Claire Kroft is a strategic operations executive specializing in organizational alignment, executive decision-making, and scalable operating frameworks for high-growth, venture-backed companies. She is a trusted partner to founders and executive teams, transforming visionary ambition into executable strategy.
At Arklydian, Claire architects the company's operating foundation as it builds next-generation AI infrastructure, driving executive prioritization and cross-functional cohesion across product, technical, and commercial workstreams. Previously, she served as Chief of Staff at Glīd and held an operations role at Boost VC, where she supported investor relations, founder engagement, and fund initiatives alongside the Managing Director.
Before transitioning to tech, Claire spent a decade teaching high school and college English. She holds a B.A. in English (Creative Writing: Poetry) from UCLA, an M.A. in Education from UC Santa Cruz, and an M.A. in English Literature from Northern Arizona University.
