About
Founder and CEO of Vetcove, a purchasing platform that helps veterinary clinics and animal care organizations compare prices across vendors and manage inventory.
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Founder/CEO at VetcoveYC S16
Intro paths
YC
Alex went through Y Combinator (Summer 2016) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Jared Friedman, YC Group Partner — the partner who ran Vetcove's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Alex can intro founders to Vetcove's investors below.
Vetcove's investors · 8
Fuel CapitalCovina · $500K – $1M checksHumba VenturesSan Francisco · $750K checksLiquid VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $5M checksLobby CapitalPalo AltoMaverick VenturesSan Francisco · $3M – $10M checksSV AngelSan FranciscoTeamworthy VenturesNew YorkY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2016
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Co-founders at Vetcove
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Mitchell KatesFounder/Tech
Experience
- VetcoveCofounder & CEOcurrent2015 — presentMiami, Florida, United States
- GRXCofounder & Managing Director2012 — 2015New York, NY
- Digital Marketing Institute(as GRX consultant) Global Head of Corporate Partnerships & Head of North America2014New York, NY
- Rutgers Business School(as GRX consultant) Program Designer and Instructor2012 — 2014New Brunswick, NJ
- Jersey Angels, LLCCofounder & Group Manager2009 — 2012Colts Neck, NJ
- PlangaFounder & CEO2010 — 2012
- Goldman SachsFinancial Analyst, Global Investment Research2008 — 2009New York, NY
- Twin Capital Management LLCAnalyst, Event-Driven Risk Arbitrage & Special Situations2007New York, NY
- Cantor FitzgeraldAnalyst, Sales & Trading2006Red Bank, NJ
Skills & more
Mobile Marketing5Entrepreneurship19Start-ups11Venture Capital17Financial Modeling10Mergers7Digital Marketing21Social Media Marketing12Valuation6Corporate Development7Private Equity4Due Diligence4
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Business StrategyCompetitive AnalysisFinancial AnalysisMergers & AcquisitionsMarketing StrategyDigital StrategyDigital InnovationMobile ApplicationsStrategyManagementLeadershipInternet of ThingsFrom Alex's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Alex Kates?
- Founder and CEO of Vetcove, a purchasing platform that helps veterinary clinics and animal care organizations compare prices across vendors and manage inventory.
- Where does Alex Kates work?
- Alex Kates is Founder/CEO of Vetcove.
- What companies did Alex Kates found?
- Alex Kates founded Vetcove.
- Where did Alex Kates go to school?
- Alex Kates studied at Cornell University (B.S., Applied Economics and Management); Colts Neck High School.
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