Why did Curastory's CEO Tiffany Kelly resign?

Tiffany Kelly resigned as CEO of Curastory as part of a settlement with the SEC over allegations of overstating revenue.

Who is the new CEO of Curastory?

Dave Dickman, former CEO of Tagger, has replaced Tiffany Kelly as the CEO of Curastory.

Curastory is a platform that helps content creators monetize their videos, connecting advertisers with creators for in-video ad placements.

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CEO Ousted in SEC Settlement, New Leader Takes Helm

20 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Curastory CEO replaced following SEC settlement over alleged revenue overstatement.
Founder Tiffany Kelly resigns as CEO but remains a major shareholder.
New CEO Dave Dickman spearheads fundraising and international expansion efforts.

CEO Ousted in SEC Settlement, New Leader Takes Helm

The Securities and Exchange Commission has reached a settlement with content monetization platform Curastory, leading to the resignation of its founder and CEO, Tiffany Kelly. The allegations involved overstating revenue and misrepresenting client numbers to investors. Kelly, who founded Curastory in 2021, agreed to the settlement terms without admitting or denying the SEC's claims.

Stepping down from her CEO role, Kelly will now serve as an advisor while retaining majority ownership. She expressed her belief that this move was necessary for the company's survival and growth. Dave Dickman, formerly the CEO of influencer marketing platform Tagger, has been appointed as the new CEO. Dickman's immediate focus includes initiating fundraising efforts and charting international expansion.