Founder of AGEIST and Super Age
David Stewart: Biography at a Glance
- David Stewart is the visionary founder of AGEIST, a groundbreaking publication, community, and brand consultancy redefining aging by championing vitality, aspirations, and influence, with a focus on the modern 50+ demographic.
- As the founder of Super Age, David explores the science and psychology of longevity, including through The Mindset, where he delves into how optimism, lifestyle choices, and personal habits can help individuals—at any age—unlock their full potential and live longer, healthier lives.
- A sought-after speaker, David brings cutting-edge insights on aging, health, and wellness to top-tier global events, including HIMSS in Las Vegas, TEDx, MONOCLE Quality of Life Conference in Zurich, and The Mercedes-Benz ME Convention in Stockholm.
- Through AGEIST and Super Age’s proprietary research and brand collaborations, David provides actionable strategies on the key pillars of wellness—nutrition, sleep, stress management, financial security, and relationships—critical for individuals and organizations across HR, Finance, Healthcare, and Insurance industries.
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Biography
David Stewart is the founder and face of AGEIST, a publication, community, and brand consultancy that champions the vitality, capabilities, and influence of the modern 50+. He is a passionate champion and leading authority on the mindset and aspirations that drive this influential demographic. Through his hosting the SuperAge podcast, and his connections to the leading health, science, and wellness authorities, he has become an expert on living well and living longer. The brand work and proprietary research that AGEIST does have uniquely placed David at the center of what this incredibly powerful demographic aspires to, is capable of, and where the white spaces are.
David is frequently called upon to share his expertise and insight at important venues and forums around the world. Recent speaking engagements include HIMSS in Las Vegas; TEDx, on Redefining Age; MONOCLE Quality of Life Conference in Zurich; The Mercedes Benz ME Convention in Stockholm, Jackson Financial Live, iConnection San Diego, White Space NYC, Think LA, PSFK Consumer Experience NYC, Rise and Thrive Los Angeles, Keynote at The Global Wellness Summit Singapore, and Keynote Manulife Global Leadership In Kuala Lumpur. His has been quoted in The Times of London, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and the South China Morning Post.
Prior to launching AGEIST, David enjoyed an award-winning career as a photographer specializing in people-oriented advertising. His work for iconic brands including Nike, Adidas, Google, Coors, AT&T, Coke, Philip Morris, Toyota, Lexus, BMW, Corona, Gillette, Philips, Johnson & Johnson, Red Bull and many more has appeared in GQ, Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar, Wired, Interview, Time, The New York Times Magazine, and other outlets.
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The Optimism Advantage: How Positive Thinking Fuels Individual and Organizational Health
In this compelling talk, David Stewart explores the vital role of optimism in health and its profound impact on corporate culture and leadership. He reveals how a positive mindset—paired with simple health practices like quality sleep and movement—can drive greater well-being than high-cost interventions.
As the $6.3 trillion wellness industry continues to grow, companies are recognizing the demand for holistic health, from mental well-being to eco-friendly retreats. But optimism isn’t just a personal trait—it’s a strategic advantage. Stewart unpacks the obstacles to optimism, from stress and burnout to limiting beliefs, and offers actionable strategies for corporate leaders to foster resilience, engagement, and a culture of well-being among their teams.
Through inspiring stories, including lessons from other wellness pioneers, Stewart challenges audiences to reimagine what’s possible for both individual and organizational health. This talk will leave attendees with a fresh perspective on wellness, equipping them with practical tools to support their peers and lead with optimism in an ever-changing business landscape.
How to SuperAge: Sleep, Nutrition, Exercise and Stress Reduction For a Long, Healthy Life
In the SuperAge system, we show how the intersection of food, movement, sleep, and stress reduction direct 95% of one’s health outcomes. Genetics is only a small factor, as we have agency over our wellness through sensible behavior. There is no reason to accept aging as a “grim reality.” By staying healthy, we avail ourselves to some amazing new health technologies which may very well lead to living longer and healthier than we ever expected.
The Longevity Revolution: How It Affects Everything
Informed predictions from leading health and science experts show that we could be living healthier considerably longer than anticipated. This could be the biggest change in human behavior since the invention of fire. What happens when 90-year-olds are starting businesses and remaining consumers? How will employers manage a 5 generational workforce? How will everything from the housing market to corporate promotions to the current youth-oriented focus of our economy change? Will there be new developmental stages, or will the current ones elongate?
Branding and Communication: Connecting with the Financially-Empowered 50+ Consumer
The majority of marketing to this most powerful of all consumer cohorts at best fail, and at worst alienates. I will demonstrate how looking at attitudinal groups–not ages–works, and the importance of knowing your lane.
Moreover, I will show how using the same intentions as more youth-oriented marketing–aspiration and inspiration–functions just as well for this group, and when done in the AGEIST way, works up and down the age column. 40% of AGEIST readers are under 50 yet we never write about anyone that young. Why? Because cool is ageless. Your target consumers think more like younger people than you may assume.
Encore Careers: Working Beyond Your Primary Career
For reasons of financial need, personal gratification, and social recognition, many seek to continue work after initial retirement. Some may know exactly what they want to do. For others, the options can be overwhelming. A key here is discerning purpose from passion, and understanding how income, time, and energy are part of the decision-making process. After all, our greatest limitation is our imagination. One in seven Americans right now are over 70, making this the fastest-growing labor demographic, with a whopping 96% increase this decade. I will be presenting on a personal, company, and societal level what can be a tremendously fulfilling life phase for the individual, a valuable resource for businesses, and a huge social positive.
