2026 Speakers
Erik Braden, Managing Partner, Braden Business Systems
Erik Braden is the Managing Partner of Braden Business Systems, which he has led 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, Braden 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 top Managed Service Provider in Indiana and Chicago. It ranked No. 116 on the global 2025 MSP 501. Erik Braden’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 honors include MSP 501 Executive of the Year, the MPSA Leadership Award for Best Independent MPS Provider, the Fortress Cybersecurity Leadership Award, and the CEO Juice World Class Service Award.