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accession: "0001628280-26-005796"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CURI"
cik: "0001776909"
company_name: "CuriosityStream Inc."
filed_at: "2026-02-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T04:30:49.992721+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
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materiality_score: 0.55
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confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# CuriosityStream names John Vilade Chief Commercial Officer to lead AI licensing growth

## Summary
- John Vilade appointed Chief Commercial Officer, effective February 5, 2026, reporting to CEO Clint Stinchcomb.
- Vilade brings 30+ years experience from NBCUniversal, Hulu, Discovery Communications, and Premion.
- New role focuses on driving high-margin growth via global distribution partnerships and AI licensing.
- This is a newly created executive leadership position, signaling strategic shift in revenue strategy.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-005796
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CURI
- cik: 0001776909
- company_name: CuriosityStream Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-02-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1776909/000162828026005796/0001628280-26-005796-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1776909/000162828026005796/curi-20260205.htm

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