HeyJaredRoundtable Talk
Roundtable Talk is a podcast about longevity, senior services marketing and the quality of life as one ages. In each episode, we’ll talk with industry experts and thought leaders about how to solve the many mature market challenges facing our industry today.
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Assaf Gad – AI innovator and driving force behind older adult companion ElliQ (opens the original)
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AI has the potential to do more than make life easier. It can help older adults stay connected, engaged and independent. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Assaf Gad, VP of Strategy and General Manager at Intuition Robotics, the company behind ElliQ, an AI-powered companion designed specifically for older adults. In their conversation, Derek and Assaf explore how ElliQ builds relationships without replacing human connection, why trust and privacy are critical when
EP 43 / Dr. Troy Veale, Lauren Bopp & Kiera DesChamps / Pharmacogenetics and personalized medication management (opens the original)
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The right medication for one person can be the wrong medication for another, and our genes can help explain why. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Dr. Troy Veale, CEO of PHD Laboratory; Lauren Bopp, a molecular biologist with PHD Laboratory; and Kiera DesChamps, founder of KD Consulting Group. Together, they bring scientific, healthcare and senior living perspectives to the growing use of pharmacogenetic, or PGx, testing to help personalize medication decisions.
EP 42 / Joe Lanzisero / Former Disney Imagineer and expert in human-centered experiential design (opens the original)
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Great design shapes how people feel, connect and experience the world around them. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Joe Lanzisero, a former Disney Imagineer who spent more than three decades creating immersive, story-driven experiences and now applies the principles of human-centered design to healthcare, business and everyday life. In their conversation, Derek and Joe explore what Disney taught him about designing for emotion, how universal design can create be
EP 41 / Lisa McCracken / Senior living researcher and expert on industry trends (opens the original)
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Data tells a much bigger story than occupancy rates alone. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Lisa McCracken, Head of Research and Analytics at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC), to discuss the trends shaping the future of senior living. Lisa explores why demand is outpacing supply, why demographics alone won't guarantee success and how providers can use data to better understand their markets, demonstrate value and prepare for the ne
EP 40 / Ginna Baik / AgeTech strategist and champion for aging innovation (opens the original)
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Technology has become an essential part of everyday life for older adults, yet many organizations still underestimate how comfortable they are using it. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek talks with AgeTech strategist Ginna Baik about how technology is reshaping the future of aging and senior living. Ginna discusses why today's older adults are more tech-savvy than many assume, how senior living providers can create better digital experiences, where AI can have the greatest impa
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