Raising Tech

Raising Tech is your guide to understanding the role technology plays in your community, where to invest to transform culture, and how to bring your team and residents along the journey. Tune in to explore the latest tech trends, dive into hot topics, and hear from industry experts, community leaders, and innovative vendors shaping the senior living tech landscape. Each episode is packed with practical insights and real-world stories to help you spark change and level up your community’s tech game.

Powered by Parasol Alliance, The Strategic Planning & Full-Service IT Partner Exclusively serving Senior Living Communities.

Contributors

Host

Amber Bardon

Amber Bardon is the Founder & CEO of Parasol Alliance, a full-service managed technology provider exclusively serving the senior living industry. Amber is credited with growing an award-winning culture in a virtual multi-state workforce and she won Best & Brightest CEO in the Nation in 2024. Parasol Alliance has been ranked in the “Top 501 Managed IT Service Providers” in the World for the last 6 years by Channel Futures MSP 501 (including the #4 ranking in 2022!).

See link to LinkedIn profile here for full resume: Amber Bardon | LinkedIn

Co-host

Matt Reiners

Matt Reiners is the Chief Growth Officer of Parasol Alliance, an organization transforming technology culture in senior living. Matt is a serial entrepreneur who has helped start two companies, which have both led to successful acquisitions. Matt is a Forbes 30U30 winner, Argentum Senior Living Leader Under 40, SBA’s Co-Young Entrepreneur of the Year for New England, Future Leader by Senior Housing News, Business Affiliate of the National Association of Activity Professionals, Podcast Host, Husband, and Girl Dad