This startup was supposed to revolutionize California's wine industry: 'It totally failed'

Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. This startup was supposed to revolutionize California's wine industry: 'It totally failed' Nilay Patel, left, interviews Monarch Tractor Chief Executive Praveen Penmetsa during Vox Media's 2023 Code Conference in Dana Point, Calif., in 2023. That year, Monarch was on a Forbes list of startups most likely to reach a $1-billion valuation. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here .