Mike Montgomery🇨🇦

About Mike Montgomery

Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at Creative Layer

I am a passionate designer, and product leader with two decades of experience turning bold ideas into impactful products. From agency roots to global enterprises and startups, I’ve led dynamic teams, launched pioneering products, and stayed hands-on through every wave of tech disruption.

I've had the privilege of building products with Disney, Google, Montblanc, Microsoft, NFL, Hasbro, and more.

My approach fuses design thinking with cutting-edge technology to craft products that don’t just innovate but resonate on a human level. I’m driven by a mission to transform bold ideas into intuitive, human-centered products that connect and inspire.

Through my weekly newsletter, The Interface, I share hard-earned lessons, practical frameworks, and strategies to help designers thrive in their careers. It’s a space for staying curious, sharp, and purpose-driven in an ever-evolving industry.

Expertise

Sessions with Mike Montgomery

• Mentorship Session (30 min): Mentorship session

What mentees say

“My first session with Mike was extremely inspiring and helpful. He brings a plethora of experiences/wisdom from his creative journey freelancing, startups, and building businesses. We also found that we have similar interests/on a similar creative journey so being able to relate and get excited about similar ideas made me feel seen and connected.”

“I had an outstanding session with Mike! His communication was amazing, making complex topics easy to understand. He kept me highly motivated and showcased incredible subject knowledge that truly inspired me.”

“I had a fantastic consultation with Mike Montgomery. He gave me excellent advice on improving my UI skills and explained the importance of keeping my portfolio updated. Mike also guided me on what to include in my portfolio to make it stand out. His practical tips on showcasing my work and exploring career opportunities were incredibly valuable.”