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The Founder of Curios, Inc. has a deep background in technology and digital product development, with over 20 years of experience. His technology and music industry insights led to the realization that creators, including musicians, authors, and comedians, were increasingly diluted, earning less and losing direct access to their fans despite increased consumption of their work.
A significant turning point in Grant Powell's journey came with the launch of Tory Lanez's album "When It's Dark" on the Curios platform, which sold 1 million digital copies within days. This success confirmed his vision of a platform that empowers creators. Today, Curios hosts content from over 18,000 creators, enabling them to keep 100% of their sales while maintaining direct access to their fanbase.
Grant Powell’s professional experience extends far beyond Curios. Through his digital agency and incubator, Pomegranate, he partnered with industry giants like Spotify, Google, and YouTube to launch groundbreaking digital experiences, including live online concerts for artists such as U2 and Alicia Keys. He was instrumental in building the first integration with Spotify's API and the first peer-to-peer secured lending platform (YouPawn).
In addition to his tech ventures, Powell has a background in music as a founding member of bands Lifehouse and Dawes (formerly Simon Dawes). He is also a traditionally trained studio artist, known for blending creativity with business and technology. His expertise lies in making swift, informed decisions, and he prides himself on a lean, no-nonsense approach to building technology businesses.
Outside of work, Powell is an avid boulderer, rare coin collector, and mineral specimen enthusiast. He is also recognized as the top numismatist in the US according to Google searches.
His definition of success in business is rooted in generating traction and revenue while making a meaningful impact. Personally, he strives for balance, valuing empathy and connection, in line with Maya Angelou's quote: "... people will never forget how you made them feel."