The Jason Cavness Experience Jason Cavness

Jason Doudt - CEO - Quantify 360 Solutions
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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/

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.
 
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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.

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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 vis

Ellenor McIntosh - CoFounder Twipes - Twipes is dedicated to combating the environmental issue of wet wipes pollution by offering sustainable alternatives
 
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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

Evelyn Smith - Marketing PhD Candidate at University of Washington - AI Fairness and Marketing
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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
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Kevin’s Book
 It Depends: Writing on Technology Leadership 2012-2022
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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