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Michael Lustig

Senior Associate at Dcode

New York, New York

Overview 

Michael Lustig is a Senior Program Associate at Dcode, specializing in government and tech scouting with a strong background in project management and stakeholder analysis. He has excelled in roles at various organizations, including Dcode, HOF Capital, and Starburst Aerospace, showcasing leadership skills and expertise in emerging technologies. Lustig's career highlights include roles such as Technology Scouting Associate and VC Investment Fellow, demonstrating his ability to identify and invest in promising companies in sectors like Digital Health, E-commerce, and AI.

Work Experience 

  • Senior Associate

    2023 - Current

  • Technology Scouting Associate

    2022 - 2023

    Creating prosperity and security for Americans by enabling a technologically superior federal government

  • Technology Scouting Fellow

    2021 - 2021

  • Scout

    2019 - 2023

  • VC Investment Fellow

    2019 - 2019

    • Conducted preliminary analysis of deal flow and led sourcing of various unique deals • Performed market research, due diligence, and competitive analysis for potential investments • Participated in introductory meetings with startup founders • Represented the firm at tech investment and industry events

HOF Capital is a global multistage VC firm with $1 billion in AUM that partners with ambitious entrepreneurs from idea to IPO.

  • Technology Analyst

    2021 - 2021

    - Scouting A&D Technologies - Helping to raise and conceptualize both an Early Stage A&D fund for the Isreali Ecosystem as well as an upcoming space technology accelerator to be launched in the coming months.

  • General Member

    2019 - 2020

  • Creative Consultant

    2018 - 2019

    Assisted in developing GTM strategy for future shoe release

  • Data Analyst and Product Intern

    2018 - 2018

    Data Analyst and Product intern focused on building out "The Operating System for Investors" Performed market research and analysis, helped to conceptualize a new data structure, and worked to strategize around the company's next major features Worked with 15+ VC and PE firms to on-board and gauge product use Set to receive Equity

A platform that centralizes your fund operations

  • Intern

    2017 - 2017

    Upwave's sole intern during their residency/mentorship at New York's Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator. - Assisted with market research and analysis - Helped to develop brand positioning - Conceptualized and produced a variety of marketing materials

  • Instructor

    2017 - 2017

    Instructed multiple courses for kids aged 6-12 at a Nantucket branch of Santa Monica-based coding and stem program. Courses Taught Include: -Basic Web Development -Basic Video Game Development -Basic Android App Development -3D Modeling and Animation -Exposed campers to drones, 3d printing and other technology through personal demos

CodeREV Kids was born out of a desire to fill a need in education

  • Intern

    2014 - 2014

    -Prepared concepts and photography for various creative projects -Utilized industry standard software to edit visual for luxury clients Tai Ping Carpets, Michael Kors, David Yurman -Assisted with online development and photo placement on website

Hoffmanncreative is a creative agency offering Branding, Advertising, Digital Design, and Marketing services.

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