PAWCO PARTNERS WITH HARVARD TO ENHANCE AI-OPTIMIZED DOG FOOD

Collaboration to result in enhancements to the world's first AI-optimized platform for pet nutrition, as PawCo continues its mission to leverage science to create a healthier and happier generation of dogs.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PawCo Foods, the leader in premium dog nutrition, today announced a strategic partnership with the Harvard Data Analytics Group (HDAG), marking a groundbreaking chapter in PawCo's journey to disrupt the pet food industry and end the dominance of unhealthy options from established players. This partnership accelerates the development of PawCo's new product line, fully generated by their AI platform and verified by board-certified animal nutritionists, to deliver the healthiest pet food in the industry.

The Harvard Data Analytics Group (HDAG) is a non-profit student organization at Harvard that helps organizations strategically leverage advanced data analytics to drive innovation and growth. By collaborating with HDAG, PawCo will supercharge its AI platform's capabilities, leveraging combined expertise to extract billions of data points and mine deeper insights from thousands of scientific source materials and nutritional datasets – far more than traditional research approaches can achieve.

This powerful partnership strengthens PawCo's data-driven methodology, which has already proven remarkably efficient, enabling the company to develop 11 distinct nutritional formulations in just two years, an innovation timeline that typically takes up to 10 years for traditional pet food companies.

"PawCo's vision is to create a healthier and happier generation of dogs through better food, made more accessible by lower costs," said Dr. Mahsa Vazin, Founder and CEO of PawCo. "We are beyond excited to work with the brilliant minds at Harvard to make that possible. Their passion for innovation and data science perfectly complements our mission to deliver the healthiest, most sustainable meals to dogs everywhere—more efficiently and intelligently than ever before."

Together, PawCo and HDAG will work on developing the next generation of PawCo's innovative AI platform, enhancing its capabilities across multiple dimensions, including ingredient selection, nutritional modeling and product development. These advancements will accelerate PawCo's ability to bring even more scientifically validated, high-performance nutrition solutions to market with greater speed and precision than ever before.

"Our core mission is leveraging AI and Data to disrupt different industries, so it is incredibly exciting to partner with companies like PawCo who want to leverage data and AI technology to make the world a better place for our lovely companions," said Carlos Luz, CEO of HDAG. "We're looking forward to contributing to the advancement of their AI platform and helping drive the future of smarter, more sustainable dog nutrition."

PawCo has already established itself as a technology leader in the pet food sector by developing proprietary AI systems that analyze complex nutritional datasets. This technology plays a central role in its research and development process, programmatically optimizing its recipes for nutritional completeness, taste, digestibility, and ingredient quality. This enables rapid innovation of personalized feeding experiences for dogs of all sizes, ages, and lifestyles, while maintaining exceptional product standards.

This smart technology doesn't work alone—it operates hand-in-paw with PawCo's team of board-certified animal nutritionists and food scientists. Together, they translate advanced data insights into real-world formulations that exceed AAFCO standards, provide optimized nutrition, and support overall dog wellness. AI gives the company the agility to evolve with dog health trends, while its expert team ensures every meal surpasses the gold standard of safety and nutrition. It's a future-focused approach grounded in science, compassion, and a deep commitment to canine health.

About PawCo
PawCo Foods is dedicated to its mission of improving dog health by accelerating access to premium and healthy food for all companion animals and their owners. Founded by Dr. Mahsa Vazin in 2021 and based on love and care for animals, the company continues to innovate in the realm of healthy, premium nutrition for dogs.

Learn more about the company at MyPawCo.com.

About the Harvard Undergraduate Data Analytics Group (HDAG)
HDAG is a non-profit student organization at Harvard College that collaborates with organizations across industries to turn complex data into clear, strategic insight. Through research, analysis, and advanced modeling, HDAG empowers partners to make informed decisions and achieve lasting impact.

Learn more at harvardanalytics.org

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