Kiah Hochstetler is a third generation Montanan who grew up on a horse farm and is deeply rooted in this place. He is the COO for Goodworks Ventures and works directly with its portfolio companies. It’s his declaration to help people and organizations achieve their goals and become the best version of themselves. Having founded two startups, one failed, one merged, he has deep empathy for the challenges and celebrations awaiting those who are bold enough the claim the title Entrepreneur. Glacier National Park is his happy place, so much so he got married in the Park, outside, in -15 degree weather.

Goodworks Ventures launches Evergreen, a new effort to purchase stable, profitable companies and help them grow under new leadership. In this episode, we talked about how good relationships and network are essential, business model they use at GoodWorks, its mission to provide transition opportunities to retiring owners by acquiring their local Montana businesses, with the goal of keeping quality jobs within the community and MUCH MORE!

·         “I think humans should focus their time and energy on things more important than repetitive tasks that machines can do.”

·         “Failure is a unique teacher.”

·         “I think in Montana, I think it's relationships and just building that network.”

·         “I'm really fortunate to work at Good works in a place where we do value, the holistic approach to all these things, and community is really important.”