Is 31 too old for startup?
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Is 31 too old for startup?
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Re: Is 31 too old for startup?
#2+1 as another 30-something entrepreneur...
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#3Ususally startups are for "younger people" because they can easily change and adapt themselves to a startup enviroment like go the extra mile, more work, frequent changes, learn new things, sometimes do things that can really go out you spectrum of work etc... instead someone older might have a family to maintain and therefore needs stability and safety for his job. But if this doesn't apply to you for whatever reason I do not really see any reason why you wouldn't fit.
Re: Is 31 too old for startup?
#4+1 here as well.
I say never too old, but be prepared for the long haul. Many startup opportunities that would jumpstart your business favor the younger entrepreneurs with less to lose and/or less responsibilities.
There's also supposedly an overall bias against us geezers in startups but I can't speak (much) to that.
....and I'm sure ( being the wise old man that you are ;) ) you'll gladly take being a 35 year old millionaire. That "billionaire at 20" stuff is great, but it's also glitz.
Re: Is 31 too old for startup?
#5Why would you be old for something you want to do, and can do. If you asked me, "Am I too old to be a Wimbledon Champion" I'd say, yes. Don't get fooled by the media.
Re: Is 31 too old for startup?
#6By even asking such a question I think the startup life is not for you.
Re: Is 31 too old for startup?
#7I'm 32 working in tech and I feel like a dinosaur. :-(
Re: Is 31 too old for startup?
#8Ususally startups are for "younger people" because they can easily change and adapt themselves to a startup enviroment like go the extra mile, more work, frequent changes, learn new things, sometimes do things that can really go out you spectrum of work etc... instead someone older might have a family to maintain and therefore needs stability and safety for his job. But if this doesn't apply to you for whatever reaso…
Anyone who doesn't necessarily need to be paid for many months more than a pittance can do a startup.
Most families with 2 tech-type incomes currently who control their spending to something reasonable can have one of the two do a startup. You might have to move to a cheaper place if your rent/mortgage is too high, but other then that, you're probably in a BETTER place than most 20 somethings, who have no safety net.
Re: Is 31 too old for startup?
#9Long answer: No.
Re: Is 31 too old for startup?
#10Wait... 31 is old? I thought 30 was the new 20