PET CARE INNOVATION - Key Persons


Bill Broun

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder, 9 Square Ventures
  • Vice President of Personalization at Scale
As Vice President of Personalization at Scale, Bill leads both Nestle Purina M&A practice (over $1 billion in transaction value) and their Personalization at Scale team.

Blair Morgan

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder, 9 Square Ventures
  • Vice President of Strategic Planning
As Vice President of Strategic Planning, Blair leads emerging growth efforts at Nestle Purina focused on new business incubation and open-innovation.

David Narkiewicz

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder, 9 Square Ventures
As Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, David leads Nestle Purina's Commercial Legal Group, which provides legal counsel and support across the business.

Dustin McAdams

Job Titles:
  • Entrepreneur in Residence
  • Founder / CEO of PupJoy
Prior PCIP winner and nework member, Dustin is the Founder/CEO of PupJoy and a former ad-tech executive. He manages the PCI prize competition, network programs, and events.

Jay De Long

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder & Partner, Active Capital
A champion of entrepreneurs and startup ecosystems across many industries in and around St. Louis, Jay manages the strategy, vision, and development of the PCI.

Megan Power

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder of Active Capital
As Co-Founder of Active Capital, Megan supports all annual activities of the PCI Prize, and oversees the annual PCI Network events and meetings.