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,” 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.

The global population is aging, and businesses are recognizing that reality.