Rob Lusk
Rob Lusk is an entrepreneurial, detail-driven professional passionate about creating and building. With expertise in business development, venture capital markets, investing strategies, and community building, he thrives on turning ideas into impactful opportunities.

Central America, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America
United States of America
Business development,
Networking,
Strategic advisory,
Technology advisory
Rob is a strategic leader in venture capital, currently heading Business Development at Sydecar and serving as Founder and General Partner of Duende Ventures. Before joining Sydecar, he led partnerships at Assure, gaining expertise in SPVs and venture infrastructure. In addition to his career accomplishments, he’s also an MBA graduate from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley.
He’s committed to creating new opportunities in private markets that offer transparency, accessibility, and growth. With a deep understanding of capital deployment and syndicate management, he offers unique insights to emerging managers, helping them navigate the complexities of venture investing while building meaningful relationships in the space.
His career has been shaped by a diverse background, including producing documentary films, playing college football, fluent in Spanish, and serving as a full-time missionary.
Click here to hear what Rob had to say on ‘Syndicating Deals’ on the Wannabe Angels podcast.