Roundtable Talk

Roundtable Talk

Roundtable Talk is a podcast about longevity, senior services marketing and the quality of life as one ages. In each episode, we’ll talk with industry experts and thought leaders about how to solve the many mature market challenges facing our industry today.

Episodes

EP 23 / Brian Fried / Inventor, author and champion for lifelong creativity

October 23, 2025 • 45 mins
Inventing isn’t just for the young—or the tech-savvy. Brian Fried, accomplished inventor, author, and founder and CEO of Inventor Smart, proves that creativity and innovation can thrive at any age. With more than 15 patents and nearly 20 years of experience coaching inventors, Brian has built a career helping people turn everyday ideas into real-world success stories. In this episode of Roundtable Talk, Brian shares what inspire...
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EP 22 / Rick Robinson / Innovator and champion for aging better through technology

October 1, 2025 • 65 mins
Agetech is one of the fastest-growing frontiers in innovation, with the potential to transform how older adults live, connect, and thrive. At the center of this movement is Rick Robinson, Vice President and General Manager of the Agetech Collaborative from AARP, who is building a vibrant ecosystem of startups, investors, and enterprises committed to reshaping the future of aging. In this episode of Roundtable Talk, Rick discusse...
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EP 21 / Peter Murphy Lewis / Filmmaker, storyteller and advocate for the heroes of long-term care

September 11, 2025 • 47 mins
On this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, we sit down with Peter Murphy Lewis, documentary filmmaker and co-creator of People Worth Caring About, a YouTube series that shines a spotlight on caregivers in long-term care communities across the country. Peter shares how his grandparents’ positive experiences in senior living inspired his work and why focusing on staff stories helps shift public perception. He recalls moving enc...
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EP 20 / Bridget Weston / CEO of SCORE and Champion for Retired & Older Adult Mentors

August 27, 2025 • 36 mins
On this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, we sit down with Bridget Weston, CEO of SCORE, a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring and educating small business owners. Bridget has spent more than 16 years helping lead SCORE’s mission, which has long relied on the expertise of retired and older mentors who bring decades of business experience to the entrepreneurs they serve. Derek and Bridget discuss how SCORE pairs seasoned profess...
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EP 19 / Laurie Orlov / Advocate for Tech-Enhanced Aging and Independence

August 14, 2025 • 43 mins
On this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, we're joined by Laurie Orlov, a leading expert in aging and technology. As the founder of Aging and Health Technology Watch, Laurie leverages her extensive experience in IT and personal caregiving challenges to offer insights into how technological innovations can enhance the lives of older adults. In our conversation, Laurie shares her journey to becoming a thought leader in age-rel...
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EP 18 / Bob Kramer / Disruptive force in aging and senior living transformation

July 31, 2025 • 61 mins
As the co-founder of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care (NIC) and founder of Nexus Insights, Bob Kramer has been called a “disruptive force” in the field, always challenging us to think differently about aging, housing and care. In the newest episode of Roundtable Talk, Bob challenges the prevailing negative perceptions of aging, describing ageism as a prejudice against our future selves. He also highlig...
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EP 17 / Barbara Sullivan / Leading voice in the Village Movement

July 17, 2025 • 56 mins
On this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, we sit down with Barbara Sullivan, National Director of the Village to Village Network. With a background in long-term care and nonprofit leadership, Barbara has been a key force behind the village movement, which helps older adults age in place with community support. Derek and Barbara discuss how villages serve the “missing middle,” the vital role of volunteers, and creative partne...
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EP 16 / Marvell Adams Jr. / Senior living leader and advocate for equity, inclusion & caregiver support

July 2, 2025 • 75 mins
On this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, we sit down with Marvell Adams, Jr., a longtime leader in aging services and the founder of W. Lawson, a consulting firm focused on equity and inclusion. He also serves as CEO of Caregiver Action Network, supporting millions of unpaid family caregivers across the country. Marvell shares how the Longevity and Inclusion Alliance Fellows Program helps leaders embed belonging into aging ...
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EP 15 / Dr. Linda Fried / Geriatrician, public health leader and pioneer in healthy aging

June 4, 2025 • 76 mins
On this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, we sit down with Dr. Linda Fried, a world-renowned geriatrician, public health expert, and Dean of Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. A pioneer in the science of healthy aging and frailty, Dr. Fried has dedicated her career to understanding how we can build systems and communities that support longer, healthier, and more purposeful lives. Derek and Dr. Fried explo...
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EP 14 / Dr. Tom Kamber / Founder of Senior Planet and Advocate for Digital Inclusion

May 22, 2025 • 48 mins
On this episode of Roundtable Talk, Dr. Tom Kamber, founder of Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) and Senior Planet, shares how he's helping older adults thrive through digital connection, education, and empowerment. He discusses the evolution of OATS, the power of community-centered tech education, and how tools like smart homes, AI, and telehealth are reshaping what it means to age well in the digital era.
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