Zach Pelka
About Zach Pelka
Zach Pelka is the Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer, and President of Mineful, a cryptocurrency mining company. He has a diverse background in finance and technology, having held leadership roles in various organizations and been featured in major publications for his work.
Work at Une Femme Wines
Zach Pelka serves as Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer, and President at Une Femme Wines. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's strategic direction and operational management. Under his leadership, Une Femme Wines has focused on innovative product launches and optimized supply chain management, gaining recognition in the industry.
Education and Expertise
Zach Pelka studied at The Wharton School, where he focused on Operations, Information, and Decisions from 2013 to 2017. He also participated in the PECS Study Abroad Program at KU Leuven in Belgium. His educational background provides a strong foundation in business operations and decision-making, which he applies in his various roles.
Background in Technology and Finance
Zach Pelka has extensive experience at the intersection of technology and finance. He worked as an Investment Management Summer Analyst at Charles Schwab in 2015 and as an Investment Banking - Technology M&A Summer Analyst at PJT Partners in 2016. His internships at Technology Crossover Ventures, Merchants of Beverage, and LPS Integration further solidified his expertise in these fields.
Previous Leadership Roles
Before his current role at Une Femme Wines, Zach Pelka co-founded and served as Chief Executive Officer at Paytronage, which was acquired by Lumni, from 2017 to 2018. He also held the position of Chief Financial Officer at Old Friend's Hospitality Group, overseeing financial operations for establishments like The Riddler SF and The Riddler NY from 2019 to 2020.
Investment and Syndication Activities
Zach Pelka is actively involved in investment and syndication activities. He is currently an Angel Investor at TBD Angels, where he has been since 2023. He invests and raises syndicates across various industries, with a portfolio that includes companies like Blackbird, Contraline, and Astropilot.