In today's episode, Debbie interviews Jeff Tidwell, a 35-year digital veteran who has worked with big brands like eTrade and WebMD, as well as with numerous startups, on product, community, marketing and user experience strategies. He’s lived and worked in New York, San Francisco and LA. About two years ago, as he approached 60, he began to feel conscious of his age in a youth-oriented industry.
That’s when he got the idea for Next For Me, an online community for those 50+ with a particular interest in meaningful work. Next For Me also sponsors real life events across the country.
There are numerous other online resources that address everything else for this demographic: dating, sex, travel, planning for retirement, etc. Next For Me specifically focuses on post-50 work and purpose.
Mentioned in episode
Jeff's columns for Forbes.com
Jeff on the launch of Next For Me
Startout Growth Lab for LGBTQ entrepreneurs
The Advantages Older Adults Bring to First-Time Entrepreneurship by Derek Lidow
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Credits:
Show creator and host: Debbie Weil
Producer and editor: Julie-Roxane Krikorian
Music by Manuel Senfft
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Modern Elder Academy Navigating mid-life transitions: Grow Whole, Not Old
Next For Me Rewriting +50 Life
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