Claire Hughes Johnson, Angel Investor

Claire Hughes Johnson is a business leader and investor known for her operational expertise and leadership in scaling high-growth technology companies. She served as Chief Operating Officer at Stripe for over six years and continues to advise the company, guiding global operations and strategic growth. Before Stripe, Claire spent more than a decade at Google, where she led key product and operations teams and helped launch and expand major platforms, including Google Apps and AdWords. She currently serves on the boards of HubSpot, Aurora, Ameresco, and The Atlantic, reflecting her broad influence across technology, clean energy, and media. Claire has made investments in about thirty-eight startups across fintech, AI, and enterprise software, including Glide, SafetyKit, Stainless, and Sapien. Her portfolio highlights a focus on founders building scalable systems and thoughtful organizational cultures for long-term success.