In this episode of Raising Tech, host Matt Reiners sits down with longtime friend and tech-for-good visionary Stefano Selorio, founder and CEO of Carevocacy. They discuss Stefano's journey as a caregiver-turned-entrepreneur, the origins of Carevocacy, and how their latest innovation, Apo AI, is revolutionizing digital health literacy for older adults.
You’ll hear how Carevocacy has served over 23,000 older adults and why making tech accessible through simple tools like SMS can create powerful change. Stefano also dives into the pilot partnership with Parasol Alliance’s Tech@Home program, revealing early data and heartwarming insights into how residents are embracing AI, from fixing printers to asking deep life questions at 3 AM.
What You’ll Learn:
- How Carevocacy empowers older adults through digital health literacy
- Why Oppo AI was built with accessibility, scalability, and empathy in mind
- Ways senior living providers can partner to enhance resident tech support
- The real-world impact of SMS-based AI on social connection and independence
- How Parasol Alliance and Carevocacy are combining forces to drive digital inclusion
Resources Mentioned:
- Learn more about Carevocacy: www.carevocacy.com
- Connect with Stefano on LinkedIn: Stefano Selorio
- Learn about Parasol Alliance’s Tech@Home: Parasol Alliance Resident Support
- Read the McKnight’s Senior Living article on the pilot program: https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/news/ai-pilot-will-put-personal-tech-coach-in-senior-living-residents-pockets/
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