In this episode of The Growth Seat, Mike Ray, operating partner at Granite Creek Capital Partners, joins host Dhani Jones to discuss the mindset, discipline, and risk tolerance required to build lasting businesses in agriculture and beyond.

 

Drawing on decades of experience as an operator, founder, investor, and board member, Ray shares how a willingness to take smart risks, work relentlessly, and stay grounded in data helped him build and scale companies across livestock, animal health, and adjacent sectors.

 

Listeners will come away with practical insight into what it takes to operate and grow a business in the agricultural sector, including how to lead through uncertainty, spot growth opportunities in tough markets, and build a business that can endure through changing cycles.