Sam Polstein

Sam Polstein is an experienced communications professional currently serving as Director at HAUS since May 2025. Prior to this role, Sam held the position of Head of Communications for the U.S. at Lilium from March 2024 to November 2024, where Sam led the communications strategy in the U.S. Between October 2021 and February 2024, Sam was the Head of Communications & Public Affairs at Tusk Venture Partners, overseeing communications and public affairs for a venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology companies in regulated markets, and advising portfolio companies on media engagement. In addition, Sam served as Managing Director of Communications at Tusk’s startup advisory arm, where responsibilities included shaping communication strategies for early-stage tech firms and securing significant media coverage. Sam holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a graduate of the Bronx High School of Science.