Our Story
Once upon a time, two friends Mitch “Top Dog” Allen, and David “Hot Dog” Goldwasser were chatting on the phone as they have in the past, discussing business ideas, life, and other cosmic events, when David relayed his current situation with his 2 month old pup, Beanie, a yellow active lab.
Apparently, Beanie was an insatiably energetic consuming buddy with no bounds and driving David literally “craycray and contemplating how long he could survive the family's new adorable addition”. Even as far as contemplating a LABOTOMY. “Wouldn’t it be great if there was an app that I could use to find other dog owners in my area to meet up with for a play date just like parents do for their kids?”, David pronounced. And thus the idea for PlayDates4Dogs was born. As in all business, A GREAT IDEA, hard work, and optimism isn’t enough. The company needs to have a great marketing strategy. Enter Andrew “Chili Dog” Cohen, marketing guru. Who better to help launch the company then an associate of Mitch’s who also had been barking about “doing something” together.
Together, these 3 dogeteers, are looking to change the DOG MEETS DOG WORLD, “One playdate at a time!”
Mitch "Top Dog" Allen Co-Founder & President
Results driven senior accounting and financial management executive with more than 30 years of progressive experience in finance and operations management within starts ups and mid-market companies. Expertise in ecommerce and retail. Loves animals and currently boards 5 rescued cats. Only a matter of time before a bull dog enters the family. Wife’s grandfather bred champion bull dogs back in the day.
Andrew "AC" Cohen Co-Founder & CMO
Entrepreneurial driven with a strong background in start-ups and a love for marketing. Worked with companies at all levels of growth and market share with a knack for “getting things done.” Expertise in ecommerce, retail, business development and marketing. Avid dog lover and rescuer.
David "Hot Dog" Goldwasser Co-Founder & Director of Events/Customer Service
In addition to his devotion and love for his many dogs, David spent 20 years as a supervisor and advocate for The Department of Health and Human Services and health care specialist in Elder Care Law. A defender of the rights of the elderly and disabled, and consummate customer service expert.