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In this episode of Pets Are Family Podcast, we sit down with Rakesh Santhapur, Co-founder of Dr. Paws, to explore how he is transforming the veterinary landscape in India. Rakesh Santhapur shares his journey from BCG to building a brand that prioritizes convenience, transparency, and high-quality care. We dive into the challenges of the fragmented pet care industry, the importance of a "customer-first" clinical approach, and his vision for creating a standardized network of clinics that both pets and their parents can trust. Tune in to learn what it takes to build a modern pet healthcare brand from the ground up!

Timestamps:
00:14: Introduction to the episode and the guest, Rakkesh Santaapur, co-founder of Dr. Paws.
00:38: Rakesh Santhapur introduces himself, sharing his background as a pet parent and his education at NIT Warangal and XLRI.
00:59: He discusses his professional history, including his time at Mu Sigma and BCG.
01:30: Rakesh Santhapur mentions his transition to the fitness and healthcare startup, Cult.
02:24: He shares when he became a pet parent to "Choco" in 2022, which changed his perspective on pet care.
03:10: The origin story of how "Dr. Paws" was born after identifying pain points in the existing veterinary system.
03:40: Description of his pets: Choco (Golden Retriever) and Chippy (Poodle).
05:55: Discussion about launching the first clinic in Indiranagar in July 2024.
07:34: Rakesh Santhapur describes the specific "pain points" he experienced at other clinics that inspired the Dr. Paws model, such as long wait times and lack of hygiene.
12:18: The vision of building a neighborhood clinic chain focused on standardization and convenience.
14:50: The process of hiring their first employee, Chief Vet Dr. Girish.
18:50: Rakesh Santhapur talks about quitting his job in January 2024 to focus on Dr. Paws full-time.
20:12: Details regarding securing VC funding for the startup.
22:50: Finalizing the name "Dr. Paws" after speaking with hundreds of pet parents.
24:48: Insights into the traditional, doctor-led nature of the veterinary industry and the opportunity for a brand-led approach.
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