Maddy Dychtwald

Maddy Dychtwald is a leading futurist, investor, author, and co-founder of Age Wave, with nearly four decades of experience shaping how organizations understand and respond to the economic, social, and commercial implications of aging. She is widely recognized for translating demographic and cultural shifts into actionable strategy for investors, corporations, and institutions navigating longevity-driven change.

As co-founder of Age Wave, Maddy helped build the firm into a trusted authority on aging, longevity, and generational dynamics. Under her leadership, Age Wave has partnered with a wide range of Fortune 500 companies, advising on strategy, brand positioning, workforce planning, and market opportunities tied to the rapidly expanding older consumer demographic.

In addition to her advisory and research leadership, Maddy plays a key role in venture investing through her fund leadership at Portfolia. She serves as a champion of the Active Aging and Longevity II Fund, applying her deep expertise in longevity trends, consumer behavior, and societal transformation to strategic capital deployment. Her investment focus centers on empowering women and advancing innovation at the intersection of health, wealth, and longevity.

Maddy’s approach to investing reflects a belief that demographic insight is a powerful driver of returns. She brings a long-term, systems-level perspective to fund leadership, supporting founders and companies building solutions for longer, healthier, and more financially secure lives.

Maddy is also a bestselling author and sought-after keynote speaker. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from New York University and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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