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A Transformative Week at the PEI Impact & Transition Investor Summit We were honored to be recognized as one of the best up-and-coming managers in impact investing at the 2024 PEI Impact & Transition Investor Summit in New York City last week —a testament to the dedication and experience of our team. During the summit, Lyne Landry, ICD.D participated in a thought-provoking panel discussion alongside industry leaders Michael Kubzansky and Josh Cohen, exploring the risks and opportunities of integrating AI into impact investing. Key takeaways included the critical role governments and LPs must play in safeguarding AI by establishing regulatory frameworks, promoting ethical standards, and funding responsible innovation to ensure AI aligns with societal values and minimizes risks. From a VC’s perspective, Lyne highlighted pressing challenges in health tech, such as bias in medical diagnoses, privacy violations, and the potential erosion of the patient-doctor relationship, as well as fintech risks like bias in lending, cybersecurity threats, and transparency issues. The panel emphasized the dual responsibility of managing these risks while harnessing AI’s transformative potential for good. In addition, Lyne shared actionable steps for AI governance during due diligence and portfolio support, including: - Data Governance: Ensuring datasets are diverse and representative to reduce bias. - Bias Audits: Regularly evaluating and mitigating discriminatory outcomes. - Explainable AI (XAI): Promoting transparency in AI-driven decisions. - Cybersecurity: Safeguarding privacy and data in sensitive sectors. - Balanced Oversight: Integrating human oversight with technological innovation for sustainable growth. The summit reinforced our belief in the power of collaboration. Through initiatives like the AgeTech Investor Network, developed in partnership with AARP, we aim to drive systemic change and innovation in aging-related markets. Thank you to PEI and all the incredible participants for an inspiring and impactful event. Together, we are not just imagining the future—we’re building it. #AgeTech #ImpactInvesting #AIForGood #LongevityEconomy #SustainableDevelopment #Innovation #PEISummit2024 #Collaboration #Leadership

AgeTech Capital’s Founding Partner, Alan MacIntosh, recently appeared on the 4-Quarter Lives Podcast. There, he had an entertaining and engaging conversation with Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, a renowned thought leader respected for her writing on demographic trends and their implications for society, organizations and individuals, as well as her work on gender balance in the workplace. As a highly distinguished writer and speaker, Avivah’s work includes several books, three TEDx Talks, articles in HBR and a regular column in Forbes. As science has gifted us with increasingly long lives, people born today are likely to live 100 years! The 4-Quarter Lives Podcast explores how living longer is impacting society and every aspect of life, work and play by featuring experts who are rethinking and redesigning life’s four quarters. In this episode, entitled “The Rise of Age Tech Investing,” Alan recounts his journey into Age Tech, the realization that an entire segment of the population has been overlooked and underserved, and what fueled his ensuing passion to invest in purpose-driven tech founders building innovative solutions dedicated to improving the quality of life for older adults. Alan also shares his thoughts on leveraging AI to better support aging adults and AgeTech’s strategic partnerships with world-leading ecosystem players, such as the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP, contributing to more creative disruption in the aging space and new longevity economy. Whether you are a founder in the Age Tech space, an impact investor, or someone curious to learn more about this unprecedented demographic shift, this episode offers an interesting perspective and practical insights. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eE__m3vk #AgeTech #VC #AI #Podcast #Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #Innovation #IndustryInsights #ThoughtLeadership #KnowledgeSharing

Our partner, Alan MacIntosh, moderated a panel at NeuroSphere's 2024 Demo Day on commercialization for impact-driven startups. The discussion covered key strategies for aligning commercialization with social impact goals, alongside topics like funding and ecosystem optimization. A heartfelt thank you to all the incredible panelists — Jean-Philippe Taillon, CFA, Claudia Vezeau M.Sc.A, Valérie Bonnardel-Vacqué, Josh Pottel, and Mathieu Paquette, Ph.D., M.B.A. — for sharing their insights and expertise.   Congratulations to the 14 remarkable startups that showcased their neuro-innovation projects, all focused on driving positive societal change!   At AgeTech Capital, we understand the need for funding solutions addressing the challenges of an aging population. The AgeTech market is expanding rapidly, driven by demand for technologies that support aging in place and enhance the quality of life for older adults. We are excited to support innovators shaping the future of aging and healthcare.   This event was made possible with the generous support of the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation and Gowling WLG. Special thanks to Adrienne Crampton, PhD and the Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives community for their outstanding work in organizing this event, which serves as an essential platform for neuro-innovation.   #AgeTechCapital #AgeTech #Innovation #SocialImpact

Missed our first session, we now have additional sessions for investors. AgeTech Investor Network curates an AgeTech early stage dealflow. Come and meet the team from AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP and AgeTech Capital and founders. See details below 👇🏼 Andy Miller, Amelia Hay, Alan MacIntosh, Bruce B. Simpson, Sarah Thomas, Tina Nguyen, Justine Marchand #agetech #impactinvesting #angelinvestor

