No copy-cats! Proprietary Innovation & the Value of IP in Pet | Kisaco Research

In today’s pet industry, brand isn’t enough. This session explores how proprietary innovation—whether product science, tech platforms, or service protocols—can drive valuation and strategic interest.

Learn what acquirers are really looking for, how to protect your edge, and how to position IP as a core asset, not an afterthought.

Session Topics: 
Scaling Smarter
Speaker(s): 

Author:

Steve Garlock

Partner
Thompson Coburn

Steve Garlock

Partner
Thompson Coburn

Author:

Matthew C. James

Founder/CTO
TravelReadyPets + Immuniscan

Matthew C. James is a visionary tech entrepreneur and inventor, best known as the founder of TravelReadyPets® and Immuniscan™, pioneering the world’s first AI-powered platform for pet travel compliance and microchip-based verification. With a background in enterprise cloud automation and AI strategy, he is leading the future of regulatory technology and global mobility through intelligent infrastructure that enhances safety, trust, and cross-border movement.

Matthew C. James

Founder/CTO
TravelReadyPets + Immuniscan

Matthew C. James is a visionary tech entrepreneur and inventor, best known as the founder of TravelReadyPets® and Immuniscan™, pioneering the world’s first AI-powered platform for pet travel compliance and microchip-based verification. With a background in enterprise cloud automation and AI strategy, he is leading the future of regulatory technology and global mobility through intelligent infrastructure that enhances safety, trust, and cross-border movement.

Time: 
3.40-4.20pm
Agenda Track No.: 
Track 1
Session Type: 
General Session (Presentation)