Bryan Baum

Bryan Baum is a dynamic entrepreneur and investor whose career spans multiple successful ventures across technology, e-commerce, and venture capital. As a co-founder of K5 Global, a high-profile investment and advisory firm, Baum has positioned himself at the intersection of business strategy, startups, and public influence.

His entrepreneurial journey began with Prizeo and Represent.com, both of which redefined digital engagement and e-commerce. Represent.com, a platform enabling custom merchandise sales, scaled rapidly and was later acquired by CustomInk. He then co-founded Blue Vision Labs, a pioneering augmented reality company that developed city-scale 3D mapping technology. This innovation attracted major investors like Google Ventures and Accel before being acquired by Lyft in 2018 to support its self-driving car initiative.

Beyond entrepreneurship, Baum has demonstrated a keen ability to identify and cultivate disruptive technologies. His brief tenure at Panoramic and long-standing role at K5 Global highlight his strategic insight into venture growth and business development. Educated at Oxford and Swarthmore College, he combines a strong academic foundation in economics, philosophy, and mathematics with real-world execution.

Recognized on “30 Under 30” lists and as a World Economic Forum Global Shaper, Baum exemplifies the new generation of investors who merge business, innovation, and impact. His track record suggests that whatever he pursues next will likely continue to shape industries at scale.