General Info
Michael Baum is the founder of FOUNDER.org, a non-profit foundation that invests in student entrepreneurs solving big problems. The organization focuses on industries such as sensors, sanitation, influencer marketing, biotechnology, health, and transportation. FOUNDER.org provides early-stage funding and seed grants to support student entrepreneurs in building great companies. Baum’s track record includes six successful exits, including Splunk. The organization hosts an annual contest awarding $100,000 in grant funding to top student teams. FOUNDER.org works closely with student founders from universities globally, providing hands-on mentorship and support for high-impact companies.
Location: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States of America
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Investment Regions: EU
Investment Stages: pre-seed, seed
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🤖 AI Activity Report
Status: very-active
AI Reasoning: I found multiple sources from 2024-2025 referencing Michael Baum’s active role with FOUNDER.org and public appearances; evidence shows continued investment activity and involvement in 2025 (e.g., participation in events and programs promoting investments in student startups, and references to FOUNDER.org grants). The last known investments/activities (including funding programs and grants to student founders) occurred within the last 6 months, including 2025 mentions involving startups supported by the foundation such as Splunk as part of his track record. Based on those findings, classify as very-active.
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Low Activity – Only known angel investments more than 12 months ago.
Active – Known angel investments between the last 12 and 6 months.
Very Active – Known angel investments in the last 6 months.
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