Julie, our Curator in Chief (CIC) is native of Seoul Korea. When not traveling the world she resides in DC. The only curator on the team who has landed on six out of seven continents—1 to go! When she’s not traveling Julie enjoys fine dining and drinks with friends.

But watch out she’s our resident rock star and can jam with the best of them!

Brian, one of our OG curators on the team, is a DC-native--born and raised. Growing up in the nation's capital he has honed his creative hobbies including writing, painting,
acting, and sculpture! When he’s heading to his next gig you can find him on his bike cruising in style! His secret? The Pedal to Power bike power generator.

Meet curator Iris, a NY-Native and avid traveler. She is always on the look-out for products that are current, cool, and can be shared with her family and friends. On weekends you can find Iris hosting parties and cooking incredible meals—she's Chopped ready.

Curator Steph was born in
Cape May, New Jersey but don’t hold that against her. Steph is a film enthusiast and avid interior designer. She loves to find unique products that add to that cozy, cuddle-on-the-couch feeling. As a pet parent of a cat and a dog, her favorite product is the illu grooming brush.

Meet curator David, hometown Daejeon, Korea. David is a lover of the music and performance! He plays the guitar, sings, and even can do voice imitations. Our staff-talent-show extraordinaire is great at celebrity impressions! His favorite party item? The Calzone.

Curator Matt, is a Gwacheon-si, Korea native. David loves to gather with friends and family and you can find him playing baseball or riding his bikes on sunny bright days. A natural born host and self-appointed drinks expert Matt loves all items-kitchen and home! His favorite gift for friends? The Stick-It!

Curator Addy joins the team from Las Vegas, Nevada. With a great eye and refined taste Addy is a pro creating one-of-a-kind artistic content. Not only that, but Addy never forgets a name or face! When she is developing the next great thing Addy needs well-designed products that enhance her artistic vision.

Meet curator Sam, a Charleston, South Carolina native. As a lover of the arts and travel, Sam spends her free time enjoying photography and traveling. She is always looking for products that are multi-functional and mobile for her on-the-go lifestyle.

Curator Nick was born in Nashville, Tennessee.  He is a lifelong food enthusiast who is always looking to expand his horizons, whether cooking in his kitchen at home or dining out at a restaurant.  He is always looking for innovative new products that are both fun and functional.  His favorite product is The Calzone. As someone who loves to cook and travel it provides the ultimate solution to keeping the contents of both your suitcase and your kitchen organized.

Curator Sameer is from Orange County, California. His loves exploring new beaches and preparing vegan/vegetarian meals.  On weekends you can find Sameer spending quality time with his friends and enjoying long walks in warm weather.  He is always searching for high-quality and innovative products to make a lasting impact in improving his daily life. As a frequenter at his local Whole Foods, Sameer’s favorite product is the sustainable TY-Bag!

Meet Jarrell, Operations and Logistics Specialist. Jarrell is a Delaware native born and raised, who loves the great outdoors and woodworking. A talented crafter, Jarrell most recently made a side table for his home. On the weekends you can find Jarrell enjoying BBQ. Favorite style? North Carolina of course!

Lena is a New York native relocated from the Big Apple to the Nation's Capital. She's a spry 3 years old
black and white coat mix. Her hobbies include chirping back at birds when they're feisty and posing for lovely product photos when she's feeling fabulous. Obviously, her favorite product is the Illu Cat Brush
but she's also been known to sniff the Ty-Bag too. Only if it's in her season colors.

I love to play chase, I
will run down balls and sticks till the cows come home and, if it is sniffing you want, well, that is my
forte. There is nothing I won’t sniff...nothing. If my paws saunter for a mile, my nose will have covered
2 miles at a minimum.
I walk around puddles, I won’t go out in the rain, and I wear hand-knitted sweaters in the colder months. I believe in snacks.