Agenda

DAY 1   |   DAY 2  

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

Live Sessions

DAY 1 – Fairmont San Francisco

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Registration opens

June 11, 2024 | 7:00 AM PDT

Morning Coffee With the Angels

June 11, 2024 | 8:00 AM PDT

How can your startup get wings from angels? What are the latest trends in the longevity market that potential investors should be aware of? Hear directly from a top notch panel about where they are investing and how they decide which longevity startups are worth their while. Angel investors also typically provide entrepreneurs with guidance on business development strategies and sales using a wealth of expertise and networking knowledge. And we’ll learn more about 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.  

Moderator: Paul Stich, Managing Principal, Lunada Ventures

Presenters: 

Kern Bhugra, Angel Investor, TIE Angels

Carl Hirschman, Angel Investor and Founder, CareTree

Jeannee Parker Martin, President and CEO, LeadingAge California 

Sarah Thomas, Venture Partner, AgeTech Capital

 

Opening Remarks and Welcome

June 11, 2024 | 9:00 AM PDT

What are the opportunities ahead for start-ups and investors? Our own Mary Furlong will welcome attendees and give us an overview of the longevity ecosystem and those “riches in the niches” of the $9.5 trillion longevity economy. Amelia Hay from AgeTech Collaborative from AARP will share highlights of AARP’s innovation journey that culminated in the 2021 launch of the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP, a one-of-a-kind ecosystem, which now has over 400 participant companies, We’ll be hearing also from Mel Barsky who leads business development at CABHI, the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation. He brings unique insights into brain health opportunities.

  • Mary Furlong, CEO, Mary Furlong & Associates, Executive Producer, What’s Next Longevity Venture Summit
  • Amelia Hay, VP Startup Programming, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP
  • Mel Barsky, Director, Business Development, Centre For Aging + Brain Health Innovation
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KEYNOTE - Think Remarkable

June 11, 2024 | 9:30 AM PDT

Guy Kawasaki will share insights from his latest book, Think Remarkable, which we recommend you read prior to the conference. Guy is the chief evangelist of Canva and host of the Remarkable People podcast. He was the chief evangelist of Apple, Mercedes Benz brand ambassador, and trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation. He has also written The Art of the Start 2.0, The Art of Social Media, Enchantment, and 12 other books.

Presenter: Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist of Canva, Podcast Host and Author.

Research Briefings

June 11, 2024 | 10:15 AM PDT

Shifting Tides: The Future of Work and Older Workers

King will share ongoing research on the global trends and shifts driving the future of work, including AI and automation, and how they will impact older workers (aged 40+).

Stephen King, Founding Partner, Emergent Research.

Investor Trends in Today’s Economy

Legendary internet stock analyst and author Mark Mahaney takes a look at today’s investment climate and what you need to know to invest wisely for future returns.   When are high valuations a warning sign…and when do they signal an opportunity?   Mark will share his knowledge and insights.

Mark Mahaney, Senior Managing Director, Evercore ISI, CNBC Contributor, and Author, Nothing But Net: 10 Timeless Stock-Picking Lessons from One of Wall Street’s Top Tech Analysts

Partnering to Advance Innovation to Support Underserved Older Adults

June 11, 2024 | 11:00 AM PDT

How can foundations and venture capitalists work together to speed the arrival of innovations to improve the lives of older adults? What is the latest research on the “forgotten middle” and the Medicaid market?   More than 12 million people are jointly enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid. Who are they? What are the opportunities? This dynamic session will highlight use cases to show how to move forward meeting need with speed. 

Moderator: Adimika Arthur, CEO & Executive Director, HealthTech for Medicaid

Robert Garber, Partner, 7wire Ventures

Sarita Mohanty, President & CEO, The SCAN Foundation

Stephen Samuels, Vice-President, Innovation & Impact Investing, Volunteers of America, VOA.org

Networking Lunch

June 11, 2024 | 12:00 PM PDT

Innovation & Partnerships

June 11, 2024 | 01:00 PM PDT

Two state leaders in aging who have been advancing innovation at a rapid pace will share their strategies and engage in discussion with the CEOs of the successful companies with whom they are partnering. They will demonstrate how these partnerships have had an impact in serving the needs of older adults, and they will examine what has changed in the market and why states are increasingly important to a start up’s success.

