Joanna Lawson

Joanna Lawson is an experienced professional in product strategy and development with a diverse background in various roles across multiple companies. Currently serving as Head of Product Strategy at Otivo since April 2024, Joanna previously held several positions at Wealthfront, including Manager of Product Services and Senior Product Specialist. Joanna played a pivotal role in founding Blackbird’s Giants Program, aimed at supporting early-stage founders with validating their ideas and building MVPs, and also contributed as a Startmate Fellow & Coach, fostering connections among women in the start-up ecosystem. Earlier experience includes roles in client services and recruiting at Dimensional Fund Advisors, as well as positions in adaptive skiing. Joanna earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Combined Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Sydney and completed high school at Queenwood School.