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2Dr. Milou: Your AI-Powered Pet Oral Care Guardian
Founded by an all-female team from Duke and Columbia, Dr. Milou is building an AI-driven at-home pet oral care system that combines smart diagnostics, personalized care plans, and one-click product subscriptions — making pet dental care simple, accessible, and stress-free for families.
Imagine if brushing your pet’s teeth was as routine and easy as feeding them. Dr. Milou helps pet parents detect dental issues early and take preventive action — all from home.
Starting with an ultrasonic oral care set designed specifically for pets — effective for both deep cleaning and daily maintenance — Dr. Milou is rapidly expanding its AI capabilities to power the full platform.
🏆 The company won 2nd place at the 2023 Alibaba Global Digital Talent Competition and recently received two awards at the 2025 Duke Startup Showcase. Backed by Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship and the Melissa & Doug Entrepreneurs Program, Dr. Milou is now fundraising to launch its full platform.
Dr. Milou 由杜克大学与哥伦比亚大学的两位女性好友联合创立，目前正在构建一个 AI 驱动的宠物口腔护理体系，提供：
- 智能口腔健康检测
- 个性化护理建议
- 一站式产品推荐与订阅服务
- 专为毛孩设计的家庭口腔护理产品
💡 Dr. Milou 相信，健康的生活从小事开始——比如毛孩子清新的口气。
在 Dr. Milou，我们希望将给宠物刷牙这件看似“麻烦”的事，变成日常中温柔而简单的一部分。让再忙碌的你，也能安心守护宠物的健康与笑容。
自宠物洁牙工具起步，Dr. Milou 一路成长为一个致力于“预防胜于治疗”的宠物科技品牌。Dr. Milou 曾获 2023 阿里巴巴 GDT 大赛银奖，2025 年赢得 Duke Startup Showcase 双料大奖，并获得 Melissa & Doug Entrepreneurs Program 的孵化，曾被 GrepBeat、Duke Today 等北美媒体报道。
01:54 The all-female founding team of Dr.Milou
03:41 The idea/story of Dr.Milou
06:16 Dr.Milou, from an idea to a startup
10:45 The products and offerings of Dr.Milou
14:55 Some major milestones of Dr.Milou
21:49 Dr.Milou's future plans
Highlights:
1. Pet dental care is an urgent yet overlooked issue — Over 85% of pets at age 3 suffer from dental disease. Vet treatments are costly, often running into the thousands.
2. At-home oral care is the future — Pet parents are seeking easier, more affordable ways to care for their pets’ health.
3. A booming global market — The pet industry is valued at $23.3B and growing fast.
4. AI is reshaping pet care — Technology enables smarter, more personalized solutions at home.
市场看点：
1. 宠物口腔护理是被低估的刚需 — 超过80%的3岁以上宠物患有口腔疾病，而兽医治疗往往动辄数千美元。
2. 家庭护理是大势所趋 — 宠物主人正在寻找更省心、省钱的方式来呵护毛孩健康。
3. 全球宠物市场持续扩张 — 当前已达233亿美元，增长势头强劲。
4. AI正在重塑宠物护理方式 — 技术正带来更智能、个性化的家庭护理新体验。
Dr.Milou website: drmilou.co
GrepBeat Interview: grepbeat.com
Duke Today: today.duke.edu
Dr.Milou team
Rui Sun - cofounder
Duke Master of Engineering Management | NYU B.A. in Computer Science
杜克大学工程管理硕士，纽约大学计算机科学本科。MiraclePlus S22 校友，AI产品管理背景，希望用技术改善宠物与家庭的日常生活。
Shuyi Fan - cofounder
M.A. in Communication and Education, Columbia University | NYU B.S. in Media, Culture, and Communication
哥伦比亚大学传播学硕士，纽约大学传媒本科。从供应链到品牌，致力于让更多好产品走进全球宠物家庭。
(With early support from Akshara, a Duke undergraduate and Hult Prize organizer, who joined the podcast recording.)
Dr.Milou at Global Pet Expo 2025
Dr.Milou winning Duke Startup Showcase
Hosts
Kate: VC investor/entrepreneur
Julia: overseas Internet industry practitioner
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