Mr. Sapourn is a co-founder and portfolio manager for Aloha Capital. Steve oversees borrower and deal underwriting as well as portfolio management, with a focus on maximizing returns and mitigating risks. Steve’s years of experience in the alternative investment industry dates to 1996 and include founding and serving as chief investment officer for hedge funds managing over $125 million using quantitative trading strategies he developed and implemented. He has performed various roles including chief compliance officer, chief of operations and portfolio manager for Commodity Trading Advisors and fund of funds. He has deep expertise in analyzing the risk and reward of investment opportunities. As portfolio manager for Aloha Capital, Steve has underwritten and serviced over $50 million in loans to sophisticated real estate investors in 10 states. A real estate investor for over 25 years, Mr. Sapourn, actively invests in commercial and single family residential projects as well lending money secured by real estate to well qualified borrowers. Steve graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 1992 and lives in Boulder with his two children Athena and Apollo.