Brandon Erickson

CEO in Appleton, Wisconsin

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I’m Brandon Erickson — an entrepreneur at heart, investor by trade, and someone who’s always been driven by creativity, precision, and purpose.

I grew up in Wautoma, Wisconsin, where I spent most of my time playing baseball, writing music, and figuring out how to turn ideas into action. I’ve written hundreds of songs over the years — many of which are still spinning in Nashville — but my real passion turned out to be building things in the business world.

In 2008, I made the decision to drop out of college and launch my first company, 7 Innovations LLC. I was young, hungry, and relentless. Within a few years, we’d generated nearly $50 million in online revenue — and I became a multimillionaire by the time I was 25. But that was just the beginning.

Since then, I’ve invested in biotech, helped lead three successful company buyouts, and built a sizable real estate portfolio that includes multi-family and commercial assets. These days, I serve as CEO of North Valley Precision — a company I’m incredibly proud of — where we’re growing fast and setting new standards in quality assurance.

But business is just one side of me. I’m a husband and a dad first. I spend my free time traveling, playing guitar, building Legos with my boys, coaching youth sports, and giving back to the schools and community that shaped me.

To me, success isn’t about status — it’s about creating freedom, helping others grow, and staying true to what matters most. I’ve made my share of mistakes, but I’ve learned from every one. And I’m just getting started.