governing safety, employee privacy, and disability. The issues involved include both legally mandated and voluntary drug-free workplace programs, discrimination and accommodation, testing, and special requirements for the transportation industry. Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA): Prohibits intentional interceptions of wire, oral, or electronic communications. https://it.ojp.gov/privacyliberty/authorities/statutes/1285 Employee Polygraph Protection Act: Forbids most employers to use lie detectors. Poster required. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/polygraph Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Regulates benefits through a complex series of rules covering pensions, profit-sharing, stock bonus, and most insurance and other benefit plans. What is ERISA? The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) was enacted to ensure that employees receive the pension and other benefits promised by their employers. ERISA also incorporates and is tied to Internal Revenue Code (IRC) provisions designed to encourage employers to provide retirement and other benefits to their employees. Most provisions of ERISA and the IRC are intended to ensure that tax-favored pension plans do not favor the highest-paid employees over rank-and-file employees. ERISA has a complex series of rules that cover pension, profit-sharing, stock bonus, and most “welfare benefit plans,” such as health and life insurance. ERISA has created a single federal standard for employee benefits, and it supersedes almost all state laws that affect employee benefit plans. An employer's responsibilities under ERISA vary depending on the type of plan involved. https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/retirement/erisa Military Leave -Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) of 1994: Prohibits discrimination against those who serve in the military; mandates military leave of absence. With the increased use of reserve and National Guard troops in full-time military service, employers must frequently deal with the requirements of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) of 1994 when those employees are called to active services and when they return. USERRA governs the leave and reinstatement requirements for military personnel. The law contains specific requirements for protected leave, rules for benefits employees are entitled to during military leave, and the requirements for reinstatement back in the civilian...

Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. Sponsor CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP. www.CavnessHR.com Chandler’s Bio Chandler Lewis, M.Sc (he/him/neurodivergent), is the Founder and Managing Director of 360 Social Impact Studios and the Director of Equity and Inclusion at the Cross Cultural Health Care Program (CCHCP). With over 13 years of experience in childhood and adult education, start-ups, non-profit management, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and management consulting. Chandler has a rich history of working with organizations that serve under-represented communities. His focus is particularly on social impact innovation and mental health. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Washington and a Master’s of Science in Organizational Leadership, with an emphasis in public safety leadership, from The Johns Hopkins University. Previously, he worked as the Operations Manager for JustLead Washington, fostering a sustainable network of community leaders who collaboratively work toward equity and justice throughout Washington State. Chandler continues his community leadership as the Executive Director of Circle of Friends for Mental Health, a mental health- focused nonprofit based in Seattle, WA, that provides therapeutic creative arts programming to people struggling with homelessness, addicon, or mental health challenges. In recent years, Chandler has been extensively involved with numerous life science and technology startups in the Pacific Northwest, providing a wide range of consulting services focused on organizational and product development. His expertise lies in supporting the creation of organizational strategic plans, product development roadmaps, clinical and regulatory implementation strategies, and global business development plans. He also has significant experience working with organizations at the intersection of human services and juice, having spent 5 years with King County Dependency CASA as a Court Appointed Special Advocate and Guardian Ad-Litem. Chandler also works extensively with the University of Washington and has served as an Adjunct Instructor for the UW CoMoon/National Science Foundation's Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Program. He serves as a Faculty Mentor and Advisor for several prestigious programs, including The Tombolo Institute at Bellevue College, Washington State University and SP3NW’s Flexible Infrastructure for Resilient Entrepreneurship (FIRE) program, The Washington State Department of Commerce, UW CoMoon Advisory Services, UW CoMoon Labs, UW School of Nursing, and the Masters of Science in Entrepreneurship Program at the Foster School of Business. A certified CCHCP Equity and Inclusion trainer, Chandler leads a 40-hour certification program several times a year. He also holds certifications such as Lifecycles Capacity Consultant, Leading Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Technology of Participation (ToP): Facilitation Methods & Strategy Planning, Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators, and Human Centered Design Workshop Trainer/Facilitator. Chandler has engaged groups at all levels and has provided leadership on projects with organizations including the UW School of Medicine, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA), Marshfield Clinic Health System, Providence Health System, the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Health Department, Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC), Solid Ground, Mary’s Place, and the Washington State Nursing Commission. We talked about the following and other items Trade mission to Australia with Washington State Governor Jay Inslee Rural Opportunities and digital learning DEI Mental Health 360 Social Impact Studios Starting...

