Alex Andrawes

Alex Andrawes is an entrepreneur and business leader based in Austin, Texas. He is the Founder and CEO of Personal Wine, a wine-based technology company that focuses on mass customization of wine and liquor for gifting and branding purposes.12

Andrawes founded Personal Wine while he was a senior studying Business Economics at the University of Texas at Austin.2 The company recently celebrated its 23rd anniversary, indicating it was founded around 2000.3

In addition to Personal Wine, Alex Andrawes has founded or co-founded several other companies:

1. Estate Wine Brokers: A leading wine brokerage firm dealing with rare and collectible wines.2
2. Chem ID (formerly Ionization Labs): A chemical data management company servicing regulated luxury good markets.2 As the Co-Founder and Director, Andrawes has been involved with Chem ID since February 2016.2

Andrawes is also an author, having written the book "Investing In Fine Wine".1 He is known for his expertise in various areas including negotiation, purchasing, contract development, sales, and marketing.2 Additionally, he's involved in mentoring and coaching entrepreneurs, particularly in areas of business development and early-stage funding.2

Outside of his professional life, Andrawes is a mental health advocate and contributes to charities focused on children's health and wellbeing.2 He's also a member of Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) and supports organizations that work towards preventing child abuse and human trafficking.2