Founder Lessons
Stories and takeaways from the people who’ve been there.
Bootstrapping in AgeTech: Dov Sugarman on What Investors Really Want (and Why He Didn’t Start in Senior Living)
AgeTech Journal’s Jane Nam interviews founder and ceo Dov Sugarman, a longevity entrepreneur.
Three USC Students Are Building an AgeTech Startup — Between Classes, Build Sprints, and Homework
Three University of Southern California students are proving that innovation in AgeTech doesn’t have to wait until after graduation. As co-founders of Nara, they’re building AI-powered tools to streamline operations in assisted living and home care — all while balancing classes, build sprints, and startup life. Their story reveals how the right team, deep domain knowledge, and relentless focus can turn a campus project into a company reshaping the future of aging.
“There’s No Single Archetype of Aging”: Why Building Tech for Older Adults Is Harder — and More Important — Than Ever
“There’s no single archetype of aging,” says Peter Elbaor, Founder & CEO of Ayla AI. In this conversation, he shares why building technology for older adults is uniquely challenging — and why those challenges make the work more meaningful. From designing around real human behaviors to navigating a complex ecosystem of stakeholders, Elbaor reveals what it takes to build AgeTech that truly empowers people to age with dignity and independence.
‘I Can Show Her the Steps, But She Forgets Them Easily’: The Biggest AgeTech Opportunities in Caregiving
Ex-Google well-being consultant Huyen Win on how caregiving exposes AgeTech’s blind spots — from memory-friendly design to caregiver support.