Lindsay Held
About Lindsay Held
Lindsay Held is the Co-Founder of ReserveBar, where she has worked since 2013. She has extensive experience in the spirits industry and a strong educational background in law and finance.
Work at ReserveBar
Lindsay Held has served as Co-Founder of ReserveBar since its inception in 2013. Over the past 11 years, she has played a crucial role in developing the company's innovative business model within the spirits industry. Her work focuses on enhancing consumer access to premium spirits, including limited editions and celebrity brands. Under her leadership, ReserveBar has established itself as a significant player in the beverage alcohol market.
Education and Expertise
Lindsay Held holds an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School, where she studied from 1999 to 2001. She also earned a J.D. from Columbia Law School, where she was recognized as a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar. Earlier, she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Dartmouth College with a degree in Government. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in finance, law, and government, which supports her expertise in navigating the complexities of the beverage alcohol compliance landscape.
Background
Before co-founding ReserveBar, Lindsay Held gained extensive experience in the legal and financial sectors. She worked as a Corporate Associate at Baker Botts LLP from 1996 to 1999 and as an Associate at Latham & Watkins from 1991 to 1993. Additionally, she served as Vice President at Cantor Fitzgerald for one year in 2007-2008. This diverse background has contributed to her understanding of business operations and compliance in the spirits industry.
Achievements
Lindsay Held has over 13 years of experience in creating and scaling innovative business models in the spirits industry. She has successfully forged partnerships with major global spirits brands, providing them with actionable consumer data and analytics. Her efforts have facilitated consumer access to special limited editions, private barrels, and new brand launches, significantly impacting the market.