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Discover the enlightening journey of how GetSetUp, under the guidance of co-founder Lawrence Kosick, is redefining the engagement of aging adults with technology and wellness. In an engaging conversation, Lawrence unveils the origins of this transformative platform, born from a commitment to enhancing senior lives, particularly in the shadow of the pandemic's challenges. With a seamless blend of tech education and an enriching curriculum, GetSetUp emerges as a beacon for seniors seeking connection, activity, and mental sharpness within a digital realm crafted for their security and ease.Venture into the landscape where health and wellness converge with the underserved, yet burgeoning market of the aging population. In an era where business acumen meets altruistic vision, we dissect the strategic importance of embracing this demographic, not only for entrepreneurial success but for the betterment of public health. The conversation illuminates the spectrum of programs GetSetUp offers, from nutritious cooking classes to dynamic exercise routines, all tailored by listening intently to the community's pulse. Wrapping up, we examine how exercise professionals can significantly influence the senior care sector by forging alliances with health organizations and facilities.  The episode culminates with actionable insights on how fitness experts can integrate with the medical landscape, fostering a future where communication bridges are built, and the health of our older generation is fervently championed.Show Notes Page:  https://www.wellnessparadoxpod.com/episode118Our Guest: Lawrence KosickLawrence is the co-founder of GetSetUp, a learning platform and community for older adults. He was inspired at a young age by the wisdom and potential of the older residents at his father's assisted living facility. With support from founders of LinkedIn, Yahoo, and Zynga, as well as executives from United Healthcare and Rally Health, Lawrence and co-founder Neil Dsouza launched GetSetUp, a virtual platform where older adults can discover and learn what they need to live happy, healthy, and independent lives. Previously, Lawrence oversaw Business Development and Partnerships for IFTTT, led Sight Machine's APAC operations, and was VP of Global Partnerships at Yahoo. Based in the Bay Area for the last 25 years, he is an avid cyclist and trail runner.Follow us on social at the links below: https://www.facebook.com/wellnessparadox https://www.instagram.com/wellnessparadox/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellness-paradox-podcast https://twitter.com/WellnessParadox

Make Next Year Your Best Year! Join our 3 week Tiny Habits group program and get 2024 off to a great start! Learn More     |     Register Here ___________________ Lawrence Kosick, Co-founder and President of GetSetUp, joins us to discuss how you can bolster your retirement years with lifelong learning. Follow your curiosity and learn new things in the new year ahead. There's a multitude of options such as Photography, Cooking, Technology, Music, Travel or Health & Fitness. Pick up some new skills, new interests, hobbies and you may also make some new friends along the way. Lawrence Kosick joins us from California. ____________________ Bio Lawrence Kosick is the Co-Founder & President of GetSetUp, an online community of people who want to learn new skills, connect with others and unlock new life experiences in an interactive learning environment specifically designed for older adults. Lawrence was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada where, as a child, Lawrence's father founded a non-profit assisted living facility for older adults. Lawrence grew up spending nights and weekends visiting the facility and was amazed by the wisdom of the residents who had so much more to give. Before co-founding GetSetUp, Lawrence oversaw Business Development and Partnerships for IFTTT, an IoT Connectivity Platform. He also led Sight Machine's Asian Pacific business operations and was VP of Global Partnerships at Yahoo during its early years. Lawrence has been pleased to team up with his long-time friend and co-founder Neil, to create a learning platform for older adults that allows him to continue the work his father started so many years ago. Lawrence is an avid cyclist and trail runner, so it is no surprise that the two co-founders met on the trail and continue to trade ideas that power the mission of GetSetUp and enhance the lives of today's older adults. _____________________ For More on Lawrence Kosic GetSetUp _____________________ Podcast Episodes You May Like Tiny Habits Can Lead to Big Changes – BJ Fogg Best Of – Lifelong Learning Learning is a Lifetime Sport – Tom Vanderbilt Lifelong Learning – Michelle Weise _____________________ Retire Smarter. Don't Miss Out on Our Podcast Conversations. Follow on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio  | TuneIn | RSS _____________________ Wise Quotes On Lifelong Learning "It's a great question, and it's not as if all of our learners on GetSetUp actually identify as lifelong learners. We've found that if you ask that question to a female audience, they more often will say, Yes, I do identify as a lifelong learner. More of our men actually do not actually identify with that phrase. But the concept in general, I'm a big believer in. Life changes, technology changes, our circumstances change, and what are we doing to keep up with that? So there's a shelf life to the things we learn, to the products that we use, to the services that we use. We have to keep learning and evolving to make sure that we're getting the best out of life. And I think that just comes from making a habit of wanting and needing to learn new things."   On Learning from Guides "And we just thought, wouldn't it be wonderful if we could both re-skill and upskill folks my age and older to teach these things, but also at the same time create a learning opportunity for those who were trying to understand. So an economic opportunity on one side and a learning opportunity on the other. And the wonderful byproduct of that was there was just a comfort level where everybody had that same sort of patience, speed, empathy and vocabulary. There was a magic that occurred where everybody felt like no question was a dumb question. We could all spend the time needed to sort of understand similar issues or similar challenges, questions, problems. And so it just worked. And so in many ways,

