164 - Joanna Montgomery on Leadership, Funding, and Finding Freedom for Founders - Joanna Montgomery

164 - Joanna Montgomery on Leadership, Funding, and Finding Freedom for Founders - Joanna Montgomery

April 2, 2026 · 45 min · Season 7 · Episode 8

About this episode

Joanna Montgomery discusses her entrepreneurial journey, leadership evolution, and insights on funding for hardware startups.

Joanna Montgomery is a pioneering entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Little Riot, an internationally acclaimed company best known for bringing emotion-driven connected products like Pillow Talk to life. With over 15 years of experience, Joanna has redefined how technology can foster human connection, especially during times of distance or vulnerability. In addition to her entrepreneurial work, she is a mentor, faculty member at the One Day MBA program, and an active member of advisory circles supporting women and minority entrepreneurs. Her leadership and insights have empowered countless founders and helped shape the evolution of product design at the intersection of compassion and technology. 💡 What You’ll Learn from Joanna's Journey: 🔸 Embracing the Accidental Path: Learn how unexpected opportunities and viral ideas can spark entrepreneurial journeys, even if you never planned to run a business. 🔸 Balancing Growth and Wellbeing: Discover why sustainable success often means redefining your goals over time and finding a balance between professional ambition and personal fulfillment. 🔸 The Power of Leadership Evolution: Explore how Joanna’s approach to leadership matured…

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