Curious Addys Inc. was founded by a married couple of software engineers and entrepreneurs, Mai Akiyoshi (CEO) and Ben Yu (CTO). As long term participants and observers in the world of Web3, Mai and Ben quickly noticed a lack of resources for anyone curious about the space—a hindrance to everyone, but especially to those without a background in tech. Thus, in October 2021, Mai and Ben launched their first NFT project made from a collection of 5,000 adorable octopuses (known as Addys), which served as the genesis to a passionate international community of collectors, creators, and enthusiasts. Some notable members include Alex Cavoulacos and Allyson Downey (founders of Meta Angels), Tricia Pang (founder of Guava Girls), and Randi Zuckerberg (Co-Founder of HUG, and advisor to Curious Addys). 

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