The document discusses how exponential technological growth and aging populations are transforming societies. It outlines how technology is remaking all aspects of aging, not just healthcare, through innovations that support activities of daily living, health, safety, and social engagement for older adults. The organization Aging2.0 is connecting startups to the aging and long-term care space through programs like a startup academy, consumer panel, and launching chapters around the world to spread innovations that enhance quality of life for older adults.

1. TECH & DESIGN INNOVATIONS IN AGING
Stephen Johnston
Co-founder Aging2.0 | Partner, Generator Ventures
Taiwan Innovation Week - November 15, 2014
© Aging2.0 LLC
®

2. AGENDA
• Exponential technology and unprecedented aging
populations are reshaping our societies
• Technology is remaking all aspects of the aging
experience, not just healthcare.
• Aging2.0 is connecting startups to aging & long-term
care.
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MORE MOBILE PHONES THAN TOOTHBRUSHES!

5. AGENDA
• Exponential technology and unprecedented aging
populations are reshaping our societies
• Technology is remaking all aspects of the aging
experience, not just healthcare.
• Aging2.0 is connecting startups to aging & long-term
care.
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Joy
Social
IADLs
ADLs
Safety
&
security
Health
&
Medical
Needs
TECH IS REMAKING ALL ASPECTS OF AGING – NOT
JUST HEALTHCARE
Dressing,
EaCng,
AmbulaCon,
Toilet,
Hygiene
Shopping,
Housekeeping,
AccounCng,
Food
prep,
Telephone/TransportaCon

7. HEALTH & WELLNESS
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8. TELEHEALTH WITH AVATARS WHO CAN TELL YOUR
MOOD AND RELAY INFO TO DOCTORS
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9. ALZHEIMER’S DIAGNOSIS & POTENTIALLY
PREVENTION
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10. SMARTER REHAB - IN THE HOME

11. WEARABLE AIRBAGS PROTECT SENIORS’ HIPS

12. SAFETY & SECURITY
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13. 13
CUFF
BEAUTIFUL AND SMART WEARABLES

14. MONITORING, RECORDING & LOGGING
14
CANARY
FITBIT
DROPCAM
LIVELY

15. ADLS
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Dressing
EaCng
AmbulaCon
ToileCng
Hygiene

16. FOOD AND APPETITE: SMELL SCIENCE & SMART
SPOONS
ODE

17. 17
DEMENTIA TABLEWARE

18. INNOVATING PERSONAL MOBILITY

19. ADLS: NEW MODELS FOR ACCOMMODATION
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20. HELP PEOPLE STAY INDEPENDENT LONGER WITH
BEAUTIFUL TECHNOLOGY

21. PIXIE
SCIENTIFIC
HYGIENE & TOILETING – SMART DIAPERS

22. IADLS
22
Shopping
Housekeeping
AccounCng
Food
preparaCon
Telephone/TransportaCon

23. SHOPPING – NEAR INSTANT AND FREE HOME
DELIVERY
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24. HOUSE KEEPING, HOME MANAGEMENT & LAUNDRY
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25. MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
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26. MONEY & PAYMENTS
26
GOOGLE
WALLET

27. DRIVERLESS CARS, SMART TRANSPORT
27
GOOGLE
SELF-­‐DRIVING
CAR

28. SOCIAL
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29. SOCIAL: THE FIRST FAMILY ROBOTS

30. INTERGENERATIONAL OUTREACH AS FITNESS
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31. CHICAGO SENIORS TEACHING ENGLISH TO
BRAZILIAN SCHOOLKIDS

32. JOY!
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33. 33
JOY IN DEMENTIA CARE: MUSIC & MEMORY

34. 34
AMAZON
FIRE
TV
JOY: ENTERTAINMENT - VOICE OPERATED REMOTE

35. VIRTUAL REALITY FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY
35
OCCULUS
RIFT

36. AGENDA
• Exponential technology and unprecedented aging
populations are reshaping our societies
• Technology is remaking all aspects of the aging
experience, not just healthcare.
• Aging2.0 is connecting startups to aging & long-term
care.
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IS THIS A HOSPITAL OR A HOME?

