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Claire Kroft

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Chief of Staff at Glīd
📍 Austin, Texas, United States

Claire Kroft serves as the Chief of Staff for Glīd, the winner of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. She is a strategic operator who transitioned from teaching to the tech sector, with a background in venture capital at Boost VC and Emerson Collective. She specializes in scaling founder communities, building operational systems, and holds a Master of Education.

Outside of work, Claire has a strong personal connection to the military community as a former Army wife, expressing deep respect for the sacrifices of service members and their families. Her unique career path from education to startups highlights her adaptability and diverse interests.

Unique fact: Claires career represents a fascinating journey from "Shakespeare to Startups, " moving from being a high school English teacher to a key operator in VC and tech.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Chief of Staff
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
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Startup Operations
As Chief of Staff, she focuses on building systems and scaling communities for high-growth startups, drawing from her experience at Boost VC and Glīd.
Logistics Technology
Is shaping the future of logistics at Glīd, an autonomous logistics company that recently won TechCrunch Disrupt 2025.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Chief of Staff
Glīd
7-2025
Angel Squad Member
Hustle Fund
2-2024 - 6-2025
Executive Assistant
Boost VC
8-2020 - 12-2024
Adjunct Professor Of English
West Valley College
7-2022 - 1-2024
Executive Assistant, Early Stage Venture Investing
Emerson Collective
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Education
2009 - 2013
Bachelor of Arts - BA
UCLA
2014 - 2015
Master of Education - MEd
University of California, Santa Cruz
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