CuriosityStream Inc. announced the appointment of Sean Piche as Chief Financial Officer, effective September 1, 2026. Piche will report to President and CEO Clint Stinchcomb, succeeding Brady Hayden, who is departing the company.
The streaming platform reported second-quarter revenue of $23.2 million, a 22% increase from the prior year, alongside net income of $8.9 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose 276% year-over-year to $11.4 million. On an annualized basis, CuriosityStream generates over $80 million in revenue and more than $20 million in adjusted EBITDA.
Piche brings three decades of finance and accounting experience across media, entertainment, technology, and telecommunications. Most recently, he provided CFO services to growth-stage companies and previously served as Partner and Global Media & Entertainment Co-Leader at CFGI. Earlier in his career, he was a Partner in Ernst & Young’s Financial Accounting Advisory Services practice, advising clients including Comcast NBCUniversal, Paramount Skydance, SiriusXM, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Warner Music Group. He also held senior finance roles at NBCUniversal and Viacom.
A Certified Public Accountant, Piche holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Binghamton University. His appointment follows CuriosityStream’s financial turnaround, with leadership citing his expertise as well-suited to the company’s current trajectory and strategic goals.
