The veterinary-developed AI platform PerkyPet AI has named seasoned technology executive Jamal Jackson as its new Global Head of Applied AI. In this capacity, Jackson will direct the creation and expansion of the company’s artificial intelligence systems, furthering PerkyPet AI’s objective of enabling better informed preventive care for pets and their owners through daily health monitoring.
“As an animal lover and the pet parent of an 80-pound dog who has shaped everything from my daily routine to how I travel, this mission is deeply personal to me,” said Jackson. “I know how much can happen between routine vet visits and how difficult it can be to gauge whether a small change in behavior is meaningful. What drew me to PerkyPet AI is that we’re building a clinically grounded system that helps pet parents understand their pet’s health over time, rather than just another chatbot that returns answers without context. My focus is ensuring our AI continues to meet the highest standards for safety, accuracy, and reliability while helping families move from reactive to proactive pet care.”
Jackson brings over 15 years of experience building and scaling technology products across enterprise organizations, emerging AI companies, and startups backed by prominent venture capital firms including Sequoia Capital, Founders Fund, and Techstars. Prior to joining PerkyPet AI, he held engineering leadership roles at Jumpcut, Box, and Apple. At PerkyPet AI, his focus will be on strengthening AI systems that analyze daily health data, flag significant changes over time, and keep recommendations and guidance within clear safety guardrails.
According to the American Pet Product Association (APPA), 95 million households in the U.S. own pets, representing 71.6% of households nationwide. In 2026, veterinary care and related product sales are projected to reach $42.4 billion.
PerkyPet AI was built on the belief that pet health is determined by everyday decisions and behaviors made between veterinary visits, not
