The WSET Mafia
17 people studied at WSET and went on to found or lead other companies.
Narie FosterLevel 2 Award in SpiritsFounded MM LaFleurAaron RankinLevel 2 Award in WinesFounded Sprout Social, Inc.Heinin 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 GrapeBrad BermanLevel 1 & 2Founded BodyBioAdrien MathieuFounded KleioEmma RiceDiplomaFounded Hattingley ValleyPatricia ButlerDiploma with MeritFounded ArtistworksTara HankinsonDiploma (In Progress)Founded TALEA BeerGrégoire SerraWSET Level 3Founded Dolinnov
Frequently asked questions
- What is the WSET mafia?
- The WSET mafia is the network of 17 people who studied at WSET and went on to found or lead other companies, including MM LaFleur, Sprout Social, Inc., yhangry, Certo, Wiz.
- Who is in the WSET mafia?
- Notable members include Narie Foster (MM LaFleur), Aaron Rankin (Sprout Social, Inc.), Heinin Zhang (yhangry), Bastien Deliege-Coste (Certo), Roy Reznik (Wiz), Michael Baum (Splunk), Kevin Fall (Nefeli Networks), Bill Broddy m-edp (Crush Dynamics Inc), among 17 tracked members.
- What companies did WSET alumni found?
- Companies founded by WSET alumni include MM LaFleur, Sprout Social, Inc., yhangry, Certo, Wiz, Splunk, Nefeli Networks, Crush Dynamics Inc, Davra Networks, Glowtify.















