About the Guest:

Kevin Bibelhausen is a partner at Fruition Capital and president of Heritage Fabrics. With a diverse background in corporate healthcare, technology, and entrepreneurship, Kevin helps small and mid-sized businesses thrive by providing equity investments. His journey from corporate life to founding Fruition Capital showcases his passion for growing sustainable businesses through strategic capital and people-centered leadership.

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Growing Your Business with People, host Jeffrey Lackey interviews Kevin Bibelhausen, a partner at Fruition Capital and president of Heritage Fabrics. Kevin shares his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, focusing on how capital investment fuels business growth. With years of experience in healthcare, technology, and corporate strategy, Kevin transitioned to helping small and mid-sized businesses succeed through equity investment.

The conversation dives into Kevin's corporate burnout and eventual shift from a career in music to technology management in healthcare, where he held leadership roles. The episode highlights Kevin’s experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, working in a public safety net hospital and managing critical technology infrastructure. Kevin also discusses the importance of working capital, operational roadmaps, and calculated risk-taking in building successful businesses, all while emphasizing the role of people in driving organizational success.

Key Takeaways:

Transitioning from corporate roles to entrepreneurship requires understanding the importance of capital for business sustainability.

Risk-taking and creating operational roadmaps are crucial for long-term success.

Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and sustained, reliable businesses can often be more rewarding than high-risk ventures.

People are central to any successful organization, and empowering them through leadership and resources is key.

Notable Quotes:

"Assume people are intelligent and have made choices based on logical reasons. That shows a level of respect."

"Growing a business with people takes capital."

Stay tuned for more insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and business growth in future episodes!

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