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Barron B. Martin Jr., CFA

Managing Partner
Sr. Research Analyst

Joined Sands Capital

2008

Work Experience

Sands Capital (2011 - 2017)
Arlington, VA | Research Analyst

Sands Capital (2011)
Arlington, VA  | Sr. Research Associate

Sands Capital (2008 - 2010)
Arlington, VA  | Research Associate

Education

Washington & Lee University (2008)
BS | Business Administration
BA | Geology

Barron is a managing partner on the Global Innovation strategy and a senior research analyst. Together with Michael Clarke, he serves as an investment decision-maker for the strategy. Barron joined Sands Capital in 2008. He has significant experience analyzing and investing in technology and technology-enabled businesses globally. Barron has deep knowledge of global internet services and has led or co-led investments in private and public holdings at Sands Capital. He currently serves on the boards of two leading India-based private internet service businesses. Barron received a BS in business administration and a BA in geology from Washington and Lee University. He is a CFA® charterholder.

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