HauerX Holdings

At HauerX Holdings, we transform businesses through AI-driven innovation and growth technology. Our mission is to empower enterprises to become AI-powered growth engines by integrating scalable AI solutions that transform innovation and growth capabilities, setting new industry standards. We collaborate with pioneering AI tech startups to bring breakthrough solutions to market, providing the commercialization expertise needed to unlock high-impact growth opportunities.

PORTFOLIO:

/ /  FifthRow: Transforming innovation consulting into SaaS, helping enterprises accelerate innovation and growth.
/ /  Ai Palette: Building an AI ecosystem for CPG innovation, enabling brands to predict trends and launch products faster.
/ /  StoryTap: Revolutionizing brand-consumer connections through a video AI platform that enhances authentic storytelling.
/ /  Nichefire: Delivering predictive cultural intelligence for consumer trends through an AI intelligence platform.
/ /  Serial Growth Lab: Accelerating AI-driven innovation and growth capabilities for enterprises.

Through our thought leadership platforms, Serial Growth Lab and How I AI’d This, we showcase AI's transformative impact and inspire leaders to embrace AI as a catalyst for innovation and growth. We provide strategic insights and real-world applications, empowering professionals to drive impactful change.

Join us in transforming the future of business through AI-driven innovation. Together, we can redefine industry standards and create lasting impact.

The Garage Group

/ /  Co-founded and led an Inc. 500 award-winning innovation and growth strategy firm that achieved a seven-figure exit in 2021.
/ /  Partnered with F500 companies, including Nike, P&G, and Mars, to drive innovation through startup-inspired strategies.
/ /  Developed and implemented innovative commercialization strategies that enabled The Garage Group to secure a significant number of enterprise clients and expand its market presence.
/ /  Created and led the Courageous Minds Only platform, fostering a thought leadership community that connected with thousands of corporate leaders and inspired enterprise-level innovation and transformation.
/ /  Championed thought leadership by hosting events and sharing insights that positioned The Garage Group as an industry leader in lean innovation.

Co-Founder, Co-CEO

SEEK Company

/ /  Led intrapreneurial efforts to take over, grow, and commercialize a new business unit, driving significant revenue growth and enhancing SEEK's market position.
/ /  Focused on new venture creation and commercialization of digital and social media research techniques that expanded client offerings and reinforced SEEK’s leadership in consumer insights.
/ /  Immersed in best-in-class approaches to understanding customer needs, innovation, and creative thinking, developing strategies that empowered clients to leverage cutting-edge research for strategic growth.

GM of Inspire / Director of Digital & Social Media Research

Innovation Catalyst

Vineyard Cincinnati Church

/ /  Transformed IT from infrastructure support to a strategic, customer-focused organization.

Associate Director of Information Technologies

Private Equity Investor at hauerX holdings + Founder Courageous Minds Only + Co-Founder The Garage Group

As a serial entrepreneur, investor, and Inc. 500 honoree, I am passionate about transforming business through AI-driven innovation and growth technology. As the CEO of HauerX Holdings, I partner with pioneering AI companies to turn enterprises into AI-powered growth engines by integrating scalable AI solutions that transform innovation and growth capabilities, setting new industry standards.

My thought leadership platforms, Serial Growth Lab and How I AI’d This, explore the transformative power of AI across sectors and in daily life. Serial Growth Lab provides strategic insights for enterprise growth, while How I AI’d This showcases real-world AI applications, inspiring leaders to see AI as a driving force for innovation and impact.

A bold leader with a proven track record, my mission is to push the boundaries of AI's potential, driving sustainable growth, enhancing enterprise value, and fostering meaningful change across industries and beyond.

Let's Connect:

If you're looking to transform your business with AI or commercialize groundbreaking tech, let's connect and explore how we can revolutionize your industry together.

Jason Hauer

Connecting dots to help others build foundations for innovative solutions via lean, qualitative research around consumer behavior and macro trends.

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Melanie Humphrey Research, LLC

Independent consultant experienced in secondary market research, providing context and foundational knowledge for businesses and teams.

Self-Employed

Self-published author of five books for children:
Where Do Falling Stars Go? 
Where Do Falling Stars Go?  More Rhymes To Ponder
The Tiny Town 
The Starfish Rescuers 
Daddy, Up and Down, by Lila Stenson and Anna Stenson

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Colorado Mountain College

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Innoventions Exhibit Manager

International School of the Sacred Heart

Assistant to the Principal

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Enthusiastic about possibilities and helping you and your team discover yours, I’m an experienced dot connector in management, qualitative research, marketing, sales, branding, consumer insights and behavior, and consumer trends; also a writer, KidLit author, and mentor.

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