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Season 2, Episode 10: The Rover-DogVacay Merger (with Rover CEO Aaron Easterly)

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From Hospital to Startup: The Rover Journey

This chapter chronicles the transformation of a Seattle hospital into Amazon's first office and its return to healthcare, encapsulating the rapid tech evolution in the city. It features the birth of Rover during a Startup Weekend event, showcasing the collaborative spirit of entrepreneurs and the challenges of market estimation for new ventures in pet care. The narrative underscores the changing attitudes toward pet ownership and the importance of adapting business strategies to meet emerging consumer needs.

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