Startups
For decades, policies and practices have segregated younger and older people, resulting in a cascade of problems — from ageism to loneliness to splintered movements for social change.
Encore.org sees another path — a growing movement of younger and older changemakers working together to solve critical problems and bridge divides, creating a society that works for all generations.
We work to change the culture by elevating new ideas and diverse voices on the power of connection and collaboration across generational divides.
We accelerate innovation by offering a variety of fellowships that empower people bringing generations together to solve society’s greatest problems, increase capacity in the social sector, and create new models for the multigenerational workforce. And we leverage leaders, organizations and networks to build a movement making intergenerational connection and collaboration the norm.
Encore.org was founded in 1997 by social entrepreneur Marc Freedman, author of "How to Live Forever: The Enduring Power of Connecting the Generations," "The Big Shift: Navigating the New Stage Beyond Midlife" and "Encore: Finding Work That Matters in the Second Half of Life."
Encore.org sees another path — a growing movement of younger and older changemakers working together to solve critical problems and bridge divides, creating a society that works for all generations.
We work to change the culture by elevating new ideas and diverse voices on the power of connection and collaboration across generational divides.
We accelerate innovation by offering a variety of fellowships that empower people bringing generations together to solve society’s greatest problems, increase capacity in the social sector, and create new models for the multigenerational workforce. And we leverage leaders, organizations and networks to build a movement making intergenerational connection and collaboration the norm.
Encore.org was founded in 1997 by social entrepreneur Marc Freedman, author of "How to Live Forever: The Enduring Power of Connecting the Generations," "The Big Shift: Navigating the New Stage Beyond Midlife" and "Encore: Finding Work That Matters in the Second Half of Life."
Overview
Location
United States, California, San Francisco
Employees
51-200
Founded date
1997
Mentions in press and media 11
| Date | Title | Description |
| Sign up to see | Sign up to see | Sign up to see |
| Jun 25, 2021 | Finding Your Purpose By Helping Nonprofits In The Pandemic | By Kerry Hannon, Next Avenue |
| Apr 15, 2021 | Today’s Movies Offer Contrasting Visions of Aging. I Know Which One I Prefer. | Marc Freedman (@marc_freedman) is the founder and CEO of Encore.org and author of “How to Live Forever: The Enduring Power of Connecting the Generations.” As the movie awards season moves toward its annual Oscars climax, the 2021 nominees i... |
| Jan 5, 2021 | Eldera: The New Global Intergenerational Mentoring Program | By Kerry Hannon, Next Avenue |
| Jul 30, 2019 | Retirement: Building bridges across generations | Marc Freedman, CEO of Encore.org and author of “How to Live Forever: The Enduring Power of Connecting the Generations,” discusses his book. Q: You’ve worked for many years to connect the generations. What prompted you to write this book now... |
| Oct 15, 2015 | 8 Ways To Get Job Training On The Cheap | Last week, I saw Robert De Niro’s latest film, The Intern, where he plays a 70-year-old intern at a hip startup run by a Millennial (Anne Hathaway). It’s a cute movie, but I was disturbed by one thing: De Niro’s character wasn’t exactly ram... |
| Jan 12, 2015 | New SHRM Survey Finds Organizations Unprepared for Aging Workforce | Many CEOs these days give lip service to the notion of keeping workers on board as they slide over into what was once considered retirement age. |
| Feb 26, 2014 | Encore Entrepreneurs: They’re Older and They Have More Insurance | Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter LinkedIn Email Reprints OK, I want you to take a quick test and answer the question with the first thing that comes to mind: What does a “start-up entrepreneur” look like? OK, do you have a picture i... |
| Feb 17, 2014 | What does a ‘start-up entrepreneur’ look like? They’re older and they have more insurance | A couple of years ago PayPal founder and now now venture investor Peter Thiel even started an organization to encourage kids under 20 to drop out of school and build start-ups. OK, now let’s move past conventional wisdom and to reality. Her... |
| Apr 2, 2013 | The Longevity Economy: From The Elderly, A New Source Of Economic Growth | By Paul Irving & Anusuya Chatterjee |
Show more
Reviews 0
FAQ about Encore.org
When was Encore.org founded?
Encore.org was founded in 1997.
What has the press written about Encore.org?
Parsers VC has collected 11 articles mentioning Encore.org, among them “Finding Your Purpose By Helping Nonprofits In The Pandemic” (Jun 25, 2021) and “Today’s Movies Offer Contrasting Visions of Aging. I Know Which One I Prefer.” (Apr 15, 2021).
Is Encore.org still active?
Yes, Encore.org is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 5, 2022.