George Augusto

George Augusto is a seasoned entrepreneur and artistic director with extensive experience across various industries. As the Co-Founder and Artistic Director of STAUD since February 2015 and a Partner at Kitchen Mouse, a cafe and catering company since January 2013, George has demonstrated a strong commitment to creative business ventures. Previously, George founded Dilettante Co., overseeing incubation and business development for multiple brands, including Peregus Animation and Dilettante Paper, and established Dilettante Management to manage a diverse roster of artists. George also held the position of West Coast Editor at BULLETT Magazine from 2011 to 2013 and was a founding partner at Vida Home Decor, enhancing consumer goods with a focus on home décor. With a background in commercial production at Gartner Films from 1998 to 2005, George's multifaceted career showcases a blend of artistic vision and business acumen.