Rick Margaritov Email & Phone Number

Nashville, TN, US

Nashville, TN, US

At the Wond’ry, our mission is to cultivate a vibrant innovation ecosystem where creativity and collaboration thrive. We are dedicated to creating an environment that not only supports the exploration of ideas but also ensures that these ideas can be developed and brought to life. By leveraging an extensive network of mentors—comprising entrepreneurs.

Nashville, TN, US

There is a place where we exist in a higher state of consciousness free from suffering, a celestial realm of enlightenment called a Pure Land. Brewed in Kyoto Prefecture by one of the most respected family-owned breweries in Japan, Pure Land Sake is handcrafted using all natural ingredients - pristine mountain water renowned for its purity and softness.

Hippo is an upscale convenience store, third-wave coffee shop and wine boutique. Committed to sourcing and curating with a focus on local, sustainable, and high quality while falling into an accessible neighborhood price point. Listen to hifi vinyl sound while grabbing a coffee or a late night snack, a chef crafted grab-n-go meal, hard to find natural wine.

Singapore, Singapore, SG

Los Angeles and Singapore based export, wholesale distribution, and retail company that represents dozens of artisan wine producers and top-rated craft brewers throughout emerging overseas markets. The Drinkery has become one of the largest by-volume craft beer distribution and retail companies in the Pacific Rim and was recognized as one of Singapore.

Singapore, Singapore, SG

Thirsty Craft Beer Shop loves craft beer and we love having fun. Put the two together and Thirsty was born. For nearly a decade we have been working towards making craft beer accessible for everyone in Singapore. On a mission to share joy through craft beers, we bring the world of craft beer to your doorstep with a touch of fun. We believe beer brings.

Hospitality consulting and Food and Beverage management to provide concept and creative development, culinary and service training and implementation, business operations, customer experience, financial auditing pre- and post-opening, digital marketing, client relations and everything in between. Select client recognition includes: James Beard Award.

• Led the store opening and managed all FOH & BOH operations at Taco Bamba Taqueria in Nashville, TN including full financial (P/L and budget) responsibility and data/analytics oversight.
• Plan and direct all aspects of F&B strategy & operations, develop & maintain financial systems, employee management, guest experience standards, quality & cost controls and profitability.
• Utilize all qualitative and quantitative metrics to inform operational efficiency, menu development, education and up-selling techniques to maximize overall revenue.
• Worked closely with Founder/CEO as well as all above store Regional Area Leaders to align on national growth and operational best practices.

Gardena, California, US

• Promoted to lead the innovation and expansion of the brand in alternative vertical markets including Aerospace, Environmental, Industrial and Marine industries.
• Led strategic partnerships with several of the Automotive News Top 150 Dealer Groups and 26 of the top-selling dealerships by-brand in the U.S. to achieve est. 30%+ YOY growth for 3 straight years.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on strategic deals with several global automotive OEM’s
• Conceptualized and lead alliance with the largest global aerospace OEM, defense and advanced technology company to service and protect their assets via their maintenance footprint around the world.
• Synthesized strategic co-partnership, and created a new global brand and product line, with the largest marine OEM in the world and the premier global provider of warranty solutions and related benefits.
• Lead development of all global branding, sales, marketing and distribution opportunities, manage Product Development, Marketing and Sales to execute new market activations, develop pricing strategies and build pricing.

• Strategized to take post-recession California wine surplus and sell in emerging overseas markets
• Developed California and Singapore based distribution hubs, managed licensing requirements, portfolio development & consolidation infrastructure.
• Established first-to-market in APAC and Europe for American artisanal small-production wines and craft beers, and captured international market share via exports to over 20 countries.
• Diversified core export business to add Hospitality Consulting and Domestic Wine Brokerage divisions, pioneered strategic partnerships with several of the world’s most prestigious hotel & restaurant groups to.

Yountville, CA, US

New York, NY, US

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Global Immersion Track

Bs, Human Development, Dean’S List