Plant Powered Pets: Interview with Dr. Mahsa Vazin, Founder of PawCo Foods

In this episode of the Barking Mad, Dr. Stephanie Clark and Jordan Tyler interview Dr. Mahsa Vazin, founder of Pawco Foods, a company pioneering plant-based dog food. Mahsa discusses her unique journey from a Persian upbringing that emphasized meat and fear of animals to becoming a vegetarian and a pet food innovator with the mission to create sustainable, nutritious, and cruelty-free food for dogs.The conversation covers:Challenges of developing “Green Meat”Leveraging AI for product optimizationImportance of sustainability in pet welfareTune in to learn more about the burgeoning plant-based pet food market and Mahsa's passion for positively impacting the environment and pet health.Links:PawCo Website: https://www.mypawco.com/Show Notes:00:00 - Introduction to Vegan Dog Diets and Dr. Mahsa Vazin01:33 - Mahsa's Journey to Plant-Based Diets 02:57 - The Birth of PawCo and Its Mission03:44 - Understanding Vegan vs. Healthy Pet Food05:41 - PawCo's Target Audience and Market Demand07:15 - Pioneering Plant-Based Meat for Dogs08:30 - Core Values and the Future of Sustainable Food09:22 - Winning Over the Rally In-Prize Pitch Competition Judges10:51 - Big Funding = Big Plans for Expansion11:31 - Leveraging AI for Innovation12:45 - Perfecting the Palatability of Plant-Based Meat for Dogs15:06 - The Secret to Mahsa and PawCo's Success15:54 - Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles17:08 - Mahsa's Dream of a Cruelty-Free World17:46 - Unwinding from PawCo (The Job) with Paco (The Dog)18:51 - Mahsa's Greatest Achievement So Far19:17 - Conclusion and Farewell

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