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The ‘inevitable’ caregiving cost nightmare: One young founder's story and solution

Lily Vittayarukskul was a college student at just 14 and on track for a career in aerospace engineering. However, an aunt’s cancer battle upended those plans, wreaking havoc on her family and their finances. The experience inspired her to launch the AI-powered startup Waterlily, helping people better predict expenses for getting older, including eldercare or assisted living, costs most don’t realize aren’t fully covered by either health insurance or Medicare. In this talk, Lily wades through the mounting data showing how ageing societies will struggle to afford long-term care needs She also shares the tough lessons her personal story taught her and what others can do to prepare for living longer.