wiser, mind, new york, ny (usa)
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For many older adults, retirement is disappointing and unfulfilling.
Retirees often struggle to remain intellectually and socially engaged,
losing their sense of purpose and suffering from loneliness and boredom.
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Problems encountered by retirees lead to lower quality of life and health issues
• Depression• Cognitive
decline
• Boredom• Loneliness• Lack of
purpose
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WISER is an online lifelong learning community that makes retirement better
Online Courses
Discussion-based classes taught by grad
students, retired professors & other experts
Webinars
One-time seminars or workshops with a
narrower or more timely focus
Special Interest Groups
Online group video chats for members with
common interests to connect
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Key Offerings:
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WISER has a strong value proposition for retired people
sense of purpose
intellectual stimulation
social engagement
convenience & simplicity
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WISER is differentiated by online learning designed specifically for older adults
online
25-5
050
+
offline
Institute for Learning in Retirement
graduate programs
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WISERSources: US Census, Pew Research, eMarketer, USNews
WISER targets retirees with broadband internet who seek additional education
65M people 60+ in the US
46M are retired
22M have home broadband
4M seek additional education
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WISER will monetize as a marketplace and acquire customers across various channels
Revenue model:• $20 annual membership fee for users
• 30% commission on class and seminar fees
charged by instructors
• Advertising and sponsorships
Customer acquisition:• B2C: Traditional online and offline advertising
• B2B: Licenses and revenue-sharing deals for
existing groups such as university alumni
associations and retirement communities
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Our team brings a diverse set of skills and experiences
Jay LannersFounder & CEO
Corin DwyerTechnical Adviser
Priya BoyingtonFounder & CMO
Wharton, MBA & Lauder, MADavidson College
Georgia Institute of Technology
Wharton, MBAGeorgia Institute of
Technology
WISERPilot CoursesSeptember 2016
Begin Software DevelopmentNovember 2016
Launch Full CoursesJanuary 2016
MVP Testing July 2016
Path forward
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Thank you
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