Geoff Kruth
Tech, Education, & Governance
About
Instagram: @geoffkruth
Facebook: geoff.kruth
After a successful career in sales and marketing for software technology firms, Geoff turned his attention to wine. He served as a sommelier and wine director at notable fine dining restaurants. Later, he shifted his focus to education and launched the GuildSomm website, growing the organization to 15,000 members worldwide. In addition, he hosted the industry's top wine podcast, co-produced multiple documentary films, a television show, and dozens of educational videos. He also started a winery and taught classes in more than 40 countries.
Today, Geoff resides in the southeastern United States with his wife, dog, and chickens. He is focusing on entrepreneurial projects and governance consulting while exploring a diverse range of personal interests.
Résumé
2020 - 2025 Consulting - Learning Design, Marketing, Blockchain Technology & Governance
2008 - 2020 President - GuildSomm.com
2005 - 2010 Wine Director - Farmhouse Inn and Restaurant
2003 - 2005 Asst. Wine Director - Balthazar Restaurant Group
1997 - 2003 Sales & Marketing Director - Multiple Enterprise Software Firms
Education
MS - Learning Design and Technology
BS - Computer Science
Classic Culinary Arts - French Culinary Institute