Spencer Stensrude
InvestorChief Executive Officer at Ag Ventures Alliance
Iowa
Writes $100K β $5M checks Β· typically $1.5M
About
Spencer Stensrude is Chief Executive Officer of Ag Ventures Alliance, a farmer-owned cooperative that invests in agricultural technology startups. Prior to this role, he founded and operated small businesses, invested in real estate, and worked in commercial lending.
Experience
- Ag Ventures AllianceChief Executive Officercurrent2019 β present
- Ag Ventures AllianceVP of Investment2017 β 2019Mason City
- Ag Ventures AllianceInvestment Analyst2016 β 2017
- Family FarmFarmercurrent2015 β present
- Various StartupsBoard Membercurrent2018 β present
- Real EstateInvestorcurrent2007 β present
- Britt Lumber, LLCSmall Business Builder2015 β 2016
- Manufacturers Bank & TrustCredit Analyst2012 β 2015Forest City
Skills & more
Microsoft Excel6Strategic Planning31Negotiation3Management3Problem Solving1Leadership1Strategy1Budgets19Sales35Financial Analysis29Marketing Strategy7New Business Development4
+4 more
Commercial LendingReal EstateEntrepreneurshipVenture Capital- Series 65 β NASAA
From Spencer's professional profile.
Colleagues at Ag Ventures Alliance
Cathy Kaune
Office Manager/HR Coordinator at Ag Ventures Alliance
Dean Moretz
President at Ag Ventures Alliance
Joe Rowe
President at Ag Ventures Alliance
Jordan Colby
Associate at Ag Ventures Alliance
Jude Conway
Investor at Ag Ventures Alliance
Loran Steinlage
Farm Trial & Member Success Specialist at Ag Ventures Alliance
Tim Putnam
Head of Platform at Ag Ventures Alliance
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Spencer Stensrude?
- Spencer Stensrude is Chief Executive Officer of Ag Ventures Alliance, a farmer-owned cooperative that invests in agricultural technology startups. Prior to this role, he founded and operated small businesses, invested in real estate, and worked in commercial lending.
- Where does Spencer Stensrude work?
- Spencer Stensrude is Chief Executive Officer at Ag Ventures Alliance.
- What check size does Spencer Stensrude write?
- Spencer Stensrude typically writes checks of $100K β $5M.
- Where did Spencer Stensrude go to school?
- Spencer Stensrude studied at Buena Vista University (Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management); North Iowa Area Community College (Associate of Arts (AA), Business).








