Wine for the World
We help artisanal winemakers from emerging economies break in to the US market through high-profile partnerships with top Napa Valley winemakers.
- Stage Full Product Ready
- Industry Food and Beverage
- Location New York City, NY, USA
- Currency USD
- Founded 2013
- Employees 4
- Website wine4theworld.com
Company Summary
We help artisanal winemakers from emerging markets connect with US consumers through high-profile partnerships with top American winemakers. By leveraging networks and relationships, we're able to streamline a complex value chain for our partners abroad. In turn, consumers are given the chance to discover phenomenal wines from new regions, support global artisanal winemakers & their communities, and access top US winemakers. Drink well, do good.
Team
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Mika BulmashFounder & President
Former manager of 3 teams and a $24M global portfolio in agriculture, food security, health;
Worked in Peru, Honduras, Bolivia, Guatemala, Uganda, Australia;
Strategy, partnership development, operations, financial management;
Wine buff; South African wine harvest;
Graduated UC Berkeley in Molecular and Cell Biology and International Development -
Stephen SatterfieldDirector of Marketing
International Sommelier Guild-certified food and wine consultant prominent in the San Francisco food & beverage scene;
Former manager of SF’s prestigious NOPA restaurant;
Online media expert; launched nopalize.com;
Promotional events & tours, Founder of International Society of Africans in wine -
Leigh BuckensFinancial Management and Business Development
Startup veteran: founding team member in business development and marketing for mobile (Kapture), agriculture (GreenTop Growers), and consumer products (aMENity);
Former financial analyst for sustainable agriculture, energy, and technology;
Wine enthusiast; wine-buying for restaurants
Advisors
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Robyn Gould, Cooley LLPLawyerUnconfirmed
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