Anne-Marie Elias

Social Futurist | Founder, PrimeLife Partners | Developing Australia’s First Longevity Retirement Security Index | 2x TEDx Speaker

Greater Sydney Area

About

WHAT IF THE 45+ DEMOGRAPHIC IS AUSTRALIA’S NEXT ECONOMIC SUPERPOWER? By 2030, Australia’s ageing population won’t be a crisis—it’ll be our greatest economic catalyst. But only if we act now. The rising costs of healthcare, housing, and aged care aren’t just challenges—they’re symptoms of a system built for the past. Our work proves that empowering Australians over 45 isn’t about damage control; it’s about unlocking $100B+ in economic potential through smarter policy, data-driven innovation, and reimagining what “ageing” means in an era of longevity. WHY THIS MATTERS Every dollar invested in securing housing, superannuation, and health for the 45+ doesn’t just improve lives—it reduces long-term strain on public budgets, fuels workforce productivity, and creates markets ripe for innovation. This isn’t speculation. It’s what the data shows. HOW I’M DRIVING CHANGE As a Social Futurist and co founder of PrimeLife Partners, I bridge policy, technology and innovation, to provide the tools and insights to: ✅ Prevent crises before they escalate using the ADAPT Platform—Australia’s first predictive tool tracking housing, income, and care trends for the 45+ demographic. ✅ Shift the narrative through research (including my PhD on developing a Longevity Retirement Security Index ) and advocacy, proving that 45+ Australians are economic multipliers, not burdens. QUICK BACKSTORY My career began in the trenches—working as a senior policy adviser to Ministers, advising government departments and NGOs on population ageing, ethnic and youth affairs, and technology and innovation. My mission is to change the narrative from "the cost of ageing" to to the "longevity economy" Australia’s growth engine. WHY PRIMELIFE PARTNERS? We’re not think-tank observers—we’re architects of the longevity economy. Our ADAPT Platform equips leaders with: 🔍 Insights on housing, health, financial, employment, and care needs of local communities. 🔍 Policy simulations showing how early interventions reduce future costs in housing, health, financial security and care. 🔍 Longevity lens - Tools to help you understand the changing needs and risks for your workforce and customers. LET’S CONNECT… Ready to transform how Australia views ageing and longevity? Send me a direct message or connect here on LinkedIn. Let’s build a future where 45+ Australians lead the charge for generational change.

Experience

  • PHD Candidate at University of Technology Sydney
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    Building a Longevity Retirement Security Index for Australia.

  • Co-Founder at PrimeLife Partners
    Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

    As a Co-Founder at PrimeLife Partners, I led strategic initiatives to drive innovation and investment in longevity and care solutions, collaborating with key stakeholders to apply a longevity lens to workforce and customer strategies. • Hosted leadership roundtables in financial security, care, and housing to discuss challenges and opportunities. • Delivered data driven and tailored workshops on the Central Coast and in North Sydney to accelerate innovation and investment in addressing urgent challenges in longevity and care.

  • Venture Partner at Significant Early Venture Capital
    Nov 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

    Sourcing and screening for-purpose early stage startups looking for pre seed and seed investment.

  • Non Executive Board Member at Spark Festival
    Aug 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • Super Activator Australia at Coralus
    Jul 2018 - Present · 8 yrs