From Tech Titans to Tail Wags: Diana Vowels’ Leap From StartupAZ to Pet Ortho Braces

As the holiday season unfolds, Diana Vowels, the esteemed CEO of StartupAZ and a bastion of the Arizona tech community, reaches out with heartfelt thanks and news that marks both an end and a new beginning. Diana, whose leadership and dedication to growing Arizona’s tech ecosystem have been instrumental, is transitioning from her role as CEO to take on an advisory capacity within the organization.

In her forthcoming role, Diana will concentrate on empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs by boosting cohort recruiting and enhancing the Key Leaders program. Her unwavering commitment to StartupAZ and its pivotal role within the Arizona technology landscape is assured.

Venturing into a new domain, Diana Vowels and her husband, David, are the proud owners of Pet Ortho Braces—a venture that came to life in 2022 and is now entirely under their stewardship. With a storied career in rehabilitation medicine as a backdrop, Diana is passionately investing her expertise into this novel field where pet well-being is paramount. Notably, Pet Ortho Braces targets a niche yet expansive market with emerging rehab technologies and treatments for pets.

Reflecting on her impactful journey since 2021 with StartupAZ, Diana lauds the collective’s expansion to 112 founders under her watch, the creation of nearly 2,000 jobs, and an injection of over $368 million in investments into Arizona. These strides underscore a vibrant, performance-driven community uplifted by its members’ generosity.

Looking ahead, Brandon Clarke, a co-founder familiar with the intricacies of StartupAZ, steps up as Interim Executive Director, heralding a future of sustained growth and innovation.

Diana, with eyes set on her next chapter, ensures that while her role may change, her advocacy for StartupAZ persists. And for pet owners in need of compassionate, surgical alternatives, she stands ready to connect, armed with state-of-the-art CCL bracing solutions for beloved canine companions. Her enthusiasm and involvement in this field resonate deeply, promising a breakthrough in pet rehabilitation services.

The tech scene in Arizona thrives thanks to the visionaries like Diana Vowels who dare to embrace new horizons. The future looks bright for both startup founders and pet healthcare innovation in the Grand Canyon State.