Steve Cohen is an American billionaire hedge fund manager and the founder of Point72 Asset Management, a private investment firm. Born on June 11, 1956, in Great Neck, New York, he graduated from Stanford University with a degree in economics. Cohen is known for his successful trading strategies and has built a reputation as one of the top investors in the finance industry. In addition to his finance career, Cohen is the owner of the New York Mets, a Major League Baseball team, which he purchased in 2020. He is also recognized for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in the fields of medical research and education.