Announcing the Second AgeTech NYC Accelerator Cohort 🎉

Exciting news — the second AgeTech NYC Living Lab cohort is officially underway!

Our Living Lab is a first-of-its-kind accelerator, designed to help early-stage AgeTech founders pressure-test their solutions alongside experts, advisors, and older adult communities. The result? Faster feedback, smarter product design, and stronger outcomes.

Read on to meet our founders, learn about this cohort’s programming, and mark your calendars for our Demo Day during a16z Tech Week!

— Sarah Richard

Meet the Cohort

Our second cohort features seven bold founders building across AI, neurotech, content, and caregiver support:

👨‍⚕️ Joe Harrison – Avail
A new kind of AI-powered family caregiving app built for engagement and peace of mind.

🧠 Neal Weinstock – Soliddd
Delivering revolutionary 3D vision correction for older adults experiencing vision loss.

🏠 Greg Jo – Midian Life
Redefining independent living with smart-home monitoring tools designed for dignity and safety.

📺 Monica Dubasi – CareFlick
A digital media hub delivering short-form, age-positive wellness content for older adults.

👩‍⚕️ Krishan Shah & Natalya Ramirez – Early Intervention Systems
AI-enabled tool to assist frontline care staff for a seamless transfer of information between shifts.

📹 Kaley Blade – EliteNet Media
On a mission to transform legacy media access in senior living through personalized, interactive digital networks.

Meet the Advisors

This year’s cohort will be supported by a powerhouse group of advisors:

• David Finkelstein, RiverSpring Living

• David Dring, NYC Department for the Aging

• Nainika Roy, Columbia University

• Vadim Gordon, NYU Tandon Future Labs

• Moshe Bellows, Maccabee Ventures

These experts bring operational, research, and investment experience from across senior living, venture capital, and digital health.

Weekly Programming

The 6-week program includes:
📞 Advisor Office Hours 
👥 Founder Cohort Check-ins 
🧪 Customer Research Sessions 
📣 Founder Spotlights – Stay tuned to learn more about our cohort!

Join Us at Demo Day

a16z Tech Week NYC
📍 RSVP: Demo Day at Tech Week NYC – Hosted by AgeTech NYC
We’re thrilled to give these founders a platform to showcase their progress in front of NYC’s top investors, operators, and partners. Thanks to our partners at Senior Planet for hosting the event.

If you’re a founder, operator, or investor interested in getting involved with AgeTech NYC’s accelerator, just reply to this email or reach out at [email protected].

Let’s make New York the best place to grow older—and to build the future of aging.