Jen Pelka
About Jen Pelka
Jen Pelka is the Co-Founder and CEO of Une Femme Wines, a brand dedicated to promoting women winemakers and supporting women-centered charities. She has a diverse background in the food and beverage industry, having founded The Riddler Champagne bars and held various roles in marketing and management.
Work at Une Femme Wines
Jen Pelka serves as Co-Founder and CEO of Une Femme Wines, a modern sparkling wine brand established in 2020. The company emphasizes wines crafted exclusively by women winemakers and supports women-centered charities. Under her leadership, Une Femme Wines has formed partnerships with organizations such as Dress for Success and TreeSisters, directing proceeds from wine sales to these charitable initiatives. The brand focuses on grower-producer Champagne and high-quality California sparkling wines, aiming to empower women in the wine industry.
Previous Experience in the Wine Industry
Before founding Une Femme Wines, Jen Pelka founded The Riddler, an all-women-funded Champagne bar with locations in New York and San Francisco. She operated The Riddler from 2016 to 2020, where she gained insights into the success of women-made wines. This experience contributed to her decision to launch Une Femme Wines, reflecting her commitment to women empowerment and representation in the wine sector.
Education and Expertise
Jen Pelka studied at Stanford University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy of Science from 2000 to 2004. She furthered her education at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), studying Philosophy of Science for one year in 2002-2003. Her academic background provides a foundation for her analytical approach to business and marketing within the food and beverage industry.
Career Background in Food and Beverage
Jen Pelka has an extensive background in the food and beverage industry, with various roles that include serving as the Founder and CEO of Magnum PR and The Riddler. She also held positions at OpenTable as Director of Restaurant Marketing and Senior Manager of Restaurant Marketing. Her early career included roles at Gilt Groupe and Tumblr, where she focused on food and beverage marketing. This diverse experience has shaped her understanding of the industry and her approach to business.
Charitable Initiatives and Community Involvement
Jen Pelka is actively involved in charitable initiatives, with a focus on supporting women-focused causes. Through Une Femme Wines, she has partnered with organizations like Dress for Success and The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, contributing a portion of wine sales to these charities. Her commitment to community involvement is evident in her efforts to empower women and promote representation within the wine industry.