EP 35: Renaldo Webb, PetPlate - A Fresh Perspective on Pet Food

Aug 10

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A dog is a man’s best friend, and we see that sentiment reflected in how we invest in the care of our pets, from medical care and clothing to accessories and pet food. Today’s guest is Renaldo Webb, Founder and Chief Product Officer at PetPlate, a fresh-cooked dog food company.

You may be wondering how a M.I.T Physics graduate and a former employee at prestigious companies like L Catterton and McKinsey & Company got into the dog food business. Renaldo’s inspiration came from his dog,Winston, who had a sensitive stomach. After researching the ingredients found in common dog foods, he decided that his dog deserved to eat fresh food with nutritious ingredients.

Known to enjoy solving hard problems, Renaldo rose up to the challenge of cooking his dog meals and that led to a great improvement in his health. Renaldo didn’t stop there, he started sharing the wealth with other dog parents. In no time, he quit his job and devoted himself fully to PetPlate. Even though Winston has since passed, his memory still lives on through PetPlate by helping dogs with health ailments, allergies, and weight issues eat well and live well.

Today’s episode is filled with insights for anyone who is ready to make a difference in uncharted territory. Renaldo passionately shares how planning, research, mentorship, and collaboration are vital to scaling a successful business.

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About Renaldo Webb:
Renaldo Webb is Founder and Chief Product Officer at PetPlate. Inspired by his dog Winston, Renaldo founded PetPlate after deciding that he did not want to feed his dog anything less than real food. After making hundreds of batches of home-cooked dog food for Winston and his pup pals, Renaldo decided to launch a pet food brand that he could proudly call his own.

Renaldo graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a degree in Physics, and prior to starting PetPlate worked at LCatterton and McKinsey & Company. He launched PetPlate as a nationwide subscription service in early 2017, following an appearance on the hit TV show Shark Tank.

To connect with PetPlate:
Visit the PetPlate website: https://www.petplate.com/
Follow PetPlate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petplate/
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Follow PetPlate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/petplate/
Connect with Renaldo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renaldo-webb/

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