Lindsay M. Pettingill, PhD
About Lindsay M. Pettingill, PhD
Lindsay M. Pettingill, PhD, serves as the Director of Data Science at Replit, where she has been instrumental in developing data infrastructure and conducting user journey analyses. With a diverse background in data science and academia, she has held various roles at Airbnb, Georgetown University, and other organizations, focusing on data-driven decision-making and supporting early-stage founders through angel investing.
Current Role at Replit
Lindsay M. Pettingill serves as the Director of Data Science at Replit since 2023. In this role, she has conducted foundational analyses on user journey aspects such as acquisition, activation, and retention. She frequently presents her findings to the executive team, ensuring that data-driven insights inform strategic decisions. Additionally, she has led the development of a growth accounting framework that extends to individual features and events, enhancing the company's analytical capabilities.
Previous Experience at Airbnb
Lindsay M. Pettingill has extensive experience at Airbnb, where she worked in various roles from 2015 to 2020. She began as a Data Scientist and later advanced to the position of Data Science Manager. In her final role at Airbnb, she served as a Tech Lead in the San Francisco Bay Area. During her tenure, she contributed to significant data science initiatives that supported the company's growth and operational efficiency.
Academic Background
Lindsay M. Pettingill has a strong academic foundation, having studied at Georgetown University. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Government from 2009 to 2015 and a Master's Degree in German and European Studies from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she completed her undergraduate studies at Bowdoin College, where she earned an AB in Sociology and German. Her academic pursuits have equipped her with analytical skills applicable in her professional roles.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Lindsay M. Pettingill co-founded Ask Iggy, Inc., where she served as CEO from 2020 to 2023. This experience allowed her to engage with early-stage founders and actively participate in angel investing. Her focus on learning from these interactions has contributed to her understanding of the startup ecosystem and data-driven decision-making.
Research and Teaching Experience
Lindsay M. Pettingill has a background in academia, having worked as an Instructor in Quantitative Methods at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service from 2013 to 2014. She also held a position as a Fellow at Insight Data Science in 2014. Her research experience includes a role as a Visiting Young Scholar at DIW Berlin from 2011 to 2012 and as a Youth Social Media Research Associate at Harvard University from 2004 to 2007.