How can we combat the growing challenge of social isolation and loneliness among older adults? Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing two individuals from GetSetUp. Lawrence Kosick is the president and co-founder of GetSetUp, a pioneering initiative designed to empower those over 55 to learn new skills, foster connections, and delve into expanding life experiences. Their unique approach? Offering live classes for older adults, expertly led by older adults themselves. Another integral member of their team, Wade Yarbrough, equipped with a doctorate in psychology, stands out as a guide and program administrator. With a passion for technology, Wade's guidance has led to many older adults embarking on new skill journeys. The remarkable reach of GetSetUp can't be understated. Their vibrant online community encompasses over 4 million older adults, spanning 160 countries with an impressive catalog of 2000+ classes. Their mission and impact haven't gone unnoticed, earning them recognition in prestigious platforms like The New York Times, Forbes, and The Washington Post.   In our conversation today, we'll be talking about the transformative power of technology, highlighting its role in introducing active agers to new experiences and social connections. Lifelong learning isn't just a phrase; it's a potential-filled journey, and GetSetUp paves the way. We'll discuss their pivotal role in bridging the digital divide, the essence of purpose-driven socialization, and empowering individuals to learn new skills. We also talk about how GetSetUp supports caregivers and underlines the irreplaceable value of peer-led learning. The 50+ demographic is a tapestry of diverse stories, needs, and aspirations — a fact that GetSetUp not only understands but celebrates, offering a class range as varied as its audience. We also discuss the evolving landscape of lifelong learning and how platforms like GetSetUp are meeting the needs of older adults worldwide. Thank you, Lawrence and Wade, for sharing your dedication and commitment to lifelong learning with us.   Learn more at https://www.getsetup.io/     *This episode is brought to you by Gigi Betty co. A boutique gift shop raising awareness and funds for caregivers and care partners. Show now at www.gigibettyco.com. Use the special code WILLGATHER20 for 20% off your order- Just for our podcast listeners! We are not medical professionals and are not providing any medical advice. If you have any medical questions, we recommend that you talk with a medical professional of your choice. willGather has taken care in selecting its speakers but the opinions of our speakers are theirs alone. Thank you for your continued interest in our podcasts. Please follow for updates, rate & review! For more information about our guest, podcast & sponsorship opportunities, visit www.willgatherpodcast.com

