Aaron Hugh Braun is an investor, hedge fund manager, and philanthropist. He founded the investment management firm and hedge fund sponsor, Willow Creek Capital Management, in 1994. Since the founding, Aaron Hugh Braun is the sole shareholder of the company and all related entities. Aaron Hugh Braun has been ranked among the most influential people in this sector, due to Willow Creek Capital Management performance, his investing strategy, and positions. Aaron Hugh Braun is a graduate from the University of California at Berkeley. Soon after graduation, he started a career in investment management. Hugh Braun obtained most of his experience in Silicon Valley, even though he’s been investing since college days. After his work experience in Silicon Valley, he obtained a position of 'sell-side' analyst with Robertson, Colman & Stephens. Following the departure from this company, he worked for Hambrecht & Quist Equity Management until 1992. In 1992, Aaron Hugh Braun decided to become an independent researcher for several hedge funds in North America.