Fri, Nov 18 2011

An Interview with Verseur’s Angelo Cacchione

By Rob G. at 8:09 pm

For all you sommeliers out there, Christmas has come early. Verseur is here!

Before you crack a bottle and start celebrating (and while you can still read), check out this interview with Angelo Cacchione, the ideator of Verseur.


1. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I was born in Zimbabwe in 1979, raised in Italy, and I currently reside in London, UK. I’ve always been an inquisitive, active kid, and grew up idolizing McGuyver. I lived next door to my granddad. He was an inventor too! I spent most of my free afternoons helping out while he was working. I’ve been in the UK for nearly 15 years now. I work in a restaurant and I have two daughters.

2. When did you join Quirky?

Around September of last year.

3. How did you find out about us?

The series of events that led me to type Quirky.com into my browser was a total fluke! I was going to launch a blog and I was searching for the perfect domain name. I thought, “QUIRKY…yeah!” I figured I had a great name. But then I checked its availability…and the rest is history.

4. When and how did you think up the idea for this product?

It was a flash of genius that hit me while in the kitchen.

5. Had you tried to make this thing on your own already?

If I knew how! No, it was a Quirky-only venture.

6. What do you think of the final product?

I’m pleased with the overall glamorous look.

7. In your opinion, what is the most innovative product ever invented?

I can’t quite seem to find an answer for this one as there is SO much that has been invented!

8. What inspires you?

My children.

9. What are some of your quirks?

I’m into extreme sports, skating, soccer, racing, swimming, diving, and rock climbing. I’ve always had the urge to fix broken things. I have a knack for solving riddles and puzzles. I have a great time playing and drawing with my daughters. I’m skilled with building things. I do a lot of DIY projects. And I LOVE cooking ;)

10. What’s your favorite cereal? Deli meat?

Weetabix and bananas. No thanks to the deli meat. I’ll take a nice ribeye steak.

11. Any parting words?

This last year has been an AMAZING experience. It’s been great meeting so many cool community members and achieving the influence that I have. I hope the years to come are going to be as exciting and rewarding.