David Lubner

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Venture Partner at Raven (RA Ventures)

Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, United States

Overview

David Lubner is a Venture Partner at Raven (RA Ventures) and an experienced CFO and board member for life science and IT companies. A graduate of Northeastern University and Bentley University, he possesses deep expertise in capital raising, strategic finance, and corporate development, having guided multiple companies through IPOs and private financings.

He has held key leadership roles in numerous capital markets transactions, including IPOs and multiple rounds of venture capital financing for both public and private companies.

He previously served as the Chief Financial Officer of Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, a leader in RNAi therapeutics.

Personality Overview

Non-Confrontational

Consensus Focused

Amiable & Agreeable

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

Biotech Investing
As a Venture Partner at RA Ventures and a board member for companies like Arcellx and Cerevance, he is deeply involved in financing and guiding biotech firms.
Corporate Governance
His experience as a Board of Directors member for numerous public and private companies highlights a focus on corporate strategy and oversight.
Capital Raising
Possesses extensive experience raising equity and debt capital in both private and public markets, including leading IPOs and follow-on financings.

Media Appearances

Crescent Biopharma Appoints David Lubner to Board of Directors. Featured in BioSpace

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Work History

9-2025
Venture Partner at Raven (RA Ventures)
4-2025
BOD Member at Crescent Biopharma
7-2023 - 8-2025
BOD member at CARGO Therapeutics
6-2021 - 12-2023
BOD Member at POINT Biopharma
5-2021
BOD Member at Be Biopharma

Education

1983 - 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS) from Northeastern University
1991 - 1993
Masters of Science from Bentley University

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Exp : 31 Location : Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Venture Partner at Raven (RA Ventures)
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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible

DONT's

  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And David

Personality Compatibility


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