We are thrilled to announce that Lyne Landry, ICD.D, AgeTech Capital’s Partner, will attend the 2024 PEI Impact and Transition Investor Summit in New York City on November 12-13, where she will share the stage with esteemed panellists! Join Lyne and co-panelists Michael Kubzansky and Josh Cohen as they explore the opportunities and risks surrounding how impact funds can leverage artificial intelligence to address social and environmental issues. Then, you’ll hear from Lyne again as she shares AgeTech Capital’s work and innovative impact on improving the quality of life for aging adults. Lyne’s Q&A session will shed light on the unprecedented aging demographic shift and the need to change societal attitudes surrounding getting older. We hope to connect with fellow impact investors looking to discover investable solutions to build a more sustainable and socially equitable world. Join the powerful movement to enhance seniors' quality of life through research innovations and AgeTech! #AgeTech #conference #NYC #AI #Networking #Panels #ProfessionalDevelopment #IndustryInsights

We are beyond excited to invite accredited investors to the AgeTech Investor Network Webinar to learn more about how you can tap into our unique deal flow platform. AgeTech Capital and the team at AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP have partnered to curate deals for angel investors, family offices and corporate VCs. Join us on November 7th 🚀 Details below.

We are thrilled to announce that AgeTech’s Founding Partner, Lyne Landry, ICD.D, is facilitating an online panel discussion on Best Practices for Impact Investing, focusing on the European landscape, on October 18th, 2024! The event, hosted by AgeTech Capital and CIVIC, will offer practical insights into how impact investors can support entrepreneurs and explore innovative GP/LP structures to optimize social and environmental outcomes. Alongside Lyne, the esteemed panellists include: Ana Pimenta is the Chief Impact Strategist at Blink C.V. Holding a PhD in Impact Investing & Measurement from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, she is responsible for leading the Impact & Sustainability strategy and measurement across all projects at Blink. Pia Irell, the founder of Pike Impact, is based in Sweden. With over 20 years of experience in private equity and business development, Pia is seasoned when it comes to guiding companies through ESG regulations and reporting, ensuring that her companies are commercially attractive impact leaders. Clare Murray, the Co-Founding Partner of Blume Equity, hails from the Netherlands. Passionate about climate change, Clare brings a wealth of experience investing in tech companies driving sustainable outcomes for the planet. Emily Norling is the Impact Director at Summa Equity. Her incredible work focuses on investing in industries and companies within three sustainability megatrends: Resource Efficiency, Changing Demographics, and Tech-Enabled Transformation. Béatrice Méthé, Co-Founder of the Primera Purpose Advisory, is from Luxembourg. With a background in law, ESG, asset management, and investment banking, Beatrice has amalgamated her experiences as she advises investors on the development and implementation of ESG strategies across asset classes. Please note that this event is exclusive to GPs and LPs only. Link for subscription: http://bit.ly/3BrIGiW #AgeTech #CIVIC #Panel #ImpactInvesting #Europe

Impact Investing Fellows! I’ve put together a panel with some fantastic European friends and colleagues who are leading the way in Impact Investing, fund structures, and industry standards. Join us remotely on October 18th at 9am EST. Link to sign up below to sign up👇 AgeTech Capital - CIVIC A special thanks to Marie-Sophie Désormeau for making magic happen!

Today, October 1st, we celebrate the United Nations International Day of Older Persons! This year’s theme, "Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide," calls on governments, policymakers, and social services globally to take concerted and sustained action to address the physical, social, psychological, and health needs of older persons. Remarkably, life expectancy at birth now exceeds 75 years in half of the world’s countries, a significant increase of 25 years since 1950. This shift underscores the importance of empowering older adults to live healthier, wealthier, and more fulfilling lives. The Luxury of Ageing is a global content platform and collective of game-changers radically reimagining ageing, challenging outdated narratives, products, services and policies. Instead of viewing older adults solely through the lens of care needs, they celebrate the potential and contributions of older adults, championing their value and the richness of their experiences. Join us in celebrating the richness of experience and the boundless possibilities that come with age. Together, we can reshape the narrative around aging, champion a future where every older adult can thrive, and ensure that solutions are accessible to all! https://lnkd.in/eHUP7qfW #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons #RethinkAgeing #AgeTech #InnovationForAll

AgeTech Capital’s Founding Partner, Lyne Landry, ICD.D, was invited as a panellist to participate in an insightful discussion held by the McGill University Community for Lifelong Learning (MCLL) entitled “Getting Smart in Old Age.” Esteemed guests and subject matter experts attended the riveting conversation on how intellectual stimulation can improve seniors’ well-being. Sitting alongside Lyne as panellists included: //McGill’s Dean, Carola Weil, and MCLL President, Christopher Neal, delivered inspiring opening remarks. // Keynote speaker François Vellas is the President of the International Association of Universities of the Third Age (IAUTA). Dr. Vellas is a leading voice on how educational programs for seniors can enhance cognitive function and social engagement. //Dr. Serge Gauthier, the Director of the Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders Research Unit at McGill. Highly respected in his field, Dr. Gauthier was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2014 in recognition of his contribution to research in the battle against dementia and cognitive decline. //Ruth Pelletier is the founder of Seniors Action Quebec, a non-profit organization that seeks to support English-speaking seniors in Quebec, ensuring that they have access to information and services for a healthy and active lifestyle, which fosters a sense of belonging in their community. It is an honour to be part of a credible community of visionaries working hard to advance the well-being of people as we age. The panel discussion is a testament to the powerful movement to enhance the quality of life for the 50+ demographic through innovations in research and AgeTech. Together, we are redefining what it means to age in the 21st century. #AgeTech #McGill #Panel #FutureOfAging #AgeTechCapital