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Agenda Overview

We are so excited to announce that the only event that connects the entire pet care eco-system is back, revamped for 2024!

Born out of the industry leading Petcare Innovation Series, we are now in our 7th year running, and 2024 is our biggest and most dynamic program to date.

This December, Pet Connect USA will bring to Los Angeles 500+ industry leaders from all areas of pet focused on innovations and advancement in our industry.

Dive into some of the sessions:

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Tuesday, 3 Dec, 2024
1:30

Pet Pitfalls: Pitching, Planning and Potential Partners

Leading investors in pet discuss the current state of the investment landscape, emerging trends, and the kind of innovators they are looking to see.
Gain insights into what drives investment decisions, how to pitch, the sectors poised for growth, and what investors seek in groundbreaking ventures.

Author:

George Song

Vice President
Strand Equity
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George Song

Vice President
Strand Equity

Author:

Neda Daneshzadeh

Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Prelude Growth Partners
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Neda Daneshzadeh

Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Prelude Growth Partners

Author:

Jeff Emmons

Vice President Venture & Growth
EMIL CAPITAL PARTNERS
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Jeff Emmons

Vice President Venture & Growth
EMIL CAPITAL PARTNERS

Author:

Jared Jacobs

Principal
CAVU CONSUMER
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Jared Jacobs

Principal
CAVU CONSUMER
Wednesday, 4 Dec, 2024
10:00

Market Expansion: Increasing Pet Parent Support to Create Lifetime Consumers

Our panelists delve into market expanding products and strategies aimed at increasing the number of pet parents across the US. Expect discussion of digitalization methods, innovations in pet acquisition and
travel and increasing pet inclusion in human spheres.

Author:

Bruce Truman

President and Founder
BLT Technology & Innovation Group
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Bruce Truman

President and Founder
BLT Technology & Innovation Group

Author:

Woody Mawhinney

CEO & Co-Founder
Pawlicy Advisors
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Woody Mawhinney

CEO & Co-Founder
Pawlicy Advisors

Author:

Ed Sayers

Former CEO
ASPCA
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Ed Sayers

Former CEO
ASPCA

Author:

Mike Greenberg

Co-Founder
The Veterinary Care Accessibility Project

Mike Greenberg is a practicing veterinarian. He splits his professional time between clinical practice, software design, and research and writing in access to veterinary care. He is a co-founder of the Veterinary Care Accessibility Project, a non-profit focused on creating tools to help stakeholders make data-driven decisions to improve access to veterinary care. He completed his veterinary training at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and went on to complete an internship and fellowship at Cornell’s Maddie's® Shelter Medicine Program. He has authored and co-authored several articles and books, including: Putting Access to Veterinary Care on The Map, Veterinary care deserts: what is the capacity and where is it?, and  Every Nose Counts: Using Metrics in Animal Shelters.

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Mike Greenberg

Co-Founder
The Veterinary Care Accessibility Project

Mike Greenberg is a practicing veterinarian. He splits his professional time between clinical practice, software design, and research and writing in access to veterinary care. He is a co-founder of the Veterinary Care Accessibility Project, a non-profit focused on creating tools to help stakeholders make data-driven decisions to improve access to veterinary care. He completed his veterinary training at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and went on to complete an internship and fellowship at Cornell’s Maddie's® Shelter Medicine Program. He has authored and co-authored several articles and books, including: Putting Access to Veterinary Care on The Map, Veterinary care deserts: what is the capacity and where is it?, and  Every Nose Counts: Using Metrics in Animal Shelters.

Author:

Dr Nelva Bryant

Veterinary Advisor, Delta Airlines and CEO & Founder
When Pets Fly
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Dr Nelva Bryant

Veterinary Advisor, Delta Airlines and CEO & Founder
When Pets Fly

Author:

Miles Thorson

CEO
Odie Pet Insurance
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Miles Thorson

CEO
Odie Pet Insurance
3:00

Bridging the Gap in Veterinary Services: Meeting Pet Parents Where They Are

This session will discuss the primary physical barriers that impede access to veterinary care and
explore mitigation solutions such as telemedicine, mobile clinics, and community outreach
programs.

Author:

Dr Molly McAllister

Chief Medical Officer
Mars Veterinary Health
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Dr Molly McAllister

Chief Medical Officer
Mars Veterinary Health

Author:

Georgette Wilson, DVM

CVO
MyPetGo

Born and raised in New York City, Dr. Georgette Wilson received her BA from the University of Pennsylvania and DVM from Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine in Ithaca, NY. Shortly after graduating from vet school, Dr. Wilson completed a one-year small animal internship at the University of Tennessee. She practiced in the greater New York City area for 11 years prior to entering the veterinary industry. Dr. Wilson currently serves as the Chief Veterinary Officer for MyPetGo, a company that offers smart monitors that track pet health and wellness, in addition to practicing veterinary medicine part-time. In her spare time. Dr. Wilson enjoys international travel with her family."

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Georgette Wilson, DVM

CVO
MyPetGo

Born and raised in New York City, Dr. Georgette Wilson received her BA from the University of Pennsylvania and DVM from Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine in Ithaca, NY. Shortly after graduating from vet school, Dr. Wilson completed a one-year small animal internship at the University of Tennessee. She practiced in the greater New York City area for 11 years prior to entering the veterinary industry. Dr. Wilson currently serves as the Chief Veterinary Officer for MyPetGo, a company that offers smart monitors that track pet health and wellness, in addition to practicing veterinary medicine part-time. In her spare time. Dr. Wilson enjoys international travel with her family."

