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Jason Guss

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Investor at CapitalOS
📍 New York, New York, United States

Jason Guss is the CEO and co-founder of Octane, a fintech company focused on simplifying financing for powersports vehicles. A Yale University graduate, he leverages his background from Capital One to drive growth and innovation in point-of-sale lending, making purchases faster and more accessible.

Outside of his corporate roles, Jason has a strong academic interest in political science, having authored a publication on ethnic conflict resolution. He is also personally invested in the powersports industry, enjoying time outdoors riding the vehicles his company helps finance.

Unique fact: Jason wrote an academic paper titled, “Living with Heterogeneity: Bridging the Ethnic Divide in Post-Conflict States.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Investor
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Fintech Disruption
Co-founded Octane to innovate in the powersports market by making financing as seamless as a cash purchase through a proprietary technology platform.
Powersports Industry
Demonstrates a personal passion for the industry by enjoying powersports vehicles himself, connecting his professional mission with his personal interests.
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Career

Work history

8-2022
Investor
CapitalOS
10-2021 - 12-2025
Board Member
Nexu
2-2020 - 6-2023
Board Member
Petal
11-2019
Managing Partner
Raven Ridge Capital
1-2014
CEO
Octane Lending
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Education
2008 - 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Yale University
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