March 8-10, 2026

Hotel del Coronado, CA

Third Annual!
Sunday, March 8, 2026
11:50 AM - 1:00 PM
Senior Living 100 Shark Tank
A Pitch-Fest of Emerging Tech for Senior Living

This fast-paced pitch-fest features emerging startups with cutting edge solutions for tackling our biggest challenges – from workforce efficiency to resident engagement and beyond. You’ll get a front row seat to the future of the industry as executives evaluate each innovation in real time to weed out the game-changers from the gimmicks.

Judges
Jim Coughlin
CEO
Northbridge Communities
Chris Nall
Chief Technology Officer
Atria Senior Living
Sheri Rose
CEO & Executive Director
Thrive Center

Andromeda

Solution: Abi, an AI-powered humanoid robot that interacts with residents and creates personalized companionship by remembering their preferences, telling stories, and speaking 90+ languages.

Results: Boosts resident mood and engagement and builds community and connection.

Speaker
Grace Brown
CEO & Co-Founder
Andromeda

Bearcover

Solution: An AI powered night shift robot that remotely tracks residents in their room via pulse radar and sends instant alerts to staff when intervention is needed.

Results: Optimizes night care with faster responses, reduces staff checks and room interruptions.

Speaker
Daniel Flynn
Founder & CEO
Bearcover

Lotus

Solution: A WiFi-free, app-free smart ring system that makes lights and devices easy to manage.

Results: Reduces falls, delivers daily convenience, and empowers independence.

Speaker
Dhaval Patel
Founder & CEO
Lotus

Nara

Solution: An AI-powered solution that connects disparate legacy systems and reduces manual data entry.

Results: Streamlines operations, improves accuracy, and accelerates decision-making.

Speaker
Philip Hannon
Founder
Nara

VoiceLove

Solution: A voice and video messaging app that connects residents, families, and care teams.

Results: Strengthens emotional health, reduces loneliness, and supports better health outcomes.

Speaker
Gabriela Pelin
CEO
VoiceLove

Wicked Technologies

Solution: Washable, reusable smart incontinence management that detects moisture in real-time and sends alerts to caregivers when intervention is needed.

Results: Faster response times, fewer sleep interruptions, and reduced linen changes.

Speaker
Alli Truttman
CEO & Founder
Wicked Smart