Series Level Funding in the Longevity Economy

with Jenny Poth,

Vice President, Ziegler

This week on the Art of Aging, host Michael Hughes welcomes Jenny Poth, Vice President at Ziegler. During the episode, Mike and guest Jenny delve into the intersection of aging, technology, and venture capital. Jenny discusses the challenges of raising capital in 2023, expressing hope for a better cash flow in the latter half of the year. She highlights exciting sub sectors like fintech and healthcare, emphasizing the importance of collaboration for informed investment decisions. Mike and Jenny also discuss the concept of the “longevity economy,” the potential of AI in healthcare, the market’s fragmentation, personal reflections on aging, the practice of gratitude, and more.

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

Jenny’s passion for working in aging and technology (2:34)
Challenges of Aging and Stigmatization (4:14)
Ziegler’s Role in the Longevity Economy (9:18)
Characteristics of Companies for Series Level Investments (12:16)
Factors to Consider in Investment Level (16:04)
Challenges in Raising Capital (20:21)
Exciting Subsectors in Longevity Tech (22:32)
Future Trends and Strategic Planning (24:40)
Challenges and Opportunities of AI in Healthcare (28:50)
Fragmentation in Longevity Tech Market (34:41)
Scaling a Business and Incorporating Passion (40:17)
Personal Growth and Gratitude (43:46)
Surprising Self-Motivation (46:33)
Jenny’s Abundant Aging Hero (48:09)

Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com.

Series Level Funding in the Longevity Economy

with Jenny Poth,

Vice President, Ziegler

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