Episode #198: Erik Braden - Braden Business Systems

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Erik Braden is the Managing Partner of Braden Business Systems, where he has led the company’s transformation from a respected regional provider into a nationally recognized technology leader. Drawing on his early career in investment banking and private equity across New York, Los Angeles, and Zurich, Erik brought a global perspective and strategic discipline to the family business. Under his leadership, Braden has evolved from a traditional office equipment dealer into a full-service technology solutions provider specializing in managed IT services, cybersecurity, and document management. Through disciplined acquisitions, operational reinvention, and a steadfast focus on client outcomes, the company has quadrupled in size and established itself as the #1 Managed Service Provider in Indiana and Chicago with global recognition as 116th in the world on the prestigious MSP 501 ranking.

Erik’s leadership is distinguished by authenticity, accountability, and a people-first philosophy. He has cultivated a culture of transparency and shared ownership that has driven record-breaking growth while maintaining industry-leading customer satisfaction and employee retention. His efforts have been recognized with multiple honors, including the 2025 MSP 501 Executive of the Year, the Fortress Cybersecurity Leadership Award, and the CEO Juice World Class Service Award. Beyond business performance, Erik is deeply committed to community and civic leadership, serving on industry boards, mentoring emerging leaders, and supporting hundreds of nonprofit organizations annually. His career reflects a rare blend of strategic vision and servant leadership, positioning him as both an innovator in his industry and a model of purpose-driven executive leadership.

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