Kellie Lindsay

Director of Strategic Partnerships at Autotech Ventures

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Kellie Lindsay is Director of Strategic Partnerships with Autotech Ventures, leading and facilitating technical professionals and executives to create and execute product, service and business strategies. With experience across manufacturing, chemical, mechanical, electrical and software engineering, she collaborates with all facets of business teams to work on “what’s next” and get results from the automotive and ground transportation startup ecosystem.

Kellie was previously Director of Sales and Business Development for Thirdware Labs (20% owned by Ford), working with start-ups, tier suppliers and OEMs to advance the implementation of emerging technologies including: AI/ML, blockchain and distributed ledgers, connectivity, and digital transformation - for automotive, industry X.0, smart city and mobility applications.

Prior to joining Thirdware, Kellie managed global tier supply accounts for ON Semiconductor focused on autonomous, ADAS and electric vehicle applications. She was also director of marketing and strategy for Ricardo – a global engineering, strategic and environmental consultancy focused on advanced on- and off-highway vehicle systems, sustainability, mobility and cybersecurity for automotive, marine, rail and defense.

Kellie is the current co-chair of Alliances for Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation (AWAFoundation.org), leading their vision to advance and empower women in automotive, transportation and mobility.

She enjoys travelling and the outdoors… especially when it includes nature, stand-up paddleboarding, cycling, and sunshine.