Peter Lusk

Founder & CEO

MBA, CMT

Peter has over 30 years of experience in investment banking, trading and venture startups. He has worked for institutions as large as an $8bl hedge fund to some of the largest broker-dealer/clearing firms in the country and helped launch several startup companies funded both within the US and the UK. Peter setup Pro Capital to help companies succeed at raising growth capital because he saw that almost all companies presented to him did not have compelling enough material to get buy-in from key decision-makers and investors. Mr. Lusk’s two main areas of professional focus have been Clean Tech and Renewable Energy since 1989, and Quantitative trading since 1994.

Peter holds an MBA from Columbia University, a Master of Architecture from Tulane University and has been awarded the Chartered Market Technician certification. Peter holds a series 7, 63, 65 and 3 licenses. Peter is a mentor for the New England Clean Tech Open, NYSERDA and Columbia Ventures nonprofit organizations where he helps coach entrepreneurs in presenting their companies to potential investors.

Managing Director

BA Finance 

Ted has over 20 years of experience in capital markets and climate finance innovation, focusing on debt, credit, and the green bond market. He is a transaction specialist with experience integrating sustainability factors into portfolio strategies across sectors including real estate, renewable energy, transportation, banks, and private equity funds. Ted focuses on the nexus between international climate policy, financial markets, and the cross-risk implications of physical and transition risk reduction. Ted develops and manages strategies to drive value creation with high green impact in developed and emerging markets spanning the United States, Asia, and the EU. 

Ted recently implemented climate-aligned real estate finance programs for over 25 banks, spanning 17 countries, and 20 real estate finance products for environmentally sustainable commercial and residential mortgages; sustainability-linked loans, bonds, and credit facilities; and sustainable RMBS and CMBS.

Ted holds a BS in Finance from the University of Arkansas

Chief Marketing Officer

MBA

Sabine is a data-driven growth strategist with extensive marketing and operational leadership experience in the Financial Services and Fintech industry.  She worked in Global roles for Allianz Group, PIMCO, MMC, FIS, and advised the C-suites of Zurich, Generali, and Citi.  Her financial impact ranges from $1B in growth to over 30% efficiency gains. Regardless of company size – an effective go-to-market strategy requires modern marketing approaches and technologies to drive demand. Unleashing the power of the voice of the customer and a client-centric business development approach is critical for the growth of any company and Sabine understands how to apply these concepts across industries.    Sabine is an expert in brand development with over 20 plus years of M&A corporate systems and product integration to grow both revenue and profit.   She is excellent at building teams and getting management buy-in for system and product change. 

Sabine holds an MBA from Columbia University, NY, and a Master's from J.W. Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany. She also held a Series 3 license.

Managing Director

MBA, MS

Bishan has worked for top Wall Street financial firms managing private placements, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and strategic investments. Bishan led the direct investment strategy deal team and handled diverse portfolios of debt and equity investments in private and publicly traded companies. Bishan was responsible for managing a team of analysts which presided over 100+ portfolio companies in sectors such as clean-tech, energy, metal & mining, industrial, utilities, healthcare, biotechnology, and consumer discretionary. Away from Wall Street, Bishan has also worked in the Energy sector, having served as a Consultant for Reliance Energy Ltd and ABB India Ltd., India's top Energy Companies. Bishan has had extensive work experience both in the United States and abroad, having worked within the USA, India, Canada, South America, Australia, UK and Middle East.

Bishan holds an MBA and a Masters of Science in Quantitative Finance Economics from Oklahoma State University. Bishan also holds a Bachelor's degree of Electrical Engineering and Biology.

Managing Director

MBA, CFA

James has over 10 years of experience in investment banking and asset management. He has worked as an investment banker at Deutsche Bank advising companies in the Technology, Media & Telecommunications sectors on mergers & acquisitions, capital raising, and restructuring. Prior to Deutsche Bank, James worked in research at Natixis Global Asset Management in its Portfolio Research & Consulting Group. James began his career at Markov Processes International, a fintech firm specializing in quantitative research software, where he provided consulting services to companies in the asset management industry.  James has programming and data analysis expertise using tools such as Python, C, SQL, R, and others.   As a CFA charter holder, James is is the lead certified valuation expert for the firm and heads all valuation statements for the firm as contracted by our clients. 

James holds an MBA from UCLA and a B.S. from George Washington University. He is a CFA Charter holder and holds Series 7, 63 and 79 licenses.

 Director

MBA 

Cesar was a former investment banker at Deutsche Bank in the leveraged finance group where he managed a team of 5+ analysts focused on syndicated debt financing.  Cesar focused on capital restructuring for energy and consumer companies ranging in size from $400mm to $1.7bil financing transactions.  Prior to joining Deutsche Bank, Cesar was an associate with Citigroup within the private equity valuation group while pursuing his MBA.  Cesar was involved in evaluating private equity and venture capital holdings within Citigroup.  Before business school, Cesar held positions as a researcher with an asset management firm, and a consulting firm, and worked with a legal technology start-up as an associate for strategic growth.

Cesar holds an MBA from Fordham University and a B.A from Elizabethtown College. He holds his Series 63 and 79 licenses. 

Managing Director

Prior to joining Pro Capital LLC,  Jessica founded Neowaste, an advanced recycling company that converts mixed, contaminated plastic waste into hydrocarbon fuels using a proprietary molecular reformation process.  Prior to founding Neowaste, she served as vice president for a multinational waste-to-energy company developing projects to convert municipal solid waste into biofuels in more than 40  international markets.  Jessica has worked in the waste-to-energy industry for over a decade and has been recognized as an industry leader both in the USA  and internationally.   She is a proud member of Leadership Birmingham’s Class of 2020 and volunteers as a youth entrepreneur mentor for  Operation Hope.  Jessica holds a bachelor’s degree from Miles College, an HBCU in Birmingham, Alabama, and an  EMBA from Hult International Business School in London, with a focus on global sustainability.  

Technical Consultant

Pierce is a multifaceted entrepreneur, digital marketing expert, and augmented reality specialist.  Pierce has consulted for major universities, sports organizations, and small businesses across the southeast on technology rollouts and digital marketing campaigns. Through his innovative approach to User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) within application and website development, Pierce blends Design, Technology, and Systems Programming to deliver innovation.  Pierce's expertise in user-generated marketing and blockchain optimization allows him to bring a unique and valuable skill set to any business.