Erik Baun
About Erik Baun
Erik Baun is a Senior Associate in Valuations & Strategy at Carta, where he has worked since 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Oregon and has held various roles in valuation and research across multiple organizations.
Work at Carta
Erik Baun currently holds the position of Senior Associate Valuations & Strategy at Carta, where he has been employed since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked at Carta in various capacities, including Valuation Analyst from 2019 to 2020 and Valuation Associate in 2021. He also served as an Advisor Fund Valuations for 11 months in 2022. Throughout his tenure at Carta, Erik has contributed to the company's valuation strategies and analysis, leveraging his expertise in finance.
Education and Expertise
Erik Baun studied at the University of Oregon, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from 2015 to 2019. His academic background has equipped him with a solid foundation in financial principles and valuation methodologies. Additionally, he has gained practical experience through various roles, including his time as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Oregon's Charles H. Lundquist College of Business in 2019.
Background
Erik Baun has diverse work experience that spans several sectors. In 2018, he served as a US Ambassador Arts Envoy for the U.S. Department of State, working in Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia-Herzegovina for two months. This role allowed him to engage in cultural diplomacy. His early career included a position as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Oregon, where he contributed to academic research.
Professional Experience Timeline
Erik Baun's professional journey includes multiple roles at Carta, starting as a Valuation Analyst from 2019 to 2020, followed by a position as Valuation Associate in 2021, and then as Advisor Fund Valuations in 2022. He transitioned to his current role as Senior Associate Valuations & Strategy in 2023. His experience also includes a brief tenure as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in 2019 and a role as a US Ambassador Arts Envoy in 2018.