Claire Lee

Claire Lee is a business executive and startup advisor who has spent their career working with early-stage companies in the tech and life sciences industries. Claire is currently the Director at FreeFrom, a organisation that helps victims of domestic violence.

Previously, Claire was the Head of Startup Banking at Silicon Valley Bank, where they worked with pre-Series A startups and helped them grow and scale. Claire also oversaw strategic partnerships with organisations that influence and invest in early stage ventures.

Before Silicon Valley Bank, Claire worked at Microsoft as the Principal for Microsoft Ventures. There, they helped incubate and invest in early stage companies.

Claire's career began as a Product Manager at Ingram Micro, followed by an Account Director role at Marconi.