PETS meet TECHNOLOGY meet LA

Basepaws and PCIN are bringing together the best pet startups and entrepreneurs in Southern California on July 29th for Pet Tech LA: An open-air event in downtown LA, showcasing some of the hottest pet care startups in SoCal.

What to Expect:

• A panel discussion with successful pet startup entrepreneurs, Purina executives, investors, and Pet Care Innovation Prize evaluators.

• A showcase of the most innovative pet startups in the region. Presentation booths, and elevator pitches from each startup.

• A networking opportunity like no other, where you'll be able to mingle with investors and pet influencers alike, discussing the latest in wearable pet-tech, or the role of social media in pet-care.

• A chance to apply for the 2022 Pet Care Innovation Prize, and speak to the judges (evaluators) directly.

Speakers:

William Broun, VP of Personalization at Scale at Purina

Anna Skaya, CEO and Founder, Basepaws

Jason Meltzer, Founder of Paway, former founder of Wag!

Neil Stanga, VP of Sales, Scratch Financial

Andrew Bleiman, EVP, Tractive

Participating Startups:

Airvet: On-demand pet care, connecting veterinarians and patients with ease.

Dogdrop: offering products and locations designed to help dogs thrive, through exercise, social interaction, and basic training.

Mella.ai: creators of the first underarm pet thermometer

Pets on Q: managing the careers of trained pet professionals in the entertainment industry.

KwikVet: 24/7 app to access top veterinarians for instant telemedicine triage and follow house calls that solve most issues safely at home.

Gallant: stem cell banking for pets, as seen on Shark Tank.

Tractive: real-time GPS tracking for pets.

Paway: the first GPS-based social app for people who love to walk their dogs.

Huan: a nationwide, automatic lost-and-found network designed specifically for pets.

Animal ID: a one-stop solution for pet owners to identify and register their pets within a global pet database, help return lost pets to their homes, organize travel, save pet documents and maintain health records.

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About the organizers:

Basepaws is an LA-based feline health company that developed the #1 at-home DNA and dental biome tests for cats, administered with a simple gum swab in your home. Featured on Shark-Tank twice, Basepaws has been growing exponentially since 2018, and is now a leader in feline genetics and at-home pre diagnostic feline testing

Pet Care Innovation provides a unique blend of visibility, connection, expertise, and community, all backed by affiliation with Purina, a world leader in pet care. Through their Pet Care Innovation Prize (PCIN), $250,000 of non-dilutive capital has been awarded to pet startups across the US.

*Well behaved, leashed pets are allowed to the event.

Read our Covid guidelines here, and more information about the schedule and logistics here.