Brian Johnson
I lead products from customer problem to shipped result: deciding what to build, what to cut and how to measure it. Four products so far, from research to launch or handoff.
- Focus
- Product management, 0 to 1
- Path
- Sales → Design → Product
- Based in
- New York City
- bjohnson1041@gmail.com
Selected work
Open Work →
Experience
| Company | Role | Time | Product offering |
|---|---|---|---|
 Carbon Design World |
Product Builder | 2025 – Present | Product design and builds for early-stage products |
| Career Break | Professional Development | 2024 – 2025 | Full-time training in product design, management and AI |
 Notion |
SaaS Account Executive | 2022 – 2024 | Connected workspace for docs, wikis and projects |
 Bravely |
SaaS Account Executive | 2021 – 2022 | On-demand professional coaching for employees |
 Bonusly |
SaaS Account Executive | 2018 – 2021 | Employee rewards and recognition platform |
 Autodesk |
Business Development Rep | 2017 – 2018 | Construction software, including bid management |
How I work
I start from the outcome and the business case, then work back to the plan. I move quickly, I'm happiest with a few projects underway, and I'll question how something is done if there's a faster or better way. I research deeply before I commit, and I care more about the team's result than about credit for it.
I do my best work with clear goals and constraints in writing, the options laid out with their trade-offs, and room to find the answer rather than a decision made in advance.
One thing to know: I'm direct and I move fast. If I skip past something, tell me. I'd rather check we're aligned than assume.
Based on my TTI DISC assessment, October 2026.