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Gilead

AIDDD stands out for exceptional breadth and depth. It offers wide coverage across the entire drug discovery and development continuum. The event is impressively well organized, offering valuable networking opportunities. A must-attend for anyone passionate about the future of AI drug discovery and development.

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From Pitch to Primetime: Insider Secrets to Getting Your Brand on Shark Tank

Ready to take your pet business from the conference floor to national TV? In this fast-paced, energizing mini-session, Shark Tank Casting Director Mindy Zemrak reveals what it really takes to land a spot on Shark Tank. Learn what producers look for, how to craft an irresistible pitch, and the mistakes that sink great ideas. Whether you're chasing a deal or sharpening your brand story, you’ll walk away with insider insights, actionable tips, and the inspiration to make your company impossible to ignore.

Author:

Mindy Zemrak

Supervising Casting Producer

Shark Tank

Mindy Zemrak is the 2-time Emmy nominated and 4-time CSA Artios nominated Supervising Casting Producer for the 5-time Emmy Award winning ABC series Shark Tank. Mindy has been part of Shark Tank for 18 years, since season one, and oversees the entire casting process searching for the best entrepreneurs from around the country. With over 20 years of experience in Casting in addition to working on a variety of tv shows and feature films, her resume includes casting for Pop Culture Jeopardy!, Jeopardy! National College Championship, The Bachelorette, World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji, Beyond the Tank, America’s Greatest Makers, American Idol, Top Chef, I Survived a Japanese Gameshow, Expedition Impossible, Oprah’s Your OWN Show and many more.

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Mindy Zemrak

Supervising Casting Producer

Shark Tank

Vlad Mysla

Head of Enterprise AI

Pearl.com

Dr. Kate Elden

Medical Director Telemedicine

Companion Pet Partners

Deborah Meyers

Founder

Deborah Meyers Coaching & Consulting and DM Publishing Ventures LLC

Deborah Meyers

Founder
Deborah Meyers Coaching & Consulting and DM Publishing Ventures LLC

Deborah Meyers is a recognized leader in the pet health insurance industry with more than two decades of executive experience driving operational excellence, organizational transformation, and customer-centric innovation. As a longtime executive at the largest U.S. pet health insurer, she led major initiatives that elevated service delivery, strengthened profitability, and improved standards across operations, sales, claims, and the contact centers.

Deborah led her company’s first enterprise-wide Customer Experience transformation - an initiative that significantly advanced how the organization approached customer engagement, retention, and service excellence. Today, she consults with pet health companies on designing customer-driven operations, building high-performing teams, and aligning culture, strategy, and execution for measurable growth.

Deborah served as an active NAPHIA Board Member from 2018-2024, including a term on the Executive Board, contributing to industry collaboration and the advancement of the veterinary and pet insurance ecosystems.

She holds a master’s degree in leadership, Lean Leader certification from The Ohio State University, Forrester Customer Experience certification, and Evidence-Based Coaching certification from Fielding Graduate University.

Deborah is the founder of Deborah Meyers Coaching & Consulting and DM Publishing Ventures LLC, where she works with executives and emerging leaders across the pet industry and beyond. She is the author of How to Talk to Anyone: Communication Strategies to Unlock Networking Skills, Gain Confidence, and Master Conversations for Social and Professional Success.

Known for her strategic clarity, operational depth, and ability to translate complex challenges into actionable solutions, Deborah brings a results-driven perspective to every boardroom and advisory engagement. Her experience and insight make her a trusted voice in today’s rapidly evolving pet health landscape.

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Deborah Meyers is a seasoned pet health insurance executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in operations, sales, claims, customer experience, and organizational transformation. As former Secretary on the NAPHIA Executive Board, she helped advance industry collaboration and standards. Deborah now consults with pet health companies on strategy, customer experience, and building high-performing teams. She is the author of How to Talk to Anyone and founder of Deborah Meyers Coaching & Consulting.