Joanna Montgomery is a London-based interaction designer, entrepreneur, and the visionary behind Pillow Talk, an award-winning innovation engineered to fortify human connection in difficult times.
With a background in human-computer interaction, Joanna envisions a future where technology seamlessly aligns with the values and needs of humanity and society. She works to design and deliver technology-driven products and services that prioritise the human experience, and believes tech-for-good can still be wildly profitable.
With over a decade of experience in the fast-paced realm of connected product development, she offers specialised insight into:
Product development
Engineering strategies
Manufacturing and product launches
Investment strategies in physical and IoT products
She is a regular speaker on these issues at events, conferences and corporate workshops.
Awards and Recognition
Joanna has won many awards for entrepreneurship and innovation, including being named as Influential Female Founder in 2020 by Startups Magazine for her work’s impact during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Her work is published in multiple academic books and is exhibited in museums around the world, including The Museum of Communication and the Dublin Science Museum.
Personal life
In her free time, Joanna is an avid sportsperson. She competes in weightlifting and held the title of Britain’s Strongest Woman for three consecutive years, representing the UK in international arenas.
Joanna spends a lot of time outside and at weekends you will find her hiking, wild swimming, cycling and horse riding.
