• 274 - Pet Insurance, A Tech Entrepreneur, & Emerging Pet Care Trends

  • Jun 10 2024
  • Length: 27 mins
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274 - Pet Insurance, A Tech Entrepreneur, & Emerging Pet Care Trends

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  • Alex Douzet, Co-Founder and CEO of Pumpkin® Pet Insurance, joins us to discuss the impact of pet insurance on client behaviors and the future of the pet industry. This week on the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and Alex Douzet dive into Pumpkin's research with Zoetis revealing that Pumpkin-insured pets have more frequent vet visits and higher annual spending than uninsured pets. They explore the role of technology in veterinary practices, from digital check-ins to AI, and the potential benefits of corporate structures in enhancing clinic efficiency. Alex also shares insights from his Forbes article on emerging trends in pet healthcare. This episode is brought to you by Pumpkin Pet Insurance! LINKS Pumpkin Care for Veterinarians: https://www.pumpkin.care/for-veterinarians/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2024/01/18/five-emerging-trends-in-pet-health-care-for-2024-and-beyond/?sh=1bdf73131430 https://www.avma.org/javma-news/2021-09-01/insured-pets-received-more-care-more-frequently Charming the Angry Client Course: https://drandyroark.com/charming-the-angry-client/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/store/ All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST Alex Douzet is the co-founder and CEO of Pumpkin®, the highest-rated pet insurance provider on Google as of January 2024, and one of the fastest growing pet insurance and wellness brands in the U.S. Pumpkin’s mission is to enable all cats and dogs to live their healthiest lives by removing the economic barriers that can prevent pet owners from providing their pets with veterinary care. Under Alex’s leadership, Pumpkin’s best-in-class insurance plans help make it easier for pet owners to provide their dogs and cats with advanced veterinary treatments, emergency care, and alternative or rehabilitative therapies if needed. Alex has also spearheaded a series of optional, non-insurance wellness products to help cover routine costs for essential preventive care, like vaccines and annual wellness visits. Throughout his 20-year career as a serial entrepreneur, Alex has disrupted industries, scaled businesses, and built ‘people-first’ companies where employees grow and thrive. Prior to Pumpkin, he spent five years as CEO and Co-founder of Ollie, a next-gen, natural, and human-grade pet food brand. Alex is also a competitive Triathlete and an 11X Ironman finisher. He is proud to have two rescue dogs: Belle, a 13-year-old Shar Pei Golden Retriever mix and Simon, a 6-year-old Dachshund mix.
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