Maddy Dychtwald Biography

Recently recognized by Forbes as one of the top fifty female futurists globally, Maddy Dychtwald has been deeply involved for more than 30 years in exploring all aspects of the age wave and how it’s transforming the marketplace, the workplace, our world, and our lives. This has led her to become an internationally acclaimed author, public speaker, Wall Street Journal blogger, and thought leader on longevity, aging, the new retirement, and the ascent of women.

A successful entrepreneur, Dychtwald co-founded Age Wave, the world’s leader in understanding and addressing the far-reaching impacts of our aging population. The Age Wave team has worked with more than half of the Fortune 500 in industries ranging from healthcare and medical technology to financial services and consumer products.

With women at the forefront of the longevity revolution, Dychtwald has deeply explored their specific longevity-related wants, needs, and challenges. She has led numerous acclaimed studies on women and money, including the landmark "Women, Money and Power" sponsored by Allianz and, most recently, "Women and Financial Wellness: Beyond the Bottom Line" for Bank of America Merrill Lynch. In addition, she has been involved in more than 25 thought leadership research studies worldwide on aging, longevity, retirement, health, family, caregiving, housing, and leisure, which have cumulatively garnered more than twelve billion media impressions.

She is the author of three books, "Cycles: How We Will Live, Work, and Buy," "Influence: How Women’s Soaring Economic Power Will Transform Our World for the Better," and the children’s/young readers’ book "Gideon’s Dream: A Tale of New Beginnings." Currently, she is working on a new book, "Women’s Longevity Bonus," that combines her professional and personal passions.

As a member of The Wall Street Journal’s Expert Panel on Retirement, Dychtwald’s posts on leadership, wealth management, and financial planning have topped the most-read lists for their categories in 2017 and 2018. Currently, she serves as the national co-spokesperson for an in-depth investigation on The Four Pillars of the New Retirement: What a Difference a Year Makes sponsored by Edward Jones. Her insights and research have been featured in prominent media outlets, including Bloomberg Businessweek, Forbes, Newsweek, Time, Fox Business News, CNBC, and NPR.

Having watched both her mother and mother-in-law battle dementia, Dychtwald is committed to eradicating this horrific disease. She is a co-founder of the non-profit Women Against Alzheimer’s and serves as a board member of the non-profit BrightFocus Foundation, which funds cutting-edge research to cure diseases of the brain and eye.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/30/2025.

Maddy Dychtwald Speaking Topics

  • Ageless Aging: Boosting Healthspan, Brainspan, and Well-being at Every Age

    In a world where we’re living and working longer than ever before, personal well-being isn’t a luxury—it’s a strategic advantage. In this inspiring, science-backed keynote, Maddy Dychtwald—national bestselling author of "Ageless Aging" (Mayo Clinic Press) and co-founder of Age Wave—reveals how increasing healthspan (how long we live healthy) and brainspan (how long we stay mentally sharp) can unlock greater well-being, resilience, focus, and fulfillment and even performance at every life stage.

    Drawing on proprietary research and nearly 100 interviews with cutting-edge experts in longevity, neuroscience, and lifestyle medicine, Maddy shares a practical blueprint for living with more energy, clarity, and purpose—at work and beyond.

    Key Takeaways:

    • The new science of longevity: how boosting healthspan and brainspan is reshaping how we age, live, and work
    • Evidence-based wellness strategies and action tools to improve mental clarity, emotional resilience, and physical vitality
    • The emerging role of purpose and connection as powerful drivers of well-being and extended health
    • How individuals and organizations can proactively support lifelong wellness—not just for performance, but for life satisfaction

    The Bottom Line:

    This keynote provides a powerful wake-up call—and an actionable roadmap—for building a future where wellness fuels performance, longevity enhances leadership, and aging becomes a path to greater vitality, not decline.

  • The New Rules of Retirement: What Today’s Clients Really Want—and Need

    Retirement isn’t what it used to be—and it never will be again.

    Driven by increased longevity, financial uncertainty, and generational shifts in values and expectations, the entire concept of retirement is being redefined. For financial professionals, this transformation presents both a challenge and a once-in-a-generation opportunity to lead.

    In this eye-opening keynote, Maddy Dychtwald—national bestselling author and co-founder of Age Wave—reveals the latest insights from cutting-edge research on how retirement is changing: its timing, funding, and purpose. With an emphasis on practical application and strategic foresight, Maddy shows how forward-thinking financial professionals can build deeper trust, deliver greater value, and help clients navigate this new chapter with confidence.

    What Your Audience Will Learn:

    • Why financial peace of mind has overtaken wealth accumulation as the #1 retirement priority—and how to help clients achieve it
    • What’s keeping pre-retirees and retirees up at night—and how to turn anxiety into action
    • How generational generosity is reshaping family wealth planning and creating hidden risks – and how to avoid them
    • Why caregiving is a growing financial disruptor—and how to prepare clients for it
    • The untapped power of purpose in retirement—and how to integrate it into planning conversations

    The Bottom Line:

    Retirement is no longer a wind-down—it’s a reinvention. Financial professionals who grasp the new rules will deepen relationships, future-proof their value, stand out in a competitive landscape, and recharge their business. Those who don’t could be left behind.

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Maddy Dychtwald Videos

Maddy Dychtwald Sizzle Reel

Maddy Dychtwald Sizzle Reel

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Maddy Dychtwald - The Misalignment Between Lifespan and Healthspan

Maddy Dychtwald - The Misalignment Between Lifespan and Healthspan

Atlantic Festival Fireside Chat: The Misalignment Between Lifespan and Healthspan

Maddy Dychtwald on Longevity and the New Retirement

Maddy Dychtwald on Longevity and the New Retirement

Maddy Dychtwald's virtual presentation for InvestmentNews on how to be an amazing longevity adviser in the new retirement with Jeannie...

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Maddy Dychtwald is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Ageless Aging: Boosting Healthspan, Brainspan, and Well-being at Every Age, The New Rules of Retirement: What Today’s Clients Really Want—and Need and The $Multi-Trillion Opportunity Hiding in Plain Sight. The estimated speaking fee range to book Maddy Dychtwald for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Maddy Dychtwald generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ken Dychtwald, Richard Florida, Dr. Joel Selanikio, Dr. Jackie Freiberg and Ayesha Khanna. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Maddy Dychtwald for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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