--- title: "Claire Akkan - Head of Operations at Pop Up Grocer" url: https://stacklist.com/card/ff6a3cdf-54c3-476c-bd3a-ad739627f648 source_url: "https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-akkan" stack: https://stacklist.com/stack/4ee3b79d-7327-4645-a5c6-19b4c86ec1cc summary: "Claire Akkan is the Head of Operations at Pop Up Grocer, a discovery destination for new products, based in New York with 2K followers and 500+ connections. She writes extensively about fashion trends, sustainable fashion innovations, and industry analysis, with articles covering voter engagement in fashion, Paris Fashion Week, rental fashion models, and climate impact." tags: "linkedin-profile, fashion, sustainable-fashion, pop-up-grocer, operations, yale-university" key_entities: "Claire Akkan (person), Claire Kalikman (person), Rebecca Rivera (person), Neville Wisdom (person), Pop Up Grocer (organization), Yale University (organization), LinkedIn (organization), McKinsey (organization), New York (location), New Haven (location), Paris (location), sustainable-fashion (concept), fashion-tech (concept), circular-economy (concept)" classification: "reference" content_hash: "sha256:bcca9b03a8f92557bc493688e78bacc0a351fe2a9693f76be18910f1ee117e6d" acp_version: "0.2" token_counts_approximate: 3040 visibility: public agent_accessible: true status: "final" --- # Claire Akkan - Head of Operations at Pop Up Grocer Sign in to view Claire’s full profile Claire can introduce you to 3 people at Pop Up Grocer Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? 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Pop Up Grocer Yale University Company Website Report this profile About I'm the Head of Operations at Pop Up Grocer, the discovery destination for new… see more Welcome back Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in or By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . New to LinkedIn? Join now Articles by Claire FASHION WANTS YOU TO VOTE Oct 27, 2020 FASHION WANTS YOU TO VOTE FASHION BRANDS ARE TACKLING LOW VOTER TURNOUT IN THE US WITH A VARIETY OF INITIATIVES. Many brands have been getting… 4 5 SHOWSTOPPERS FROM PARIS FASHION WEEK Oct 20, 2020 5 SHOWSTOPPERS FROM PARIS FASHION WEEK WE’LL ALWAYS HAVE PARIS! Will we though? Paris Fashion Week, like every event around the globe, has had to majorly… 6 WILL RENTAL BE THE FUTURE OR A COVID FAILURE? Oct 5, 2020 WILL RENTAL BE THE FUTURE OR A COVID FAILURE? POST-COVID, WILL CONSUMERS WANT TO RENT? CLAIRE KALIKMAN INVESTIGATES. It’s no secret that the coronavirus pandemic is… 12 2 Comments 4 TECH INNOVATIONS THAT WILL CHANGE THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE FASHION Sep 14, 2020 4 TECH INNOVATIONS THAT WILL CHANGE THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE FASHION AR, AI, 3D: THERE’S A LOT GOING ON IN THE FASHION TECH SPACE. BY CLAIRE KALIKMAN. 8 1 Comment WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FASHION AND CLIMATE Sep 2, 2020 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FASHION AND CLIMATE MCKINSEY’S LATEST REPORT OFFERS A ROADMAP FOR CHANGE. BY CLAIRE KALIKMAN. 9 YOU NEED TO MEET THE WASTE WARRIOR BEHIND IRISHLATINA Aug 7, 2020 YOU NEED TO MEET THE WASTE WARRIOR BEHIND IRISHLATINA REBECCA RIVERA MAKES POST-CONSUMER WASTE POP. “One man’s waste is another woman’s rainbow. 1 Meet Neville Wisdom, New Haven’s Premiere Designer Jul 24, 2020 Meet Neville Wisdom, New Haven’s Premiere Designer Claire Kalikman Class of 2021 Neville Wisdom opened up an eponymous clothing store and fashion house in New Haven. I… 11 1 Comment ARE TRENDS OVER? Jul 17, 2020 ARE TRENDS OVER? WILL THE PANDEMIC FINALLY DRIVE THE END OF TRENDS? THE SHUTDOWNS HAVE MADE US ALL RE-EVALUATE HOW MUCH WE ACTUALLY… 10 Everyone is talking about.. Jul 10, 2020 Everyone is talking about.. The Sunday Times has put out a deeply researched - and deeply disturbing - investigation into fast-fashion site… 7 WHY WE SHOULD REDESIGN THE FASHION CALENDAR May 27, 2020 WHY WE SHOULD REDESIGN THE FASHION CALENDAR BUILDING FOR A RETHINK OF THE WAY FASHION WEEKS OPERATE. CLAIRE KALIKMAN EXAMINES THE CASE FOR CHANGE For all the… 17 1 Comment Show more See all articles Activity 2K followers Posts Comments Reactions No more previous content Claire Akkan reposted this Report this post Claire Akkan reposted this BetterUp BetterUp 7mo Claire Akkan reposted this Women belong at the front of the grid. BetterUp is proud to expand our partnership with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team to include their entry in F1 ACADEMY ™ — Formula 1 ®'s all-female single-seater racing series. Every member of the Mercedes-AMG F1 Academy Team, including American driver Payton Westcott , will now have full access to BetterUp's human transformation platform as they compete on the world stage. Westcott arrives with receipts: she recently became the first female outright winner in the Formula Trophy UAE, taking victory at the Dubai Autodrome. That's not potential. That's proof. Right now, women and girls represent just 10% of participation in motorsport across all levels. F1 Academy was built to change that — and the teams lining up behind these athletes matter. We've seen what this investment produces with the broader Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team: a 2.3x improvement in employee flourishing, and received positive feedback from BetterUp platform users, reporting greater resilience, sharper decision-making, and stronger well-being across the pressure of an F1 season. That same commitment now extends to the Mercedes-AMG Formula One Academy Team. As BetterUp CEO Alexi Robichaux put it: "The teams that invest in their people are the teams that win." That's true in the boardroom. It's true at 200 miles per hour. Congratulations to Payton Westcott and the full Mercedes-AMG F1 Academy Team. We're in your corner. public_profile__posts 571 11 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Claire Akkan Claire Akkan 1y Report this post Claire Akkan shared this I don’t usually post about my side hustle here, but this feels like a milestone worth sharing: