28 min
Episode 6:2 Sarah Hoit Talks about Why Senior Living Is Primed for Social Impact Glowing Older
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- Health & Fitness
Sarah shares her journey from co-founding Connected Living in 2007 to today’s suite of technology and the progression from content management software to mobile apps, digital signage, in-room engagement through TV and Alexa, and Temi the personal robot.
About Sarah
Sarah Hoit is a career social entrepreneur focused on companies that impact larger social issues. She is currently CEO of Connected Living and Co-Founded the company in 2007 to provide families and communities with a private social network to bridge the “digital divide” for the millions of seniors who have been left out of the conversation. Connected Living provides a “high tech and high touch” way for families to connect, access goods and services, and enhance quality of life across the nation and soon globally.
Sarah was previously Founder and CEO of Explore, Inc., an education company that operated programs to meet the academic and social needs of every student through the integration of experiential learning, homework and skill lessons, physical education, and community services.
Prior to founding Explore, Sarah served as the Director of Business Planning in the White House Office of National Service, and then Deputy Director of AmeriCorps where she was a senior official in a national service program that has enabled over 1 million youth to serve their country.
Sarah holds a BA with Honors from Dartmouth College and an MBA from Harvard Business School (HBS), where she was awarded a public service fellowship. She has been a guest lecturer at HBS and Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business on social entrepreneurism and is a member of the Dementia Friendly America Board, the Tenacity Board.
Key Takeaways
New developments tie in technology from inception with AI, motion sensors, smart switches, and temperature controls.
Residents and family can participate together in Connected Living University through TV, interactive signage, or mobile app. Similar to Harvard Business School, courses are based on case studies instead of lectures to encourage discussion.
Combating isolation is key to wellbeing. In-room engagement technology allows residents and families to connect virtually by doing yoga, reading the same book, or watching the same TV show together.
Sarah shares her journey from co-founding Connected Living in 2007 to today’s suite of technology and the progression from content management software to mobile apps, digital signage, in-room engagement through TV and Alexa, and Temi the personal robot.
About Sarah
Sarah Hoit is a career social entrepreneur focused on companies that impact larger social issues. She is currently CEO of Connected Living and Co-Founded the company in 2007 to provide families and communities with a private social network to bridge the “digital divide” for the millions of seniors who have been left out of the conversation. Connected Living provides a “high tech and high touch” way for families to connect, access goods and services, and enhance quality of life across the nation and soon globally.
Sarah was previously Founder and CEO of Explore, Inc., an education company that operated programs to meet the academic and social needs of every student through the integration of experiential learning, homework and skill lessons, physical education, and community services.
Prior to founding Explore, Sarah served as the Director of Business Planning in the White House Office of National Service, and then Deputy Director of AmeriCorps where she was a senior official in a national service program that has enabled over 1 million youth to serve their country.
Sarah holds a BA with Honors from Dartmouth College and an MBA from Harvard Business School (HBS), where she was awarded a public service fellowship. She has been a guest lecturer at HBS and Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business on social entrepreneurism and is a member of the Dementia Friendly America Board, the Tenacity Board.
Key Takeaways
New developments tie in technology from inception with AI, motion sensors, smart switches, and temperature controls.
Residents and family can participate together in Connected Living University through TV, interactive signage, or mobile app. Similar to Harvard Business School, courses are based on case studies instead of lectures to encourage discussion.
Combating isolation is key to wellbeing. In-room engagement technology allows residents and families to connect virtually by doing yoga, reading the same book, or watching the same TV show together.
28 min