We're Pilea 👋
Pilea was founded on the belief that great products are built when teams truly understand their users – and we're here to make that understanding accessible to everyone, not just those with extensive research resources.
We're a team of passionate product people who believe deeply in the power of customer-centricity.
With diverse backgrounds spanning product management, UX research, data science, and customer support, we're united by an unwavering commitment to helping teams build better products through deeper customer understanding.
Simon Oliver Ommundsen
CEO and Founder
Simon has dedicated his career to championing user experience and product development excellence. Previously, as Chief Product Officer at No Isolation, he was responsible for the development of groundbreaking products including AV1 (the telepresence robot for children with long-term illness) and KOMP (the one-button communication device for seniors).
An active voice in the UX community, Simon regularly shares his expertise as a keynote speaker at prestigious industry conferences including The Next Web (Amsterdam), multiple IxDA (Interaction Design Association) events, and Yggdrasil.
His firsthand experience with the challenges of customer research – particularly for scaling companies without enterprise-level resources – sparked the idea for Pilea. Simon's deep expertise in UX methodologies has shaped our approach to making customer insights accessible to everyone.
Espen Bay Fevolden
CTO and co-founder
Espen brings extensive experience in software development, AI, and machine learning to Pilea.
Having worked across startups and public sector organizations, he deeply understands the socio-technical complexities of building products that truly serve users' needs.
Anders Aarsæther
Head of Software and co-founder
Anders is a skilled software architect with deep expertise in AI and ML applications.
His diverse experience spanning from innovative startups to complex public sector implementations gives him a unique perspective on creating tools that work within real-world constraints.
Karen Bechmann Dolva
Board Chair
We're fortunate to have one of Norway's most renowned founders guiding our vision.
Karen Dolva, co-founder of No Isolation and now working with Padeia, brings her exceptional experience in building purpose-driven technology companies to Pilea's board.
Join us on our mission
Ready to transform how your team understands customers? Request a demo or reach out to us at hello@pileainsights.com to see how Pilea can help you build better products through better insights.