my upcycled vintage handbags and pencil cases are now in 10 stores (!). What started as a creative outlet outside of my full-time work has turned into something that’s found a real home on shelves—and I couldn’t be prouder. If you’re connected to boutiques or shops that love carrying sustainable, one-of-a-kind pieces, I’d love to connect. Always open to finding the next perfect spot. See more here: https://lnkd.in/eFVms9ij public_profile__posts 85 4 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Claire Akkan reposted this Report this post Claire Akkan reposted this Waverly Colville Waverly Colville 1y Claire Akkan reposted this This week's episode of Version 1 podcast stars Claire Akkan --a writer and designer based in New York. Claire has a background as a venture capital chief of staff and brand strategist. She writes the Substack award-winning newsletter Cappuccino Thoughts and runs a sustainable luxury bag brand . In this episode, we discuss how she got started on Substack, not experiencing writer’s block, staying disciplined, and designing and repurposing vintage bags. Listen wherever you get your podcasts (links in the comments)! public_profile__posts 17 1 Comment Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Claire Akkan Claire Akkan 1y Report this post Claire Akkan shared this Echoing our thanks to the DACC team! Looking forward to exploring potential investment opportunities at the intersection of climate change and consumer needs. Alison Ryu Alison Ryu 1y Claire Akkan shared this Over the past few months, our team at Able Partners partnered with Duke’s Advanced Degree Consulting Club (DACC) to explore the impact that climate change is having on consumers. Rising challenges like extreme weather, supply chain disruption, growth in pest populations and health risks, are driving demand for innovative solutions that address consumers' evolving needs in the face of climate change. We see several areas of opportunity for technology to influence innovation in an increasingly unpredictable environment: 🍎 Food and nutrition preservation 🪲 Vector-borne disease prevention 🔥 Thermal management 💨 Air purification ♻️ Microplastic filtration systems We are also exploring the outsized role that plants can play as a potential solution given their tangible benefits. This includes the rise of genetically enhanced varieties that improve air quality, protect nature, deter pests and emit light 🪴 We're interested in meeting companies that are building at this intersection of climate change and consumer needs. Thank you to our team of Duke researchers ( Gracie Kreissler , Javeria Fazil , Dhanush Binu , Karnika Singh , Seijung Kim , Jessica Guo , Ammara Aqeel ) for helping us explore and validate this thesis that we look forward to investing against next year. Lisa Jacobs Blau , Amanda Eilian & Claire Akkan 2 Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Claire Akkan Claire Akkan 1y Report this post Claire Akkan shared this What’s next for consumer spending? At Able Partners , we’re always interested in how changing demographics affect consumer behavior. Over the last few months, I’ve been exploring a new area of potential investment: understanding where Millennials and Gen Z are directing their dollars as they’re less focused on traditional life milestones like marriage, homeownership, or starting a family. As these generations prioritize connection, community, and well-being, we see an exciting opportunity to invest in the next generation of products, services, and digital tools that cater to their evolving interests—particularly around pets and plants. We’re interested in backing companies that are shaping these trends and offering innovative solutions in the pet and plant markets. If you’re working on something that speaks to these shifts, let’s connect! #vc #consumertrends #pets #plants #millennials #genz Lisa Jacobs Blau Amanda Eilian Alison Ryu Plants Are the New Pets, Pets Are the New Kids: How Changing Demographics Signal Investment… Plants Are the New Pets, Pets Are the New Kids: How Changing Demographics Signal Investment… 30 3 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Claire Akkan reposted this Report this post Claire Akkan reposted this Amanda Eilian Amanda Eilian 1y Claire Akkan reposted this Recently, our team Able Partners hosted an event with our portfolio company Function Health , featuring an insightful panel discussion with Mark Hyman, MD and Function co-founders Jonathan Swerdlin and Pranitha Patil about the future of health and wellness and the importance of taking your health data into your own hands. Function is a health platform that gives you access to 100+ advanced lab tests across heart, hormones, nutrients, toxins, and more, allowing you to monitor for early indicators of disease and unlock a personalized strategy based on your results. We're excited to celebrate their launch in New York and New Jersey! cc: Lisa Jacobs Blau , Alison Ryu , Claire Akkan #healthtech #wellness #innovation public_profile__posts 302 16 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Claire Akkan reposted this Report this post Claire Akkan reposted this New York Professional Advisors for Community Entrepreneurs (NYPACE) New York Professional Advisors for Community Entrepreneurs (NYPACE) 1y Claire Akkan reposted this Transforming Communities. 🌟 This #GivingTuesday , we’re on a mission to raise #5KInADay to continue our work of empowering local entrepreneurs and driving real impact in our communities. Your support helps fund critical programs, providing resources, knowledge, and opportunities for growth-ready small business owners. We invite you to join this global day of giving by making a donation to NYPACE at https://bit.ly/4fqFhzL . Swipe to see how you can make a difference! 💙 Together, we can create lasting change. #EmpowerEntrepreneurs #GivingTuesday #CommunityImpact #SupportSmallBusiness public_profile__posts 14 3 Comments Copy LinkedIn Facebook X Claire Akkan reposted this Report this post Claire Akkan reposted this New York Professional Advisors for Community Entrepreneurs (NYPACE)