Some of the minds behind the mission
Our leadership team has worked in fast-growing, ambitious businesses in the tech and SaaS industries.
Stride brings together expertise from the worlds of event management, project management office (PMO), branding, marketing, internal comms, HR and people leadership, strategic operations, diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I).
GET TO KNOW ME
As an Experience Coordinator, Natalie combines her background in sports and hospitality with her love for teamwork and problem-solving. Natalie channels her adventurous spirit to curate events that are as dynamic and engaging as she is. Outside of work, Natalie’s adventurous spirit comes alive, whether she’s playing sports, attending live music events, exploring new food spots with friends, or capturing moments through her camera lens. Her enthusiasm and love for exploration ensure every event she coordinates is unforgettable and impactful.
Natalie Calbario
Experience Coordinator
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Natalie Calbario
Experience Coordinator
Claire Horan (she/her) is an Experience Partner at Stride who is passionate about delivering events that stand out. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and ability to bring ideas to life, Claire thrives on creating memorable experiences that connect people in meaningful ways. With her enthusiasm and approachable style, Claire brings a fresh perspective and a personal touch to every project she takes on. When she’s not immersed in event planning, you’ll find her exploring new places, staying active, or catching live music with friends.
Claire Horan
Experience Partner
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Claire Horan
Experience Partner
Passionate about systemising business finance functions, Richard believes in empowering people by providing them with accurate, complete and meaningful financial information, and also equipping them with an understanding of it, so that they can make informed decisions (to bring about whatever it is that they desire). As well as enjoying translating all things into their equivalent spreadsheet form, Richard loves to surf, dance (sometimes simultaneously) and chill out while sipping some homebrewed kombucha or some curious blend of organic medicinal tea.
Richard Boate
Head of Finance
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Richard Boate
Head of Finance
Carla (she/her) is a numbers enthusiast with nearly 10 years of accounting experience spanning various industries. She brings a positive, can-do attitude to her role as Accounts Assistant while supporting Stride’s mission to build meaningful connections and deliver memorable and impactful experiences. When Carla's not working, you’ll find her playing tennis, at live gigs with her friends, or exploring new walking spots with her dog.
Carla McEllone
Accounts Assistant
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Carla McEllone
Accounts Assistant
The minds behind the mission
Our leadership team has worked in fast-growing, ambitious businesses in the tech and SaaS industries.
Stride brings together expertise from the worlds of event management, project management office (PMO), branding, marketing, internal comms, HR and people leadership, strategic operations, diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I).
GET TO KNOW ME
As an Experience Coordinator, Natalie combines her background in sports and hospitality with her love for teamwork and problem-solving. Natalie channels her adventurous spirit to curate events that are as dynamic and engaging as she is. Outside of work, Natalie’s adventurous spirit comes alive, whether she’s playing sports, attending live music events, exploring new food spots with friends, or capturing moments through her camera lens. Her enthusiasm and love for exploration ensure every event she coordinates is unforgettable and impactful.
Natalie Calbario
Experience Coordinator
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66b1e3f820563be12b3e150d/67632c4cf48ae4956433584a_natalie-calbario-stride.jpg)
Natalie Calbario
Experience Coordinator
Claire Horan (she/her) is an Experience Partner at Stride who is passionate about delivering events that stand out. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and ability to bring ideas to life, Claire thrives on creating memorable experiences that connect people in meaningful ways. With her enthusiasm and approachable style, Claire brings a fresh perspective and a personal touch to every project she takes on. When she’s not immersed in event planning, you’ll find her exploring new places, staying active, or catching live music with friends.
Claire Horan
Experience Partner
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66b1e3f820563be12b3e150d/67632b1ab8e29570c4602413_claire%20-horan-stride.jpg)
Claire Horan
Experience Partner
Passionate about systemising business finance functions, Richard believes in empowering people by providing them with accurate, complete and meaningful financial information, and also equipping them with an understanding of it, so that they can make informed decisions (to bring about whatever it is that they desire). As well as enjoying translating all things into their equivalent spreadsheet form, Richard loves to surf, dance (sometimes simultaneously) and chill out while sipping some homebrewed kombucha or some curious blend of organic medicinal tea.
Richard Boate
Head of Finance
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66b1e3f820563be12b3e150d/67644b8ae6062b642ba38b97_richard-boate-stride.jpg)
Richard Boate
Head of Finance
Carla (she/her) is a numbers enthusiast with nearly 10 years of accounting experience spanning various industries. She brings a positive, can-do attitude to her role as Accounts Assistant while supporting Stride’s mission to build meaningful connections and deliver memorable and impactful experiences. When Carla's not working, you’ll find her playing tennis, at live gigs with her friends, or exploring new walking spots with her dog.
Carla McEllone
Accounts Assistant
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66b1e3f820563be12b3e150d/67632c03ff93d66233efddb1_carla-mcellone-stride.jpg)
Carla McEllone
Accounts Assistant
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