Clay Kraus
About Clay Kraus
Clay Kraus serves as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Flume Water, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in finance and extensive experience in business and product development across various companies.
Work at Flume Water
Clay Kraus has served as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Flume Water since 2019. In this role, he leads the revenue-related aspects of the company, which includes managing direct-to-consumer sales, utility and enterprise (B2B) functions, and retail operations. He oversees Flume's revenue mix, which encompasses hardware sales, consumer subscriptions, and data sales to water utilities and other companies. His leadership contributes to the company's growth and market presence in the Greater Denver Area.
Education and Expertise
Clay Kraus studied at the University of Denver's Daniels College of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance. His education provided a foundation in business principles and financial management. Additionally, he completed his high school education at Rock Canyon High School, achieving a High School Diploma. His academic background supports his expertise in sales and marketing within the technology and water utility sectors.
Professional Background
Before joining Flume Water, Clay Kraus held various positions in business and product development. He worked at Rachio, Inc. from 2015 to 2019, contributing to the company's growth in the smart irrigation market. Prior to that, he was employed at Equifax from 2012 to 2015, where he focused on business and product development. His career also includes a role at IntelliReal, which was acquired by Equifax, where he worked in research and product development for eight months in 2011. Additionally, he briefly worked at AXA in portfolio and risk management.
Career Progression
Clay Kraus has built a diverse career in sales, marketing, and product development across multiple organizations. His journey began at AXA in 2011, followed by roles at IntelliReal and Equifax. His experience at Rachio, Inc. further solidified his skills in business development. Since 2019, he has been instrumental in shaping the sales and marketing strategies at Flume Water, leveraging his extensive background to drive revenue and expand market reach.