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🚀 Gust Mission Control Founder Spotlight: Andrea Bazett, Founder of Pack Animals
What does it take to go from an idea to a thriving business in under a year? For Andrea Bazett, the answer is grit, adaptability, & an unwavering belief in her mission.
What better way to cap off SF @Techweek_ than watching 5 founders pitch for $3,000 in non-dilutive funding?
This Friday at 5pm PT, we’re taking over the Chief Clubhouse for an evening of pitches, candid feedback, and great people from across the startup ecosystem.
See how early-stage founders tell their story, hear candid feedback from operators and investors, meet fellow founders, investors, and startup leaders.
Come for the pitches. Stay for the people you’ll meet.
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Andrea’s story reminds us: Big ideas often begin with small, personal problems. When you lean into purpose & adapt along the way, the possibilities are limitless.
In less than 12 months, Andrea transformed her dream of improving human-canine relationships into Pack Animals, a 3,000 sq. ft. “dog gym” & wellness hub in San Ramon, CA—where dogs & their humans come to connect, grow, and thrive together.
Think Big, Stay Flexible: Adapt plans to match opportunities, like expanding from a small office to a dream hub.
Plan Ahead: Invest in design and functionality that supports long-term growth.
Prioritize Self-Care: Avoid burnout by building in time to rest and recharge.
Lessons from Andrea’s Journey:
Start with Purpose: Build a business rooted in passion or personal experience.
Validate In-Person: Test ideas in the physical world before scaling digitally.
Thinking Big, Starting Smart
Andrea initially envisioned starting with a digital platform but pivoted to prioritize physical interactions first, instead using this real-world connection to help shape the future of Pack Animals’ digital offerings.
Wellness Classes: Unlimited sessions for members.
Community Events: Bringing dog owners together.
Expert Training: Private options for those needing a personalized approach.
Design with Heart: Custom artwork featuring 140+ dog breeds celebrating the human-canine bond.
Pack Animals offers more than just a gym for dogs—it’s a wellness hub. With a beautiful and intentional space in City Center Bishop Ranch Mall in San Ramon, CA, it includes many features:
Today, The Hub is not only open—it’s running profitably with a growing community of loyal dog owners. Andrea’s journey from trainer to founder is a testament to what’s possible when you combine passion, purpose, and relentless execution.
In early 2023, Andrea became a certified dog trainer. By July of that year, she founded Pack Animals, and less than a year later, in June 2024, she opened The Hub, by Pack Animals—a custom-built, 3,000 sq. ft. wellness space for dogs and their humans.
The Leap from Trainer to Founder: Every hero’s journey begins with a call to action—for Andrea, that call came through the bond her family shared w/ their dog, Maggie. This connection sparked a mission: to reimagine how humans & dogs could build stronger, healthier relationships.
Financial Model Makeover on Thurs!
Join Gust & the @forecastr team for an awesome breakdown 🕺 & buildup 🏗 of an early stage startup's financial model. 📊
You'll see what investors like/dislike in a model, & how you can make the proper changes to fine-tune your own model.
Register for the event here!
Who: Gust & Forecastr
What: Financial Model Makeover
When: Thurs. May 23rd 2pm ET
Where: hubs.li/Q02v9L660
What's happening at Gust this week:
📈📊 Financial Modeling 101 w/ @forecastr
Thurs. 2-3pm ET
Register here ➡️ hubs.li/Q02v0Yqz0
💸Angel Investing 101 w/ @davidsrose
Thurs. 4-5pm ET
Register here ➡️ gust.ly/angel101
Event today!
When preparing for fundraising, there are 5 different elements you should know that will give you the confidence you need entering a round of fundraising.
We'll be discussing all 5 elements w/ @forecastr this afternoon at 2pm ET:
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