Unlock the Power of Curiosity

About the Author

Matt Karlsven, PhD

Curiosity Researcher & Consultant

Matt Karlsven holds a PhD in Instructional Psychology & Technology from Brigham Young University, where his research focused on understanding and growing curiosity. As a Curiosity Consultant, he works with individuals, teams, and organizations across the globe to cultivate curiosity, passion, and what he calls the "Explore Mindset."

His research has uncovered multiple pathways to growing curiosity, increasing learner motivation, and bridging the gap between learning and doing. Matt has designed and managed research studies spanning qualitative interviewing, ethnographic observation, and randomized control trials—partnering with organizations in the United States, Peru, Colombia, and Ghana to develop training programs and measure real-world impact.

Outside of his work, Matt loves the outdoors, is a proud uncle to 15 nieces and nephews, and remains endlessly curious about what sparks the drive to learn.