Gen Z Woman Quits Corporate Career, Now Takes Puppies Into People’s Offices [Video]

A 27-year-old woman is trying to spearhead a mental health revolution in the corporate world, using one simple tool: puppies.

Francesca Albo, who is based in Toronto, is the CEO and co-founder of Puppysphere, a fast-growing startup that provides a range of puppy therapy experiences—including office happy hours and puppy yoga. Her journey from a corporate biotech job to entrepreneur has awarded her significant attention online, with one video of her walking a cart of puppies into an office being viewed over 5.5 million times.

“When I worked for a biotech company at the University of Toronto, I was glued to my desk for 8 hours a day which made me miserable,” Albo, who spent four years in the role, told Newsweek. “So, I spent my mornings and evenings working on building a startup that would allow me to quit my job and become my own boss.”