Our mission is to make lives better by placing healthy puppies in happy homes
About PuppySpot
We are a community of dog lovers, committed to connecting the nation’s top breeders to caring, responsible individuals and families. We hold ourselves and our customers to the highest standards and aim to improve the life of each puppy, breeder and owner who joins our family.
Real life-changing experiences
Leadership
Claire Komorowski
CEO, aka Chief Puppy Officer
I’m a mom of three adorable kids, one snuggly Bernedoodle named Casey (courtesy of PuppySpot), and am married to a great guy. I grew up in Michigan (go Blue!) and our family always desired to have puppies…but I was allergic. My family waited until I left for college to bring “Bart the Wonder Dog (Welsh Corgi)” home. He immediately stole our hearts. My professional path has focused on leading teams or companies in service first industries, with my most recent pre-PuppySpot job running Sales Strategy & Operations for HomeAdvisor (now known as Angi). I joined the PuppySpot team as head of Revenue Operations in 2019 because I believe puppies positively impact peoples’ lives. Casey joined our family in 2020, by then I knew there was no better place to find our perfect puppy. I was promoted to CEO in 2021, a role I am thrilled to play. My family and I now live happily in central New Jersey.
David Mead
Vice President, Marketing, aka Ace
I grew up in wide open Wyoming, also known as the Equality State, which very much aligns with my belief that we are all equal. I joined PuppySpot in 2023 because I also believe in the power of the unconditional love that puppies can provide. Way back when I attended the University of Las Vegas, where I majored in English and acquired a self-taught PHD in poker. That means I am very good at reading the table and calculating the odds. I went on to receive an MBA from Chadron State College, also known as the Harvard of the Nebraska Panhandle, while working for Cabela’s, one of the largest outdoor retailers in America. I was a leading member of its digital marketing and creative team, and a fledgling fly fisherman. Prior to Cabela’s I was the Acting Head of Marketing for Sling TV, also known as the best live streaming tv service around. I now live in Denver with the love of my life, and our two kids, who I really love too.
Aimee Venot
Vice President, Product and Technology, aka the CXpert
Hello from Chicago where my soon to be husband and I live. I am sort of a newbie at PuppySpot, since most of our team members have been with us for a long time, because who wouldn’t want to work with puppies? I joined in May 2023 as Vice President of Product and Technology which means I am here to make sure we deliver an amazing customer experience on the PuppySpot website and do it all as efficiently as possible. My team is also amazing, we love what we do. Before coming to PuppySpot, I held different roles at Ruggable, Home Chef, and Nielsen. I learned firsthand that great companies are great at customer experience, and so that’s what we are after here. I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Browns, and many other things. When I have a free moment, I like digging in the dirt in my garden, making delicious meals with friends, and hitting the road to explore the wonders of the world.
Alisha Randy
Director, People & Recruiting aka the Perfect Puppy People Officer
Some people call me a Jersey girl, because, well, I did in fact grow up in New Jersey. I spent 12 zany years in Manhattan and now live in bucolic Saddle River with my partner Joe, our beautiful and bright red-headed daughter Zoey, and Jagger, our Boston Terrier. I joined PuppySpot in 2019 after almost a decade as an Executive Recruiter for JSB Partners, boutique executive recruiting firm. Think Hedge Funds, Private Equity, and Investment Bank. I ended up being promoted to Vice President Executive Recruiter. As much as I appreciated the recognition I came to realize that I wanted more. I wanted to really love my job. And that’s what led me to PuppySpot. I started out as the Recruiting Manager and was promoted to Director of People and Recruiting. My job is to help deliver on our promise of being “The Perfect Puppy People” by making sure we hire and retain team members with the empathy and expertise to deliver perfect puppies perfectly. I’m a devout animal lover, an avid kickboxer, and a fanatical kayaker, with Zoey, Jagger and Joe always in tow!
Coverage
The Marketplace 100: 2022
A16Z FutureTwo-thirds of Americans claim they spare no expense when it comes to their furry companions
Yahoo! NewsMake-A-Wish Southern Florida gifts 2-year-old with Goldendoodle puppy
CBS Tampa BayMake-A-Wish, PuppySpot surprise 8-year-old South Jersey girl with puppy
ABC Philadelphia6 Major Companies That Offer Pawternity Leave for Pet Parents
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