Venture Capital and Age Tech

with Max Zamkow,

Managing Partner at Third Act Ventures, Editor-in-chief at Agetech News

This week on the Art of Aging, host Michael Hughes chats with Max Zamkow, Managing Partner of Third Act Ventures and Editor-in-Chief of Agetech News. During the conversation, Max discusses his passion for age tech and the potential for technology to improve the lives of older adults. He shares his investment criteria and advice for entrepreneurs seeking venture capital, the role of AI in age tech, the importance of building trust in the senior care space, what are needed venture opportunities in age tech, and more.
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Notes:

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

  • Max’s background and passion for the industry (2:00)
  • The birth of “age tech” (5:39)
  • Categorizing companies for venture capital investment (7:35)
  • The importance of market size and scalability (10:44)
  • Explaining the problem and its magnitude (15:02)
  • The potential of value-based care in seniors housing (19:56
  • Challenges of smartwatches and wearables (22:30)
  • Specialized solutions and expertise (24:46)
  • The potential of AI in data input and form filling (29:41)
  • The bond in the senior care space (34:51)
  • Why trust matters in senior care (35:13)
  • Abundant Aging questions with Max (36:31)
  • Final thoughts and takeaways (40:18)

 

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