Gradient is proud to congratulate Clayton Petty on his promotion to Partner. Clayton brings a rare blend of founder empathy, intellectual rigor, and business sense that has made him an invaluable part of our team since day one. His work across investments like Stack AI, Infisical, BackOps, Tamarack, and others reflects a thoughtful and thesis-driven approach, grounded in deep curiosity and technical insight.

Clayton goes beyond getting in front of great businesses, and is able to help shape them. He has earned the trust of founders and co-investors alike through his collaborative and grounded style. Alongside his work with founders, he has contributed deeply to building the underlying infrastructure of Gradient as our firm grows.

We’re thankful for his contributions, drive, and the respect he’s built throughout the startup & investor ecosystem. There’s much more ahead, but today we’re proud to recognize this important milestone in his journey. Congratulations, Clayton!