Eric Baum is a seasoned managing director, entrepreneur, and expert advisor with over twenty years of professional experience across various industries. He is the Co-Founder & Managing Director of Solidea Capital and currently serves in several Board of Director and advisory roles for public and private companies, including KushCo Holdings, Starton Therapeutics, Big Rentz, and Trip Kicks. Eric specializes in guiding executive leadership teams in the areas of business and corporate strategy, market positioning, growth & scale strategies, partnering frameworks, and more. He is also an active participant in the venture capital arena as an angel investor and participates in several investment-focused groups.

Eric's extensive experience includes co-leading the development of ACTEcelerator program, a top industry accelerator that focuses on the corporate travel market. This venture began as a joint venture between Solidea and the Association of Corporate Travel Executives, and its mission is to focus on emerging travel companies that offer innovative ideas and opportunities for the corporate travel industry. Moreover, he founded and leads a rapidly growing real estate investment firm operating in several U.S. markets.

Eric's outstanding achievements include his Valedictorian graduation from Emory University, where he earned a BBA in Finance & Consulting and was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the highest national business honor society, and is a frequent speaker in the venture world, playing an ongoing role in evaluating prospective ventures and nurturing portfolio companies.