EPISODE · Sep 3, 2025 · 24 MIN
What VCs Really Want From AgeTech Startups - with Tracy Chadwell of 1843 Capital
from The AgeTech Podcast - by TheGerontechnologist · host Keren Etkin
Tracy Chadwell has seen the AgeTech ecosystem evolve from it's infancy - as the founding partner of 1843 Capital, one of the earliest funds focused on the intersection of aging and innovation.In this episode of The AgeTech Podcast, we talk about:The shift from strictly AgeTech to AgeTech AND Longevity investingWhy startups keep missing product-market fit in this spaceThe myth of “older adults won’t pay”What investors really want to see in early-stage startupsExciting trends in preventive health, data, AI, and roboticsIf you’re an AgeTech founder, investor, or just AgeTech-curious- this one’s for you.🎧 Subscribe and follow for more deep dives with the people shaping the future of aging.
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Tracy Chadwell has seen the AgeTech ecosystem evolve from it's infancy - as the founding partner of 1843 Capital, one of the earliest funds focused on the intersection of aging and innovation.In this episode of The AgeTech Podcast, we talk about:The shift from strictly AgeTech to AgeTech AND Longevity investingWhy startups keep missing product-market fit in this spaceThe myth of “older adults won’t pay”What investors really want to see in early-stage startupsExciting trends in preventive health, data, AI, and roboticsIf you’re an AgeTech founder, investor, or just AgeTech-curious- this one’s for you.🎧 Subscribe and follow for more deep dives with the people shaping the future of aging.
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