Episodes
During this episode Max Zamkow⁠ speaks with Hilik Harari, CEO of GaitBetter, about the work that he's doing to improve the lives of older adults. GaitBetter is a digital neurotherapeutic platform for gait rehabilitation, fall prevention, and prediction of neurodegenerative diseases. Follow GaitBetter on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter—and visit their website for more information and updates!
Published 05/12/23
Published 05/12/23
During this episode Max Zamkow⁠ speaks with Stefano Selorio, Founder & CEO of Carevocacy, about the work that he's doing to improve the lives of older adults. Carevocacy partners with health providers and payors to create digital health literacy solutions. Follow Carevocacy on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn—and visit their website for more information and updates!
Published 05/05/23
During this episode Max Zamkow⁠ speaks with Costin Tuculescu, CEO of ONSCREEN, about the work that he's doing to improve the lives of older adults. ONSCREEN is dedicated to connecting older adults and their families, easily and safely. The service lets you use the TV for video calls that are easy and life-sized while helping reduce isolation and increasing engagement. Families can now connect better and more often than ever before. Follow ONSCREEN on Facebook, Instagram,...
Published 03/31/23
We're back for the 2nd season of the Founder Series Podcast! During this episode Max Zamkow⁠ speaks with Katherine Wells, CEO of Serenity, about the work that she's doing to improve the lives of older adults. Serenity is the only network that allows aging service providers, older adults, and their loved ones to “care together.” Its web, mobile and smart assistant products power the network to enable real-time, HIPAA-compliant communication, collaboration, and education. Providers and...
Published 03/24/23
We're back for the 2nd season of the Founder Series Podcast! During this episode Max Zamkow speaks with Shea Gregg, President and Founder of FallCall Solutions, about the impact that he is making as an AgeTech Founder within the AARP Agetech Collaborative. FallCall Solutions was founded by physicians with experience treating thousands of patients who sustained injuries due to falls. Even though some of their patients had traditional personal emergency response devices, many didn't use them....
Published 03/18/23
We're back for the 2nd season of the Founder Series Podcast! During this episode Max Zamkow speaks with Nicole Cuervo, CEO of Springrose, about the impact that she is making as an AgeTech Founder within the AARP Agetech Collaborative. Springrose designs adaptive intimate apparel that improves quality of life for women with limited mobility. Follow Springrose on Facebook,  LinkedIn,  and Instagram—and visit their website for more information and updates!
Published 03/10/23
We're back for the 2nd season of the Founder Series Podcast! During this episode Sarah Thomas speaks with Nermin Selimic, COO of RAZ Mobility, about the impact that he is making as an AgeTech Founder within the AARP Agetech Collaborative. RAZ Mobility offers unique and cutting-edge mobile assistive technology solutions for people with disabilities. In some cases, these solutions take the form of mobile applications that can be purchased via license, in other cases; the software is bundled...
Published 03/03/23
We're back for the 2nd season of the Founder Series Podcast! During this episode Sarah Thomas speaks with Nick Patel, President of ThriveWell Tech, about the impact that he is making as an AgeTech Founder within the AARP Agetech Collaborative. ThriveWell Tech, formerly Asbury Group Integrated Technologies, offers award-winning services to the senior living marketplace and other healthcare organizations, helping operators with critical IT outsourcing, MSP, strategic advisory and...
Published 02/24/23
We're back for the 2nd season of the Founder Series Podcast! During this episode Sarah Thomas speaks with Anna Barnacka, CEO of MindMics, about the impact that she is making as an AgeTech Founder within the AARP Agetech Collaborative. MindMics is an emerging wearable company revolutionizing the information we can understand about the inner workings of our bodies and health. Our earbuds use a brand new science, infrasonic hemodynography, to detect biometrics at a sub-heart rate fidelity with...
Published 02/17/23
We're back for the 2nd season of the Founder Series Podcast! During this episode Max Zamkow speaks with Jim Marggraff, CEO and Co-founder of Kinoo, about the impact that he is making as an AgeTech Founder within the AARP Agetech Collaborative.  Kinoo is a new video communication app and controller that uses augmented reality and virtual activities to bring families together, even when they’re far apart. Created by early childhood learning experts, Kinoo inspires meaningful, virtual...
Published 02/03/23
On the twelfth episode of the Founder Series Podcast, Sarah Thomas speaks with Akshita Iyer, Founder & CEO of Ome, about the impact that she is making as an AgeTech Founder. Ome is reinventing the way we cook at home. Its mission is to preserve and enhance the spirit of our homes by leveraging smart technology to bring efficiency to the kitchen. Ome's flagship product is the first retro-fit smart device that can turn any stove into a smart appliance in minutes. The Smart Knob allows...
