A Living Documentary
The Longevity Beta Tester short doc film (37 Minutes) pilot of a documentary series that is exploring groundbreaking research, powerful personal stories, and the incredible potential of AI and AgeTech and HealthTech Marketplace. This project aims to create a future where caregiving is more connected, more compassionate, and less overwhelming.
Bridging Innovation and Compassion
At the crossroads of technology and caregiving, Longevity Beta Tester explores the powerful intersection of entrepreneurship, research, artificial intelligence, and the evolving needs of caregivers. Through real-life stories and expert insights, this documentary examines how emerging technologies are transforming the future of caregiving. From AI-driven solutions to groundbreaking research, it highlights the challenges, opportunities, and ethical considerations shaping this rapidly changing landscape.
A film by Brian Craig Hinderberger
The Stories That Drive Us
More than just a documentary, Longevity Beta Tester is a movement—driven by real people pushing the boundaries of caregiving innovation.
Carlos Olivas Jr. (@charlierobot)
A devoted family caregiver for his father with Alzheimer’s, Carlos shares the raw, unfiltered reality of living with dementia. He calls his father his hero, and their bond is one of love and resilience. Carlos also participated in a groundbreaking research study that introduced him to the possibilities of AI in caregiving. Through his journey, we see how technology can offer hope for families like his.
Angel Westerman
With over 15 years of professional caregiving experience, Angel speaks to the emotional and physical weight caregivers carry daily. She reminds us that families want to cherish meaningful moments, but the stress of caregiving often gets in the way. Her vision? Technology that lifts the burden so caregivers can focus on what truly matters—connection and love.
Yasmine Zahra Shah
A tech leader and author of Experience: Caregiving for Seniors: Stories That Lighten the Journey, Yasmine envisions a future where AI handles the daily challenges of caregiving—transportation, cooking, lifting—so families can prioritize quality time. Her insights inspire a reimagined approach to aging and care, proving that technology and humanity can work hand in hand.
Samantha Neufeld, PhD UX Researcher
We explore the origins of the journey into developing care technology with a Principal UX Researcher at Microsoft and former startup researcher for People Power/Care Daily. Her work also has a unique connection to the collaboration between the company and UC Berkeley, blending technology and research in a world-colliding way.
Gene Wang & Professor Bob Levenson, PhD, Kuan-Hua Chen, PhD
Gene Wang, Chairman of Care Daily, and Professor Bob Levenson of UC Berkeley led a five-year research study funded by an $8 million grant from the National Institute on Aging. Their work examines how AI tools can monitor and support people with dementia, offering caregivers much-needed peace of mind. Bob sheds light on the loneliness and guilt many caregivers experience, while also highlighting the transformative power of technology in making caregiving more manageable.
Mary Furlong & David Moss
Mary Furlong, a pioneer in the longevity market, offers a unique perspective on how investors, nonprofits, and governments are collaborating to tackle the urgent challenges of aging and healthcare. Joining her is David Moss, a tech startup CEO and co-founder, navigating the intersection of business, innovation, and investment in the future of AgeTech.
Help Spread Awareness—Inspire Action
This documentary has the potential to reach caregivers, families, and policymakers—sparking conversations, inspiring action, and driving investment in technologies that can transform caregiving.
By supporting Longevity Beta Tester, you’re not just funding a film's distribution — you’re contributing to a movement that empowers caregivers, supports families, and restores dignity to aging.
Together, we can redefine the future of care.
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