Propellant Ventures is pleased to provide an engaging virtual discussion to talk about the rise in the Pet Tech industry. We will kick-off the event with a Breakout Room so attendees can get to know one another. Make sure to dial-in at 3pm CST. Zoom dial-in instructions below.
Agenda
3:00-3:20pm: Check-In / Breakout Room
3:20-4:00pm: Panel Discussion
4:00-4:30pm: Open Discussion
Pets have become an integral part of our lives, bringing joy, companionship, and unconditional love. As the pet industry continues to grow, technological advancements in Pet Tech is making its mark by the way we care for our furry friends, providing convenience, health monitoring, safety, interactivity, and much more. Some examples of Pet Tech innovations include smart pet trackers, automatic feeders, interactive toys, pet cameras with treat dispensers, health monitoring apps, and even virtual reality experiences for pets. As technology continues to evolve, we can expect further advancements and exciting developments in the pet tech industry.
The global Pet Tech market size is predicted to grow at a CAGR of over 16% from 2023 to 2035. The market is projected to garner a revenue of $37 billion by the end of 2035, up from a revenue of $7 billion in the year 2022. The growing trend of pet ownership has significantly contributed to the growth of the market. More and more people are adopting pets and considering them as integral members of their families. The number of people owning pets in the United States has seen an increase in the last thirty years. Currently, 67% of households in the U.S., which translates to, around 87 million homes have pets. It has been observed that 86% of dog owners and 79% of cat owners treat their pets as members of their families. This shift in mindset has created a strong demand for innovative technology that can enhance the overall pet ownership experience.
Join us for an engaging discussion with experts, entrepreneurs, and investors to discuss the growth of the Pet Tech industry.
Kunal Chopra, Co-Founder of PawCare
Kunal is a 2x tech CEO, product leader, and board member of disruptive tech businesses. His successes include 200% EBITDA growth, from red to black; a 600% spike in market capitalization; a 20x enterprise value increase; and a 1,000% shareholder return. As a technology and business executive and visionary growth catalyst, he operates at the intersection of technology, business, and people to evolve high-tech companies in exciting new ways. Kunal is the Co-Founder of PawCare, which is on a mission to make trusted pet care easy and accessible for all while elevating pet care provider success. PawCare streamlines pet care bookings, appointment management, and payments for both pet parents and pet care providers, through a comprehensive booking platform for pet parents connected to a SaaS platform for providers.
Wendy Diamond, Founder & CEO of LDP Ventures; Founder & Chief Pet Officer of Animal Fair Media
Wendy is and internationally renowned social entrepreneur, board member, impact investor, animal advocate, humanitarian, and best selling author. In addition, she is the Founder and CEO of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO), which is a non-governmental philanthropic volunteer organization with chapters in 144 countries and 112 Universities/Colleges on a global mission to economically empower WOMEN to alleviate poverty. In addition, she is the Founder & CEO of LDP Ventures (SFO) investing in social impact disruptive technologies, funds, & initiatives making a positive imprint on this world. Wendy sits on the Board of Advisors for the Ellis Island Honors Society, Global Alliance for A Sustainable Planet (GASP), Global Women in Blockchain, Girls Club Capital, Humane Society of New York and Grey Muzzle Foundation. Prior to WEDO, she founded Animal Fair Media, Inc., the premiere pet lifestyle media platform bridging celebrity, pop culture to promote animal rescue/welfare when she learned 12 million animals were euthanized a year!