Solo aging is not a single condition; it is a spectrum. On one end are those who have lost everything: family erased, support structures gone, standing alone in the most literal sense. On the other are those who still have family around them yet navigate the deepest questions of identity, meaning, and the second half of life entirely alone — emotionally, philosophically, and existentially — even in a crowded room.
Whatever brought you here, whether it's rupture or reinvention, loss or liberation, grief or the quiet hunger for something more, this ecosystem was designed with you at the center. Not as a demographic. Not as an afterthought. But as a person navigating one of the most complex and underserved journeys a human being can take.
Solo agers are like loose papers: singular, untethered, floating, easily lost. Paperclip exists to clip us together. Not to flatten our differences or bind us into something uniform, but to hold us in proximity to one another so nothing, and no one, gets lost.
Solo aging is one of the fastest growing human conditions in the world.
Until now, it has been met with silence, fragmentation, and the assumption that people will figure it out alone.
Paperclip is built across every dimension of solo aging life, from the architecture of identity to the infrastructure of legacy, from creative production to capital intelligence, from the body to the world beyond it. Every world within Paperclip connects to every other.
This is a complete and sovereign ecosystem, designed so that no matter where a solo ager enters, the full depth of Paperclip is available to them. The journey determines the path. The ecosystem holds it all.
After decades in global leadership at Google, Apple, Adobe, Meta, and Disney — and following her own years of rupture and rebuilding — Jules founded Paperclip as the ecosystem she wished had existed. She builds environments that protect depth, independence, and the long arc of meaningful work. Paperclip is her most personal venture. She previously served as an advisor to the Thiel Foundation and the United Nations.
She has left her footprints in 600 cities across 60 countries, has spent a lifetime writing across photojournalism, fiction, and nonfiction, and is the author of several forthcoming titles.
Paperclip circles of experts are assembled to address a specific dimension of the solo aging journey with depth, mastery, and lived understanding. The full weight of their expertise enriches every dimension they serve.
Dr. Cauthen is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Texas Optimal Performance & Psychological Services, specializing in the intersection of mental health, identity, and performance under pressure. Known for her trauma-informed approach, she helps high achievers understand how life experiences shape mindset, consistency, and sense of self. She consults across collegiate, professional, and corporate settings, designing Culture of Care systems that promote both well-being and sustainable excellence.
At Paperclip, Dr. Cauthen brings her clinical depth to the questions that matter most in solo aging — identity reconstruction, trauma's invisible weight, the transitions that redefine who we are, and the inner work required to build what comes next.
Hillary is the author of Hello Trauma: Our Invisible Teammate and host of Highs & Lows of X's & O's podcast, where she explores the inner life of high achievers.
Justin Foster is a performance psychology and neurocognitive training professional whose work spans military, elite sport, business, and healthy aging. Trained in applied sport and performance psychology, he integrates neuroscience, cognitive training, and emerging technology to enhance human performance across the lifespan.
Through Optimal Aging Advantage, Justin has built integrated programming designed to prevent or reduce age-related cognitive decline — consistently improving focus, processing speed, balance, movement, confidence, cognitive resilience, and mental sharpness in adults navigating the second half of life. His approach combines perceptual-cognitive training, self-regulation, and lifestyle-based neuroplasticity, translating brain science into practical, trainable results to sustain quality of life.
Justin brings to Paperclip what most wellness frameworks leave out: the rigorous, evidence-based architecture of a mind trained to perform under tremendous pressure.
After 15 years in corporate finance, Joseph founded his financial planning practice on a single belief: while money matters, life's goals matter more. He guides people through the full financial architecture of their next chapter — bridging rigorous financial analysis with the psychological motivations that drive meaningful, lasting change.
At Paperclip, Joseph brings his financial planning philosophy to the questions that define the second half of life — how to fund a life that keeps extending and how to make capital decisions without a partner, a safety net, or the luxury of time to recover from mistakes. Always in pursuit of one thing: a thriving next 50 years.
Joseph holds an MBA from Yale School of Management, a BA in Chemistry and Economics from UC Berkeley, and is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers.
