Ditching the young entrepreneur myth: research shows over-50s are the more radical innovators
In our study published in July, we provide evidence that older entrepreneurs have a lot to offer.
- In our study published in July, we provide evidence that older entrepreneurs have a lot to offer.
- Our findings show that those who start businesses later in life (50 years old and above) are more likely to bring radical innovations to the market than younger business owners.
- Breaking the myth of the young entrepreneur
Our findings challenge the dominant stereotype that older founders are not very innovative. - Currently, these workers may leave their jobs and become entrepreneurs to pursue radically new and commercially successful ideas.