Paul Mabray is a pioneering figure in the wine industry, renowned for his innovative integration of technology and digital strategies into wine marketing and sales. With over two decades of experience, he has consistently been at the forefront of digital transformation within the sector. In 2002, he founded Inertia Beverage Group, which later evolved into WineDirect.com, a company that revolutionized winery e-commerce by enabling direct-to-consumer sales.

Continuing his commitment to digital innovation, Mabray established VinTank.com, a social media monitoring and customer relationship management platform tailored for the wine industry. VinTank analyzed millions of online wine conversations daily, providing wineries with valuable insights into consumer behavior and preferences.

In recent years, Mabray served as the CEO of Pix.wine, a wine discovery platform aimed at connecting consumers with wines suited to their tastes. Currently, he leads a new Alc-Beverage startup, set to launch publicly in January 2026, focusing on further integrating technology into the wine industry.

Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Mabray is a respected thought leader and educator. He shares his insights through his Medium blog and Substack newsletter, "Transforming Wine," where he discusses the intersection of wine and technology. He is also a frequent speaker at industry conferences and has been a guest lecturer at institutions such as UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and UC Davis. Paul Mabray's career reflects a steadfast dedication to modernizing the wine industry, leveraging digital tools to enhance consumer engagement and streamline operations.

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