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    Kristin Olszewski

    Founder and CEO of Nomadica Wine

    Kristin Olszewski is the Founder and CEO of Nomadica Wine, a company specializing in premium canned wines. She established the brand in 2017, driven by a passion for high-quality wines sourced from small, sustainable producers. Olszewski is a certified sommelier with over a decade of experience in the wine industry, having worked in various prestigious restaurants across the United States, including Saison in San Francisco and Husk in Nashville.134

    Olszewski holds a Bachelor's degree in Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and has completed post-baccalaureate studies at Harvard University in Medicine.2 Her career began in the restaurant industry, where she developed a deep appreciation for fine wines, eventually leading her to create Nomadica Wine. The brand is noted for its unique approach, combining quality wine with artistic packaging, aiming to change perceptions about canned wine.456

    In recognition of her contributions to the industry, Olszewski was named one of Wine Enthusiast's "40 Under 40" in 2021, highlighting her impact on the evolving landscape of wine consumption, particularly among younger audiences.17

    Highlights

    May 16 · eater.com
    How I Got My Job: Creating a Sustainable Canned Wine ... - Eater
    How I Got My Job: Creating a Sustainable Canned Wine ... - Eater
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    Nomadica's Kristin Olszewski on the feeling of throwing away ...
    Jan 7 · vinepair.com
    Next Round: Nomadica Wine Co-Founder Kristin Olszewski on ...

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    Experience

    Founder + CEO at Nomadica Wine since August 2017
    Sommelier at Mozza Restaurant Group, Beverage Director at HUSK, Sommelier at Straight Wharf Restaurant

    Education

    Post-Bacc + Graduate Studies in Medicine at Harvard University (2012 - 2015), Bachelor's degree in Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture, English Literature at University of Massachusetts Amherst (2005 - 2009)

    Location

    Los Angeles Metropolitan Area