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How Animatronic Pets Are Helping Millions of Seniors Fight Loneliness | Ted Fischer (MU Classic)
Episode 827

How Animatronic Pets Are Helping Millions of Seniors Fight Loneliness | Ted Fischer (MU Classic)

Millionaire University

March 20, 202644m 55s

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Show Notes

#827 What if toys weren’t just for kids — but also a powerful tool to combat loneliness in older adults? In this episode, host Brien Gearin interviews Ted Fischer, co-founder of Ageless Innovation and the Joy for All brand. Ted shares his incredible journey from Hasbro executive to entrepreneur, creating animatronic pets and reimagined board games designed to bring joy, companionship, and purpose to the aging population. Learn how Joy for All started inside Hasbro, why they spun it out as its own company, and how their products are now used in over 30 countries, helping millions while also transforming healthcare and aging!

(Original Air Date - 7/18/25)


What we discuss with Ted:

+ From Hasbro exec to entrepreneur

+ Creating toys for older adults

+ Tackling loneliness through play

+ Launching Joy for All brand

+ Animatronic pets with real benefits

+ Spinning out to form Ageless Innovation

+ Selling through healthcare and retail

+ Designing with older adults’ input

+ Expanding into games like Trivial Pursuit

+ Navigating supply chain and tariff challenges


Thank you, Ted!

Check out Ageless Innovation at AgelessInnovation.com.

Check out Joy for All at JoyforAll.com.

Follow Ted on LinkedIn.


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