38. WE NEED A MINDSET SHIFT
FOR-PROFIT & NON-
PROFIT
HEALTH, WELLNESS,
LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL ETC
HOLISTIC,
COLLABORATIVE
OPPORTUNITY
NON-PROFIT
MEDICAL
INDUSTRY & ORG SILOES
CHALLENGE
GLOBALLOCAL
AGING “1.0” AGING “2.0”
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Entrepreneurs
Corporations
Investors
Technologists
LTC Providers
Academia
Non-profits
Seniors
Gerontologists
Government
Designers
Aging2.0: Bridging the Gap
©2014 Confidential, GENerator Ventures LLC. Do not duplicate / distribute

40. Katy Fike! Stephen Johnston!
Older Adults Technology Services
Arnie Whitman!
AGING2.0 PARTNERS
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41. Aging2.0 is a global innovation platform with a mission to connect, educate and
support innovators in aging and long-term care
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GLOBAL NETWORK
STARTUP ACADEMY
FUND

42. We’ve met over 1000 startups in the last 20+ months
©2014 Confidential, GENerator Ventures LLC. Do not duplicate / distribute

43. Funding
Consumer Insights
Design & Marketing
Distribution
Key barriers to innovation have been identified
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44. AN INNOVATION PLATFORM FOR AGING
AND LONG-TERM CARE
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Startups
Older Adults
Industry
Investors
Government
Media
Academia
Academy Program!
• 20 startups/yr"
• 1 year program "
• 100 mentors"
• Access to capital"
• Strategic advice"
• Pilots"
Consumer Panel"
• 600+ consumers &
caregivers"
• Coffee & Clicks"
• Focus Groups"
Corporate Partners!
• 10-12 Leaders
Circle VIP members"
• Industry Alliance
members"
Global Network"
• 50 chapters in
formation"
• Quarterly pitch
meetings"
• Programs: Stanford
Challenge, Pitch4Pilots"
• Global Innovation
Summit, SF May"

45. PARTNERSHIP WITH GOOGLE FOR ENTREPRENEURS

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FIRST STANFORD DESIGN CHALLENGE 2013:
STAYING INDEPENDENT WITH DEMENTIA

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SECOND STANFORD DESIGN CHALLENGE 2014:
ENHANCING MOBILTY ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
PRIZES:
$10,000
FIRST
PRIZE
(FINALS
APRIL
2015)
KICKOFF:
STANFORD
SEPTEMBER
23RD
2014
DEADLINE:
STUDENT
SUBMISSIONS
DUE
EARLY
DECEMBER
2014
INFO:
h^p://longevity3.stanford.edu/designchallenge2015/

48. Challenge
Timeline
Early
CommunicaCons
Kickoff
Sept
23rd
Summer
2014
Fall
2014
Winter
2015
Spring
2015
Phase
I
Design
Phase
I
Designs
Due
Dec
5
Finalists
Announced
Finals
April
9th
Mentoring
CHALLENGE TIMELINE

49. Aging2.0 Chapters are the foundation of the global network and help
spread the mission of innovation for older adults around the world
Ac#ve
Chapters
Chapters
in
forma#on
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LAUNCHING 50 CHAPTERS AROUND THE WORLD

50. 15 AGING2.0 AMBASSADORS IN PLACE, 40 MORE
COMING…
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• Australia - Sydney & Melbourne
• Brazil - Sao Paulo
• Canada – Toronto
• China – Shanghai
• Czech Republic – Prague
• Singapore – Singapore
• United Kingdom – London
• United States
• Austin, TX
• Boston, MA
• Buffalo, NY
• San Francisco, CA
• St. Louis, MO
• Washington, DC

51. ANNOUNCING THE LAUNCH OF THE
AGING2.0 LOCAL TAIPEI CHAPTER!
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Hsin-Ling Tsai
Founder & CEO
Silver Linings Global

52. TAIWAN HAS AN AMAZING OPPORTUNITY TO BE A
LEADER IN GLOBAL AGE TECH
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• Demographics
• Technology
• Design
• Passion for care!

53. AGING2.0 IN THE PRESS – LET’S RAISE THE AWARENESS
OF THE TOPIC!
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54. KEY TAKEAWAYS
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1. Population aging is an opportunity not just a challenge
2. Aging services are at the forefront of healthcare
3. Work WITH older people, not just FOR older people
4. Aging is about more than just health
5. Startups as signals. Not just small-big companies.
6. Cross-disciplinary across industries and countries
7. The end goal is quality of life for older adults
8. Unique challenges in this developing market/ecosystem
9. Best designers and services providers, not just tech
10. Taiwan has an amazing potential here!

55. LET’S UNLEASH AN AMAZING FIREHOSE OF
INNOVATION!
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h^p://www.markeCnginprogress.com/2009/11/16/the-­‐firehose-­‐approach/

56. AGING2.COM/JOIN
Stephen Johnston
stephen@aging2.com +1 347 843 9367 @sdbj
www.aging2.com @Aging20
THANKS!