Eamon is a former CEO and engineer with a rare, ground-level understanding of how people dynamics determine whether organizations succeed or fail. He partners with leaders navigating complexity and transition — drawing on decades of experience, deep behavioral insight, and vertical development — to help people lead with depth, heart, adaptability, and purpose. His work is rooted in a single conviction: true greatness is found beyond self.
At Paperclip, Eamon brings his decades of leadership experience to the dimension of solo aging that is least discussed and most consequential — power. How to hold it without external structures validating it, how to rebuild it after rupture strips it away, and how to lead the most important organization you will ever run: your own life.
Eamon is the author of Get Naked: How to Create a Business You Love through Radical Transparency. He holds an MBA from the University of Limerick and a BSc with Honors in Electrical Engineering from Trinity College Dublin.
﹆ Your Identity Archetype and dedicated community space
﹆ Her Space & His Space
﹆ All Salons, AMAs & Firechats
﹆ Creative Universe, Ventures & Digital Companions
﹆ Member Intelligence & Curated Briefings
﹆ Member-exclusive access to Extended Experiences
*Select experiences are available at an additional cost.
First look. First invite. First in line.
For everything
﹆ Access Paperclip Grand Voyages and Signature Journeys — bespoke, concierge-led, narrative-rich, and deeply intentional
﹆ Unlimited releases in premier Paperclip Creative Spaces — spanning books, multimedia arts (paintings, sculptures, leatherwork), songs, podcasts, and films. From featured contributions to solo projects, supported by our high-touch creative team and curators
﹆ First access to all Paperclip Ventures — unlimited opportunities for co-creation, co-building, and shared ownership, from cultural restorations to experiential spaces, culinary experiments, and concept-driven innovations
﹆ A rotating slate of culinary salons and gastronomic explorations — from vertical farming to global dining clubs
﹆ Full strategic marketing, distribution, and publicity across Paperclip and public channels
﹆ Strategic amplification for Paperclip Ventures — from concept refinement to narrative shaping and multi-channel distribution via Paperclip and partner platforms
﹆ Featured in Paperclip’s Venture Spotlight — a rotating showcase series amplifying Explorer contributions across the Paperclip community and public channels
﹆ Access to all Paperclip Masterclasses
﹆ Neuroscience-backed insights and immersive renewal — designed to sharpen cognition, spark clarity, and support cognitive longevity
﹆ Priority invitations to Paperclip salons, gatherings & limited-edition drops
﹆ White glove onboarding and personalized member guidance
First look. First invite. First in line.
For everything
⚜ Full concierge service for bespoke, narrative-led travel experiences
⚜ Full access to culinary salons and gastronomic journeys — from vertical farming to global dining clubs
⚜ Full access to business breakthroughs and creative momentum — designed to spark your next 50 years
⚜ Neuroscience-backed insights to power cognitive longevity and spark mental clarity for your evolving personal brand
⚜ Priority access to member socials and expert-led digital salons
⚜ First drop access to curated, limited edition products
⚜ Premier multimedia publishing opportunities — from books to podcasts to films
⚜ First look. First invite. First in line. For everything.
﹆ Your Identity Archetype and dedicated community space
﹆ Her Space & His Space
﹆ All Salons, AMAs & Firechats
﹆ Creative Universe, Ventures & Digital Companions
﹆ Member Intelligence & Curated Briefings
﹆ Member-exclusive access to Extended Experiences
*Select experiences are available at an additional cost.
First look. First invite. First in line.
For everything
﹆ Access Paperclip Grand Voyages and Signature Journeys — bespoke, concierge-led, narrative-rich, and deeply intentional
﹆ Unlimited releases in premier Paperclip Creative Spaces — spanning books, multimedia arts (paintings, sculptures, leatherwork), songs, podcasts, and films. From featured contributions to solo projects, supported by our high-touch creative team and curators
﹆ First access to all Paperclip Ventures — unlimited opportunities for co-creation, co-building, and shared ownership, from cultural restorations to experiential spaces, culinary experiments, and concept-driven innovations
﹆ A rotating slate of culinary salons and gastronomic explorations — from vertical farming to global dining clubs
﹆ Full strategic marketing, distribution, and publicity across Paperclip and public channels
﹆ Strategic amplification for Paperclip Ventures — from concept refinement to narrative shaping and multi-channel distribution via Paperclip and partner platforms
﹆ Featured in Paperclip’s Venture Spotlight — a rotating showcase series amplifying Explorer contributions across the Paperclip community and public channels
﹆ Access to all Paperclip Masterclasses
﹆ Neuroscience-backed insights and immersive renewal — designed to sharpen cognition, spark clarity, and support cognitive longevity
﹆ Priority invitations to Paperclip salons, gatherings & limited-edition drops
﹆ White glove onboarding and personalized member guidance
First look. First invite. First in line.