This is a special replay of an episode from the REJUVENAGING WITH DR. RON KAISER podcast Hall of Fame, first posted on March 29th, 2022The last couple of years, if anything, forced all of us to be more active in the digital world. Accessing grocery stores, banks, or even family gatherings digitally became part of the routine of almost everyone. Still, many of us in the second half-century of our lives struggle a bit with the online world, and we look for alternatives to it to avoid feeling the uncomfortable sensation of not knowing basic stuff like accessing a website, posting a picture, or joining a virtual room. Our guest, Lawrence Kosick, after a formidable career building and leading enterprise technology business and sales teams, decided to create GetSetUp, a company dedicated to re-skilling Seniors who then teach other Seniors to find their way around in the digital world. We delve into GetSetUp's origins, what motivated Lawrence to create it, and the platform's remarkable expansion, from the variety of topics they teach to the numerous countries and languages they cover. We talk about GetSetUp's mechanics and how users can access it and participate in any of the more than a hundred daily classes. Lawrence also spoke about how some learners end up becoming teachers or guides of the platform after taking a class, the importance of employing Seniors to teach to generate a specific kind of response in students, and he described the wide variety of courses we can find in the platform. Tune in to Episode 129 of REJUVENAGING® and discover the perfect place to learn new skills, make friends, and gain confidence in our digital skills. Some Questions I Ask:How did you manage to transition from the tech field to the adult education area? (3:58)Let's get into the mechanics of GetSetUp. How does it work? Do people go to class at a particular time? Is it on demand? (8:49)How do people enroll in this? Do you just go to the website and pick and choose classes? (29:28)In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Lawrence's realization of the struggle of older adults with basic tech stuff and his decision to contribute in the field (7:28)We learn better and more by doing than by watching and listening (10:04)Lawrence shares some stories of students deciding to become guides in the platform (17:10)How GetSetUp became international and gained dozens of teachers and students around the world almost unintendedly (23:15)Resources:GetSetUp websiteGetSetUp phone number: +1 (888) 559 1614Connect with Lawrence:LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the rapid changes in technology, it's easier than ever to get connected online. Except one demographic that has essentially been left behind – older adults. Today's guest is working to change that. Lawrence Kosick is the Co-founder of GetSetUp, a learning platform and community for older adults – specifically those aged 60+. He was inspired at a young age by the wisdom and potential of the older residents at his father's assisted living facility. GetSetUp focuses on re-skilling seniors who then teach other seniors how to do all the important things in their lives. This demographic will be close to 25% of the total population in the next 20 years, and seniors will become increasingly important customers for every business. GetSetUp's Guides will be able to train and onboard these customers across Healthcare, Technology, Finance and a whole host of other verticals. On GetSetUp, learners can take classes in how to use their SmartPhone or iPad, drawing and crafting, cooking, and ordering groceries using an app. With GetSetUp, the world becomes more accessible for elders, whether or not they leave their homes. Lawrence and Co-founders Neil Dsouza and Deval Delivala launched GetSetUp with support from founders of LinkedIn, Yahoo, and Zynga, as well as executives from United Healthcare and Rally Health. Previously, Lawrence oversaw Business Development and Partnerships for IFTTT, led Sight Machine's APAC operations, and was VP of Global Partnerships at Yahoo.  A company born from community Lawrence often gets asked: Why focus on older adults? He has a multifaceted answer. As an entrepreneur, Lawrence realized that older adults, particularly in the 50-70 age range, are the fastest-growing group in the world. With limited knowledge in countries like the United States, he clearly identified a need for greater accessibility. In countries outside the US where elders are more likely to have technical savvy, GetSetUp's travel and cooking classes are wildly popular and learners are likely to connect with others socially via groups.  But when Lawrence developed his business plan, he was focused on more than wealth or success. He remembered the days when his father has a retirement home – and he recalled how difficult things were for the residents. Elders in the facility often felt forgotten and overlooked by society. They also struggled with loneliness and missed the people they cared about. As Lawrence worked on GetSetUp, he connected strongly with the desire to make life happier and healthier for people as they age.  Lawrence and his Co-founder created an image of a world where differently-abled people can virtually travel at the click of a button, make new friends securely on the internet, discuss their favorite hobbies and interests, and learn new skills. Scaling took a smart idea When the pandemic hit, the Founders of GetSetUp recognized an opportunity to grow and scale the company. However, they weren't certain where they should find instructors for their classes.  It dawned on them that their learners were more likely to be receptive to and excited by classes taught by other elder adults – but that group is less likely to know how to teach online! An idea was born. Lawrence and his Co-founders met a retired former Apple Genius Bar instructor and Operator with 30+ years of experience teaching others how to use technology and teach online. They helped her set up an academy to help retired teachers learn to teach online. They then reached out to the Retired Teachers Association and began bringing retired teachers onto their team. With support from their Genius Bar instructor, they empowered the teachers to learn new ways of using technology to teach others, and it took off.  While this sounded like an insurmountable hurdle, Lawrence and his team took it on. It was all part of empowering others to live better lives – and the mission is continuing on as GetSetUp thrives with over 5 Million users today! Quotes “How could I apply my business and fundraising experience to tackle something that was more fulfilling–where I could wake up every day to solve a specific problem?” “I love startups. You have to be a little bit of a ‘broken toy' to do a startup, because you are fundamentally disrupting a market or building something that has never been built before. It's not for the faint of heart but for the right person, it's a wonderful thing to do. There is nothing easy about doing that.” “We realized that there was a huge technical deficit and need to scale it faster. We realized we had to go out and raise capital.” “The 50-60 year old US portion of the population is the fastest-growing. We have a disproportionate amount of adults who need to learn things and use services to live happy healthy lives.” “We started asking our learners – what else do you want or need to learn? It became a great source for new programming. And we kept hiring new teachers.” “People think – if that person can do it, I can do it too. We didn't expect it to be as magical as it is.” “You're not only teaching them things, but there are instances where we are helping them overcome loneliness.” “Not everything is a structured academic class. When you think about helping someone understand their iPad or use LinkedIn for volunteer work, they're smaller and more interactive classes.” Links mentioned in this episode: Visit the website for GetSetUp at www.getsetup.io  Connect with Lawrence on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencekosick/  Follow GetSetUp on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/getsetup.io  Follow GetSetUp on Twitter at https://twitter.com/lawrencekosick 