Startup Founders: Finding the Right Investor - A Tacoma Startup Week Panel Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. Sponsor CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP. www.CavnessHR.com Background This podcast episode is from a panel I hosted for the first ever Tacoma Startup Week. The panel was Startup Founders: Finding the Right Investor. We talked about the following and other items Key characteristics for successful startup founders Overcoming self-doubt Investment strategies Startup funding expectations Panel Member’s Social Media Dan Kanivas’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dankanivas/ Dan’s Company: https://www.triplesummitadvisors.com/ Margaret Dawson’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretedawson/ Margaret’s Company: https://www.apptio.com/ Tanushree "Tee" Podder’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanushreepodder/ Tee’s Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trilogy-equity-partners-llc/about/ Christopher’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherrkennamer/ Christopher’s Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onesixone-ventures/ I want to thank the panel members and everyone who attended. Special thanks to Karina Martija-Harris of Washington Maritime Blue for providing the space for the panel. Karina’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karina-martija-harris-she-her-hers-ba48a715b/ Washington Maritime Blue: https://maritimeblue.org/

Startup Founders: Unicorns and Rainbows - A Tacoma Startup Week Panel Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. Sponsor CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP. www.CavnessHR.com Background This podcast episode is from a panel I hosted for the first ever Tacoma Startup Week. The panel was Startup Founders: Unicorns and Rainbows. The intent of the panel was not to discourage anyone from becoming an entrepreneur. As we need more of them in the world. But rather to show potential entrepreneurs the hard path in front of them. We talked about the following and other items Work life balance Mental Health Passion for solving problems Funding Customer Research Panel Member’s Social Media James Marszalek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmarszalek/ James’ Company: https://www.operationreddot.com/Gov-Con Laura Malcolm’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauramalcolm/ Laura’s Company: https://www.giveinkind.com/ Sarah Bell’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-bell-startup-building-adviser-at-leapsheep/ Sarah’s Company: https://www.leapsheep.com/ Ellenor McIntosh’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenor-mcintosh/ Ellenor’s Company: https://www.twipes.us/ I want to thank the panel members and everyone who attended. Special thanks to Karina Martija-Harris of Washington Maritime Blue for providing the space for the panel. Karina’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karina-martija-harris-she-her-hers-ba48a715b/ Washington Maritime Blue: https://maritimeblue.org/

Eurah Lee Co-Founder, Chief Creative at KaMi Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. Sponsor CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP. www.CavnessHR.com Earah’s Bio Eurah Lee is an award-winning Video Producer. With experience working for ad agencies and production companies. Eurah has led design and production teams to create award-winning digital campaigns for brands across all industries. Her passion in life is to work with entrepreneurs and small business owners to tell their stories to the world. We talked about the following and other items Standup Comedy Travel and Tattoos Korea Entrepreneurship Social Media KaMi Eurah’s Social Media Eurah’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eurahlee/ KaMi Website: https://www.kamivirtual.com/ Eurah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esojsm Kami Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kami.virtual/ KaMi TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kami.virtual Eurah’s Advice Have fun with your content. Whatever you feel like is true to you. Post it, We don't always have to follow trends. We can follow trends to try and stay a part of the game. But you can still do trends while staying true to what you're passionate about. Don't forget that passion. That's what going to set you apart from all the other lanes

Shonta Riles CEO of Poppin Notary Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. Sponsor CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP. www.CavnessHR.com Shonta’s Bio Shonta Riles is an accomplished entrepreneur with over three decades of experience managing and growing businesses. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated an aptitude for recognizing market opportunities and creating creative solutions to meet customer demands. Shonta has achieved remarkable success as CEO of Poppin Notary, taking what began as a home-based mobile notary service and growing it into an established brick-and-mortar business. Under his direction, Poppin Notary has become a renowned leader in the industry by providing comprehensive notary services for both individuals and businesses alike. Shonta's success can be attributed to his profound understanding of the notary business and commitment to providing superior customer service. He takes a hands-on approach to management, working closely with his team to guarantee each client gets the personalized attention they deserve. Shonta is not only employed at Poppin Notary, but he's also actively engaged in the local business community as a mentor and advisor to other entrepreneurs. His expertise and insights are highly regarded by his colleagues, making him one of the leading figures within this industry. We talked about the following and other items Growing up as a Military Brat Entrepreneurship The importance of customer service Poppin Notary Attempting to balance everything Shonta’s Social Media Shonta’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonta-riles-ab508214/ Company Website: https://www.poppinnotary.com/ Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppinnotary/ Company FB: https://www.facebook.com/PoppinnotaryLLC Company TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@poppinnotary

Janna Hong Neuroscience/AI Researcher Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. Sponsor CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP. www.CavnessHR.com Janna’s Bio Janna is currently pursuing her training in neuroscience. She is representing Interactive Intelligence (i2) which she founded post-covid season. I2 an educational platform that focuses on promoting the ethical use of AI, while making this complex field accessible to anyone driven by curiosity, regardless of their background. I2 is seeking for individuals that are passionate about making a difference, and contribute to the understanding of intelligence and AI's role within it. We talked about the following and other items AI AI and ethics Interactive Intelligence Machine learning Starting a non profit organization Building a community Janna’s Social Media Janna’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jannahong/ Interactive Intelligence: https://www.i2axon.com/ Interactive Intelligence YT: https://www.youtube.com/@interactiveintelligence Janna’s Advice I will literally just say it, don't give up. I lived half of my life in survival mode. This going to be the last day I live. But it wasn't the last day, for some reason I survived and building a community now. I would just say, even if you get negative feedback, just think about how you can improve and make a positive impact to society and keep moving forward no matter what people say. Even my own parents were the ones that were kind of pushing me back, but I didn't really listen to them. I just kept going