October 19, 2012

They are the next generation of entrepreneurs

Take a moment to answer the following questions:

Which age group has the highest rate of entrepreneurial activity?
A: 55-64
B: 20-34
C: 35-50

Which age group has the lowest rate of entrepreneurial activity?
A: 55-64
B: 20-34
C: 35-50

What is the average age of U.S.-born technology founders when they started their companies?
A: 25
B: 18
C: 39
 
If you answered A, B and C respectively, you aced this test. Next question: Were you surprised by the answers?

You shouldn’t be. In fact, twice as many men and women age 50 and older start tech companies than those age…

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