Joel Shapira is a distinguished leader in AgeTech with over 20+ years of experience dedicated to improving the lives of older adults through technology and innovation. Currently serving as the Strategic Initiatives Lead for the American Society on Aging and the CEO of AgeTech Chicago, Joel has established himself as a key figure in bridging the gap between technology and aging services. As the founder and Chief Orchestrator of BeyondAge, he helps organizations design and develop tech-enabled solutions for older adults to live longer, better in their homes and communities. He advises numerous startup executive teams on product development and distribution as well as fundraising efforts. His work over the last decade with MyndVR expanding their global growth channels enabled thousands of older adults to enjoy stimulating and therapeutic virtual reality experiences.
Joel also demonstrates his commitment to cultivating meaningful intergenerational relationships serving as National Advisory Board Lead for Perfect Pair, a nonprofit organization that connects older adults with college students across twenty major universities. He has a particular talent for fostering collaboration between for-profits, nonprofits, and government entities while creating sustainable, community-driven solutions that address the complex challenges of global aging, always with the goal of “Invigorating the Aging Experience.”