Dr Claire Knight is the VP of Engineering at Odin, a platform redefining how operator-angels and communities invest in early-stage startups. With leadership experience at GitHub, Netlify, and beyond, Claire brings decades of engineering expertise and a refreshingly honest take on what it really means to thrive in tech.

We explore her journey from being the only woman on her degree course to building high-performing global teams, championing inclusive hiring, and navigating the changing landscape of career growth. Claire also challenges traditional narratives around representation — and yes, she’s also a two-time AWPC World Champion powerlifter!