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Michael Baum

Founder

Founder at Splunk

United States

FoundedSplunk

About

Michael Baum is the founder and CEO of FOUNDER●ORG, which he launched in 2013 to support the development of new ventures and has since graduated more than 600 founders and helped launch 140 ventures. He founded five technology companies, including Splunk, which Cisco Systems acquired in 2024 for $28.8 billion. Baum holds several global patents, serves on the boards of multiple technology companies, and is a member of Rise Europe and the World Economic Forum.

Founder at Splunk

Intro paths

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Splunk's investors · 9

Akkadian VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $10M checksAugust CapitalSan Francisco Bay Area · $1M – $15M checksBattery VenturesBoston · $500K – $100M checksCRV (Charles River Ventures)Bay Area · $250K – $5M checksLobby CapitalPalo AltoResolute VenturesSan Francisco · $1M checksSilver Lake PartnersMenlo ParkStorm VenturesPalo AltoUnusual VenturesMenlo Park · $1M – $15M checks

Co-founders at Splunk

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Rob DasFounder

Experience

  1. FOUNDER●ORGFounder & CEOcurrent2012 — presentUnited States
  2. Splunk Inc.Founder & CEOcurrent2003 — presentSan Francisco
  3. ICEYEInvestor and Board Membercurrent2015 — presentHelsinki Area, Finland
  4. KONUXInvestor and Board Membercurrent2015 — presentPalo Alto, CA and Munich Germany
  5. GeminiInvestor and Board Membercurrent2015 — presentSan Francisco
  6. Château de PommardPropriétairecurrent2014 — presentPommard, France
  7. Newtree ImpactInvestor and Board Membercurrent2011 — presentBrussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
  8. VolumentalInvestor and Board Member2014 — 2021Stockholm, Sweden
  9. Eko DevicesInvestor and Board Member2014 — 2021Berkeley, CA
  10. unu GmbHInvestor and Board Member2014 — 2021Berlin Area, Germany
  11. LiveRampBoard Member & Investor2012 — 2013San Francisco Bay Area
  12. Rembrandt Venture PartnersVenture Partner2011 — 2013San Francisco Bay Area
  13. Mu Dynamics (acquired by Spirent)Board Member & Investor2010 — 2012
  14. TrackSimple Inc. (acquired by Bluekai)Investor and Board Member2010 — 2011Greater Seattle Area
  15. Collation, Inc. (acquired by IBM)Founder and Board Member2001 — 2004
  16. Yahoo!VP e-Commerce Services2000 — 2001
  17. dotBank (acquired by Yahoo!)Founder and COO1999 — 2000
  18. Walt Disney Internet GroupVP e-Commerce1997 — 1999
  19. 280 Inc. (acquired by Infoseek)Founder & CEO1996 — 1997San Francisco Bay Area
  20. Advent InternationalPrincipal1992 — 1996

Skills & more

SaaS99Enterprise Software99Security19Infrastructure16Start-ups99Cloud Computing86Big Data47Go-to-market Strategy55Strategic Partnerships39Product Management36Venture Capital33Entrepreneurship70
+5 moreunicorn creationpersonal enlightenmentstart-up gritClifton StrengthsHBDI® Assessment

Languages French

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Baum?
Michael Baum is the founder and CEO of FOUNDER●ORG, which he launched in 2013 to support the development of new ventures and has since graduated more than 600 founders and helped launch 140 ventures. He founded five technology companies, including Splunk, which Cisco Systems acquired in 2024 for $28.8 billion. Baum holds several global patents, serves on the boards of multiple technology companies, and is a member of Rise Europe and the World Economic Forum.
Where does Michael Baum work?
Michael Baum is Founder of Splunk.
What companies did Michael Baum found?
Michael Baum founded Splunk.
Where did Michael Baum go to school?
Michael Baum studied at The Wharton School (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Banking); Drexel University (Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science); WSET (Level 3 Award in Wine).

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Also attended Drexel University73

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Also attended WSET22

Ashley WhitehurstChief of Staff at Mighty CapitalRoss GoodwinVenture Debt Fund at Salica InvestmentsMichael KentInvestor at HeadlineArif DamjiPartner at Conductive VenturesJustine CarzinoInvestment Director at OneVenturesKevin RodriguesManaging Director at bp ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Splunk Inc.47

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Also worked at LiveRamp25

Omar TawakolFounder, Voicea at Decibel PartnersNik KolluruCOO at Align VenturesJackson PolveriInvestor at CatchLight Capital PartnersJosh RapperportPrincipal at Innovation EndeavorsZach CoeliusManaging Partner at Coelius CapitalPatrick McKennaPartner at Comeback Capital

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Also worked at Rembrandt Venture Partners6

George ManuelianAdvisory Board Member at Rembrandt Venture PartnersIn Sik RheeGeneral Partner at Vertex VenturesTed NeelyVenture Partner at Exit Quotient VenturesGregory EatonFounder - Managing Director at Cheyenne VenturesScott IrwinFounder and Partner at Camber PartnersScott IrwinGeneral Partner at Rembrandt Venture Partners

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