Wine World
Welcome to Wine World, the podcast that takes you on a flavorful journey from vineyard to glass. Hosted by Pavle Milic, winemaker, restauranteur, and columnist for Phoenix Magazine, this show dives deep into the world of wine grape growing and winemaking. Each episode, Pavle uncorks the fascinating processes behind your favorite wines, explores the nuances of wine and food pairings, and offers an insider’s look at the thriving wine scenes in Arizona and beyond.
Join us as we visit local vineyards, chat with restaurateurs, and meet the pioneering spirits behind top wineries. Whether you're curious about starting your own winery or vineyard, or simply a lover of good wine and good company, Wine World provides the perfect blend of education and entertainment. Discover the rich histories, the challenging terroirs, and the innovative practices shaping the future of wine. Pour yourself a glass and tune in to discover the stories behind the bottle.
Wine World
009: Innovint: A Winemaker's Diary
Can technology transform traditional winemaking practices? Join us as we sit down with Ashley Leonard, the visionary CEO and founder behind Innovint, to uncover her incredible journey from vineyard & winemaking management to leading a tech company in the wine industry. You'll gain insights into how Ashley's passion for the technical aspects of winemaking, cultivated during her formative years at UC Davis, seamlessly blends with her Founder flair to create a platform that offers winemakers unprecedented real-time access to critical data. Discover the significance of Punchdown, a supportive forum for winemakers, emphasizing the powerful role of community and mentorship in this age-old craft.
Listen as she recounts her rise from managing vineyards and business operations at a young age to identifying the niche market limitations that sparked her pivot to technology. Her story offers a captivating look at how experiences in winemaking fueled her success in tech, showcasing her versatility and adaptability over the past 15 years.
Get ready to explore the nuts and bolts of Innovint’s innovative operating system for wineries, broken down into four essential modules: Grow, Make, Sell, and Finance. Ashley explains how these modules simplify everything from tracking the growing season to managing production costs. We also get a sneak peek into the upcoming sales module set to launch in 2024 and the exciting potential of AI integration. This episode is a must-listen for anyone fascinated by how technology can revolutionize traditional industries, turning age-old practices into modern success stories.
For more information about Innovint and the Punchdown:
https://www.innovint.us/
https://www.innovint.us/join-the-punchdown/
In this episode, you will hear:
- Ashley Leonard's journey from UC Davis to founding Innovint
- Overview of Innovint's platform: Grow, Make, Sell, and Finance modules
- Upcoming sales module and potential AI integration in winemaking
- Importance of mentorship and community in the winemaking industry
- Insights on running a healthy, successful winery and fostering a positive work culture
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