Connie Balcher Inukai, MA, is redefining what it means to retire by encouraging retirees and soon-to-be retirees to embrace entrepreneurship as a vibrant “second act.” A dynamic author, inventor, and speaker, Ms. Inukai draws on her extensive experience as a retired educator to help others turn their ideas into meaningful ventures later in life.
Ms. Inukai is the creator of the Tip 'n Split®, an innovative handheld device equipped with a magnifier and light that helps people read small print on menus and bills, especially in dimly lit restaurants. It can also quickly calculate a tip and split the bill if desired. The device has garnered widespread acclaim, earning her a Gold Medal for Best New Gadget from INPEX and coverage on major television shows, including QVC, The Today Show, and The View.
An accomplished writer, Ms. Inukai contributes to Entrepreneur Magazine and is the author of multiple books, including Retirement: Dream Big, Take Action, Make Money. 10 Amazing Second-Act Entrepreneurs Tell Their Stories and How I Got My Product on QVC, Today Show, The View & More in Retirement. Her work inspires readers to see retirement as an opportunity to explore new passions and pursue untapped potential.
Ms. Inukai holds a Bachelor’s degree in French from The Ohio State University, a Master of Arts in linguistics from Columbia University, and has completed additional business coursework at New York University. She is a proud supporter of the Macular Degeneration Society and remains dedicated to creating solutions that improve the lives of older adults.
She has appeared on numerous podcasts and delivered a TEDx Talk sharing her belief that it’s never too late to follow one’s dreams. Above all, Ms. Inukai treasures the love and support of her children, Matthew, Daniel, and Elyse, and grandchildren, Ethan, Ben, Andew, Cameron, Julian, Victoria, and Havah, who inspire her every day.
Looking ahead, Connie Balcher Inukai plans to continue speaking and lecturing, empowering retirees everywhere to dream big, take action, and make their next chapter their most fulfilling yet.
