Submitted by: Christopher Sherman
Companies To Take The Stage Before Judges from Kleiner Perkins, DFJ, Google Ventures, HLM Ventures and TEDMED
Boston – April 7, 2014 – LivePitch Media and AARP today announced the five LivePitch Speed Pitch finalists that will take the stage for the third AARP Health Innovation @50+ LivePitch, a showcase of the hottest startups in the “50 and over” health technology market. The event takes place Friday, May 9, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.
The five Speed Pitch finalists will join the 10 LivePitch finalists announced last week. Each Speed Pitch finalist will have a lightening-fast 1 minute to pitch their company and product to judges, investors and 50-and-older consumers who will be in the audience. 193 companies applied to pitch.
AARP Health Innovation @50+ LivePitch is unique among startup pitch and demo events because it gives startups access not only to venture capitalists and angel investors but to thousands of fifty-and-over consumers. AARP Health Innovation@50 + LivePitch takes place at the bi-annual AARP Life@50+ AARP National Event & Expo, which is attended by 15,000 members and guests from across the globe.
This year’s expert Judges include: Shirley Bergin, Partner, COO/CMO, TEDMED, Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers Partner Lynne Chou, Peter Grua, Partner, HLM Venture Partners, Mohanjit Jolly, Managing Director, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, and Krishna Yeshwant, General Partner, Google Ventures.
One Speed Pitch winner will receive a trophy for AARP Popular Speed Pitch Award; one-on-one mentoring meeting with Unity Stoakes, co-founder & President, StartupHealth and mentorship with the AARP Innovation team.
Investors and industry professionals are invited to register to attend now. The LivePitch Earlybird registration rate is only $99 until April 11, after which the price increases to $199.
AARP Health Innovation @50+ Speed Pitch Finalists
These companies will take the stage on May 9th in Boston beginning at 3:15pm.
CareGuardian
New York, NY
www.careguardian.co
CareGuardian matches seniors with incredible in-home caregivers. Dedicated advisors guide seniors through a matchmaking process and quickly coordinate care delivery. CareGuardian’s proprietary technology constantly measures quality and performance, so families know they’re getting help they can trust.
Clear Ear Inc.
San Francisco, CA
www.clearearinc.com
Clear Ear is a medical device company focused on delivering hearing innovations that make ears around the world happier. Its first product line is TEC, which addresses the number one cause of hearing loss and hearing-aid failure worldwide—ear wax impaction. TEC seeks to improve quality of ear care for these 350M+ patients.
INF Robotics Inc.
Fairfax, VA
www.INFRobotics.com
We have designed an affordable home healthcare robot for seniors allowing them to better communicate with their doctors and caregivers from the comfort of their home while adding features that enhance quality of life. Our smart robot adapts around its users’ behaviors and needs, allowing them to age in place.
Intention Technology
Ridge Mannor, FL
www.intentiontechnology.com
Intention Technology is a startup company that aims to streamline medical diagnosis of various diseases through non-invasive monitoring of human bioinformatics. Our device is intended to enable early diagnosis and pattern-matched vital signs to assist medical professionals in many ways.
WHILL Inc.
San Carlos, CA
www.whill.jp
WHILL, the team of spin-outs of SONY, Nissan and Olympus, creates next generation personal mobility (single-passenger sit-down electric vehicle). Its futuristic design makes you look active. Its special wheels and 4WD system realize tight turn and excellent terrain coverage. With WHILL, you will get confident both mentally and physically.
About AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of nearly 38 million, that helps people turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthens communities and fights for the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare, employment and income security, retirement planning, affordable utilities and protection from financial abuse. We advocate for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name as well as help our members obtain discounts on a wide range of products, travel, and services. A trusted source for lifestyle tips, news and educational information, AARP produces AARP The Magazine, the world’s largest circulation magazine; AARP Bulletin; www.aarp.org; AARP TV & Radio; AARP Books; and AARP en Español, a Spanish-language website addressing the interests and needs of Hispanics. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to political campaigns or candidates. The AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. AARP has staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn more at www.aarp.org.
About LivePitch Media
AARP Health Innovation@50+ LivePitch is a property of LivePitch Media, a producer of entrepreneur-focused technology and media conferences and events. LivePitch Media creates and produces custom entrepreneur and investor-focused conferences and pitch events worldwide. We partner with established brand owners and event stakeholders to promote innovation by bringing together the investment community with startup companies to facilitate deal flow and expand business ecosystems. For more information please visit http://LivePitchMedia.com/
Media Contacts:
LivePitch Media
Christopher Sherman
830-444-0004
[email protected]
AARP
Hillary John
202-434-2560
[email protected]
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