Agenda

Net New: Investment, AI, & Innovation in the Longevity Marketplace

Live Sessions

DAY 1 – Fairmont San Francisco

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June 11, 2024 | 7:00 AM PDT

Registration opens

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June 11, 2024 | 8:00 AM PDT

Breakfast With Angels

Less than 1% of startups get funding from investors – what is magic in getting investors to believe in your innovative idea? This panel will discuss what they are investing in and the criteria they use to decide to fund longevity startups. Most entrepreneurs begin with angel investors who provide business development, sales, strategy, and their networks and experience. Increasingly, entrepreneurs are turning to social impact investors who view aging as a triple bottom line opportunity —financial, social, and personal—particularly meeting the needs of the large underserved and financially challenged population. The latest data and trends will be shared to inform the investment thesis of those planning to invest in the longevity market.

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June 11, 2024 | 9:00 AM PDT

Opening Remarks and Welcome

 

Mary Furlong, CEO, Mary Furlong & Associates, Executive Producer, What’s Next Longevity Venture Summit

Dan Hermann, President & CEO, Head of Investment Banking, Ziegler

Mel Barsky, Director, Business Development, Centre For Aging + Brain Health Innovation

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June 11, 2024 | 9:30 AM PDT

KEYNOTE - Think Remarkable

Presenter: Guy Kawasaki, Evangelist and Author

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June 11, 2024 | 10:00 AM PDT

Trio of Talks

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June 11, 2024 | 11:00 AM PDT

Artificial Intelligence: Potential and Pitfalls

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June 11, 2024 | 12:00 PM PDT

Networking Lunch

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June 11, 2024 | 1:00 PM PDT

Innovate for Aging: Scaling New Frontiers in Medicaid Care

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June 11, 2024 | 2:00 PM PDT

How to Connect the Different Pieces of the Longevity Ecosystem

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June 11, 2024 | 3:00 PM PDT

Learn from the Judges: Investor Priorities

Investors in the longevity marketplace will discuss the trends that will dominate the market in the coming year; the stage of their investment and share advice about where entrepreneurs should focus their attention.

Moderators: Mary Furlong, President, Mary Furlong & Associates, and Dan Hermann, President & CEO, Head of Investment Banking, Ziegler

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June 11, 2024 | 3:30 PM PDT

$10,000 Business Plan Competition

Three entrepreneur finalists will compete for the $10,000 grand prize by presenting their business plans before a panel of judges composed of leaders in the longevity market and the venture capital community. This annual competition recognizes innovative plans for products, services and technologies that enable quality-of-life improvements for older adults. This year’s focus is on closing the gap in the following areas: mobility challenges, care services and innovations. Watch as the finalists pitch to a panel of distinguished judges to determine who walks away with the $10K prize.

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June 11, 2024 | 5:00 PM PDT

Day 1 Closing Remarks

Mary Furlong, CEO, Mary Furlong & Associates, Executive Producer, What’s Next Longevity Venture Summit

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June 11, 2024 | 5:30 PM PDT

NETWORKING RECEPTION

Live Sessions

DAY 2 – Fairmont San Francisco

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June 12, 2024 | 8:00 AM PDT

Keynote - Day 2

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June 12, 2024 | 8:35 AM PDT

National Institute on Aging Strategy Overview and Portfolio Showcase

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) Small Business Research Programs provides more than $100M per year in non-dilutive seed funding to small businesses for the research and development of innovative solutions that promote healthy aging. Learn about the NIA small business funding opportunities and research priorities, and hear from NIA-funded start-ups developing evidence-based solutions to help older adults age well in place.

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June 12, 2024 | 9:15 AM PDT

What Venture, Corporate, and Late Stage Investors Are Looking For

Deal flow is top-of-mind for 2024 and beyond. Tech Crunch reported VCs invested $156 billion in 2020 – an increase of $56 billion from 2019 levels. In turn, American startups made $291 billion in 2020 showing investments paid off. Meet the late stage  investors in the longevity market and what their priorities are for the coming year. They will share trends, and insights on who will be the winners and why. This essential panel is a critical “how to” session for any startup company in the longevity market.

Moderators: Mary Furlong, President, Mary Furlong & Associates, and Dan Hermann, President & CEO, Head of Investment Banking, Ziegler

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June 12, 2024 | 10:00 AM PDT

Pitch for Distribution to the Corporations and Organizations Investing in the Longevity Economy

These companies in the longevity market have successfully developed their product or service and are producing revenue and profitability. The next stage of growth is to provide distribution partners that help scale and build their enterprise. Distribution partners are looking for strategic solutions for home care, healthcare, housing, nonprofit and government. Watch as the companies pitch to the panel, and see which distribution partners are willing to “take a meeting.” 

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June 12, 2024 | 11:00 AM PDT

Research Sessions

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June 12, 2024 | 11:45 AM PDT

Case Studies: Going to Market in the Longevity Economy

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June 12, 2024 | 12:30 PM PDT

NETWORKING LUNCH

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June 12, 2024 | 2:00 PM PDT

How-To Sessions: Skills for Businesses to Thrive in 2024 and Beyond

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June 12, 2024 | 4:30 PM PDT

Conference Wrap-Up and John Hopper Impact Award Presentation

Mary Furlong, CEO, Mary Furlong & Associates, Executive Producer, What’s Next Longevity Venture Summit

Katie Schmitz, Chief Administrative Officer, Ziegler Link-Age Funds