Wine Business Savvy: Foster MBAs Blend Business with Washington Wines

University of Washington Foster School of Business MBAs are leading Washington wine businesses and carving a name for themselves in this growing industry. John Blair (MBA 2011) works with family-owned Dunham Cellars in Walla Walla to manage the successful winery and small business. Angela Jacobs (MBA 2010), owner and winemaker of WineGirl Wines, combined a chemistry and science background with an MBA to launch her start-up. Paul Zitarelli (MBA 2009), founder of Full Pull Wines, sells Washington-grown wines exclusively through a private mailing list. Watch the video to learn how these Foster MBAs are using their degree to make a mark in the Washington wine industry.

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