George Arison

George Arison was born in Georgia and initially built his career as a policy analyst and political campaigner, authoring a book on the political transition in his native country. " " " " " He pursued higher education at Middlebury College, which laid the groundwork for his entry into the corporate world. " " " " " "

He accumulated a wealth of professional experience working at renowned firms such as Boston Consulting Group and Google, and co-founded initiatives like Taxi Magic (now Curb) that later became part of a larger corporation. " " " " " His entrepreneurial journey continued as he founded Shift Technologies, where he served as CEO, Chairman, and Director, and co-founded Pulsar AI, further bolstering his reputation in the technology and startup sectors. " " " " "

At GRND, his extensive background in leadership and strategic innovation was recognized when he assumed the role of CEO and Director on October 19, 2022, following a short period as CEO of Legacy Grindr. " " " " " " " His proven track record in transforming industries and driving growth positions him as an influential leader, steering the company toward continued innovation and success. " " " "

2023 Annual Cash Bonus

2023 Performance RSU Award Arrangement

2023 KPI Arrangement (RSU-based)

*These performance compensation components reflect the incentive structure for 2023, combining a cash bonus and share-based awards tied to specific corporate and performance KPIs. " " " " *