Steven Baum

President at The Cypress Funds with extensive experience in investment management

Steven Baum is a seasoned finance professional currently serving as the President at The Cypress Funds. His career is marked by extensive experience in investment management and leadership roles within the financial sector.

Professional Background

Steven Baum's current position as President at The Cypress Funds showcases his leadership in the investment management industry. Prior to this role, he held several significant positions:

Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Oakmont Corporation and The Cypress Funds
Co-Founder and COO/CFO at IronChain Capital
President and COO at JMB Capital Partners, L.P. / Arts & Sciences Partners, L.P.
Partner and COO at Ivory Investment Management, L.P.
Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Pierce Street Capital Management, LLC

His earlier career included roles in investment banking, strategic planning, and financial analysis:

Principal in the Technology Group at Montgomery Securities / Thomas Weisel Partners
Executive Director of Broadband Strategy and Planning at Pacific Telesis Group / TELE-TV
Director of Strategic Planning and Analysis at Sony Pictures Entertainment
Financial Analyst at Morgan Stanley, focusing on media and communications M&A

Education

Steven Baum has a strong educational foundation:

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley
Special concentrations in Finance and Japanese
Attended San Francisco University High School

Current Role and Company

At The Cypress Funds, Steven Baum holds a significant ownership stake of 5-10% as the President.1 The company is a fund manager based in Los Angeles with approximately $783.11 million in assets under management as of May 2023.1 The Cypress Funds operates in the hedge fund industry, managing several fund structures including the Cypress Partners Master Fund L.P.

Steven Baum's leadership and extensive experience in finance and operations contribute to his role in guiding The Cypress Funds' investment strategies and overall management.

Experience

President at The Cypress Funds (January 2020 - Present)

Chief Operating Officer at The Cypress Funds (July 2019 - December 2019), Chief Operating Officer at Oakmont Corporation (January 2020 - Present), Co-Founder and COO/CFO at IronChain Capital (January 2018 - May 2019), President and Chief Operating Officer at JMB Capital Partners, L.P. / Arts & Sciences Partners, L.P. (January 2013 - December 2017), Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Ivory Investment Management, L.P. (June 2006 - December 2012), Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Pierce Street Capital Management, LLC (November 2001 - June 2006), Principal - Investment Banking (Technology Group) at Montgomery Securities / Thomas Weisel Partners (January 1997 - November 2001), Executive Director, Broadband Strategy and Planning at Pacific Telesis Group / TELE-TV (July 1993 - December 1996), Director, Strategic Planning and Analysis at Sony Pictures Entertainment (July 1991 - July 1993), Financial Analyst, M&A (Media/Communications Group) at Morgan Stanley (July 1989 - July 1991)