Tom Gearing

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ABOUT TOM GEARING

My Journey in Wine & EntrepreneurshipMy journey into wine began at just eleven years old, spending time in Burgundy vineyards with my father. His passion for wine, finance, and entrepreneurship shaped my future, first through his venture Financial Wines, and then with Cult Wines, where we pioneered the concept of portfolio management for fine wine.The goal was simple: make investing and collecting wine more accessible. What started as a niche idea has since evolved into a global platform transforming the way fine wine is bought, sold, and traded.What Drives MeWine fascinates me—not just the complexity of a single bottle, but the global market dynamics, the shifting landscape of collectors and investors, and the deep-rooted history of an industry constantly reinventing itself.I believe in removing friction from fine wine investment, using technology, data, and liquidity to make it seamless, transparent, and effortless for a global audience.The Entrepreneurial JourneyBuilding Cult Wines from the ground up has been an incredible journey—one that has tested and shaped me in ways I never imagined. Along the way, I’ve learned the rigor, adaptability, and resilience needed to scale a business globally.I’ve also gained hands-on knowledge across disciplines as diverse as: Investment management, corporate finance & M&A AI, ML, data engineering & digital marketplaces Scaling businesses, international tax & legal structuring Blockchain, NFTs, digital payments & financial regulation Logistics, warehousing & procurementWhat’s Next?I remain as hungry, motivated, and passionate as ever about learning, scaling, and redefining fine wine investment. My focus is clear: to continue building Cult Wines into the global leader in fine wine investment, unlocking new opportunities for collectors and investors worldwide.