Kyle Henderson: People first.
Business
forward.

Co-founded and own Trusted Trenchless, a specialized sewer and drain restoration company built around Bluelight LED CIPP (cured-in-place pipe) technology—installing a new structural pipe inside an eligible existing sewer line with minimal excavation and disruption.

Help lead business strategy, marketing, sales, partnership development, financial planning, operations, SaaS technology development, and integrations. Work spans brand development, go-to-market strategy, referral and channel partnerships, operating systems, project evaluation, estimating, scheduling, and customer communication.

The company focuses on Bluelight LED CIPP sewer lining, precision camera diagnostics, sewer preparation and rehabilitation, and related trenchless solutions for aging, cracked, root-damaged, and deteriorated sewer lines.

Company building · Go-to-market strategy · Sales & partnerships · Operating systems

Retain an ownership and profit interest following an intentional transition out of day-to-day management in February 2026.

Managing Partner & Co-Founder · January 2009 – February 2026
Founded, built, and led a processor-agnostic payments advisory business. Built a network of 200+ agents, facilitating billions of dollars in annual payment processing volume.

Led sales strategy, recruiting, operations, client relationships, business development, and payment-processor partnerships. Negotiated processing economics and contractual terms across credit card, debit card, and eCheck solutions.

Guided the business from a broad agent network to a focused advisory model, helping merchants evaluate providers, reduce processing costs, improve efficiency, and manage payment-related risk.

Executive leadership · Payments · Negotiation · Business development

Co-founded Hendrick Ventures, a private real estate investment vehicle focused on apartment and multifamily opportunities.

Participate as a general partner in select multifamily acquisitions and development projects. My involvement is investment-oriented rather than day-to-day property operations.

Private investment · Commercial real estate · Multifamily

Founded and owned a private advisory, investment, and venture-building platform supporting founders, executives, and growth-stage businesses across strategy, business development, and strategic partnerships.

Worked with leaders on growth priorities, strategic repositioning, investor communications, relationship development, and operating execution. Helped evaluate opportunities, clarify business narratives, and coordinate the people and resources needed to advance important initiatives.

Evaluated ventures across fintech, AI, skilled trades and home services, field-service businesses, real estate, business services, consumer brands, and mission-driven platforms.

Business strategy · Organizational consulting · Venture evaluation · Partnerships

Served as President of a private family office with investment activity across real estate, private equity, professional sports, public markets, and operating companies.

Provided strategic leadership, operational oversight, investment support, and executive coordination across a diverse portfolio of assets and initiatives. Worked closely with founders, executives, operators, attorneys, accountants, and external advisors on high-priority business and investment matters.

Supported investment evaluation, strategic planning, and portfolio oversight while coordinating stakeholders and maintaining follow-through on complex, sensitive initiatives.

Executive leadership · Family office operations · Investment evaluation · Stakeholder coordination

Led national initiatives focused on overdose prevention, addiction recovery, harm reduction, and public-health impact. Oversaw foundation strategy, partnerships, grantmaking, campaigns, and stakeholder engagement.

Built relationships with nonprofit leaders, advocates, public-health organizations, and national partners. Contributed to collaborative efforts that helped distribute more than one million doses of Narcan/naloxone nationwide.

Grantees and partners included Yale University’s Program in Addiction Medicine, Mobilize Recovery, The Naloxone Project, The Voices Project, Recover Out Loud, and the award-winning film JUNCTION.

Nonprofit leadership · Partnerships · Grantmaking · Public-health initiatives

Invested in early-stage and growth companies through Denver Angels. Evaluated founders, leadership teams, business models, markets, and go-to-market strategies as part of private-company investment diligence.

Angel investing · Due diligence · Business models · Go-to-market strategy

Co-founded and led a nonprofit platform focused on entrepreneurship, free enterprise, philanthropy, civic engagement, and community impact.

Built and operated recurring executive speaker events and leadership programming. Managed sponsorships, partnerships, communications, and stakeholder engagement, bringing together entrepreneurs, executives, philanthropists, and civic leaders.

Programming featured leaders from organizations including RE/MAX, Keller Williams, the Denver Broncos, the Colorado Rockies, Molson Coors, and the University of Colorado.

Nonprofit leadership · Executive programming · Sponsorships · Community building

Served as Chief of Staff for a commercial real estate investment and development firm whose national portfolio exceeded 14.4 million square feet.

Worked closely with executive leadership across strategic priorities, marketing, business development, investor relations, recruiting, culture, and operational execution.

Oversaw brand messaging, marketing strategy, and external communications. Supported investor-facing initiatives, strategic relationships, hiring, team development, and executive events while helping coordinate priorities across the organization.

Regularly worked with ultra-high-net-worth individuals, investors, business owners, community leaders, and external partners.

Business strategy · Investor relations · Marketing · Executive coordination

My family and I appeared in Hanging with the Hendersons on Discovery Channel’s Animal Planet. The television series aired internationally for two seasons.

Media · Family television

Joined XJET as one of its first team members, helping shape business development, sales, marketing, and client relationships for a private aviation brand.

Worked directly with ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, corporate principals, entrepreneurs, and aviation clients. Supported luxury brand positioning, sales execution, and high-touch client service during the company’s early growth.

Private aviation · Business development · Luxury positioning · Client relationships