In episode thirty-one of the Napa Valley Insider Podcast, Andrew sits down with Pam Dillon, CEO and co-founder of Preferabli, to discuss a groundbreaking moment—Preferabli's acquisition of Cuvée. Pam shares her journey from Wall Street to the wine and spirits industry, how AI is transforming hospitality, and what this acquisition means for the future of personalized recommendations.

Episode Highlights:

• From Finance to Wine Tech: Pam’s path from banking at Goldman Sachs to building an AI-driven platform for the alcohol industry.
• AI and Personalization: Why proprietary data is the key to AI-driven consumer experiences and how Preferabli is shaping the future of wine and spirits.
• The Cuvée Acquisition: Why Preferabli chose to acquire Cuvée and how the team’s expertise in consumer engagement will drive innovation.
• Industry Trends: The merging of hospitality and retail, the power of AI-driven search, and what every business should know about adapting to digital transformation.
• Building for the Future: How marketplaces, AI, and data accuracy will define the next wave of hospitality and consumer experiences.

This episode marks a major milestone as Cuvée joins the Preferabli family, with Andrew stepping into his new role as Chief Growth Officer. Follow along as we continue to push boundaries in hospitality, AI, and digital innovation.

This episode is brought to you by Preferabli, the AI-driven platform for wine, spirits, and food personalization. Follow @NapaValleyInsiderPodcast for updates and behind-the-scenes content.