In this episode, host Lisa sits down with entrepreneur and innovator Lauren Davis, the founder of VetRelieve.
Lauren shares her remarkable journey from veterinary medicine to human healthcare, and eventually to launching her own innovative company in the veterinary space.
Starting her career as a vet, Lauren transitioned into the NHS, supplying mattresses and beds, and later ventured into private equity.
Her combined experience in veterinary care and human healthcare led her to a lightbulb moment – applying NHS-level care standards to animal beds and recovery products.

Lauren discusses her inspiration behind VetRelieve, a company dedicated to designing orthopedic beds and mattresses for dogs in both veterinary practices and homes. With a passion for improving the quality of life for animals, Lauren highlights the importance of sleep quality in recovery and pain management, which is often overlooked in veterinary care.

Throughout the episode, Lauren offers valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, especially in the field of innovation. She emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions, building strong industry connections, and persevering through the prototyping process.

Lauren also shares her thoughts on the challenges female entrepreneurs face in securing investment and the need for greater support and resources.

Key Takeaways:

• Lauren’s journey from vet to entrepreneur and how her unique career path led to the creation of VetRelieve.
• The importance of sleep quality in both human and animal healthcare, and how Lauren’s products address this gap in veterinary care.
• Tips for entrepreneurs on navigating the prototyping process and securing support from the right partners.
• The challenges of being a female entrepreneur in the innovation space and the need for more investment opportunities for women.

Resources Mentioned:

• VetRelieve: vetrelieve.com
• Peak Converters: Lauren’s local foam supplier supporting innovation.
• GB Shared petition advocating for more investment in female-led businesses.

vetrelieve.com

www.gbshared.co.uk