News & Updates
Celebrating milestones and achievements in our mission to transform social care coordination
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How One Yale Alum Is Using AI to Make Social Services More Accessible
Yale News profiled Keeper founder Blake Robertson '24 M.P.H. and the company's mission to close the gap on the $140 billion in social resources that go unutilized each year. The feature covers Blake's personal journey from navigating the social safety net to building AI tools that empower organizations like the United Way of Connecticut to connect people with essential resources.
The article highlights Keeper's growth from winning the 2024 Thorne Prize at Startup Yale to joining the Elbow Grease accelerator, and our partnership with Connecticut's 211 system to deliver 24/7 AI-powered assistance to care seekers.
Accepted into AARP AgeTech Collaborative Accelerator
Keeper has been selected to join the Spring 2026 cohort of the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP accelerator. The 8-week program brings together startups tackling challenges at the intersection of technology and aging, from mobility and cardiac health to AI-driven care coordination.
As part of this cohort of twelve startups, Keeper will sharpen product-market fit and accelerate growth with support from AARP's deep expertise in the challenges facing older adults and their families.
Accepted into Elbow Grease Accelerator
Keeper has been selected to join the inaugural batch of Elbow Grease, a hard-working AI accelerator by Gutter Capital in NYC. This 8-week program provides first-check investment, 1:1 mentorship with successful founders, and workshops with industry leaders.
Elbow Grease focuses on AI companies tackling hard problems in real-world industries. Being part of this program connects us with the Gutter Capital community and accelerates our mission to transform social care coordination.
3rd Place Winner - Health Track
Keeper was recognized at the 2025 Yale Innovation Summit, placing 3rd in the Health Track. This achievement highlights our innovative approach to solving social care coordination challenges and validates our technology's potential to transform how organizations connect people with essential resources.
The Yale Innovation Summit brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators to showcase cutting-edge solutions addressing critical challenges across various sectors.
2024 Thorne Prize Winner
Keeper was awarded the prestigious 2024 Thorne Prize at the StartUp Yale Competition. This recognition from the Yale School of Public Health acknowledges our commitment to leveraging AI technology to make essential social services and resources more accessible to those who need them most.
Recognition & Growth
From winning the 2024 Thorne Prize at StartUp Yale to being featured in Yale News, joining the AARP AgeTech Collaborative accelerator, and the inaugural Elbow Grease accelerator by Gutter Capital, Keeper continues to gain recognition and support for our mission to transform social care coordination. These achievements validate our approach and fuel our commitment to making essential resources more accessible to those who need them most.
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