Jason Meltzer

Growth - Founding Team

2024 - Current

• Quickly learn and diligently work to meet team goals, ensuring timely contributions. • Secured key growth partners to expand user base and drive sales. • Develop and maintain strategic partnerships to support company growth. • Collaborate with team to achieve measurable results in user acquisition and revenue. • Identify and engage potential partners to drive user acquisition, enhancing company reach and revenue growth.

Founder & CEO

2020

Paway is a super app bringing to together pet parents and pet professionals to improve the care of dogs. Paway helps pet parents to take better care of their dog and helps pet professionals build scalable and profitable pet businesses. • Built and managed diverse teams, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration to drive product excellence. • Lead team building and growth strategy, securing global user base across 150+ countries. • Managed investor relations, securing funding and winning Purina Pet Care Innovation Prize. • Directed public relations, gaining features on KTLA, ABC, and winning Shark Pitch competition. • Oversaw product development and marketing, enhancing user engagement and business scalability. • Developed data-driven growth strategies, enhancing market presence and securing significant investor relations. • Grew user base to over 30,000 users.

Co Founder, Chief Dog Officer and 1st CEO

2014

Wag's mission is to make it much easier to own a dog by providing your dog the care it deserves while giving you the flexibility you deserve. Whether you need a dog walker instantly or on a recurring basis Wag has you covered. • Led Wag Labs Inc. as Co-Founder and CEO, establishing a trusted dog care service with a robust app. • Implemented rigorous screening for walkers, ensuring safety and reliability for over 10,000 clients. • Developed GPS tracking and report card features, enhancing user experience and engagement. • Expanded service to include on-demand and recurring bookings, increasing customer flexibility. • Secured funding and partnerships, driving measurable growth and market presence. • Launched and scaled Wag Labs Inc., revolutionizing pet care with on-demand dog walking services, ensuring high customer satisfaction. • Led the development of rigorous walker vetting processes at Wag Labs Inc., enhancing service reliability and trustworthiness. • Boosted Wag Labs Incis market presence, achieving rapid growth through strategic partnerships and effective marketing campaigns. • Co-founded Wag Labs Inc., transforming pet care with a user-friendly platform, setting industry standards for convenient dog walking services. • Assisted branding in developing a world class brand. • Worked on research and development for new products. • Created a new national holiday National Dog Walker Appreciation Day to drive awareness to the brand. • Created the the brand logo A Dog's Best Friend.

Strategic Advisor

2022

Strategic Advisor / Angel Investor

2018

Investor

2018

Investor

2017

Business Consultant

2024 - 2024

During a pivotal time at Lindtbells, I was brought on to consult for a key business unit as the company prepared for its acquisition. In this role, I collaborated closely with senior stakeholders to drive significant enhancements to the brand and strategically introduce new revenue streams. My efforts focused on: Brand Optimization: Conducted comprehensive brand assessments and implemented strategies to elevate market positioning and brand perception. Revenue Stream Innovation: Identified and launched additional revenue streams, contributing to the company's financial robustness and attractiveness to potential acquirers. Stakeholder Collaboration: Worked seamlessly with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and drive cohesive strategies that supported the acquisition goals. Strategic Planning: Developed and executed actionable plans that positioned Lindtbells for successful acquisition, ensuring the business unit was primed for integration and future growth. This consulting engagement not only bolstered Lindtbells' market presence but also played a role in its successful acquisition, demonstrating my ability to deliver impactful business solutions in high-stakes environments.

Head of Growth & Operations

2023 - 2024

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Investor

2018 - 2023