FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 26, 2014
Contact: Biba Aidoo, (410) 267-0504 or baidoo@nic.org
Annapolis, Maryland – NIC is pleased to announce their participation in the invitation-only Aging2.0 Leaders Circle. The Leaders Circle brings together leading organizations from across the continuum of care, who individually and collectively have unparalleled insight, access and reach into the senior care market.
The Leaders Circle will serve as an advisory council to the Aging2.0 team as they continue to grow the global innovation platform. Leaders Circle members will also be tightly integrated into the Aging2.0 Academy, a year-long program for the top startups in aging and long-term care. Members will provide invaluable insights, mentorship, pilot opportunities and distribution channels to the early-stage companies.
“The Leaders Circle members are just that – true leaders in the field. Each is committed to exploring new ideas, investing in innovation and pioneering ways to improve the lives of older adults,” said Katy Fike PhD, Aging2.0 Co-Founder. “Their leadership and partnership adds incredible depth and breadth to the Aging2.0 platform and amplifies our ability to truly connect, educate and support entrepreneurs working in aging and long-term care.”
“Given our commitment to advancing the quality and availability of seniors housing and care options for America’s elders, NIC is thrilled to join the Aging2.0 Leaders Circle,” said, Robert Kramer, NIC’s CEO. “We look forward to serving on the advisory council and supporting the Aging2.0 Academy program.”
About NIC
The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to advance the quality and availability of seniors housing and care options for America’s elders. NIC provides research, education, and increased transparency that facilitate leadership development, quality outcomes, and informed investment decisions with respect to seniors housing and care. Since 1991, NIC has been the leading source of research, data and analytics for owners, operators, developers, capital providers, researchers, academics, public policy analysts and others interested in meeting the housing and care needs of America’s seniors.
About Aging2.0
Aging2.0 (www.aging2.com) is a global organization on a mission to accelerate innovation that will improve the lives of older adults around the world. Aging2.0 connects, educates and supports innovators through its global chapter network, consumer research panel, conferences, Aging2.0 Academy startup program and the Generator Ventures fund. In less than three years, Aging2.0 has become the premier platform for discovering and cultivating innovations focused on aging and long-term care.