For everything
⚜ Full concierge service for bespoke, narrative-led travel experiences
⚜ Full access to culinary salons and gastronomic journeys — from vertical farming to global dining clubs
⚜ Full access to business breakthroughs and creative momentum — designed to spark your next 50 years
⚜ Neuroscience-backed insights to power cognitive longevity and spark mental clarity for your evolving personal brand
⚜ Priority access to member socials and expert-led digital salons
⚜ First drop access to curated, limited edition products
⚜ Premier multimedia publishing opportunities — from books to podcasts to films
⚜ First look. First invite. First in line. For everything.
After decades in global leadership at Google, Apple, Adobe, Meta, and Disney — and following her own years of rupture and rebuilding — Jules founded Paperclip as the ecosystem she wished had existed. She builds environments that protect depth, independence, and the long arc of meaningful work. Paperclip is her most personal venture. She previously served as an advisor to the Thiel Foundation and the United Nations.
Paperclip is the world's first ecosystem built to address every dimension of the solo aging journey — intellectually, emotionally, creatively, financially, and physically. No aspect of solo aging life is left unaddressed.
After decades in global leadership at Google, Apple, Adobe, Meta, and Disney — and following her own years of rupture and rebuilding — Jules founded Paperclip as the ecosystem she wished had existed. She builds environments that protect depth, independence, and the long arc of meaningful work. Paperclip is her most personal venture. She previously served as an advisor to the Thiel Foundation and the United Nations.
Paperclip is the world's first ecosystem built to address every dimension of the solo aging journey — intellectually, emotionally, creatively, financially, and physically. No aspect of solo aging life is left unaddressed.
Dr. Cauthen is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Texas Optimal Performance & Psychological Services, specializing in the intersection of mental health, identity, and performance under pressure. Known for her trauma-informed approach, she helps high achievers understand how life experiences shape mindset, consistency, and sense of self. She consults across collegiate, professional, and corporate settings, designing Culture of Care systems that promote both well-being and sustainable excellence.
At Paperclip, Dr. Cauthen brings her clinical depth to the questions that matter most in solo aging — identity reconstruction, trauma's invisible weight, the transitions that redefine who we are, and the inner work required to build what comes next.
Hillary is the author of Hello Trauma: Our Invisible Teammate and host of Highs & Lows of X's & O's podcast, where she explores the inner life of high achievers.
After 15 years in corporate finance, Joseph founded his financial planning practice on a single belief: while money matters, life's goals matter more. He guides people through the full financial architecture of their next chapter — bridging rigorous financial analysis with the psychological motivations that drive meaningful, lasting change.
At Paperclip, Joseph brings his financial planning philosophy to the questions that define the second half of life — how to fund a life that keeps extending and how to make capital decisions without a partner, a safety net, or the luxury of time to recover from mistakes. Always in pursuit of one thing: a thriving next 50 years.
Joseph holds an MBA from Yale School of Management, a BA in Chemistry and Economics from UC Berkeley, and is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers.
Eamon is a former CEO and engineer with a rare, ground-level understanding of how people dynamics determine whether organizations succeed or fail. He partners with leaders navigating complexity and transition — drawing on decades of experience, deep behavioral insight, and vertical development — to help people lead with depth, heart, adaptability, and purpose. His work is rooted in a single conviction: true greatness is found beyond self.
At Paperclip, Eamon brings his decades of leadership experience to the dimension of solo aging that is least discussed and most consequential — power. How to hold it without external structures validating it, how to rebuild it after rupture strips it away, and how to lead the most important organization you will ever run: your own life.
Eamon is the author of Get Naked: How to Create a Business You Love through Radical Transparency. He holds an MBA from the University of Limerick and a BSc with Honors in Electrical Engineering from Trinity College Dublin.
