Share Your Expertise. Help Shape the Future of Ageing.
Join a free global community of professionals working across ageing, health, care, innovation, research, policy and investment.
Contribute your expertise, connect with others in the field and help Living Best understand which ideas can create meaningful real-world impact.
About Our Professional Group
The Living Best Professional Group is our free global community of professionals with an interest in ageing, longevity and human-centred innovation.
Members bring expertise from different industries, disciplines and countries, helping us better understand emerging needs, promising innovations and the realities of creating meaningful impact.
Together with citizens, users, families and other stakeholders, Professional Group members contribute perspectives that help Living Best connect innovation with real needs.
Our community includes people working across: Healthcare and care, Research and academia, Corporations and innovation, Government and policy, Investment and venture creation, Technology and design, Global ageing and longevity ecosystems.
What unites them is a shared interest in understanding what works, why it matters and who it can help.
Participation is free, individual and open to anyone aligned with our mission.
Why Join the Professional Group?
- Share professional insight and domain expertise
- Contribute to selected research and community discussions
- Help evaluate emerging needs and innovation opportunities
- Receive selected insights from Living Best’s work
- Join briefings, discussions and community events
- Connect with professionals across the global longevity ecosystem
- Stay informed about ageing, longevity and innovation in Japan and around the world
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Meet Our Community Leaders
Dominic Carter
Co-Founder
As founder and CEO of The Carter Group, with over three decades in consumer insights and strategy, Dominic brings unparalleled market understanding to Living Best. His vision of transforming aging challenges into opportunities drives our mission to develop impactful, user-centered solutions that enhance quality of life for older adults.
Yasuko Akutsu
Chairman
Yasuko brings extensive experience in aging, healthcare design, and human-centred innovation. As CEO of MT Healthcare Design Institute and Associate Professor at Chiba University Hospital, she leads research and education focused on improving care experiences for older adults. Her long-standing involvement in global AgeTech networks, including her work as Aging2.0 Tokyo Ambassador, reflects her commitment to advancing evidence-informed solutions that support aging societies in Japan and internationally.
Debbie Howard
Co-Founder
Debbie’s 35+ years of experience in Japan and personal caregiving journey fuel her dedication to AgeTech innovation. Chairman of The Carter Group, her expertise in cross-cultural business strategies and deep connections globally are invaluable in tracking global AgeTech trends and synthesizing insights relevant to Japan.
Adam Claydon-Platt
Executive Director
Adam’s two decades of entrepreneurial experience in Japan and belief in technology to solve global megachallenges guide Living Best’s research direction, partnerships, and multi-stakeholder collaboration.
Asako Kurosaki
General Manager
Asako’s strategic acumen and operational expertise ensure the seamless execution of Living Best’s initiatives. Her commitment to fostering community engagement among both professionals and users is key to our human-centric approach, ensuring our solutions truly resonate with those we serve.
Professional Group Member Profiles
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Interested in Joining?
The Professional Group is for individuals who want to contribute expertise, learn from others and stay connected to the global conversation around ageing and longevity innovation.
Participation is free.
Whether you work in healthcare, research, technology, investment, policy, design or another related field, we welcome perspectives that can help improve how people live and age.