AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of more than 38 million, that helps people turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthens communities and fights for the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare, employment security, and retirement planning.

The AgeTech Collaborative from AARP provides an environment for AARP to develop new products internally and at the same time engage with the start-up ecosystem, academia, and other experts to help shape and co-create new solutions. MFA has hosted pitch events at the What’s Next Longevity Venture Summit, sponsored by AARP as the title sponsor, and most recently as co-host.

MFA has worked with AARP as a strategic advisor since 2002. AARP has been a thought leader, contributor, and sponsor for every MFA What’s Next conference.

Link•age is a member organization made up of senior living providers across the U.S. It is dedicated to enhancing the financial performance of its members by finding, developing, and implementing new business models and revenue sources. Link•age Ventures invests in companies providing products, services, or technology to the aging demographic market.

MFA makes key introductions to startups leading to investment opportunities. Mary Furlong is a member of the Ziegler Board of Advisors.

“Mary Furlong has had a profound impact on Link•age. Mary’s “What’s Next” and “Boomer Venture” meetings have been invaluable in helping shape our company’s strategy and focus. We truly look forward to expanding our relationship with Mary and her organization. I would highly recommend that anyone interested in working with Boomers seek to develop a relationship with MFA!” ~ Scott Collins, Chairman & CEO, Link-age