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    Wine, Technology, and Personalization With Philip James of Firstleaf

    enOctober 26, 2023
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    About this Episode

    Philip James is the Founder and CEO of Firstleaf, one of the largest wineries in the US, directly serving hundreds of thousands of consumers with wines from around the world. With over $500 million in online sales to his name, he's an entrepreneur known for combining technology, consumer insights, and the expertise of world-class winemakers. He has also helmed successful ventures like Lot18 and Snooth, earning awards and recognition. With graduate degrees from Oxford and Columbia University, he's not just a business leader but also a sought-after guest speaker at prestigious institutions.

     

    Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

    • Philip introduces Firstleaf as a unique wine company that combines import, winemaking, and personalization

    • Firstleaf's wine personalization quiz, exploring its evolution from past wine quizzes

    • Philip elaborates on Firstleaf's approach to categorizing users into clusters based on their feedback, creating a unique wine selection for each individual

    • Philip shares insights into Firstleaf's fulfillment process

    • The conversation shifts to the role of technology in Firstleaf

    • Philip reflects on the common misconception that wine appreciation requires memorization

    • The discussion touches on Firstleaf's classification as a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or technology company

    • The conversation explores wine subscription services in other countries

    • Philip shares valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in the wine industry, emphasizing the importance of leveraging technology

     

    In this episode with Philip James

    Dive into the world of wine innovation with Philip James, the Founder & CEO of Firstleaf, a game-changing direct-to-consumer wine company. Learn how Firstleaf uses personalization and data to craft unique wine experiences for each customer. 

    In today’s episode of the Legends Behind the Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks is joined by Philip James, Founder & CEO at Firstleaf. Discover the secrets behind their wine personalization quiz, wine clusters, and fulfillment magic. Philip also challenges the need for wine memorization, making wine enjoyment accessible to all. Plus, get insights on entrepreneurship in the wine industry and the role of technology in business growth. If you're curious about wine, tech, and entrepreneurship, this podcast is a must-listen.

     

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    • Howard introduces the revamped Vinvinea platform and highlights a significant development related to a new EU regulation set to take effect on December 8th

    • Howard explains the details of the new EU regulation, and how Vinvinea's platform plays a crucial role in compliance

    • Step into the world of QR codes for wine labeling

    • Understand Vinvinea's pricing plans and their unique 30-day free trial

    • Howard explains how QR codes in labels can help consumers, like putting  translations for various languages and complying with EU requirements

    • The conversation moves to feedback from EU wineries

    • Howard discusses the alternative of physical label compliance and highlights the benefits of using QR codes

    • Explore the possibility of dual labeling in regions like the U.S. and the evolving landscape of wine bottle labeling worldwide

    • Howard discusses the challenges Vinvinea faced and the decisions they had to make to rapidly roll out their innovative solution

     

    In this episode with Howard Marx

    Join us as we dive into the intricacies of the new EU wine labeling regulations with Howard Marx, Founder, and CEO of Vinvinea. Learn about the groundbreaking changes in the industry, including the detailed requirements of the new EU regulation effective from December 8th. Discover how Vinvinea's innovative solutions, like unique QR codes for wine bottles, are revolutionizing the way wineries comply with these regulations. 

    In today’s episode of the Legends Behind the Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks is joined by Howard Marx, Founder and CEO of Vinvinea. Howard shares insights on the challenges faced and decisions made to implement this system swiftly and efficiently. Get an exclusive peek into the future of wine labeling, exploring options, feedback from the industry, and the seamless user experience provided by Vinvinea's cutting-edge technology.

     

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