Founders in Focus

Meet the innovators behind Pointer Health, ChemCode, and Green-On—three startups currently involved in the Plug and Play AgTech and Animal Health accelerator program based out of Topeka, Kan. Anna Agnello of Pointer Health is building an AI platform that predicts over 170 diseases in dogs with 96% accuracy; Selçuk Uğurlu of ChemCode makes lab-quality mycotoxin testing as simple as brewing coffee;...

Joins us as we sit down with Jonathan Willbanks, Founder and CEO of Arterra Pet Science, to explore how one rescue dog inspired a movement to redefine pet supplements. Jonathan shares the science behind Arterra’s innovative approach, the hurdles of formulating a pet supplement, and the breakthroughs that made it all possible. Along the way, he offers candid insights on resilience, entrepreneurship...

Meet the innovators behind Pointer Health, ChemCode, and Green-On—three startups currently involved in the Plug and Play AgTech and Animal Health accelerator program based out of Topeka, Kan. Anna Agnello of Pointer Health is building an AI platform that predicts over 170 diseases in dogs with 96% accuracy; Selçuk Uğurlu of ChemCode makes lab-quality mycotoxin testing as simple as brewing coffee;...

In this episode of Founders in Focus, we pass the mic to three powerhouse mentors guiding the next generation of innovators in animal health, agtech, and pet nutrition. Recorded live at the Plug and Play Agtech and Animal Health June Expo in Topeka, Kansas, hear from Dr. Trish Jackson, Dr. Kevin Hahn, and Cole Ahlvers as they share candid advice on founder mindset, navigating regulation, understan...

The last time you sat down for a meal, did you think about where that food came from? What about the farmers who tended those fruits and veggies, or raised that cow? Modern agriculture is facing an age-old problem—a lack of streamlined record-keeping to keep up with the expensive equipment and assets necessary to grow and raise our food. This is where Tracey Wiedmeyer, founder of Gripp, comes in....

Join co-hosts Jordan Tyler and Mark McAllister as they sit down with three visionary startup teams transforming the future of animal health, food innovation, and sustainability. Inside the episode, Barry McDonogh of Hinalea Imaging shares how his AI-powered hyperspectral imaging platform is finding unexpected applications; Dr. Daphne Preuss and Francesca Gallucci of Nataur reveal how microbial fer...

What if the secret to startup success was a 1986 Sony Walkman? In this episode, Preston Williams, Co-Founder and CEO of ProPetDX, will make the case for foolproof productivity fueled by cassette tapes—but of course, that’s just part of the story. Join us as we dive into how ProPetDX is leveraging multiple aspects of biology and AI-powered analysis to transform early cancer detection in dogs, cats,...

What does it take to build and scale a startup while navigating personal challenges, industry shifts, and market volatility? In this episode of Founders in Focus , we catch up with three dynamic entrepreneurs—Sebastian Doyle of Medipups, Barry McDonough of Hinalea Imaging, and Daphne Preuss of Nataur—each of whom are pushing the boundaries of innovation in pet health, food safety, and sustainable...

Join us for the first official episode of Founders in Focus , a podcast series showcasing the incredible journeys of entrepreneurs with big ideas to revolutionize the way we think about the global food system. Hear from visionary founders Barry McDonogh of Hinalea Imaging, Dr. Daphne Preuss and Francesca Gallucci of Nataur, and Sebastian Doyle of Medipups, as they traverse the Plug and Play Agtech...

Join us as we pull back the curtain on the world of startups and innovation! In this trailer for Founders in Focus , co-hosts Jordan Tyler and Mark McAllister introduce themselves and chat about what you can expect from this inaugural season. Discover how visionary founders are leveraging their expertise and networks to tackle complex global problems in industries ranging from food safety and fina...