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The Gerontechnologist
Introduction
Keren Etkin is the best-selling author of The AgeTech Revolution – a book about the intersection of technology and aging. Etkin is the founder of The Gerontechnologist, a media platform that covers the global AgeTech ecosystem, and The AgeTech Academy which offers online AgeTech education for entrepreneurs and elder care professionals.
In addition to being an author, educator, and influencer in the global AgeTech space, Keren is also the founder/director of AgeLabIL at Shenkar College in Israel, an interdisciplinary R&D center focusing on AgeTech.
Named one of the most influential people in aging, Etkin is a sought-after public speaker and advisor to AgeTech startups, investors in the longevity economy, care providers and organizations who work on innovation in aging. Previously, Etkin was the first employee at Intuition Robotics, maker of ElliQ, a pioneering social robot designed with and for older adults, and co-founder & VP of Product at Sensi.ai, a startup that developed the first artificial intelligence solution for remote care monitoring.
She holds an M.A. in Gerontology and a B.Sc. in Life Sciences from Ben-Gurion University.
Keynote Speaker at Heads, Hands, and Hearts for AgeTech
at the Tokyo American Club on Oct. 26th, 2022
The AgeTech Revolution
Have you ever thought about what your life may be like as you grow older, and what technology will be available to you at that time?
In The AgeTech Revolution, Keren Etkin takes you on a journey to explore the changing face of aging in the 21st Century, through the lens of the fast-paced digital transformation our society is going through. It goes into challenges of aging that are currently being tackled by technology – using the real-life stories of tech entrepreneurs and older adults. Etkin also provides a glimpse into the future, and what AgeTech could be like five, ten, fifteen years down the road.
We have a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to impact the experience of living as an older adult in this world, using technology. The AgeTech Revolution provides us with the data and perspective necessary to change our tech landscape and to create a world that is more inclusive and supportive of older adults.
Keren Etkin is an authoritative figure in the AgeTech space, she provides readers with a fantastic overview of the topic, a fresh perspective on the global challenges brought on by demographic shift, and an optimistic outlook for the future.
‘The AgeTech Revolution’ is a must-read for any entrepreneur or startup wanting to build a great or better product or service for older adults – Keren’s advice and guidance are practical, compelling, and wise
Keren Etkin has studied the aging and AgeTech industries from the inside. Her book introduces the multi-dimensional challenges of aging in the 21st century, as well as relevant opportunities to design and engineer tech products and services to tackle those challenges. This is an ideal moment in human history to be reading this book.
Contact Keren Etkin
Check out the AgeTech Revolution witten by Keren Etkin: https://theagetechrevolution.com
Check out The Gerontechnologist.com for the newest updates on the Age-Tech Market: https://thegerontechnologist.com
Email Keren Etkin at: keren@thegerontechnologist.com
