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Matt Johnson
Product & Experience Executive, Angel Investor, Entrepreneur
Matt Johnson is a senior partner and leader of the Product Experience + Engineering Lab (PXEL) Practice at West Monroe Partners, a digital services firm.1 He is an experienced entrepreneur, product and experience executive, and angel investor based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.1
Professional Experience
Johnson joined West Monroe Partners in December 2019 as a Senior Partner and Leader of the PXEL Practice.1 Prior to this role, he had an extensive career in digital product development and business leadership:
- Managing Partner at GoKart Labs' Venture Studio (March-December 2019)
- Partner of Product + Experience at GoKart Labs (2016-2019)
- Partner of Creative + Strategy at GoKart Labs (2009-2016)
GoKart Labs, a digital product and venture studio, was acquired by West Monroe in November 2019.1
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Outside of his corporate roles, Johnson has been involved in several entrepreneurial ventures:
- Chief Singer + Songwriter at Rowdy Records (2008-2019)
- Co-founder of HERO - A brand for Shelter
- Lead Singer/Songwriter/Managing Partner at Panoramic Blue / Whale Music LLC (2001-2008)
Expertise and Recognition
Johnson is known for:
- Creating and growing successful businesses
- Building and leading teams
- Helping companies become high-performing product organizations
- Writing songs
He was recognized as one of the "40 Under 40" by the Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal in May 2017.1
Education
Johnson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Saint John's University, which he attended from 1998 to 2002.1
At West Monroe, Johnson plays a key role in the firm's digital transformation services, which have been recognized by Forrester Research.2 He serves as a spokesperson for West Monroe's end-to-end digital transformation capabilities.2
