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The gray revolution: Fundraising within the older adult space

TechCrunch

We see an emphasis on young founders (“40 Under 40”), innovative ideas and disruptive challenges to legacy brands, incumbent companies and “old” ways of thinking. There is a massive opportunity to provide products and services that will make life better for today’s seniors and future generations of older adults to come.

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Make accessibility part of your startup’s products and culture from day one

TechCrunch

Moreover, the world’s population of those who are 60 and older is expected to reach 2 billion by 2050, up from 900 million in 2015. He is also a co-founder of Global Accessibility Awareness Day and chair of the GAAD Foundation. For the last year, the digital world was the only place brands could connect with their customers.

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Nia Richards

Forward Cities

The 2019 Institute for Policy Study on the national racial wealth gap reported if the trajectory of the past three decades continues, by 2050 the median White family will have $174,000 of wealth, while Latino median wealth will be $8,600 and Black median wealth will be $600. We all play a role in these stats. I no longer want to be alone.

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Energy X secures $20M at $120M valuation to slash building sector emissions

TechCrunch

Countries worldwide have pledged to reduce their energy usage and reach net-zero energy targets by 2050. In energy-efficiency tech, Energy X’s peers include Enpal, which raised a $174 million Series C at a valuation of $1.1 In the EU, a ZEB requirement is expected to start in January 2030 for all new buildings. Likewise, the U.S.

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