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Kate Neal

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Customer Advisor, AI Strategy at Gainsight
📍 Olympia, Washington, United States

Kate Neal is a Customer Success Leader and Strategic AI Advisor at Gainsight, specializing in driving growth and retention within the Enterprise B2B SaaS sector. A graduate of Boise State University, she is a data-driven leader focused on delivering measurable outcomes and fostering executive-level relationships.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Kate is a passionate plant enthusiast, an avid Peloton user, and a world traveler. She embraces being a lifelong learner and is dedicated to creative and strategic thinking in all aspects of her life.

She is a frequent speaker and thought leader on the next evolution in customer success, particularly the rise of AI and agentic systems.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Customer Advisor, AI Strategy
Location
Olympia, Washington, United States
Personality Overview

How Kate shows up

Curious
Example Seeker
Assertive

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.

Priorities

Topics Kate cares about

AI in Customer Success
As a Strategic AI Advisor for Gainsight, she frequently speaks at industry events on implementing AI and agents to enhance customer success strategies.
SaaS Growth & Retention
Her career is focused on crafting and executing strategies that increase customer retention, drive product adoption, and accelerate business growth for SaaS companies.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Customer Advisor, AI Strategy
Gainsight
9-2024 - 9-2025
Senior Director of Customer Success
Gainsight
10-2021 - 9-2024
Senior Director of Customer Success
Staircase AI
12-2020 - 10-2021
Director of Customer Success
Engage3
6-2020 - 12-2020
Senior Manager, CS Operations
CommerceIQ
In the press

Media appearances

The Evolution of Customer Success Relies on Real-Time Insights. Featured in Gainsight Blog
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Education
Bachelor's degree
Boise State University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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