Presenters:

  • Ted Fischer, President and CEO, Ageless Innovation
  • Lawrence Kosick, Co-Founder, GetSetUp
  • Greg Olsen, Acting Director, New York State Office for the Aging

$10,000 Business Plan Competition

June 11, 2024 | 01:45 PM PDT

This session will kick off with an overview of investor priorities from the panel of judges composed of leaders in the longevity market and the venture capital community. Then three entrepreneur finalists will compete for the $10,000 prize by presenting their business plans before the judges.  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.

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

Judges:

  • Christine Brocato, Vice President of Strategic Innovation, CommonSpirit Health
  • John Reinhart, Entrepreneur In Residence, National Institute on Aging
  • Dan Hermann, President & CEO, Head of Investment Banking, Ziegler
  • Amelia Hay, VP Startup Programming, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP
  • Robert Garber, Partner, 7wire Ventures
  • Chris Furmanski, Managing Director, Pacific Health Ventures
  • Allison Sekuler, President and Chief Scientist, Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation

Case Studies: Going to Market in the Longevity Economy

June 11, 2024 | 03:15 PM PDT

C-Suite Perspectives on Innovation and Leadership

June 11, 2024 | 04:00 PM PDT

CEOs are setting the strategies for fast-moving companies in home care, health care and housing. Learn from three of the top CEOs and C-suite executives what their forecast is for the year to come. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the presentation.

Moderator: Sherwin Sheik, Head of Business Operations, Verily

John Cochrane, CEO, HumanGood

Tamar Rosati, Chief Product Officer, Honor

Ernie Ianace, President, Amba Health

Day 1 Closing Remarks

June 11, 2024 | 05:00 PM PDT

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

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AgeTech After Dark Pitch Challenge and Networking Reception

June 11, 2024 | 06:00 PM PDT

Join us to unwind and enjoy cocktails and appetizers in the iconic Tonga Room at the Fairmont while watching Aging Made Easier Pitch Challenge finalists present their tech solutions for making aging easier. The finalists in the competition will pitch their solutions that address the following:

  • enabling mobility
  • supports financial resilience
  • promoting social connections
  • fostering emotional wellness
  • promoting physical health

Moderator: Danielle Duplin, President, FreeWind Productions

Judges:

Sarita Mohanty, President & CEO, The SCAN Foundation

Ted Fischer, President and CEO, Ageless Innovation

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

Live Sessions

DAY 2 – Fairmont San Francisco

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AI and the Longevity Economy

June 12, 2024 | 8:00 AM PDT

It’s hard to turn on our computer or look at your phone without seeing an article or commentary about artificial intelligence, or AI. Regardless of pro or con, there is no doubt that AI is quickly becoming integrated into our society, even though not everyone knows how to utilize it. This session will examine the role of AI in the longevity economy. We will open with a keynote outlining the challenges and potential of artificial intelligence, followed by presentation of use cases by entrepreneurs in this space.

Moderator: David Lindeman, Director, CITRIS Health

Keynote: The Untapped Opportunity in AI for Longevity

AI is consuming more and more attention, but there’s an untapped opportunity that remains to be addressed. Most of the applications of AI involve sharing existing knowledge and practices. What’s missing is the use of AI to create new knowledge and practices. This is relevant not only for research and development in companies developing products and services to support longevity. Perhaps its greatest untapped value is in helping all of us as individuals to develop greater insight into our unique contexts and the distinctive approaches that will help each of us to live longer and healthier lives.

Presenter: John Hagel, Founder, Beyond Our Edge, LLC

Future of AI and Older Adults: Conversations Built on Data 

Advances in AI got the full attention of the technology industry, which is undergoing its first major disruption since the arrival of smart speakers and voice in 2014. Multiple industries see compelling opportunities, including healthcare providers, senior living, customer service providers, training and remote monitoring service offerings. Government organizations are investing in AI and aging startups and programs. Although there are a number of barriers to adoption, in the not-so-distant future, machine learning, chatbots, and AI in the home are likely to become part of a wellbeing infrastructure in new and remodeled homes for older adults.

Laurie Orlov, Founder, Aging and Health Technology Watch

‘Imagine the label “AI is working here.’ New AI capabilities will leverage voice, gestures, eye tracking depending on age, cognitive abilities. Or frequently taking vitals and sending them to a health provider.” – Shyamala Prayaga, Nvidia

Presenter: Shyamala Prayaga, Senior Software Product Manager, NVIDIA – description TK

The New Frontier: How to Utilize AI in the Longevity Market 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the digital landscape, even in the longevity market, marking a new era in enhancing the lives of older adults. Learn how GetSetUp is innovatively integrating AI technologies like our AI concierge services designed to enrich learning, facilitate seamless access to essential services, and foster meaningful connections within the active aging community. We will explore case studies, engagement metrics, and testimonials that highlight AI’s role in breaking down barriers to education, health services, and interaction, showcasing the profound impact of AI when combined with human connection to empower active agers to lead happier, healthier, and more productive lives with the latest technological advances. 

