Andrew Dumont

Andrew Dumont is a seasoned entrepreneur and technology leader who is currently the Founder and CEO of Curious, an investment and operating company. Here are some key details about his background and career:

Professional Experience

Founder and CEO of Curious: Andrew founded Curious in May 2017. The company focuses on investing in and operating software businesses with a long-term, sustainable growth approach.5

Previous Leadership Roles:

• CEO of Stamped, a SaaS company in the e-commerce space3
• CEO of several brands under Tiny, a publicly-traded holding company3
• Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Bitly from 2015 to 20185
• Entrepreneur in Residence at Betaworks, a startup studio in New York City1

Entrepreneurial Background

• Started his first company, Tatango, at age 183
• Has been involved in building and growing startups since then, including Moz, Seesmic (acquired by Hootsuite), and Stride (acquired by Copper)5

Investment Experience

• Personal investor in about 20 companies before founding Curious4
• Through Curious, he invests in and acquires companies to pivot them towards profitable and sustainable growth4

Recognition

• Named one of Forbes' 30 under 30 in marketing5
• Appointed as an entrepreneurial delegate by the United Nations5

Education

• Attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business Executive Leadership Program2
• Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Marketing from Western Washington University2

Philosophy

Andrew's approach with Curious is focused on creating sustainable, profitable businesses rather than pursuing the traditional venture capital model of rapid, often unsustainable growth.34 He emphasizes long-term thinking, intellectual curiosity, and radical honesty in his business approach.6