Longevity is a global mega-trend. In 2018, the number of people older than 64 years old surpassed the number of children under 5 years old for the first time in history, a significant demographic change. Governments, businesses and institutions around the world are addressing challenges (and opportunities) from longer life expectancies. Global estimates of the longevity economy differ widely, from hundreds of billions of dollars to a few trillions, and there is no single and widely accepted definition of this market.
India, while considered a young country, has a mixed demographic with both young and rapidly ageing states, which is likely to impact many facets of life. Understanding the multidimensional aspect of ageing can unlock opportunities to build products and services that cater to the silver generation, and for longer lifespans.
Course Summary
This introductory course will set the stage for your understanding of the longevity economy, and the emerging financial innovations ecosystem around the world. The course will highlight real-world examples (companies, products, etc) to help expand your thinking around opportunities in this sector.
Method
100% online and live (no recording available)
Duration
2 weekly modules of 4 hours each
Preparation
Recommended 1-2 hours reading
Short Quiz
Networking Session
Certificate of Completion/ Participation
Course fee per person: INR 7500 + taxes as applicable
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Program Schedule
Course Curriculum
Each module will be presented by one or more presenters, and some modules are broken into multiple parts for ease of understanding. The recommended reading list is provided alongside the module summary.
Day 1 | Dec 3rd, 2022 | Total time: 4 hours
The first day of the course will set the stage to understand the longevity economy, and the financial ecosystem that is emerging around it.
Module 1a: The International Perspective on Ageing and Longevity (1 hour)
Instructor: Dr Ira Sobel
This session will cover the following broad areas.
- Demographic trends in aging and longevity around the world
- Drivers of population aging
- The three types of demographic pyramids
- Can these trends be reversed?
- The effect of population aging on the economy.
The session will include 15 mins of Q&A.
Recommended reading:
Young, S. (2021). The science and Technology of Growing young, BenBella Books. Link
Scott, AJ. (2021). The Longevity Economy. Link
Scott AJ. (2021) The Longevity Society. Lancet Healthy Longev 2021;2: e820–827
Module 1b: Pension Systems around the World (1 hour)
Instructor: Therese Faessler
The session will include 15 mins of Q&A.
Break (10 mins)
Module 2: Trends in Ageing and Longevity in India (1 hour)
Instructor: Mahesh Venkateswaran
The session will include 15 mins of Q&A.
Break (15 mins)
Module 3: Longevity-focused Financial Education (1 hour)
Instructors: Therese Faessler, Sudindra V R
The session will include 15 mins of Q&A.
Day 2 | Dec 10th, 2022 | Total session time: 3 hours
The second day will highlight key themes emerging in India along with the global financial innovation ecosystem to support ageing and longevity.
Module 4: Creating the Indian Longevity Finance Ecosystem (180 mins)
Instructors: Dr Ira Sobel, Mahesh Venkateswaran
This session will cover the following broad areas:
- Fintech for ageing and longevity ecosystem
- Retirement vs Longevity – what’s missing in our planning
- Digital financial inclusion
- [Breakout rooms] – Solving the India longevity puzzle
- Untapped opportunities and global innovations
The session will include 15 mins of Q&A.
Recommended reading
Course Feedback
Course feedback form will be available for one week.
Day 3 | Networking Hours
60 mins interactive virtual fireside chat
Access to Online Quiz
The quiz is available until end of January 2023.
Participants that complete the quiz with more than 80% right answers will receive a Certificate of Completion while others will receive a Certification of Participation.
Co-instructors
Dr. Ira Sobel, Founder and CEO, Fintech for Longevity Academy
Israel
Dr. Ira Sobel is the founder and CEO of Fintech for Longevity Ltd., a unique platform helping financial institutions, start-ups, VCs and investors to be well-prepared for the future of aging and longevity. Her academic research focuses on the effect of retirement and changing health on the economic outcomes of mid-life and older adults within different pension and healthcare systems around the world. From 2008 to 2019, she served as a non-executive director to public companies including the Bank of Jerusalem and worked previously as a senior accountant at KPMG.
Mahesh Venkateswaran, Founder, Longevity Hub
India
Mahesh is the founder of Longevity Hub, a Future of Ageing platform that tracks the impact of longevity on individuals, businesses, government and society. The Hub has a sharp focus on India’s emerging silver economy while drawing from global trends and practices shaping the space. Mahesh collaborates with international and domestic experts and entrepreneurs, to bring best-in-class programs and initiatives with focus on longevity.
Therese Faessler, Founder, www.invested.ch
Switzerland
Therese is an economist, and an experienced investment and communications professional based in Zurich, Switzerland. Therese founded invested.ch, an online tool that allows anyone and everyone to take advantage of investing in the stock market. With degrees in mathematics, quantitative economics and finance, Therese is a proponent of longevity finance, and helps individuals to invest in the stock market without bank interventions or hidden fees.
Sudindra V R, Finance Professional and Academic
India
17+ years of experienced Professional in Finance with a demonstrated history of working in the Banking/FinTech/Training/higher education industry. Skilled in Fintech, Consulting, Financial Literacy and Planning, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Banking, and Investment. Strong finance professional with a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), CFP-Certified Financial Planning, Expert in the Accreditation process of Management institute and students CSR- Corporate Social Responsibility club mentoring.
FAQs
Is this course for Indian professionals only?
The course is designed with a focus on the Indian market. It is applicable for professionals working in India already, and for those exploring oportunities to develop products for the Indian market.
What if I don’t have any background in finance or fintech?
We expect the participants to have a basic understanding in finance and the fintech ecosystem.
Can my company sponsor the course?
Yes. You can request your company/organization to sponsor this course.
How can I pay for the course?
You can pay for the course using a credit card, UPI or online transfer.
Do you provide group discounts?
Yes. For groups of over five people from the same organization, please reach out to us at mahesh@silverangels.in.
Will I get a refund after I pay for the course?
Refund is applicable up to 10 days before the first day of the course. You can send an email to mahesh@silverangels.in with your details.
What do I do if I cannot attend the whole program?
In order to receive a certificate of completion, one has to participate in at least 80% of the modules and take the quiz. Those who choose not to take the quiz will be provided with a certificate of participation, given that he/she attended in at least 80% of the time.
What is the structure of the quiz?
The quiz is mainly based on the modules and not on the reading material. The quiz includes no more that 15-20 questions.
How can I communicate with other participants and the instructors in between the days of the program?
We will open a WhatsApp group where you will be able to share your thoughts and ask the instrucutors any questions your might have on the material of the course
What should I expect from the networking session?
The objective of the networking session is to leave time for the participants to ask questions, share their feedback on the course and learn from an entreprenuer or other player in the financial longevity field.
Contact us
Please reach out to us by writing to mahesh at silverangels dot in.
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