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Detailed explanation-1: -Ratan Tata unveils start-up Goodfellows dedicated to senior citizens. Ratan Tata funded start-up “Goodfellows”, which provides companionship to seniors through young, educated graduates who are vetted intensely for empathy and emotional intelligence, was officially unveiled on Tuesday in the presence of Mr.

Detailed explanation-2: -Since its inception, the company has been working with about 20 elders. Shantanu Naidu, founder of senior citizenship company Goodfellows, shared in an emotional post what inspired him to begin something of his own, a start-up, in other words.

Detailed explanation-3: -WHAT DOES GOODFELLOWS DO? Goodfellows hires youngsters who have the skills of empathy and emotional intelligence to work as the companions of senior citizens. They are also required to ease their day or help them with any task.

Detailed explanation-4: -Industrialist Ratan Tata launched India’s companionship startup for senior citizens, Goodfellows, in a bid to encourage intergenerational friendships. Shantanu Naidu, an MBA from Cornell University, founded the Goodfellows startup.

Detailed explanation-5: -This startup will offer support and friendship to the elderly. Recently, Tata Sons’ chairman emeritus Ratan Tata has made a seed investment in a startup called “Goodfellows” that aims to help the elderly by pairing them with young and educated graduates for meaningful companionship.