Session 3: To explore ways in which we can increase investment in innovation. In part 1 panellists will highlight ways in which they are seeking to tackle barriers and find solutions, including through big data, patient involvement in clinical trials and social investment. Mr. Stephen Johnston, Co-Founder, Aging2.0 & Partner, Generator Ventures

1. SOLVING THE ‘AGING PARADOX’:
WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST BARRIERS FACING STARTUPS?
CONSUMER INSIGHTS
DESIGN THINKING
SEGMENTATION
DISTRIBUTION
CAPITAL
SINCE 4/2012:
MET 1000+ STARTUPS
60 MEETUPS
3 COUNTRIES
11 CITIES
200 PITCHES
5000+ SUBSCRIBERS

2. BUILDING A NEW
INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM

3. CASE STUDY:
STANFORD GLOBAL STUDENT DESIGN CHALLENGE
2013/4
52 ENTRIES | 15 COUNTRIES | $10K 1ST PRIZE