Don’t Let Age Get in the Way of Entrepreneurship

Harvard Business Review, December 02, 2021

According to a 2018 study of data sets from the U.S. Census Bureau, 42 is the magic age of successful startup founders. Does that surprise you?

Even so, there are exceptions: approximately 10% of founders defy the odds and start thriving companies before turning 29.

Based on interviews with five successful CEOs in their mid-20s to early 30s, there are some consistent takeaways that anyone looking to become a founder — especially in the early stages of their career — can learn from.