Perfect age of entrepreneur?

[akula]

http://avc.blogs.com/a_vc/2007/05/the_mid_life_en.html

I have two meetings this week with guys in their early to mid 40s that are two of the best entrepreneurs I've ever worked with. Both are asking me the same thing - "what should I do next?"

and there is a follow up post:

http://avc.blogs.com/a_vc/2007/05/mid_life_entrep.html

[postman da rich kid]

any age to me is a good age. but being young has its advantages.

[JBarista]

but being young has its advantages.

And disadvantages. When I started up my company a majority of the people I was in contact with worked against me because of my age.

[DrMoney]

I think the younger, the better.

[The Stealthy One]

And disadvantages. When I started up my company a majority of the people I was in contact with worked against me because of my age.

Agreed. This has been, perhaps, my biggest barrier.

[Young Spark]

I believe JBarista's thought... simply because these companies/big names believe "they are young meaning they don't have any knowledge or know what their getting into." Some may be right, some may be wrong (the companies that think this I mean) but the fact of the matter is, see if they are better or worse then you think... its always best to give the "young people" a shot, I mean, we are the future... the more we learn while were young, the further we'll progress when we're old.

[Mikey1205]

There are obvious advantages for being younger and older. Being an entrepreneur is measured in another quantities.

[postman da rich kid]

And disadvantages. When I started up my company a majority of the people I was in contact with worked against me because of my age.

That depends on what you consider young. To me 20-35 is young. Only people I know of that have that problem are teen entrepreneurs.

[Nigami Enterprise]

Being young is the best advantage ever. Young people can always grow old, Old people can never grow young. So make the most of it make a few mistakes and learn.

[DrMoney]

I agree with that Nigami, But yes people do look down on you, when you are young.

[Young Spark]

But teen's should take a comment like "We are not interested in you because of your age, we cannot qualify you." Take that as not a insult, but a way to boost your confidence and determination to work harder and win the rewards.

And to tell the truth, that saying was told to me, not saying by who but I applied for a sales position at a web host and that's what I was told. 4 years later and hard work and studying, I have enough knowledge that if I wanted to I could become my own web host and put up a good battle to overtake them possibly.

Maybe that's why a majority of teen entrepreneurs who run their own businesses are terrified to mention their birthday to some with the intention or fright that they'll lose their customers, etc. 2 words for those who are, DON'T BE!

[Paint and Air Sportz]

I started my first legal business when i was 14.

[haynesey]

But teen's should take a comment like "We are not interested in you because of your age, we cannot qualify you." Take that as not a insult, but a way to boost your confidence and determination to work harder and win the rewards.

And to tell the truth, that saying was told to me, not saying by who but I applied for a sales position at a web host and that's what I was told. 4 years later and hard work and studying, I have enough knowledge that if I wanted to I could become my own web host and put up a good battle to overtake them possibly.

Maybe that's why a majority of teen entrepreneurs who run their own businesses are terrified to mention their birthday to some with the intention or fright that they'll lose their customers, etc. 2 words for those who are, DON'T BE!

I affiliate for company's who have a minimum age of 18 or in some cases 21, and im younger then that, thats the only reason i don't mention my age on my blog, or on forums to others.
I am nearly 18 though

[pbradish]

And disadvantages. When I started up my company a majority of the people I was in contact with worked against me because of my age.

Agreed. Even in my low twenties, I will never tell a business associate my age unless they specifically ask.

[Mikey1205]

Being old does have it's advantages. You have much more experience which is essential in running a successful business's.

Yes being young you have "time" on your side , your "fearless" "inspired" etc but there are clear disadvantages too.