Carlton Osborne

Carlton Osborne is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of AnimalBiome, a company dedicated to revolutionizing animal health through microbiome science.12 He leads a passionate team of animal lovers who are working to improve the health of companion animals using the latest microbiome research.1

Professional Background

Before joining AnimalBiome, Carlton had a diverse career:

• He started as an attorney in Silicon Valley, working with firms like Latham & Watkins and Fenwick & West.1
• After practicing law for several years, he transitioned into entrepreneurship over 15 years ago.1
• AnimalBiome is Carlton's fifth venture-backed startup.1
• He has been involved with three companies that went public (LEXR, MDLA, and USER).1
• Prior to becoming CEO of AnimalBiome in 2019, he served as the company's President and Co-Founder from 2016 to 2019.4

Education

Carlton Osborne has a strong educational background:

• He earned his Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Stanford Law School, specializing in Corporate Law.14
• He holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania.14

Role at AnimalBiome

As CEO and Co-Founder, Carlton works alongside Holly Ganz, PhD, who serves as the Chief Science Officer and fellow Co-Founder.23 Together, they lead AnimalBiome in its mission to improve pet health through microbiome science. The company has developed one of the largest databases of pet gut microbiome information in the world and helps thousands of veterinarians and pet parents analyze and resolve gut microbiome imbalances in companion animals.3

Carlton's leadership at AnimalBiome has been described as sound and strategic, with a balanced approach that combines thoughtful inclusivity and resolute decision-making.5