Francesca Albo
Co-Founder & CEO
Puppy Sphere
Accomplished business leader with expertise in fundraising, partnerships, and public relations. Successfully raised over $2 million in capital for a previous venture, secured partnerships with industry giants like Google, Amazon, Netflix, OpenAI, TikTok, and the NBA, and garnered media coverage from major networks, including NBC, ABC, and Global News. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Puppy Sphere, Francesca is on a mission to bring the mood-boosting benefits of puppy therapy to the world.
Her Gen Z approach to leadership has translated into social media success, with their marketing-driven strategies resulting in 400,000+ followers and viral content exceeding 100 million views. Since launching, Puppy Sphere has welcomed 450,000+ guests across 13 studios, generated over $14M in bootstrapped revenue, and built a community of 200,000+ loyalty members. She leads a team of 250 staff across multiple North American offices, driving the company’s rapid expansion while pursuing her love for animals.
Schedule
30 mins
Meridian Hall — Upper Mezzanine
How I Built This: A Gen-Z First Wellness Brand with Puppy Sphere
What started as an unconventional idea – bringing puppies and wellness together – has grown into a North American wellness brand with 13 studios, 450,000+ guests, and 200,000+ loyalty members. Discover how Puppy Sphere navigated the unexpected lessons behind building and scaling a unique wellness concept. From fundraising and partnerships to viral marketing and rapid growth, learn what it really takes to build a Gen-Z first brand.