Achieving Success

Together

Your vision, our expertise — building strong foundations for lasting impact.

Claire M. Raper

Fractional COO & Architect of Scale

Claire is a seasoned COO and startup operator who brings order to chaos and systems to ambition.

With over 15 years of diverse experience spanning operations, arts, education, team building, and executive support, she helps founders scale smarter—without burning out.

Claire excels at aligning strategic vision with operational clarity, turning ambitious ideas into executable systems.

What Drives Claire

The transformation that happens when founders move from firefighting to strategic leadership. She believes every startup deserves the operational foundation to not just survive, but thrive.

Beyond Operations

With a foundation in stage management and theatrical direction, Claire has exceptional organizational skills, the ability to manage intricate timelines and budgets, and a proactive approach to risk management in high-pressure environments. This unique background deeply influences her problem-solving ability and passion for understanding both people and processes.

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When she's not bringing clarity to chaos

Claire is living in the beautiful Hudson Valley of New York, a perfect backdrop for creativity and inspiration.

Ready to bring some clarity to your operations?

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​​For, you see, so many out-of-the-way things had happened lately, that Alice had begun to think that very few things indeed were really impossible.
— Lewis Carrol, Alice in Wonderland