What is the AgeTech Collaborative™?

The AgeTech Collaborative™ is a platform that is owned and created by AARP.

We envision AgeTech Collaborative™ to be the home for all businesses interested in being a part of the the AgeTech ecosystem.

Our first step in creating the AgeTech ecosystem was finding the best and the brightest AgeTech startups that empower people to choose how they live as they age. This platform will help shine a spotlight on these AgeTech solutions while also providing connections to industry experts and enterprises looking to address society’s most pressing issues as we age.

Who is part of the AgeTech CollaborativeTM?

Investors

Institutions, Venture Capital Firms and/or Corporations that offer access to funding.

Business Services

Businesses who offer a service that would appeal to early-stage startups.

Testbeds

Organizations looking to offer a pilot environment for AARP Portfolio Startups to test and validate solutions.

Industry Leaders

Leading brands interested in entering the AgeTech space.

Startups

Company with a product or service focused on providing solutions for the 50+ market and vetted by AARP through pitch and challenge competitions.

Meet the Team

Andy Miller

Andy Miller

SVP, Innovation and Product Development

Andre Bierzynski

Andre Bierzynski

Director, Startup Portfolio Management

Heather Finn

Heather Finn

Sr. Advisor, Product Designer

Rick Robinson

Rick Robinson

VP, Startup Engagement

Megan Moy

Megan Moy

Sr. Advisor, Portfolio Manager

Sasha Spellman

Sasha Spellman

Director, Startup Collaboration

Christina Tamaroglio

Christina Tamaroglio

Sr. Advisor, Marketing Manager

FAQ

How do I apply for the Collaborative?

We are so glad you are interested in joining!

If you are a startup, please note that the AgeTech Collaborative is currently only available to AARP Portfolio startups.  If you are a startup interested in working with AARP Innovation Labs, learn more here.

If you are interested in joining as an investor, testbed, business service, or industry leader, please apply here.

Is this restricted to AgeTech solutions only?

Yes, our work aligns with the strategic initiatives of AARP, which means we are looking for startups that have a solution that empowers people to choose how they live as they age.

If I join, what are the expectations?

We are so glad you asked.  Our hope is that you engage with other participants. That can be done through communicating with startups, attending events, and generally being active within the community.

We will be adding new features to the platform later this year which will continue to help you engage across the ecosystem.

How do you define AgeTech?

Great question! We define AgeTech as technology that is predominantly focused on helping solve issues for the 50+ community. Currently we see a lot of startups in the Health Tech and FinTech verticals fall into the AgeTech space.

How many portfolio companies do you have?

You can view our growing portfolio in our startup directory here.  Make sure to look for the AARP Startup Portfolio company badge!

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