Emily Dong

Emily Dong is the Founder and CEO of Snout, a company she established in July 2020 with the mission of modernizing veterinary practices and standardizing pet medical records. Snout aims to ensure that financial constraints do not impede pet owners from making healthcare decisions for their animals.14

Background and Career

Emily Dong has a robust background in entrepreneurship and technology, particularly within the pet healthcare sector. Before founding Snout, she created Pawprint Inc., a leading pet health app that was acquired by Metamorphosis Partners. This app focused on digitizing pet medical records to improve the quality and convenience of pet care.124

In addition to her role at Snout, Dong serves as an advisor for Miracle Messages, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reconnecting homeless individuals with their families.14 Her previous experience includes positions at Hack Reactor, where she was a Hacker in Residence, and LearnSprout, a company focused on data-driven solutions for K-12 education.14

Education

Emily holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting Information Systems, Entrepreneurship, and Math Finance from the University of Southern California. She also completed a fellowship with Y Combinator, a prestigious startup accelerator program.14

Vision and Impact

Dong's work is driven by her commitment to improving access to pet healthcare through innovative financial solutions. Her leadership at Snout reflects her dedication to addressing social issues within the veterinary field, ensuring that all pet owners can afford necessary medical care for their pets.234