Ron Baron

Founder, CEO, and portfolio manager at Baron Capital

American Asbury Park, New Jersey, U.S.

Quick Info

ProfessionFounder, CEO, and portfolio manager at Baron Capital
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth24/07/1943
Age83 years
BirthplaceAsbury Park, New Jersey, U.S.

Latest News about Ron Baron

15/12/2025

Baron Capital launched five actively managed ETFs as part of a broader expansion of its product lineup. Ron Baron said the firm’s long-term track record, built on early investments in companies like SpaceX and Tesla, supported the move. He also noted that SpaceX had become the firm’s largest investment, valued at about $10 billion.

14/08/2025

Baron Capital underwent a notable restructuring of its in-house legal and executive teams. Coverage of the move identified Ron Baron as the founder and CEO of the firm and noted his long-standing role as an early backer of Elon Musk-led companies.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameRonald Stephen Baron
Known ForFounding Baron Capital in 1982 and long-term growth investing
ResidenceNew York, New York

Educational Qualification(s)

UndergraduateB.A. in Chemistry, Bucknell University
Graduate StudyGeorge Washington University Law School

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
Children2
ReligionJewish

Relationships & More

SpouseJudy Baron
Children
  • David Baron
  • Michael Baron

Family

FatherMorton Baron
MotherMarian Baron

Career

Early Career
  • Teaching fellow in biochemistry at Georgetown University
  • Patent examiner at the U.S. Patent Office
  • Institutional securities analyst at brokerage firms
FoundedBaron Capital, 1982
Current RoleFounder, Chief Executive Officer, and portfolio manager
IndustryInvestment management

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Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Interested in stocks as a teenager
2. Has supported Jewish causes
3. Known for long-term, growth-focused investing
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