The Brief Mike Lindell has announced he is stepping down as CEO for MyPillow to focus on the Minnesota governor's race. MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell is stepping down from his role to focus on his campaign in the Minnesota governor's race. Mike Lindell steps down as MyPillow CEOWhat we know:Lindell made the announcement Tuesday that he is stepping down as CEO at the company he founded, MyPillow. Mike Lindell campaignThe backstory:President Donald Trump endorsed Lindell for Minnesota governor on July 15. Lindell rode on a trailer in the Delano Fourth of July Parade and threw pillows into the crowd with packaging that had "Mike Lindell for Governor" printed on them.