OUR TEAM

Mike Jung
MANAGING PARTNER
Before launching Grit Partners, Mike had worked at Burlington Capital for 18 years, and held the title CEO and President of Burlington Capital International. In his role, Mike was responsible for overseeing and managing Burlington’s involvement in their agriculture and agribusiness-related business and investments. During his time at Burlington, Mike was responsible for helping expand Burlington’s global focus from Russia and the Former Soviet Union into North America, Africa, Latin America, Central Asia and Southeast Asia.

Ben Williamson
PARTNER
Prior to co-founding Grit Road Partners, Ben led the investments and was the General Counsel for Invest Nebraska Corporation for eight years. In his time at Invest Nebraska, Ben led over 200 early-stage venture deals and has worked with thousands of companies and founders, including hundreds in the AgTech sector. Before Grit Road and Invest Nebraska, Ben spent several years as an in-house corporate attorney in the financial services space and also has experience as a small business owner.
INVESTMENT TEAM

Mike Jung

Ben Williamson

Dan Hoffman
Invest Nebraska Corporation, CEO

Tom Field, PhD
Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship, Program Director

Mary Blaney
Burlington Capital, CFO