Mike Johnston

Mike Johnston is a technology entrepreneur, software engineer, and video game designer whose current executive role and geographic location are not publicly disclosed. He is best known as the co-founder of Simplenote, a mobile note-taking application that was acquired by Automattic, the parent company of WordPress, in 2013. Following this successful corporate exit, Johnston co-founded Moatboat, an early-stage startup focused on developing experimental augmented and virtual reality experiences. He subsequently joined Apple, where he contributed to the multinational technology corporation's augmented and virtual reality product development initiatives before eventually departing the company. Throughout his career, he has also worked extensively as both a professional and independent video game programmer and designer. Johnston's professional background centers on building consumer-facing software products, with a specialized focus on mobile applications, immersive spatial computing technologies, and interactive digital entertainment.