Founder & Ceo
CurrentFounder and CEO of Firstleaf, a winery and wine importer disrupting the beverage industry by incorporating data science and AI to provide the most consumer-centric wine experience. Have grown the company to one of the 50 largest US wineries reaching over $100m of annual revenue and sustained profitability.Using patented algorithms, the Firstleaf winemaking team identifies wine drinkers’ preferences and uses data to fill gaps in the market. The company uses this technology to deliver wine directly to the consumer through a new type of subscription, one that intelligently picks upcoming wines based on individual consumers' tastes, and adjusts shipment frequency based on consumption. The flexible model ensures that each member always gets great wine at the best price.Dozens of awards reflect both Firstleaf’s wine-making prowess and data-led innovation. Highlights include being named "2021 Wine Company of the Year" by the Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition. That year, the brand also made the Inc. 5,000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the US (and again in 2022-23). In 2022, Firstleaf was listed as the highest new entry to Wine Business Monthly's 50 Largest US Wineries and named one of Fast Company's 10 Most Innovative Companies in Data Science. Most recently, USA Today Editor’s Choice Awards 2023 named Firstleaf Best Overall, "Top Wine Subscription Boxes."
