I'm the CEO of Avaline, Cameron Diaz's wine brand. I'm not afraid of missing flights, get jet lag help from ChatGPT, and end every night with Sauvignon Blanc.

Jennifer Purcell. Courtesy of Avaline This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jennifer Purcell, the 46-year-old CEO of Avaline Wines, based in New York City. It has been edited for length and clarity. I started my career in investment banking, then moved into distressed debt and private equity. After working in transactional finance for a while, I jumped into the startup world. I became the VP of finance and corporate strategy at Thrive Market and was introduced through network...