Interplay

What if your vet could see around corners in a dog’s health journey? That’s what Pointer Health, an Interplay Accelerator portco, is helping to build and we're thrilled to share that they've raised a new round to bring true precision medicine to veterinary care. Using causal AI and 10M+ patient records, Pointer helps vets move from reactive to proactive care - improving outcomes, extending lifespans, and boosting clinic efficiency. With Pointer, veterinarians get an AI co-pilot that can: > Predict the likelihood of ~170 conditions throughout a dog’s lifetime. > Identify the true causes of health risks rather than surfacing unexplained correlations. > Quantify the impact of preventative care and treatment decisions. > Guide owners toward smarter, earlier interventions. > Deliver medically sound, transparent recommendations. The result is better long-term health outcomes for dogs, more empowered veterinarians, and a measurable increase in operational efficiency and revenue for clinics. We're proud to support Anna Agnello, Alan Millan, and the whole Pointer team as they build the future of proactive, data-driven veterinary care. Read more about the the company and why we invested here:  https://lnkd.in/e_VHNdvY

What if you approached philanthropy like a startup? The results might shock you and completely rewire how you think about giving. I sit down with the one and only Mark Gerson, Cofounder and Chair of 3i Members, to dive deep into how you can treat generosity like a capital allocation decision. We unpack a framework for ROI-driven giving that prioritizes measurable impact over emotional check-writing. Whether you give already or you’re just starting to think about it, this is a practical, purpose-driven guide to doing the most good in a faster and smarter way. Special thanks to Mark for joining me on the pod and for all the amazing work he does. Listen 🎧 or watch 🎥 here: https://lnkd.in/ejxAe9w5

Jon Ayers needs no introduction: he’s a titan, a philanthropist, and one of the most influential figures in animal health. More than that, he’s a mission-driven leader who has shaped how our industry thinks about care. He’s the kind of partner a company like ours dreams about. For Jon to choose Pointer Health as his first investment in animal health since rolling off of IDEXX’s board a year ago, is an extraordinary validation of what we’re building. Pointer began as a personal mission for Alan Millan and me: to give our own dogs the kind of medical experience we can only dream of in human medicine - precise, proactive, and accessible. Today, we’re bringing that vision to life, helping veterinarians identify risk across 170+ conditions and enabling pet parents to better understand and act on their pets’ health. Independently validated on 20,000+ patients, Pointer is among the most advanced predictive systems in medicine, and clinics using it are seeing significant improvements in proactive care and adherence. Having Jon’s investment ensures we can keep building independently and supercharge our growth for years to come and stay true to what matters most: improving lives through safe, proactive, and more informed care.

Reminder that Eric Broad and Michael Feldstein will be co-hosting a sell-side M&A webinar this week. If you, or anyone you know, are a founder that is preparing for an exit sometime in the coming months or years come join us on Nov. 5 from 12pm-1pm EST. Link to register: https://lnkd.in/e7tSyw3M

What does it take to build a supply chain that’s truly ethical, not just greenwashed? The podcast is back in action and to kick things off I sat down with Ryan A. to explore how intentionality can be woven into every link of the product lifecycle: - Think beyond profit to purpose - Question where your materials really come from - Demand transparency in labor practices - Balance innovation with impact We also zoom out to talk about how to raise conscious leaders and resilient kids. Ryan’s take? Teach failure early, reward curiosity, and build grit through experience. Special thanks to Ryan for joining me on the pod. https://lnkd.in/g3udEHrw

Our studio is currently hiring for an exciting new venture! https://lnkd.in/emtRep4W

It’s a big day in the Spooniverse. 🪐 After 7 years building the #1 DTC baby + kids food brand in the country, Little Spoon is officially on shelf at Target in a historic six-aisle, seven-category national launch. Since launch, we’ve worked tirelessly to transform options for families today—and that hard work is paying off. We’ve delivered nearly 100 million meals, we’ve raised the bar in category transparency, the market has shifted dramatically and we’ve transformed meal + snacktime for hundreds of thousands of families. Our Target launch brings 23 products to shelf, including new Target exclusive Frozen options that feature a chicken nugget patented by our very own Angela Vranich. 🏆 It allows us to meet parents where they are while continuing to drive unmatched innovation and convenience online—a major moment for delivering against our mission. The amount of work that went into this moment cannot be effectively put into words—it was a hell of a lot. I’m unbelievably proud of what the team has brought to life. 👏 We refreshed our brand ID, updated our packaging design, refreshed our identity across every asset, built out a major campaign and are delivering an IRL experience that reflects who we are in every possible way. This team does everything all heart, all grit. They are relentless. And it shows in the work. A major thank you to our partners at Target for letting us bring our brand vision to life in such a special way— and to every parent out there, we can’t wait to see you on your next Target run. 🎯 Ben Lewis Angela Vranich Harrison Glatt Tom Murphy Alexa Roland Ashley Momoka Alexander Carolina Castillo Chloe Fein Lydia Dizon Emily Pfeiffer Gabriella Mansour Hallye Webb Ilana Fromm Jared Field Jon Eng Juliette Mark Krissy Moss Liz Gellene Megan Lohuis Molly McKenna Monique Simpson Oliver Patrick Watson Natassha Amalia Sabatino A. Verlezza Samara Halperin Stef Blumer Mimi Connelly Allie Huddleston and many many more! 👏