Description: In this episode, I am speaking with the Eanes, who has been on the podcast pre-pandemic. Russ has pivoted from religious publishing to being an author, walker, bicyclist, guide, travel educator and a few other things that I cannot remember right now. The point is Russ continues to adapt and takes advantage of opportunities as they arise. Russ is a writer, walker and cyclist from Harrisonburg, Va., a freelance publishing consultant and a travel coach and guide. His goal in living is to inspire others to more meaningful, peaceful and less consumptive lives. He is also an avid traveler, with a love of culture, cuisine and history, especially of Europe and Latin America. Russ is a former member and successful graduate of the Career Pivot community. I first interviewed Russ in episode 143 after he published his first book The Walk of a Lifetime: 500 Miles on the Camino de Santiago. I later published an updated episode in February 2021 about how Russ was adapting to the pandemic. Russ continued to make adaptions throughout the next couple of years including spending one year working full time for GetSetup as a travel instructor. Russ recently published his latest book, Pilgrim Paths to Assisi: 300 Miles on the Way of St. Francis. We discuss in this episode how he got to where he is today and that he is not done yet. Russ's story was highlighted in an article in the New York Times by my friend and colleague Mark Miller, no we are not related, called How a Solo Gig Can Give You a Stronger Retirement. I recommended Russ to Mark for this article. This episode is sponsored by Career Pivot. Check out the Career Pivot Community, and pick up my latest book, Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for the 2nd Half of Life Third Edition. For the full show notes and resources mentioned in the episode click here.

A plataforma de e-learning GetSetUp permite a pessoas com mais de 55 anos partilhar competências e experiências de vida.  Através deste modelo peer-to-peer, é possível aprender e praticar quase tudo. Por exemplo, desde pintura e Tai Chi a utilizar smartphones e construir um site.

A plataforma de e-learning GetSetUp permite a pessoas com mais de 55 anos partilhar competências e experiências de vida.  Através deste modelo peer-to-peer, é possível aprender e praticar quase tudo. Por exemplo, desde pintura e Tai Chi a utilizar smartphones e construir um site.

A plataforma de e-learning GetSetUp permite a pessoas com mais de 55 anos partilhar competências e experiências de vida.  Através deste modelo peer-to-peer, é possível aprender e praticar quase tudo. Por exemplo, desde pintura e Tai Chi a utilizar smartphones e construir um site.A comunidade partilha também artigos focados na longevidade, com dicas para se manter mental, física e socialmente saudável. Saiba mais sobre inovação e nova economia em supertoast.pt. 