Published 10/28/22
On the eleventh episode of the Founder Series Podcast, Sarah Thomas speaks with Heather Nickerson, CEO & Co-founder of Artifcts, about the impact that she is making as an AgeTech Founder. Artifcts makes it simple for you to capture and preserve the history, memories, and stories behind the objects of your life. Follow Artifcts on Facebook, Instagram,  LinkedIn and Pinterest—and visit their website for more information and updates!
Published 10/07/22
Thank you for listening to the tenth episode of the Founder Series Podcast! Sarah Thomas sat down with Liz Eddy & Alyssa Ruderman Hager, Co-Founders of Lantern, to talk about the work that they're doing to improve the lives of older adults. Lantern provides step-by-step guidance and support for life before and after a death. Follow Lantern on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter—and visit their website for more information and updates!
Published 09/30/22
Thank you for listening to the ninth episode of the Founder Series Podcast! Sarah Thomas sat down with Amy Stapleton, CEO and Co-Founder of Chatables, to talk about the work that she's doing to improve the lives of older adults.  Chatables leverages interactive voice technology to bring virtual friends to isolated older adults, reducing feelings of loneliness while exercising the social and emotional brain. Follow Chatables on LinkedIn and Twitter—and visit their website for more...
Published 09/23/22
On the eighth episode of the Founder Series Podcast, Sarah Thomas sat down with Jimmy Zollo, Co-Founder of Joe & Bella, to talk about the impact that he is making in the world of Agetech. Joe & Bella is the first modern adaptive apparel brand for older adults living with changes related to mobility, motor and cognition. Follow Joe & Bella on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter—and visit their website for more information and updates!
Published 09/16/22
On the seventh episode of the Founder Series Podcast, Sarah Thomas speaks with Jessica Bussert, Founder & CEO of Wave Therapeutics, about the impact that she is making in the world of Agetech.  Wave Therapeutics is a healthtech startup with a unique, patent-pending therapeutic technology that can help prevent pressure injuries. Their initial product is an active therapeutic wheelchair cushion that will change the market. This smart cushion also provides key metrics and generates...
Published 09/09/22
On the sixth episode of the Founder Series Podcast, Sarah Thomas speaks with Riaz Ali, CEO & Co-founder of Saeidan, about the impact that he is making as an AgeTech Founder. Saeidan is on a mission to transform the Medicare plan selection experience.  Follow Saeidan on LinkedIn and visit their website for more information and updates!
Published 09/02/22
On the fifth episode of the Founder Series Podcast, Sarah Thomas speaks with Nicole Paolozzi, Founder & CEO of OndeCare, about her journey as an AgeTech Founder. OndeCare is the future of home care providing families a flexible solution to their caregiving needs, professional caregivers worthwhile gig income on their own terms, and employers a timely employee benefit. Follow OndeCare on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter for more information and updates!
Published 08/26/22
On the fourth episode of the Founder Series Podcast, Sarah Thomas speaks with Dave Watkins, CEO of Livindi, about his journey as an AgeTech Founder. Livindi is an in-home connected care platform for seniors, caregivers and providers to communicate, monitor and deliver care services. Follow Livindi on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram for more information and updates!
Published 08/19/22
On our third episode, Sarah Thomas speaks with Shruti Kothari, Co-founder of Crown Society about her journey as an AgeTech Founder. "At Crown Society, we want our parents to thrive in their golden years. But our parents are part of an underserved market when it comes to hair care, skin care, and body care. They they need products that meet the unique needs of their aging bodies. They need products that no longer serve the need for vanity, but serve their needs for longevity.   So we're on a...
Published 08/12/22
On this episode Sarah Thomas speaks with Adi Segal, CEO of Hapi about his journey as an AgeTech Founder. Hapi offers everyone a sense of belonging through non-clinical peer-to-peer audio, anonymous emotional support. Follow Hapi on Facebook and Twitter for exciting updates!
Published 08/05/22
On this episode Sarah Thomas speaks with Wendy Bronfin, CEO and Co-Founder of BRIGHT, about her journey as an AgeTech Founder.  Emerging scientific research shows that 40Hz light therapy is known to improve sleep, mental acuity, memory and attention in patients with early to mild Alzheimer's disease. BRIGHT has fast-tracked that research to bring safe, easy-to-use light therapy to thousands of families. All listeners can receive $30 off any BEACON40 lights system from www.getmebright.com -...
Published 07/29/22
We feel strongly that the Agetech story needs to be told. We see the most promising startups around the world solving the greatest challenges in aging. We are thrilled to see the momentum picking up in a space we have been involved with for a very long time. We are here to help elevate the voices of these inspiring entrepreneurs.
Published 07/24/22