Hi, I'm Claire

I'm the Head of Operations at Pop Up Grocer, the destination for discovery of better-for-you brands. Previously I was a Special Projects Manager, working in Strategy & Business Operations at a late stage tech startup. Prior to that, I worked in consulting and as the Chief of Staff at a VC fund. I received a Fulbright fellowship to work and study in Moscow. I received a B.A. in Russian & Eastern European Studies and a B.A. in Humanities from Yale University.

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Outside of work, I'm a frequent writer, polyglot language learner, and intrepid traveler. 

I write the Substack Bestselling weekly newsletter Cappuccino Thoughts.

I also run a small handbag line sold in 15 stores across Manhattan and Brooklyn. 

If you'd like to discuss working together, please email me at claire@claireakkan.com.