Austin Duke is a Managing Director at BroadOak where he primarily leads and supports the firm’s venture capital and early-stage investments. Prior to joining BroadOak, Austin led healthcare venture capital investments for UnityPoint Health Ventures. He has led investments and served on the board of directors for a diverse set of companies operating across healthcare sectors. Previously, Austin served as Chief Science Officer for a neuromodulation company.

Austin holds a BS in Biomedical Engineering from North Carolina State University and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University where his research focused at the intersection of biomedical optics and neuroscience. Austin and his family enjoy traveling, any outdoor adventure, and serving in the local community.