Andrew Dumont

Operator and Investor

Andrew Dumont is an accomplished technology leader and entrepreneur, currently serving as the Founder and CEO of Curious, an investment and operating company based in Seattle. With nearly 20 years of experience in building and investing in software companies, Dumont has held multiple leadership roles throughout his career.

Career Highlights

Curious: Founded in May 2017, Curious focuses on making minority investments in seed-stage companies and majority ownership in companies they operate. The firm has raised significant capital, including $16 million aimed at acquiring struggling software startups.1 5
Stamped: Dumont served as CEO from January 2021 to January 2023 at Stamped, a SaaS company that provides reviews and loyalty solutions for e-commerce brands, achieving over $20 million in annual recurring revenue during his tenure.1 4
Bitly: Prior to his role at Stamped, Dumont was the Chief Marketing Officer at Bitly from 2015 to 2018, where he played a crucial role in expanding the company's marketing efforts.2 4
betaworks: He was part of the core team at betaworks, a startup studio known for creating and investing in notable companies like Giphy and Bitly, where he served as Head of Growth.1 3

Education and Recognition

Dumont holds an Executive Leadership certificate from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Marketing from Western Washington University. He has been recognized as one of Forbes' "30 Under 30" in marketing and appointed as an entrepreneurial delegate by the United Nations.1 2

Philosophy and Approach

Dumont's investment philosophy is shaped by his experiences in the tech industry, particularly his belief that many software companies have been mismanaged under traditional venture capital models. He advocates for a more sustainable approach to business growth, emphasizing profitability over rapid expansion.5

In addition to his work at Curious, Dumont is involved in mentoring and advising startups, reflecting his commitment to fostering innovation within the tech ecosystem.3 4

Highlights

Jan 26 · brventurefund.com

A Conversation with Andrew Dumont, Founder & CEO of Curious

Nov 7 · geekwire.com

Seattle firm Curious raises $16M to buy software startups running ...

Aug 14 · outlieracademy.com

#17 How They Built It: Curious Capital - Podcast Episodes

Feb 4 · getflow.com

Andrew Dumont: Adventures in Business and Investing - Flow

Experience

Founder at Curious (May 2017 - Present)

CEO at Stamped (Jan 2021 - Jan 2023), CEO in Residence at Tiny (Jan 2018 - Dec 2022), CMO at Bitly (Feb 2015 - Jan 2018), Head of Growth at betaworks (Mar 2014 - Feb 2015), Director of Business Development at Moz (May 2011 - Mar 2014), Co-Founder at Strideapp.com (Mar 2012 - Dec 2013), Director of Growth at Seesmic (Jun 2010 - May 2011), Director of Marketing at Tatango (Dec 2006 - Dec 2009)

Education

Executive Leadership Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2013 - 2014), Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Marketing at Western Washington University (2006 - 2010)