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Description: In this episode, I am speaking Linda Sivilich. Linda was a GetSetUp Startup Accelerator Program for 55+ winner. Linda has a real interesting story where she became disabled from her job in the airline industry and now has a successful and more importantly fulfilling business teaching people to sew. I think you will be able to hear the joy in her voice as she tells her story. This episode is sponsored by Magic Mind. I have a 20% off code to share with you guys, it's RYC. To use it, you can go to magicmind.co/RYC and enter the code RYC at checkout. The best part is that they have a money-back guarantee. If you get the subscription, it's 40% off. My 40% off code only lasts 10 days, so hurry up. Linda worked for a major airline for 35 years and loved her job. However, in her mid-50s she lost eyesight in one of her eyes and was forced to retire. She has been teaching people for 20 years, but it was the GetSetUp that changed her course. Read the About Us section from the GetSetUp website: GetSetUp is on a mission to help the third of the world's population who are over 55 to learn new skills, connect with others and unlock new life experiences. Older adults have incredible knowledge to share and new mountains (literally and figuratively) to climb, but until now they haven't had their place to pursue their passions and continue creating, growing, and giving back. Linda entered the GetSetUp Startup Accelerator Program for 55+ last year and was selected as a winner and received a small grant to fund her business. For the full show notes and resources mentioned in the episode click here.

A plataforma de e-learning GetSetUp permite a pessoas com mais de 55 anos partilhar competências e experiências de vida.  Através deste modelo peer-to-peer, é possível aprender e praticar quase tudo. Por exemplo, desde pintura e Tai Chi a utilizar smartphones e construir um site.

A plataforma de e-learning GetSetUp permite a pessoas com mais de 55 anos partilhar competências e experiências de vida.  Através deste modelo peer-to-peer, é possível aprender e praticar quase tudo. Por exemplo, desde pintura e Tai Chi a utilizar smartphones e construir um site.

A plataforma de e-learning GetSetUp permite a pessoas com mais de 55 anos partilhar competências e experiências de vida.  Através deste modelo peer-to-peer, é possível aprender e praticar quase tudo. Por exemplo, desde pintura e Tai Chi a utilizar smartphones e construir um site.A comunidade partilha também artigos focados na longevidade, com dicas para se manter mental, física e socialmente saudável. Saiba mais sobre inovação e nova economia em supertoast.pt. 

Description: In this episode, I am speaking with Twyla Teitzel, owner of Plant Based Twy. Twyla was a participant in the GetSetUp Startup Accelerator Program for 55+. Even more importantly Twyla was one of the winners who received a $2500 prize to assist her in getting her business launched. I want you to hear about her journey. The GetSetup page that announced the winners said the following about Twyla. Twyla Teitzel, owner of Plant Based Twy in suburban Sacramento, is a whole food plant-based diet influencer. Her goals are to update her website, get 1,000 followers on social media, get four sponsors, and start a podcast.  I will let you learn more about Twyla from her directly at the beginning of the episode. I am currently running my annual survey and I would be honored if you take a moment to take this short survey about Career Pivot and this podcast. Click here to take the survey. This episode is sponsored by Career Pivot. Check out the Career Pivot Community, and be sure to pick up my latest book, Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for the 2nd Half of Life Third Edition. For the full show notes and resources mentioned in the episode click here.  

Keeping Up with Technology as We Age On this Living to 100 Club Podcast, we have a conversation about the latest technological advances that make our homes smarter. Our guest is Dr. Wade Yarbrough, who is deeply interested in helping older adults solve problems by learning about home automation systems. We discuss smart speakers like Alexa, “smart plugs,” and programming emergency alerts. Also discussed is adding one of the leading “eco systems” from Google, Apple, or Amazon to our homes. Learn about setting up a program like Alexa to shut down appliances, and lock doors. Can we turn out the desired lights on a single command? Can this technology help older adults to live more independently, and possibly remain in their own homes longer? This is an educational conversation about being more receptive to technology that can help older adults live better. If you want to make the best use of products and programs to live smarter and safer, be sure to tune in. Mini Bio Dr. Yarbrough has a doctorate degree in psychology from West Virginia University. He also started working with computers in the 70s when you needed punched cards and the programming languages were FORTRAN and COBOL. For most of his career, he installed and supported health care information systems at facilities. These included the University of New Mexico Hospital, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and MD Anderson Cancer Center. One of Wade's passions was seeing the “lights come on” while training users on the software. He wanted to help them solve problems using the software. In 2014 he decided to shift his career, but not his passion. He found new ways to continue training people to be more productive and solve their problems. Now he teaches psychology at a local community college and trains seniors on technology for GetSetup. In his free time, Wade enjoys bicycle rides and walks in the park with his wife, Michelle, and their Bichon dog, Elsa Marie. One fun fact about Wade is that he plays the banjo. Items for Our Listeners Wade's Classes at Get Set Up Make Your Home a Smart Home Amazon Alexa - What It Is & Why You Might Want One How to Set Up Your Smart Home: A Beginner's Guide The best smart home devices of 2022

