Founder Susan Groeneveld Shares the Vision Behind Sylvester.ai on Fountain Report Conversations
(May 2026)
Our founder and CEO, Susan Groeneveld, recently sat down with Matt Bubala for an insightful video feature on Fountain Report Conversations. In the interview, Susan shares her personal founder story—inspired by the silent loss of her farm cat, Jack—and explains how that heartbreak became her purpose to ensure no cat has to suffer unnoticed.
During the conversation, Susan discusses how the Sylvester app helps cat caregivers understand their cat's comfort by turning a single photo into objective comfort insights. Because cats hide pain, our patent-pending computer vision technology translates subtle facial cues into clear, actionable tracking, supporting better observations at home.
Susan also highlights the vital role of data flywheel mechanics in our technology. Our platform gets stronger with every picture taken, fueled by strategic shelter partnerships where we work with volunteers and shelter cats to continuously build and improve the dataset that trains our computer vision. Ultimately, the interview focuses on how this science-backed technology drives early veterinary visits for cats, empowering caregivers to have more informed conversations with their vets and ensuring feline patients get the care they need sooner.
Watch the full interview on YouTube here:
