Ask HN: Is 26 too old to start a startup?

Go listen to all the Mixergy.com interviews.

You'll see that people who create startups come in all ages and walks of life.

No

Not entirely relevant, but sort of:

"More millionaires are made in their 50s than any other decade." (From Dave Ramsey: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,426043,00.html)

If 'startup' to you means 21 year olds drinking beer in a studio and living on ramen noodles and pizza, then yeah, you're WAY too old (what are you even doing READING this site?).

If 'startup' means a way of you controlling your destiny, making a difference in your life and the lives of others, being creative, and following your passions, then you're not too old.

no offense of course but, it frightens me that this is even a serious question

Speaking from a younger persons point of view: what about being 26 would make you worse than say a 21 year old at starting a startup?

If you are supporting other people it may be quite a bit harder but if you are basically only supporting yourself I would see age as an advantage as you have more experience in dealing with problems and more solutions available.

Age to me seems like a silly thing to prevent you from starting a business it is the other things in like that should be taken into consideration.