AMA: Pilots + Fundraising with an Exited AgeTech Founder

​We’re kicking off the AgeTech SF Founder Support Track with a candid “Ask Me Anything” session featuring Fahad Aziz, CEO and founder of PuppyDog.io and co-founder and CTO of Caremerge, which he exited in 2022.

This is a practical conversation for early-stage teams focused on what it really takes to secure pilots and raise capital in aging and care.

​What we’ll cover

• ​Getting your first pilots: scoping, success metrics, common deal-breakers, and how to turn a pilot into momentum

• ​Fundraising in AgeTech: what investors look for, what traction matters, and how to position your story

• ​Live Q&A: bring your specific questions and where you feel stuck

​Who should attend

• ​Early-stage founders in AgeTech, with a product, customers, and revenue

• ​Operators and partners who want to support early teams (limited capacity)

​Format

• ​Short intro + rapid-fire AMA + open discussion

​About Fahad and Caremerge:

​Fahad is currently the CEO and founder of PuppyDog.io.
He was the co-founder of Caremerge, which provided web and mobile communication and care-coordination solutions for senior living communities. It was backed by Insight Venture Partners, Echo Ventures, and Ziegler Linkage Fund. In 2022, Caremerge was acquired by VoiceFriend, a private equity-backed company.

About AgeTech SF:

​AgeTech SF is a practioner-led community where innovators and the people they’re building for come together to take action. We leverage technology to positively impact aging communities in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.