Kyle D. Henderson is the Founder of Henderson & Co., a private advisory firm providing strategic counsel to founders, executives, family offices, and investors navigating growth, capital alignment, and organizational complexity.

He brings more than two decades of leadership, operating and advisory experience across the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, often working with organizations at inflection points where clarity, differentiation, and disciplined decision-making are most at risk.

Kyle is known for a direct, reality-based approach that prioritizes radical candor and efficient use of time and resources. He helps leaders confront hard truths early, reduce strategic noise, and focus capital and effort on the few decisions that materially drive long-term value.

He is personally invested across public equities, real estate, and private equity, grounding his advisory work in real-world market exposure and accountability. His perspective is shaped by the belief that enduring success requires continuous effort to resist organizational drift, default thinking, and the slow pull toward mediocrity.

His work spans payments, real estate, technology, aviation, professional sports, beverages, and impact-driven initiatives, with experience advising early-stage ventures, family offices, and established enterprises through periods of transition and scale.

In parallel, Kyle has led nonprofit efforts addressing large-scale social challenges, including overdose prevention and recovery. Across both commercial and mission-driven work, he is known for connecting people, capital, and strategy with clarity, precision, and respect for the finite nature of trust, time, and attention.

ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND

Xcel Companies, Co-Founder

For more than 17 years, Xcel Companies has been a trusted partner to established businesses navigating the complexities of payment processing. The firm is processor-agnostic, working exclusively on behalf of clients to identify more efficient, lower-cost payment solutions.

Under Kyle’s leadership, the firm operates as a trusted advocate for businesses seeking to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and manage risk in a rapidly evolving payments landscape. Billions processed. Millions saved.

Denver Ventures, Investor

Kyle invests in Denver Ventures portfolio companies, supporting Colorado’s most promising early-stage and growth ventures.

Sandgaard Capital, President (2020-2025)

As the President of Sandgaard Capital, Kyle provided strategic leadership and operational oversight for a family office with exposure to real estate, private equity, and public markets.

Sandgaard Foundation, Executive Director (2020-2025)

As Executive Director, Kyle led the Foundation’s initiatives to combat the nationwide opioid crisis. The Foundation funds overdose prevention, recovery, and advocacy programs through grants, campaigns, and partnerships.

In partnership with organizations such as Mobilize Recovery, The Voices Project, Direct Relief, and the Naloxone Project, we have distributed over one million doses of Narcan/Naloxone nationwide—reversing overdoses and saving countless lives.

Grantees include Yale University’s Program in Addiction Medicine, Mobilize Recovery, The Naloxone Project, The Voices Project, and the award-winning JUNCTION movie.

Opportunity Coalition, Co-Founder & Executive Director (2013–2020)

Kyle Co-Founded the Opportunity Coalition ("OC") in 2013. The OC operated as a 501(c)(4) nonprofit advancing free enterprise, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and community impact.

The Opportunity Coalition's featured speakers include the Founders, Chairmen, and CEOs of RE/MAX, Keller Williams, the Denver Broncos, the Colorado Rockies, Molson Coors, 1stBank, Baby Einstein, the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, The El Pomar Foundation, The Daniels Fund, and the University of Colorado, among many others.

Northstar Commercial Partners, Chief of Staff (2017–2020)

Kyle served as Chief of Staff at Northstar, a commercial real estate investment and development firm managing a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of more than 14.4 million square feet across the U.S.

XJet, Director of Business Development (2005–2008)

One of the company’s first team members, Kyle played a foundational role in shaping XJET’s business, marketing, and sales strategies. He worked directly with HNW individuals, family offices, and corporate principals, supporting bespoke private aviation solutions and long-term client relationships.

XJET is a premier private aviation brand founded in Colorado that now operates bases in London (STN) and Dubai (DWC) and has received international recognition from Aviation International News, Robb Report, and multiple design and branding awards.

ADVISORY BOARDS

Kyle has served on various Executive Advisory Boards, including:

• The Naloxone Project™ is a national nonprofit initiative working to prevent opioid overdose deaths by expanding access to naloxone, lifesaving training, and community awareness.

• Teakoe® is a premium tea company offering craft-brewed iced teas and sparkling teas, distributed nationally in grocery stores, restaurants, and hospitality venues. Now: Homage & Hustle.

• Community Funded™ is a leading crowdfunding platform empowering universities, nonprofits, and organizations to launch, manage, and scale community-driven fundraising campaigns. Acquired by: Give Campus.

• PayFurther™ is an innovative payment solutions company providing businesses with flexible, secure, and efficient processing technologies designed to reduce costs and improve cash flow.

MEDIA

Kyle and his family were featured in the Animal Planet TV series Hanging with the Hendersons, which aired for two seasons internationally. The show spotlighted their family dynamic and the compassionate veterinary work of his father and three younger brothers.