Alex Lofton

Co-founder, Managing Partner

2015

I'm inspired by work that attempts to put a meaningful dent in the widening wealth gap, with a particular emphasis on broadening access to homeownership, especially for Low-Modest-Income homebuyers, people of color, and non-traditional household formations. Access to ownership means greater financial security; greater financial security means more freedom and joy. This personal inspiration led me to start Landed, which serves employers wanting to offer homeownership-as-a-benefit using a co-investment model known as shared appreciation down payment assistance, enabling these employers to sustainably invest their own money in a way that helps retain and attract the talent they depend on to thrive. Throughout the journey to build Landed, we've participated in Stanford's Venture Studio, Y Combinator's 2016 Winter Batch, Draper Richards Kaplan (DRK) Foundation's portfolio (the first for-profit to do so), SOCAP's entrepreneurship program, and Goldman Sachs' Launch with GS, as well as partnered with numerous financial and investment institutions including the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Zoma Capital, Initialized Capital, OMERS Ventures, Learn Capital, Ulu Ventures, and more.

Board Member, Interim Housing Venture Lab Director

2022

Whether supporting ventures from start to scale, launching tools for policy decision-making, or modernizing construction methods, Terner Labs' work aims to spur innovation to fundamentally and equitably improve the housing market. Terner Labs builds on the timely analysis and data-driven research of its sister organization the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at the University of California-Berkeley to formulate and foster bold interventions for housing affordability.

Board Member

2021

TechEquity Action's mission is to ensure that the tech industry is a force for justice in our economy. This is done by empowering tech workers to advocate for structural change through progressive policy and candidate campaigns.

GOTV (Get Out The Vote) Director, Michigan

2024 - 2024

Mentor

2023 - 2024

Investor

2022 - 2023

Providing no bs support to, investment in and partnership with serious, determined entrepreneurs. Especially keen to do so with entrepreneurs the world typically does not pattern match to: BIPOC and women/gender nonbinary.

Board Member

2017 - 2022

The Mission Preparatory School equips students with the knowledge, skills, and strength of character needed to succeed in college and serve as leaders in their communities.

Board Member, Alumni Association

2018 - 2022

Entrepreneur

2017 - 2020

2016 Winter Batch

2016 - 2016