Michael Lustig

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

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

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

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