Allison Pickens

Allison Pickens is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in leadership and advisory roles across various industries. Beginning her career at Bain Capital as a Private Equity Associate, Allison transitioned to The Boston Consulting Group as an Associate and later a Senior Advisor. In 2012, Allison co-founded and served as CEO of SparkTrades. Allison currently holds prominent positions as Founder & Investor at The New Normal Fund and as Founder & General Partner at Allison Pickens Ventures, while also serving on multiple boards, including Commvault and dbt Labs. With a BA from Yale University and an MBA from Stanford University, Allison has a strong background in operations and strategy, previously holding the role of Chief Operating Officer at Gainsight. Additional contributions include co-authoring "The Customer Success Economy" and engaging as an Executive in Residence at Bessemer Venture Partners.