Presenter: Lawrence Kosick, Founder and CEO, GetSetUp

AI and Older Adults: Moral and Ethical Implications
Artificial Intelligence has already demonstrated great potential for a range of applications in supporting the delivery of care to older adults.  As the power of AI grows exponentially, we can expect to see things move beyond creating and curating content for the amusement and edification of seniors and on to sophisticated assistance with the activities of daily living, likely including AI-enabled robotic assistants. As we move along this path, we need to consider the moral and ethical implications of integrating AI into the lives of older adults – a key question being: Should we be creating a world in which older adults have completely artificial social companions?

Presenter: Geoffrey Auchinleck, CEO, Claris Healthcare Inc.

National Institute on Aging Strategy Overview and Portfolio Showcase

June 12, 2024 | 9:00 AM PDT

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. In this session you will learn about the NIA small business funding opportunities and research priorities, get tips and insights for a successful application, and hear from NIA-funded start-ups developing evidence-based solutions to help older adults age well in place. 

Moderator: Vicky Cattani, Ph.D., Program Officer, NIA Office of Strategic Extramural Programs

Presenters:

Gabriela Pelin, CEO, VoiceLove

Emily Wang, Founder and CEO, Beaver Health

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

June 12, 2024 | 9:30 AM PDT

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

Presenters

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

Peder Hatling, True North Group LLC

Cayse Llorens, CEO, Brockhurst and Buchanan

Jane Lindner, Vice President, HM Venture Partners

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

June 12, 2024 | 10:15 AM PDT

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.” 

Case Studies: Going to Market in the Longevity Economy

June 12, 2024 | 11:00 AM PDT

Insights Into the Care Economy Investors and Strategic Partners

June 12, 2024 | 11:45 AM PDT

The $648 billion care economy is gaining momentum with unicorns such as Honor and Biofourmis leading the way for startups to capture investor funding and attract new distribution partners. There is a growing army of family caregivers – today 53 million strong – and trends in Medicaid funding are increasing for aging in place. As well, America’s workplaces are changing with 1 in 5 employees affected by caregiving duties for older adults and 23% of the U.S. workforce are sandwich generation caregivers. This panel focuses on the opportunities arising in funding, pilots and partnerships as we witness the new era of a nation of caregivers.

Moderator: Sherri Snelling, corporate gerontologist, author, and CEO, Caregiving Club

Presenters: 

Ali Ahmadi, Chairman & CEO, TCARE

Florence Furaha, Founder and CEO, Meet Caregivers

Lindsay Jurist-Rosner, Co-Founder and CEO of Wellthy

Networking Lunch

June 12, 2024 | 12:30 PM PDT

Structuring Successful Investments in the Longevity Market

June 12, 2024 | 1:30 PM PDT

Everyone knows that broader markets changed dramatically from 2022 to 2023, and into this year, and the venture market was no exception. Venture company valuations are lower, companies that continue to burn cash are finding it difficult to raise additional capital, and stock deals across the board are increasing in strategic acquisition scenarios.  At this point in the economic cycle, the public markets have yet to unlock driving illiquidity throughout the investment chain from large scale private equity, down to growth investments, and venture.  Given the difficulty that fund managers have had in driving liquidity to their investors, new funds are becoming smaller and first-time fund managers are finding the raise environment particularly difficult.  In the current market, investors with capital have the luxury of being very particular about which investments they close. Like buying a house in a tough market, investors seek the best deals, perform a lot more diligence, and just generally try to make sure each investment is their “dream-house” before writing a check.  While raising capital amid these challenges feels daunting, there are still deals getting done – especially in the early part of this year. This fireside chat will address the following questions and more: What investment structures are working in this market? How are term sheets changing?  Most importantly, what can you do as an entrepreneur to get the best deal?

Matthew Mohn, Chair, U.S. Corporate Group, Reed Smith LLP

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

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

June 12, 2024 | 02:00 PM PDT

Conference Wrap-Up and John Hopper Impact Award Presentation

June 12, 2024 | 04:30 PM PDT

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

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