Keeping Up with Technology as We Age On this Living to 100 Club Podcast, we have a conversation about the latest technological advances that make our homes smarter. Our guest is Dr. Wade Yarbrough, who is deeply interested in helping older adults solve problems by learning about home automation systems. We discuss smart speakers like Alexa, “smart plugs,” and programming emergency alerts. Also discussed is adding one of the leading “eco systems” from Google, Apple, or Amazon to our homes. Learn about setting up a program like Alexa to shut down appliances, and lock doors. Can we turn out the desired lights on a single command? Can this technology help older adults to live more independently, and possibly remain in their own homes longer? This is an educational conversation about being more receptive to technology that can help older adults live better. If you want to make the best use of products and programs to live smarter and safer, be sure to tune in. Mini Bio Dr. Yarbrough has a doctorate degree in psychology from West Virginia University. He also started working with computers in the 70s when you needed punched cards and the programming languages were FORTRAN and COBOL. For most of his career, he installed and supported health care information systems at facilities. These included the University of New Mexico Hospital, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and MD Anderson Cancer Center. One of Wade's passions was seeing the “lights come on” while training users on the software. He wanted to help them solve problems using the software. In 2014 he decided to shift his career, but not his passion. He found new ways to continue training people to be more productive and solve their problems. Now he teaches psychology at a local community college and trains seniors on technology for GetSetup. In his free time, Wade enjoys bicycle rides and walks in the park with his wife, Michelle, and their Bichon dog, Elsa Marie. One fun fact about Wade is that he plays the banjo. Items for Our Listeners Wade's Classes at Get Set Up Make Your Home a Smart Home Amazon Alexa - What It Is & Why You Might Want One How to Set Up Your Smart Home: A Beginner's Guide The best smart home devices of 2022

Description: This week I am speaking with Deb Livingston, domain lead in the health and wellness, cooking, food, and nutrition areas for GetSetUp. Deb made this leap only with her passion for healthy food and no formal credentials. Deb had a pretty traditional business background but when her mother became ill, she took a break to be with her mother in her final years. Deb joined the Career Pivot community and through a bit of serendipity, she found GetSetup and became a contract guide.  This led her down a path that she could not have imagined. She has since guided quite a few Career Pivot community members to become GetSetup guides in both full and part-time roles. I had the GetSetUp CEO on the podcast in episode 242 called, GetSetUp is the Fastest Growing Online Learning Community of Older Adults. I also had Vicki Soll on the podcast in episode 260 called, Vicki Soll Finds a Happy Place in Her Career by Teaching Older Adults. Teaching part-time for GetSetUp led her down a new path that she did not expect. This episode is sponsored by Career Pivot. Check out the Career Pivot Community, and be sure to pick up my latest book, Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for the 2nd Half of Life Third Edition. For the full show notes click here.

