Warren Lichtenstein

Role

Founder, Steel Sports; Executive Chairman, Steel Partners Holdings L.P.

Background

American billionaire businessman and philanthropist (b. 1965). Founded Steel Partners in 1990 at age 24. UPenn economics graduate. Est. net worth ~$1B. Founded Steel Sports in 2011 after being introduced to Baseball Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda. Steel Partners Holdings grew from $600K AUM to $2B+ revenue diversified holding company. Took SPLP private in January 2026 at $50/unit.

Connections

• steel-sports (Founder)

Context

Founder and ultimate owner of steel-sports, a multi-sport youth platform operating across multiple US youth soccer markets. Patient capital from an industrial holding company — different incentive structure than PE-backed competitors.