Ben Williamson
InvestorPrincipal at Invest Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska
Writes $100K – $250K checks · typically $250K
About
Ben Williamson holds a B.S. in Finance with an Economics minor from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a JD, with distinction, from the University of Nebraska College of Law. He previously spent over two years as in-house legal counsel at NorthStar Financial Services Group, LLC, where he drafted and negotiated contracts and worked on securities compliance, and he co-owned a gym in Omaha, Nebraska. He joined Invest Nebraska in October 2017.
Experience
- Grit Road PartnersPartner and Co-Foundercurrent2021 — presentOmaha, Nebraska, United States
- Broadhead VenturesStartup Advisorcurrent2026 — presentNebraska, United States
- Invest NebraskaStrategic Advisor2025 — 2026
- Invest NebraskaPrincipal and General Counsel2021 — 2025
- Invest NebraskaSenior Investment Associate and General Counsel2019 — 2020
- Invest NebraskaInvestment Associate and General Counsel2017 — 2018
- CompanyCamBoard Observer2018 — 2025Lincoln, Nebraska Area
- Community CROPSBoard Treasurer2019 — 2023Lincoln, Nebraska Area
- NorthStar Financial Services Group, LLCLegal Counsel2015 — 2017Omaha, Nebraska
- NorthStar Financial Services Group, LLCLaw Clerk2013 — 2015Omaha, NE
Education
- University of Nebraska College of Law2012 — 2015
- University of Nebraska-LincolnBachelor of Science (BS), Finance2008 — 2012
Skills & more
Leadership9Communication5Microsoft Office18Microsoft Word13Research5Microsoft Excel19Customer Service9Time Management7Outlook3Financial Analysis5Insurance2Access3
- Series 7 (General Securities Representative) — FINRA
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Also attended University of Nebraska College of Law1
Also attended University of Nebraska-Lincoln35
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Ben Gathje
Ecosystem Coordinator at Invest Nebraska
Ben Hohensee
Investment Analyst at Invest Nebraska
Brennan Costello
Director, The Combine at Invest Nebraska
Dan Hoffman
Chief Executive Officer at Invest Nebraska
Jessica Rudolph
Ecosystem Manager at Invest Nebraska
Matt Foley
Analyst at Invest Nebraska
Nichole MacDonald
Business Manager at Invest Nebraska
Sebastian Pucher
Intern at Invest Nebraska
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Aaron StachelScout
Partner at FirstMile Ventures
Jeff Maters
Founder and Managing Director at Network Ventures
Matt Foley
Analyst at Invest Nebraska
Victor Gutwein
Managing Partner at M25
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