#323: Leveraging Untapped Talent in Indonesia with Jason Williscroft, USNA ‘95

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Jason is the founder of John Galt Services, a Bali-based outsourcing company that connects businesses with high-performing, multilingual talent across Indonesia. With a focus on quality, training, and long-term impact, his team works in person from Bali to deliver reliable, professional support at global standards.

A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and former Navy Surface Warfare Officer, Jason has spent over two decades leading product development and building enterprise software systems for startups and major financial institutions. He previously founded a data systems firm that served clients like Invesco and Bridgewater Associates.

Today, he also serves as a lead developer and technical leader at VeteranCrowd. Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and deeply embedded in the local community, Jason is passionate about creating meaningful opportunities through global collaboration.

In this episode of the SABM podcast, Scott chats with Jason about:

• The Spark Behind John Galt Services: Bridging global opportunity with untapped talent in Indonesia.

• What Sets It Apart: High-caliber, multilingual professionals trained and managed locally in Bali.

• Jason’s Path: From Navy officer and software developer to founder building impact abroad.

• Early Lessons: Navigating a competitive outsourcing market while prioritizing quality and purpose.

• What’s Next: Growing one placement at a time toward full-service managed teams.

Timestamps:

• 00:13 Reflecting on the Past Four Years

• 00:27 The End of Ring Knocker

• 01:19 Introducing John Galt Services

• 02:15 Discovering Indonesian Talent

• 04:06 The Business Proposition

• 08:37 The Start of a New Venture

• 15:45 Recruitment and Skill Matching

• 17:43 Goals and Future Plans

• 19:06 Expanding Services and Competitive Landscape

• 22:43 Journey to Indonesia and Life in Bali

• 24:52 Creating Opportunities and Making a Difference

• 26:36 Future Plans and Business Connections

• 28:03 A Story of Barbecue and Cultural Fusion

Connect with Jason:

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A special thank you to Jason for joining me this week. Until next time!

-Scott Mackes, USNA ’01