The Financial Times profiled him as a ‘guru in global aging’ and Money Magazine dubbed him a ‘retirement game-changer’.
Dr. Coughlin teaches in MIT’s Department of Urban Studies & Planning and the Sloan School’s Advanced Management Program. His research focuses on how demographic change, technology, social trends and consumer behavior drive innovations in business and government.
He was named by The Wall Street Journal as one of “12 pioneers inventing the future of retirement…,” and by Fast Company Magazine as one of the “100 Most Creative People in Business.”
Dr. Coughlin was appointed by President George W. Bush to the White House Conference on Aging Advisory Committee and has advised non-profits, governments and corporations worldwide.
He is writing a forthcoming book with Public Affairs Press examining the convergence old age, business & technology.
Dr. Coughlin conducts research, speaks and consults on the impact of global demographic change and technology trends on consumer behavior, business innovation & public policy.
Below are some past presentation titles.
- The New Realities of Life Transitions & Well-Being
- Disruptive Demographics: Transforming the Future of Financial Services & Advice
- Walking in Your Customer’s Shoes: Consumer-Centered Innovation & the Future of Healthcare
- Boomers, Technology in the Age of Disruption
- Technology, Longevity & New Questions for Old Age
- Understanding the New Older Customer: Transforming the Future of Financial Services and Advice
- Demography is Destiny: How Population Change Will Disrupt the Who, What & Where of Investment Tomorrow
Current Research Interests
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How framing influences decision-making across generation & gender, e.g., health, well-being & retirement
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What impact does the media have on Millennial, Gex X & Boomer trust and use of advice?
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How does global longevity disrupt the current economy and create new investment opportunities?
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Impact of generational lifestyles on the future of transportation and community/real estate development?
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Factors affecting human-machine interaction/technology adoption across age and gender, e.g., IoT, autonomous vehicles, robotics, telecare
Selected 2015 business keynote lectures include:
- American Appliance Manufacturers Association, Washington DC
- Fortune 100 Board of Directors Forum, New York, NY
- Global CEO Forum, London, UK
- Global Investment Summit, Paris, UK
- Xerox Health Information Technology Summit, Phoenix, AZ
- JP MorganChase Real Estate CEO Conference, Park City, UT
- Life Insurance Manufacturers Retirement Association, Washington, DC
- Milken Institute Global Conference, Los Angeles, CA
Travels From: Massachusetts
City: Boston
$30,001 and Up