Bruce B. Simpson

Introducing the AgeTech Investor Network—the first and only funding platform dedicated to backing the world’s top AgeTech founders, powered by two influential players in the industry, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP, and AgeTech Capital. Together, were driving the future of AgeTech innovation!

Signal49 Research builds leadership capacity for a better Canada by creating and sharing insights on economic trends, public policy and organizational performance. - The foremost, independent, not-for-profit applied research organization in Canada. - Objective and non-partisan. We do not lobby for specific interests. - Funded exclusively through the fees we charge for services to the private and public sectors. - Experts in running conferences but also at conducting, publishing, and disseminating research; helping people network; developing individual leadership skills; and building organizational capacity. - Specialists in economic trends, as well as organizational performance and public policy issues. - Not a government department or agency, although we are often hired to provide services for all levels of government. Effective January 26, 2026, Signal49 Research discontinued use of ‘The Conference Board of Canada’ name and trademark, which had been used by Signal49 Research under license from The Conference Board, Inc. The Conference Board, Inc. and/or its licensees have the exclusive right to use ‘THE CONFERENCE BOARD’ marks in Canada.

Introducing the AgeTech Investor Network—the first and only funding platform dedicated to backing the world’s top AgeTech founders, powered by two influential players in the industry, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP, and AgeTech Capital. Together, were driving the future of AgeTech innovation!

The world is now experiencing the most profound demographic shift in its history. We already have more older adults than young people, and this growing aging population requires new solutions. AgeTech Capital will deliver outsized financial returns and measurable societal impact by investing in exceptional entrepreneurs scaling disruptive tech solutions to extend health & wealthspan to match lifespan. Our team has a world-class investing track record and dedicated value creation firepower, which will unlock maximum potential in each investment. We build companies and engage ecosystems and communities. We bring entrepreneurial spirit, deep operational experience and relentless motivation to improve the wellbeing of the older generation, boost their contribution and participation, and deliver greater societal cohesion. We have a culture of integrity, growth, rigor and inclusion. “We feel very fortunate to build a firm and fund whose purpose is to promote healthier, wealthier, and more fulfilling aging by helping unlock the potential of transformative, entrepreneur-led innovation grounded in the belief that impact and financial returns can be fully aligned to create a virtuous cycle of positive outcomes.”

Signal49 Research builds leadership capacity for a better Canada by creating and sharing insights on economic trends, public policy and organizational performance. - The foremost, independent, not-for-profit applied research organization in Canada. - Objective and non-partisan. We do not lobby for specific interests. - Funded exclusively through the fees we charge for services to the private and public sectors. - Experts in running conferences but also at conducting, publishing, and disseminating research; helping people network; developing individual leadership skills; and building organizational capacity. - Specialists in economic trends, as well as organizational performance and public policy issues. - Not a government department or agency, although we are often hired to provide services for all levels of government. Effective January 26, 2026, Signal49 Research discontinued use of ‘The Conference Board of Canada’ name and trademark, which had been used by Signal49 Research under license from The Conference Board, Inc. The Conference Board, Inc. and/or its licensees have the exclusive right to use ‘THE CONFERENCE BOARD’ marks in Canada.

McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm. We are the trusted advisor to the worlds leading businesses, governments, and institutions. We work with leading organizations across the private, public and social sectors. Our scale, scope, and knowledge allow us to address problems that no one else can. We have deep functional and industry expertise as well as breadth of geographical reach. We are passionate about taking on immense challenges that matter to our clients and, often, to the world. We work with our clients as we do with our colleagues. We build their capabilities and leadership skills at every level and every opportunity. We do this to help build internal support, get to real issues, and reach practical recommendations. We bring out the capabilities of clients to fully participate in the process and lead the ongoing work.