Lindsey Autrey
Lindsey Autrey is a Gartner AI + Data & Analytics Go-to-Market Strategist recognized for her consistent record of top-tier performance and her ability to help leading organizations translate emerging technologies into measurable business value. Based in Denver, Colorado, she partners with enterprise Data & Analytics and AI teams to design market-ready strategies, accelerate pipeline growth, and drive year-over-year revenue targets. Throughout her tenure at Gartner, Lindsey has earned distinctions including #1 global ACV producer, multiple Million Dollar Deal Club wins, and repeated Presidents Club honors, solidifying her reputation as a high-impact strategist and trusted advisor in the AI and analytics landscape.
With a career spanning enterprise software, data platforms, and digital transformation, Lindsey has held senior roles at Algolia, Salesforce, and Overground Cloud Services. Her contributions include building scalable GTM motions, launching emerging verticals, leading high-performing sales organizations, and closing some of the largest ARR deals in company history. She is widely regarded for her expertise in AI readiness, search and discovery technologies, enterprise architecture, and the operational frameworks that companies need to adopt AI responsibly and effectively. A mentor and thought leader, Lindsey regularly elevates organizational best practices and supports the professional development of teams across the go-to-market lifecycle.
Lindsey earned her bachelor's degree in International Relations and Affairs from the University of North Georgia, graduating cum laude and serving in multiple leadership roles, including Vice President of Operations for Kappa Delta Sorority. She is deeply committed to community involvement and youth support initiatives, highlighted by her volunteer work with Rainbow Children’s Home. Today, Lindsey continues to combine her strategic acumen, passion for emerging technology, and people-centric leadership approach to help organizations navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape and achieve sustainable, long-term success.
• University of North Georgia -Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and Affairs
• Volunteer
Volunteer
Rainbow Child Care Center
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to consistently bringing the value-driven side of the business to my clients. I approach every relationship with professionalism and persistence, ensuring I deliver meaningful results and long-term impact.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to not overthink things—keep it simple, but be able to speak about it with clarity and intellectual confidence.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I advise young women entering this industry to bring confidence and conviction to the table. Be articulate, trust your voice, and never be intimidated by being the only woman in the room.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges—and opportunities—I see in the field right now is the increasing persuasiveness of AI and the need to thoughtfully balance technological advancement with human judgment. The real opportunity lies in marrying human nature with emerging technologies in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human decision-making.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that matter most to me, both in my work and my personal life, are honesty and empathy. They guide how I lead, how I communicate, and how I build meaningful relationships.
Locations
Gartner
Brule, NE