Guest: Dr. Christian Dondonan, Internal Medicine, McLaren Health .  

How can smart homes support better health outcomes?
This episode explores how syncing home life with clinical care could transform aging, chronic illness, and everyday wellness. Dr. Christian Dondonan joins the Smarter Living team to discuss gaps in patient care, the power of passive health monitoring, and what doctors actually need from smart tech.

How do we support seniors aging alone in cities like Detroit? In this episode, we’re joined by Jose from Michigan’s Adult Services Division to explore the realities of elder care, policy gaps, and the role smart technology can play in closing those gaps. From social isolation to digital literacy, it’s a conversation rooted in compassion—and built for impact.

In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of how our journey began at TechTown Detroit, a dynamic business incubator that’s been instrumental in helping Providence Wave Group grow from vision to validation. Joined by Diana from TechTown, we dive into the programs, mentorship, and startup ecosystem that supported our early steps as we began developing our flagship product.

TechTown’s commitment to nurturing innovation, from ideation to funding, helped us move forward with clarity, confidence, and community. If you’re a mission-driven founder or early-stage startup, this episode is your blueprint for starting smart, and staying grounded.

In this inaugural episode, join Joseph, Jessica, and Sandra—the founding team behind Providence Wave Group—as they open up about the personal stories, values, and vision that sparked the creation of the company. From faith-based roots and a drive to address tech inequities to the dream of a smarter, more compassionate future for aging adults and multigenerational families, this episode lays the foundation for what’s to come.