Experienced entrepreneur to support Lake County/Eustis Incubator clients grow and scale
Orlando, Fla. (February 3, 2025) – With a resume filed with entrepreneurism and international business, Brian Bedrick is set to take the helm at the Lake County/Eustis Incubator as site manager.
Bedrick’s experiences in starting and growing businesses, along with his time as an executive and business owner in The Netherlands and Belgium will bring a new direction and perspective to Incubation Program’s clients.
“Having been an entrepreneur, I’m looking forward to working with other entrepreneurs to help them succeed,” Bedrick says. “That’s really what the UCF Business Incubation is about – using our experiences and knowledge to help others succeed.”
Bedrick comes from Tampa-based Kolabora, a training and professional development startup he co-founded in 2021. Prior to that, he founded two other companies: Interactive Data Partners, a data analytics company in Charlotte and K-12 Consulting, which helped international schools refine their operations out of its Belgium headquarters.
In addition, Bedrick was the head of research and development for the Council of International Schools, an organization representing more than 1,500 educational institutions in 100 countries, and a product manager for General Electric.
Bedrick is currently relocating from Crystal River to Mt. Dora. He is married to Jeanine and has three children, four grandchildren, a cat and a dog.
What others are saying:
Carol Ann Logue, director, of programs & operations, Innovation Districts & Incubation Program, University of Central Florida: “Throughout the Incubation Program, our leaders have significant experiences in growing businesses around the world,” says “Our clients at this location and throughout the program are going to be able to learn from his experiences to help them grow.”
Kathleen Dial, executive director, Development Services, Lake County Board of County Commissioners: “Brian’s entrepreneurial experience and global perspective make him an outstanding choice as site manager of the Lake County/Eustis Incubator. We look forward to seeing his positive impact in supporting our local businesses and advancing economic development in Lake County.”
Tom Carrino, City Manager, City of Eustis: “As Eustis continues to build its reputation as a hub for entrepreneurship, we’re excited to have Brian Bedrick’s expertise leading the way. His hands-on approach and leadership at the incubator will be crucial for fostering innovation and supporting local businesses, further establishing our community as a prime destination for growth and innovation.”
Ray Villegas, vice president of LEAD & stakeholder relations, Lake Economic Area Development (LEAD) Partnership: Our organization is truly looking forward to working with Brian as he continues to build the incubation program and the companies who are clients of the program. His background clearly shows he will be a key leader in our region’s growing economy and a true partner in our entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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For more information, please contact:
UCF Business Incubation Program: Carol Ann Logue, 407-635-9882, carolann.dykeslogue@ucf.edu or Alan Byrd, Alan Byrd & Associates, 407-415-8470, Alan@ByrdConnections.com
About the UCF Business Incubation Program: The University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program is a community resource that provides early-stage companies with the tools, training and infrastructure to become financially stable, high-growth/impact enterprises. Since 1999, this award-winning program has provided vital business development resources resulting in over 300 local startup companies reaching their potential faster and graduating into the community where they continue to grow and positively impact the local economy.
With nine facilities throughout the region, the UCF Business Incubation Program is an economic development partnership between the University of Central Florida, the Corridor, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia Counties, and the cities of Eustis, Kissimmee, Orlando and Winter Springs. In 2023, current incubator clients supported over 1,000 employees and generated over $120 million in revenue. Nineteen companies graduated from the program and remained in the local community. For more information, visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.