VETLETICS - Key Persons

Alex Grobman is a fourth year veterinary student with an equine focus at the NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Ms. Grobman has been riding horses and competing around the country for almost 20 years. She was the captain of the NC State Hunt Seat Equestrian Club as an undergraduate and still volunteers her time at their facility regularly. Ms. Grobman is currently the President of the NC State Student Chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners and functions as the manager of students working at the NC State Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Center. Through her time as an equine-focused student, Ms. Grobman has developed a love for medicine and has future plans to commit to a rotating equine internship followed by a residency in specialty medicine. Ms. Grobman started to work for Vetletics during the summer of 2020 as a veterinary summer scholar student. She, along with Ms. Allen, spent time researching the prevalence of equine limb edema. Ms. Grobman has contributed well as a former intern in Vetletics through her research and product development efforts. She works avidly in different sectors of equine medicine to ensure that she learns the necessary skills to be a great clinician and offers exceptional care to all horses, from performance athletes to pasture pets.

Job Titles:

• Chief Commercial Officer
• Co - Founder

Mego Afek is the world's leading manufacturer of compression systems for people. With more than 35 years of experience, Mego specializes in developing and manufacturing medical and aesthetic pneumatic compression systems for home care, clinics and hospitals.

Priya Allen is a fourth year veterinary student in the mixed animal track at NC State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. Ms. Allen is the Student Liaison to the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board. She also actively participates in veterinary mission trips with Christian Veterinary Mission. Ms. Allen became excited about Dr. Perdew's vision for Vetletics after talking with Dr. Perdew at the 2019 Carolina Equine Sports Medicine Symposium. In summer 2020, Ms. Allen worked with Vetletics in research and in business development. Vetletics has been pleased with her work as a former intern. Ms. Allen has a passion for veterinary business, actively pursuing Veterinary Business Management Association certification and Veterinary Entrepreneurship Academy courses. Ms. Allen is also pursuing certification of veterinary acupuncture from the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. Ms. Allen passionately pursues veterinary business with integrity and innovation, seeking ways to make a difference in the lives of our animals that have such a huge impact on us.

Job Titles:

• Chief Executive Officer
• President

Accomplished operating executive with a demonstrated record of execution in complex situations 30 years of experience in the startup and small business space as an employee, executive and investor

Job Titles:

• Veterinarian, Graduated from NC State University Veterinary Medicine Program