The PetSpark Ecosystem
Structured Learning. Confident Leadership. Aligned Teams.
PetSpark isn’t a list of services — it’s a full ecosystem designed to help pet food scientists grow from technical experts into confident, strategic leaders. Whether you're just starting to think commercially or ready to influence cross-functional decisions, the journey begins with SparkCore™ and deepens from there.
SparkCore™ - Your Starting Point
Foundational learning for scientists building strategic skillsets
SparkCore™ is the foundation of the PetSpark ecosystem. Through two structured, self-paced courses, scientists build the confidence, commercial fluency, and strategic mindset they need to grow beyond technical execution. This is where leadership begins — with clear language, shared frameworks, and practical tools.
What it includes:
Course 1: Foundations of Pet Food Science & Innovation
Course 2: The Business-Savvy Pet Food Scientist
Practical tools like SparkFit™, SparkConnect™, SparkSense™, and more
Asynchronous, self-paced, and built to scale confidence and clarity
SparkAdvice™ & SparkSolutions™
Custom strategic support for teams and leaders
For teams ready to move with purpose, PetSpark offers tailored strategic support. SparkAdvice™ delivers executive-level guidance to R&D leaders, while SparkSolutions™ creates custom workshops, retreats, and leadership engagements — all rooted in SparkCore™ thinking and built to drive alignment, clarity, and impact.
Offers:
Executive advising and R&D leadership support
Innovation workshops and team retreats
Strategic roadmapping for product development and team capability
Built on SparkCore™ principles and frameworks
SparkLead™ - Apply, Grow, and Lead
Leadership development, mentoring, and peer reflection
SparkLead™ is where that foundation becomes visible leadership. Through guided reflection, peer learning, and intentional mentoring, scientists gain the support and accountability to lead with clarity. SparkLead™ is designed especially for women in pet food science, with a focus on confidence, voice, and cross-functional influence.
Features
Guided mentor circles (especially for women in pet food science)
Leadership practice through real-world case discussions
Community space to build visibility and voice
Optional coaching and expert sessions
