Ever since I can remember, I’ve just been really into technology. I always loved knowing how things run and I taught myself how to code and taught myself how to build a computer. What do the different parts do?
But of course, what makes technology so exciting also makes it pretty challenging for seniors is, which is that it’s constantly evolving.
The CLEO Initiative is all about educating seniors on the latest technology through hands-on workshops and tech support sessions. Some of the critical areas we help seniors with include online banking, managing medication, staying connected with friends and family, transportation, and so much more.
I took my interest in entrepreneurship and technology and used them to scale CLEO into what it is today. An organization with over 50 locations across 20 states, with hundreds of volunteers serving thousands of seniors.
It took a lot of learning how to scale and building sustainable structures within the organization to help CLEO expand and last. And I’m really excited to keep growing CLEO to bridge generations and close the digital divide.