Sierra R.

Quantum & Critical Tech | Fractional Chief Growth Officer | TEDx Ambassador

Greater Seattle Area

About

As Managing Partner at Barclo Venture Studios, I lead the strategic direction and operational execution of a venture studio purpose-built for the next era of computing & intelligence. We specialize in launching and scaling critical tech startups at the intersection of quantum technologies, advanced computing, and AI-native infrastructure. My role spans founder-level involvement across portfolio companies, capital strategy, and ecosystem development—bringing together top-tier researchers, operators, and capital partners to de-risk breakthrough innovation and accelerate commercialization. I work hands-on with technical founders from day zero, helping shape product-market fit, go-to-market execution, and scalable company architecture. In addition to venture building, Barclo engages in strategic public-private partnerships and provides quantum readiness advisory services for forward-leaning enterprises. We help organizations assess, adapt, and future-proof themselves for the coming shifts in computation and cryptography.At Barclo, we don't bet on trends—we build the future. We're architecting ventures that design, test, deploy and scale solutions that make things better, faster, cheaper, and newly possible.

Experience

  • Studio Operations at Barclo
    Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    - Help launch and scale startups in quantum, AI, and next-gen computing - Work with technical founders to turn research into product and go-to-market strategy - Support roadmap development, early customer traction, and revenue models - Build public-private partnerships to accelerate growth and access resources - Connect research, capital, and talent to bring bold tech to market

  • Chief Growth Officer (Fractional) at John Squared
    Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

  • Strategic Advisor at Lat48 Ventures
    Apr 2025 - Mar 2026 · 1 yr

  • Cybersecurity Program Lead at Solstice Tide
    Jun 2023 - Feb 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Led cybersecurity program with a focus on Go To Market strategy, service packages, and data governance/analytics. Achieved 10x startup revenue growth in 18 months. Coordinated conferences and served as a speaker to promote cybersecurity initiatives.

  • Sui Foundation (1 yr 1 mo)
    • Grants & Ops Manager
      Jul 2023 - Jan 2024 · 7 mos

    • Growth Manager
      Jan 2023 - Jul 2023 · 7 mos