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Lucas Turner-owens

Principal at Building Ventures

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Overview 

Lucas Turner-Owens is currently a Principal at Building Ventures in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he specializes in impact investing and venture capital in sectors like the Creator/Passion Economy and Future of Work. With a background in public policy and community development, he has also held roles at organizations such as The Sankofa Group, LLC and the Boston Ujima Project, showcasing his expertise in fundraising and program development.

Work Experience 

  • Principal

    2024 - Current

Building Ventures invests in early-stage startups.

  • Senior Advisor

    2023 - 2023

    Consultant and member of the Office of the President at Possibility Labs

Possibility Labs is a finance service company that offers donor advised, hosted integrated capital funds, and loan fund administration.

  • Principal

    2022 - 2023

  • Venture Fellow

    2020 - 2022

TMV is an early-stage investment firm that focuses on the future of living well.

  • Founding Partner

    2020 - 2022

  • Consultant Intern

    2021 - 2021

The Bridgespan Group is a global nonprofit organization that collaborates with mission-driven leaders, organizations, and philanthropists

  • Fund Manager

    2017 - 2020

  • Senior Analyst

    2017 - 2017

  • Loan Officer

    2016 - 2017

  • Public Policy Analyst

    2013 - 2016

    Managed organizational partnerships with the White House, the U.S. Department of Treasury, the CFPB and other Federal agencies. Staffing the PACFCYA, and the retirement security commission for the Bipartisan Policy Center

  • President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability (PACFC) Fellow

    2012 - 2013

Operation HOPE is a non-profit organization providing financial literacy empowerment & economic education to youth and adults.

Raised $1,800,000.00 from Wells Fargo, The T.D. Jakes Foundation and U.S. Department of Commerce.

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