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 business and product development, having previously held positions at Equifax, IntelliReal, and Rachio, and he holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Denver.
Current Role at Flume Water
Clay Kraus serves as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Flume Water since 2019. In this role, he manages revenue-related functions, which encompass direct-to-consumer sales, utility and enterprise (B2B) operations, and retail activities. Kraus oversees Flume's diverse revenue mix, which includes hardware sales, consumer subscriptions, and data sales to water utilities and other organizations. His leadership in these areas has been instrumental in driving the company's growth in the Greater Denver Area.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before joining Flume Water, Clay Kraus held several positions in business and product development. He worked at Rachio, Inc. from 2015 to 2019, focusing on business and product development for four years. Prior to that, he was at Equifax from 2012 to 2015, where he contributed to business and product development for three years. Kraus also worked at IntelliReal, which was acquired by Equifax, in research and product development for eight months in 2011-2012.
Educational Background
Clay Kraus studied at the University of Denver - Daniels College of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. His academic journey spanned from 2007 to 2011. He also completed his high school education at Rock Canyon High School, obtaining a High School Diploma. This educational foundation has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in sales and marketing.
Early Career in Risk Management
In 2011, Clay Kraus began his career in the finance sector at AXA, where he worked in portfolio and risk management for four months. This early experience provided him with insights into financial strategies and risk assessment, which have been beneficial in his subsequent roles in business development and sales.