🧠 Tech Enhances Senior Living, Must-Attend Event & Tampa's Infant Tech Revolution

Happy Thursday! This is Masterminds Tampa Bay. We're like your favorite pickleball paddle. Guiding your moves, smashing obstacles, and scoring those winning shots.

Here’s what we have for you today:

• Algorithms are improving the lives of our senior citizens

• The event you’re going to want to be at this month

• This Tampa start-up is changing the game for infants

ActivAge and ConnectCareHero Join Forces to Enhance Lifestyle and Engagement for Senior Citizens

ActivAge, a senior citizen day care, has teamed up with ConnectCareHero, a cutting-edge digital infrastructure platform, to offer a wide range of pre-recorded and live interactive classes.

The goal? To engage and improve the lifestyle of older people, ultimately promoting healthier and happier aging.

So, what's the deal with ActivAge and ConnectCareHero?

ActivAge has been making strides in the senior care industry, and they're taking things up a notch with their brand new $5 million, 16,000 square-foot headquarters in Sarasota.

But they're not doing it alone – they're partnering with ConnectCareHero to amplify their impact.

ConnectCareHero isn't your average software platform.

Think of it as the Netflix of senior care!

They use state-of-the-art technology to track user interests and offer a whopping 20+ categories of pre-recorded and live interactive classes.

These classes are carefully designed to keep seniors engaged, mentally stimulated, and socially connected.

ConnectCareHero goes beyond just offering classes; they're all about fostering meaningful connections.

They utilize a clever recommendation engine that learns from the community's preferences and forms micro-groups based on common interests. This creates an environment where seniors can share experiences, interact, and build friendships with like-minded peers.

Founder Kris Chana emphasizes how crucial this engagement technology is for promoting a healthier lifestyle among older individuals.

Looking For Funds? This Is The Event For You

Mark your calendars, Masterminds Tampa Bay is hosting a V.C. and Tech Founders Social Night.

Here are the details you need to know:

• When: August 24th, 2023 from 6:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST

• Where: Thrive Downtown St. Pete

Why:

We want to help empower and support the local start-up community by providing valuable insights, networking opportunities, and access to funding resources.

With doors opening at 6:00 PM, you’ll waste no time engaging with the exciting lineup of sponsors and presenters.

Among the sponsors we have at this event include Tampa Bay Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm, CodeBoxx, a renowned coding academy, Spontivly, a cutting-edge community engagement analytics platform, and Thrive Downtown St. Pete, offering dynamic office spaces and flexible workspace solutions.

We’re going to kick the evening off with an inspiring presentation by Tampa Bay Ventures' leading venture capitalists, who are going to share some valuable insights on securing funding for start-ups.

Throughout the event, you’ll have ample opportunities to network with industry experts, successful entrepreneurs, and potential collaborators.

Remember, this event is all about fostering meaningful connections and opening the doors for future partnerships.

So if you’re ready to make moves, this is the event you don’t want to miss.

But you have to act fast.

Spots are limited and we suspect this event is going to sell out fast!

Please click here to RSVP or click on the button below to claim your ticket.

(By the way, if you secure your ticket this week, you’ll end up saving $$ before the prices increase next week!)

A Little Head Scratcher For You…

I am something all startups desire,

Yet elusive, I seem to conspire.

To find me, you'll need to think out of the box,

For I hide in patterns, paradox, and clocks.

You'll seek me in data, but don't be hasty,

As I'm not a number, word, or just a tasty pastry.

With creativity and perseverance, you'll uncover my place,

And when you do, your startup will win the race.

What am I?

Innovation Blooms: The Natural Nipple Revolutionizes Infant Feeding Landscape

Meet "The Natural Nipple," a Tampa-based startup that's making waves in the world of infant feeding.

The journey of The Natural Nipple began with a clear mission – to address feeding-related issues in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). And boy, have they come a long way!

Thanks to sheer dedication and some well-deserved support, they've not only achieved their funding and research goals but have now soared into mass production and distribution!

So, what makes The Natural Nipple so extraordinary?

For starters, they've got some big names backing them. With the support of Johnson & Johnson and Florida Blue, and a significant boost from The National Science Foundation's grant funding, they've been able to propel their vision forward.

Their accolades don't stop there. Recognized by Tampa Bay Inno and named one of Forbes' "1000 to Watch" in 2021, The Natural Nipple is garnering well-deserved attention for their groundbreaking work.

But what sets them apart even further is their commitment to diversity and empowering women. Proudly representing one of Tampa Bay Wave's first female-led cohorts in 2020, they are breaking barriers and paving the way for more women entrepreneurs in the tech industry.

They softly launched their product on Mother's Day, a fitting tribute to all the incredible moms out there. And to kick things into high gear, they officially launched during World Breastfeeding Week, gaining traction and visibility in the infant care space.

Now, let's talk about their product.

The Natural Nipple offers something truly innovative – the first infant feeding system that closely mimics the natural breast's shape, feel, and milk flow.

Behind this incredible venture is a visionary founder, Lauren Wright. Lauren's been working on this idea for a remarkable five years, and her passion and dedication are evident in the product's design and impact.

Speaking of impact, the feedback from users has been overwhelmingly positive. Not only does The Natural Nipple improve infant bonding, but it's also a game-changer for working mothers. Balancing work and motherhood just got a bit easier, thanks to this innovative product.

While The Natural Nipple calls Tampa home, they've got a manufacturing facility in New York, making sure their product reaches families far and wide.

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