Author:

Dorota Rymaszewska

Co-Founder & CEO
HiPets

Co-founder and CEO of hiPets, a startup dedicated to bridging the supply-demand gap in veterinary care. hiPets is a SaaS scheduling system for veterinary clinics that features an inbuilt AI pet diagnostic tool, enhancing clinic capacity by 15% - same hands, same time, less stress. A serial entrepreneur and certified business trainer, she holds a PhD in Microelectronics and an MBA in Business Psychology. Dorota brings 24 years of expertise in sales and management from global firms, with a successful track record of managing culturally diverse teams across five continents.

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Dorota Rymaszewska

Co-Founder & CEO
HiPets

Co-founder and CEO of hiPets, a startup dedicated to bridging the supply-demand gap in veterinary care. hiPets is a SaaS scheduling system for veterinary clinics that features an inbuilt AI pet diagnostic tool, enhancing clinic capacity by 15% - same hands, same time, less stress. A serial entrepreneur and certified business trainer, she holds a PhD in Microelectronics and an MBA in Business Psychology. Dorota brings 24 years of expertise in sales and management from global firms, with a successful track record of managing culturally diverse teams across five continents.

Author:

Audrey Wystrach DVM

Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Petfolk
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Audrey Wystrach DVM

Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Petfolk

Author:

Brendan Lynch

SVP, Urgent Care Hospitals and Innovation
VCA Animal Hospitals
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Brendan Lynch

SVP, Urgent Care Hospitals and Innovation
VCA Animal Hospitals

Author:

Dr. Cherri Trusheim

Founder & CEO
URBAN ANIMAL
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Dr. Cherri Trusheim

Founder & CEO
URBAN ANIMAL
Thursday, 5 Dec, 2024
11:40

The Year of the Cat: The Rise of Cat Companionship

With cat ownership increasing in popularity, we explore the driving factors behind this trend such as generational shifts and improved understanding of felines.
Learn how to capitalize on the growing cat market and where investment opportunities in cat lie.

Author:

Cecelia Carrera

Founder and CEO
BistroCat
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Cecelia Carrera

Founder and CEO
BistroCat

Author:

Brett O’Farrell

Co-Founder
KatKin
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Brett O’Farrell

Co-Founder
KatKin

Author:

Andrew Ganjavian

CEO
Moggie

Architecturally trained and creatively entrepreneurial by nature, Ali Ganjavian has co-founded a design-driven business that collaborates with Fortune 500 companies globally, as well as a consumer lifestyle brand that creates innovative products designed to enhance rest and well-being in everyday life. A passion for pushing boundaries and a lifelong love for animals, has led Ali to build his latest venture, Moggie, a data company dedicated to improving the lives of cats and making a positive impact in animal health.

 

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Andrew Ganjavian

CEO
Moggie

Architecturally trained and creatively entrepreneurial by nature, Ali Ganjavian has co-founded a design-driven business that collaborates with Fortune 500 companies globally, as well as a consumer lifestyle brand that creates innovative products designed to enhance rest and well-being in everyday life. A passion for pushing boundaries and a lifelong love for animals, has led Ali to build his latest venture, Moggie, a data company dedicated to improving the lives of cats and making a positive impact in animal health.

 

Author:

Julia Sosa

Chief Experience Officer
Pumpkin

Julia Sosa is an Experience & Design leader whose lifelong love of animals led to her passion and focus in the pet care and veterinary industries. As a founding member and Chief Experience Officer of Pumpkin, one of the fastest-growing pet insurance companies in the United States, Julia leads user research, experience strategy, and product and brand design for their pet owner and veterinary partnerships. Julia is an active member of the rescue and shelter community, a devoted foster and adoption counselor for the NYC Animal Care Center, and works as an advisor and volunteer for multiple pet welfare organizations. She is the proud pet mom to 2 small dogs, 2 very large cats, and over 92+ foster kittens (and counting).

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Julia Sosa

Chief Experience Officer
Pumpkin

Julia Sosa is an Experience & Design leader whose lifelong love of animals led to her passion and focus in the pet care and veterinary industries. As a founding member and Chief Experience Officer of Pumpkin, one of the fastest-growing pet insurance companies in the United States, Julia leads user research, experience strategy, and product and brand design for their pet owner and veterinary partnerships. Julia is an active member of the rescue and shelter community, a devoted foster and adoption counselor for the NYC Animal Care Center, and works as an advisor and volunteer for multiple pet welfare organizations. She is the proud pet mom to 2 small dogs, 2 very large cats, and over 92+ foster kittens (and counting).

1:30

Collaborative Care: Integrating Veterinary Medicine and Business Management: A Path to Success

Delve into the challenges and opportunities that arise at the intersection of medical expertise and business acumen. Experts discuss integration of veterinary medicine with robust business management
practices to streamline eciency and success of veterinary practices - addressing and emphasizing the importance of collaboration between veterinarians and business professionals to maintain financial
health.

Author:

Garth Jordan

CEO
American Animal Health Association
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Garth Jordan

CEO
American Animal Health Association

Author:

Dr Lenore Bacek, DVM

VP Clinical Affairs
Blue Pearl Specialty & Emergency Pet Hospital
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Dr Lenore Bacek, DVM

VP Clinical Affairs
Blue Pearl Specialty & Emergency Pet Hospital

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