The WSET Mafia
14 people studied at WSET and went on to found or lead other companies.
Dini McGrathLevel 2Founded Wonki +1Narie FosterLevel 2 Award in WinesFounded MM LaFleurAaron RankinLevel 2 Award in WinesFounded Sprout SocialHeinin ZhangWSET Level 2Founded yhangryBastien Deliege-CosteLevel 3 (with distinction)Founded CertoRoy ReznikLevel 3Founded WizMichael BaumLevel 3 Award in WineFounded SplunkKevin FallLevel 3 Award in WinesFounded Nefeli NetworksBill Broddy m-edpWSET level 2Founded Crush Dynamics IncBrian McGlynnDiploma Wine and SpiritsFounded Davra NetworksJP ArcandWSET level 3 award in winesFounded GlowtifyJames DawsonLevel 3Founded Humble GrapeAdrien MathieuFounded KleioEmma RiceDiplomaFounded Hattingley Valley
Frequently asked questions
- What is the WSET mafia?
- The WSET mafia is the network of 14 people who studied at WSET and went on to found or lead other companies, including Wonki, MM LaFleur, Sprout Social, yhangry, Certo.
- Who is in the WSET mafia?
- Notable members include Dini McGrath (Wonki), Narie Foster (MM LaFleur), Aaron Rankin (Sprout Social), Heinin Zhang (yhangry), Bastien Deliege-Coste (Certo), Roy Reznik (Wiz), Michael Baum (Splunk), Kevin Fall (Nefeli Networks), among 14 tracked members.
- What companies did WSET alumni found?
- Companies founded by WSET alumni include Wonki, MM LaFleur, Sprout Social, yhangry, Certo, Wiz, Splunk, Nefeli Networks, Crush Dynamics Inc, Davra Networks.











