IDEX Corporation

And there's very little control within the country and not a lot of control for dogs coming into the country from like the U.S. And so that's like heartworm could be introduced here because there's zero rules for these dogs coming out from Texas.

And I actually worked with someone from IDEX earlier this year to do testing basically for free for as many dogs as possible.

And I did get a couple clinics that are now carrying tests in-house because of this, because we did find a couple dogs that tested positive for tick-borne diseases that have never left the island.

Because that was another frustration that as I got more aware of stuff outside our bubble, we never test for tick-borne diseases if the dog has never left the island.

So don't mess with her.

You know what I'm saying? She's held senior strategy and innovation roles and worked across BlackRock, Citi, Pfizer, Harman, IDEX, tackling everything from growth and innovation to M&A and billion-dollar acquisition opportunities.

What I especially want you to listen for today is how she thinks, how she evaluates opportunities, navigates uncertainty, and turns strategy into action.

Because whether you're running a company, building one, or investing in one, those skills translate directly to venture capital.

I was in consulting and then I went to Citibank.

I was at BlackRock.

I was at Pfizer, at Harman, at IDEX.

Harman is the automotive and audio company.

Today, I'm joined by Dr. Michael Bailey, a veterinary radiologist, educator, researcher, innovator, and leader whose career has spanned clinical medicine, academia, research, corporate leadership, and organized veterinary medicine.

Dr. Bailey is a diplomat at the American College of Veterinary Radiology and serves as a director at IDEX, where his work focuses on diagnostic imaging, telemedicine, education, and innovation.

His career has also included leadership roles with Banfield the Pet Hospital and major academic institutions, as well as service to the American Veterinary Medical Association, including as ABMA president.

Throughout his career, he has helped advance digital imaging, telemedicine, radiation safety, artificial intelligence, and veterinary education in the United States and internationally.