The last couple of years, if anything, forced all of us to be more active in the digital world. Accessing grocery stores, banks, or even family gatherings digitally became part of the routine of almost everyone. Still, many of us in the second half-century of our lives struggle a bit with the online world, and we look for alternatives to it to avoid feeling the uncomfortable sensation of not knowing basic stuff like accessing a website, posting a picture, or joining a virtual room. Our guest, Lawrence Kosick, after a formidable career building and leading enterprise technology business and sales teams, decided to create GetSetUp, a company dedicated to re-skilling Seniors who then teach other Seniors to find their way around in the digital world. We delve into GetSetUp's origins, what motivated Lawrence to create it, and the platform's remarkable expansion, from the variety of topics they teach to the numerous countries and languages they cover. We talk about GetSetUp's mechanics and how users can access it and participate in any of the more than a hundred daily classes. Lawrence also spoke about how some learners end up becoming teachers or guides of the platform after taking a class, the importance of employing Seniors to teach to generate a specific kind of response in students, and he described the wide variety of courses we can find in the platform. Tune in to Episode 129 of REJUVENAGING® and discover the perfect place to learn new skills, make friends, and gain confidence in our digital skills. Some Questions I Ask:How did you manage to transition from the tech field to the adult education area? (3:58)Let's get into the mechanics of GetSetUp. How does it work? Do people go to class at a particular time? Is it on demand? (8:49)How do people enroll in this? Do you just go to the website and pick and choose classes? (29:28)In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Lawrence's realization of the struggle of older adults with basic tech stuff and his decision to contribute in the field (7:28)We learn better and more by doing than by watching and listening (10:04)Lawrence shares some stories of students deciding to become guides in the platform (17:10)How GetSetUp became international and gained dozens of teachers and students around the world almost unintendedly (23:15)Resources:GetSetUp websiteGetSetUp phone number: +1 (888) 559 1614Connect with Lawrence:LinkedInUseful REJUVENAGING® Resources:Website: https://www.thementalhealthgym.com/Book: Dr. Ron Kaiser -Rejuvenaging: The Art and Science of Growing Older with EnthusiasmEmail: ron.kaiser@thementalhealthgym.comTEDx Talk: Aging Enthusiastically to Make the World a Better Place See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An interview with Lawrence Kosick, Co-Founder and President of GetSetUp. We just truly believe that a person's last 20 or 30 years of their life—which is a really significant amount of time—it can be their best years. But in order to do that, there needs to be a place and a community that empowers them.  And however we get there, that'll continue to be our goal.Lawrence KosickGetSetUp inspirationAddressing ageismHelping older adults live happy, healthy, connected livesOlder adults as instructorsCreating communityLast mile visionAddressing mental and physical health and well-beingMeasuring successLeveraging partners to raise awarenessCOVID-19 pandemic impactAddressing the social determinants of healthBuilding trusted partnershipsIncreasing accessibilityhttps://www.movetolivemore.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/move-to-live-more@MovetoLiveMore

As the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Primetime Partners, an early-stage venture capital fund, Abby Levy builds companies from the ground up. Learn about the visionaries improving quality of life for older adults. About Abby Abby Miller Levy has spent her career helping businesses and consumer brands grow as an operator, entrepreneur, and advisor, most notably in the wellness sector. Prior to Primetime Partners, she was Senior Vice President of Strategy & Growth at SoulCycle, where she oversaw business development and revenue growth outside the consumer studio business, with an emphasis on building new digital products. Abby teamed with Arianna Huffington to launch Thrive Global, a behavior change technology company focused on employee productivity and wellness. Abby served as President of Thrive Global and remains on the Thrive Board. Abby began her career at McKinsey & Company then led product development at OXO International. She is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Business School. Key Takeaways Primetime looks for businesses that build major new pieces of infrastructure, such as GetSetUp, a live peer-to-peer learning platform for older adults. Fifty percent of older Americans are going to run out of money. FinTech offers tools and services that enable greater financial security. Senior living as a service (SLaaS) dis-aggregates the elements of senior living, such as healthcare, nursing, medication management, and social determinants of health like fitness, nutrition, sleep, mental wellness, socialization, and enrichment. Can these services be brought to a client's home? Senior living communities are amazing resources for insights and experimentation, particularly around engagement.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I'm Fred Fishkin.     Age should be no barrier when it comes to learning something new.   GetSetUp is a rapidly growing site that is a learning platform and gathering place for older adults.    Co-founder Lawrence Kosick…says it enables people to...

Get Set Up is a digital education platform that provides people age 55 and over a way to equip themselves with the tools and knowledge to get along in our world. Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with GetSetUp co-founder Lawrence Kosick and platform guide Wade Yarbrough about the benefits of the platform and what senior Americans can get out of the courses offered.

