Tripp Baird

Tripp Baird is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of The Builders Fund, a growth-stage private equity firm based in San Francisco, California. Since establishing the private equity firm in 2015, he has directed capital investments ranging from $5 million to $20 million into purpose-driven companies generating between $10 million and $100 million in annual revenue. Baird sits on the firm's investment committee and currently serves on the board of directors for Traditional Medicinals, Urban Remedy, PosiGen, and MIXT. Prior to his current role, he gained extensive experience securing private equity funding and developing consumer brands, with previous involvement in prominent companies such as Sambazon, Manduka, and CytoSport, the maker of MuscleMilk. His current professional focus centers on scaling impact-driven enterprises operating within sustainable agriculture, resource efficiency, climate solutions, and the broader health and wellness sectors.