Lawrence Kosick, co-founder of GetSetUp and amazing guide, Vicki Soll chat with me about how GetSetUp provides virtual classes, courses and programs for older adults, hosted by older adults. I find out what their favourite programs are, their most memorable interactions with older adults and how GetSetUp not only improves the lives of seniors, but assists Recreation Therapists as well. www.getsetup.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engagedinrec/message

Techstination interview: GetSetUp online learning community for older adults

Description: This week I am interviewing Neil Dsouza, CEO of GetSetUp. GetSetUp is the largest and fastest-growing online community of older adults who want to learn, connect and stay active. With over 3 million members in 160 countries. The platform offers live classes taught by peers who are experts in their field, social hours hosted by community members, and special events with speakers who directly address areas of interest to older adults. Classes are taught in English, Spanish, Hindi, and Mandarin. GetSetUp has offices in U.S., Australia, India, and more sites coming soon. The Career Pivot community has supplied many guides to GetSetUp and their experiences teaching on the platform have been amazingly positive. This episode is sponsored by Career Pivot. Check out the Career Pivot Community. Make sure and pick up my latest book, Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for the 2nd Half of Life Third Edition. For the full show notes click here.

Neil D'Souza is an entrepreneur at the intersection of tech, education and human potential. Neil has lived, traveled and worked in 40 countries and is an Ironman Triathlete. Originally from Mumbai, India, at an early age Neil set an unbelievable swimming record that involved spending 79 hours in a pool and landed him on MTV. Neil started his career in tech at Cisco where he was part of a team that spearheaded the 4G/LTE protocol. During his time at Cisco, Neil developed a strong passion for helping underprivileged communities and sought to bridge the education gap for children in remote regions of the world. Later, Neil was the Founder and CEO of Zaya Learning Labs, a disruptive educational startup that brings affordable education solutions to low-income communities around the world. Most recently, he's the founder of GetSetUp, a place for active older adults to learn, connect and share with peers in small intimate classes. We recorded this interview during the early days of GetSetUp when everything, including the company's name, was evolving. You can learn more about GetSetUp at https://www.getsetup.io. We recorded this episode in a WeWork way back in the pre-pandemic times, and you might hear a few footsteps on the creaky boards in the hallway outside our room. One day I'll have a hermetically-sealed, soundproof room for recording, until then, enjoy the amazing lessons that Neil was gracious enough to share.  Please hit subscribe and take a moment to give this show a 5-star rating in Apple podcasts. It helps the show rank higher in search so more people can find the powerful lessons my guests share. Thanks to everyone who has taken a moment to listen and hit the stars. If you've got feedback or want to recommend a guest, email me at choosethehardway@gmail.com. You are what you overcome. Choose the Hard Way. 

Co-founder Lawrence Kosick discusses GetSetUp, a company founded in 2019 to provide an online learning platform for older adults with classes taught by older adults. In recent months, GetSetUp has announced partnerships with various state government agencies to address issues associated with the pandemic, including a partnership with The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA). Older adults in New York now have access to GetSetUp's 50,000 classes, featuring more than 300 different course options developed by and for older adults. The GetSetUp curriculum and community are designed to combat social isolation and promote independence through live, interactive classes and online connectivity with a community of more than 650,000 older adult learners from more than 160 countries around the globe. Neil Dsouza and Lawrence Kosick were trail running partners and seasoned technology executives who co-founded GetSetUp, a live, interactive learning platform for older adults who want to learn new skills, connect with others, and unlock new life experiences. Classes are taught by older adults and kept small to ensure everyone can actively participate. The platform helps older adults stay mentally and physically fit, creates economic opportunities through jobs and reskilling, and provides a community where people find meaning and purpose by helping each other and forming new connections. GetSetUp currently supports more than 650,000 older adults from 163 countries. Dsouza was the CEO of a Mumbai-based social enterprise, Zaya Learning Labs, that strived to provide world-class education for underprivileged children around the world. Kosick is a serial entrepreneur in the consumer and internet software space. #GetSetUp #Pandemic

Description: Judy Stelling's bio is as follows: As GetSetup’s Director of Guides, Judy works with both Guides and GetSetup’s learning platform to help design, deliver and facilitate classes for older adults that are interesting, relevant, and fun.   Passionate about life-long learning, using tech to make people’s lives better, and eliminating workforce age barriers, her work at GetSetup helps bring these missions to life.    Prior to GetSetUp, Judy has worked as Product Director and Implementation Director for Careerbuilder’s award-winning Applicant Tracking System, co-founded a niche marketing company, managed software development teams, and was a Systems Engineer for IBM.  This episode is sponsored by Career Pivot. Check out the Career Pivot Community. Make sure and pick up my latest book, Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for the 2nd Half of Life Third Edition. For the full show notes click here.